Hi all, I just have to jump into this can of worms!  GRIN!  I didn't
start out as a novice, though I should have!  I certainly could have pass
the 5 WPM without any problems, but for some reason, the elmer who was
supposed to give a bunch of us our code tests, fell ill, or something! 
Do you remember that Steve?  I got my original call, WB8LDU as a senior
in high School and was a Technician  for ten years or so until I got my
general in 81 and then my advanced in 83.  I think if they drop the code,
they should somehow make applicants  show a knowlidge of the code, if not
the ability to send or recieve it!  

73 and 88 whare appropriate:
J. J.
John Jacques
Amateur Radio Station:
KG7FA

"Whare Cat Is,  Is Civilization!"