Thorsten von Eicken wrote:
Ha: finally a totally outdated requirement has been dropped! As illustration, I propose that the FCC reconsider its decision. Instead of just dropping the morse code requirement, it should *replace* it with a requirement that reflects today's communication: a requirement to demonstrate proficiency with the most widely used radio communication technology today, namely digital communication. By December 2007, all amateurs that wish to continue operating must demonstrate, through an examination, that they can establish and manage communication using the most widely used digital communications protocol, which is the Internet Protocol (IP). Since digital communications are widely used in all frequency bands, this test is required for all license classes for operation on all bands. How would you feel about that? Probably the same I feel about morse code...
Bring it on!
* Sort out DX pileups vs rag-chewing with DSCP.
* BGP on the HF bands for 44.0.0.0/8
* Integrate SIP with APRS for real-time presence.
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