He DID upgrade to Extra Class in time. At 12 years of age, it took some time for him to learn all he needed to know to pass the Advanced and Extra Class Exams.
Perhaps I should have written 'not (then)' instead of "not (yet)". Sorry for the confusion. Tom N4KG In a message dated 8/19/03 8:01:37 AM Central Daylight Time, Htorr writes: << << One of my (now famous) protege's was handicapped by not (yet) being able to operate in the Extra Class CW Band-segments in spite of the fact that he could copy 40 WPM (or more) at his young age. What purpose was being served by prohibiting this VERY capable CW operator from operating in the Extra Classs Band Segments? >> I can't help but wonder if he could copy 40 wpm and had a general class license, why did he not upgrade to Extra Class? Tom, W6HT >> Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org