This was sent to me by Joel Berger at Kenwood. Nice article, in general. Good tone about the benefits of Amateur Radio. 73, Chris W3KD Subject: "A Fading Signal"

New York Times article on the end of the CW requirement in ham radio. Click on "A Fading Signal" for complete article.

BUSINESS | December 27, 2006 _(A Fading Signal) _ ( http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/27/business/27morse.html?ex=1167886800&en=b53... ) By MIGUEL HELFT The F.C.C.?s decision to no longer require Morse Code proficiency as a condition for an amateur radio license has shaken some ham radio operators.

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