[TenTec] [Fwd: FCC ELIMINATES CW EXAM]

[Stuart Rohre]

Oh definitely, the basic math skills are needed, I just said the slide rule 
does not have to be taught, for one to learn to work basic math on the 
calculator.  You can make errors with either, if your estimation skills are 
not honed.

If anything, I think  it is good to not even allow a calculator on tests.  I 
accidentally forgot mine when I sat for the Extra, and managed to pass just 
fine with longhand math.  However, they allow calculators, as that is 
accepted in schools today.

Stuart
K5KVH