[BC] morse

[Larry Albert]

At 11:54 AM 7/24/05 -0500, you wrote:
> >Does ANYONE use Morse code for anything anymore? We have far more efficient
> >means of communications now. Aside from making someone PROVE they are
> >interested enough in obtaining an Amateur license to learn it, what value
>is
> >it?
>Exactly! If morse is required, I think the use and maintenance of the
>heliograph, and also, semaphore flags should be a requirement.
>Clive

   You should also add smoke signals to the technical requirements.

   Extra credit would be given for not using flint and steel to start the 
carrier. (fire)
This extra credit would allow the use of  higher power transmitters. 
(larger fires)

Albert