I agree with Richard. I think congratulations are in order and we shoud
welcome new hams. What is with this mentality of "well, it was harder in
my day, so you don't get any credit", or "I had to learn the code at 20
wpm, so you should have to do the same." Give me a break. A little
welcome and encouragement is what is called for here.
73s
Butch Bussen
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