At 08:33 AM 1/7/2008, you wrote:
>Hi Dave.... CW id is not universally understood......i for one have >a hearing problem and CW is very difficult for me to hear let alone >decode...also what about those who are deaf...we do have a number of >them around the world... most are now using digital modes....i have >worked a deaf op on PSK31 and i wouldnt have known he was deaf until >he told me... >today there are also many new hams who havent had to learn CW as it >is no longer a requirement for a HF licence in most countries... > >73 David VK4BDJ You are right David. Sorry, I forgot your aspect. 73s Jack VK4JRC