I do remember books that emphasized grade 1 and a half signs, but that grade
has pretty much fallen out of use.  But they used to say that if you had a
grade 1 and a half and a grade 2 sign the 1 and a half signs got priority
which is why in older books you see the word year written "Y EA sign R,"
instead of "Y E A R sign."  But like I said this whole UEB thing is just a
bunch of needless nonsense that we should have opposed.

And Hi Jackie.  Glad to see you on this list.  Write me off list if you
would like.
Harvey Heagy (N5HAU)


-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Jackie Shepherd
Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2014 2:14 PM
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Subject: Re: UEB

Regarding your first question, they probably shared the responsibility with 
frustrated old men who couldn't cut the mustard any more (grin).

I don't remember school books of that vintage, as I was born in '49, but I 
do have some other books dated around that period of time.  I too hate 
British Braille and wish they would just leave it alone.  I see so many 
young people using computers and recorders instead of Braille any more, it's

pathetic!

Jackie Shepherd
AF7KG