No more morse code knowledge required in Jamaica to obtain Amateur License, as result of changes to the regulation.
Director of Legal Affairs Ida Gaye Warburton - "Morse code is no longer the primary means of transmitting information to critical agencies such as the Office of Disaster and Emergency Manament.
President of Jamaica Radio Amateur Association (JARA), Nigel Hoyow 6Y5HN add that many countries have abolished morse code in favour of more modern modes of communication.
"Its really very old, althrough a lot of us still practise it, but the younger persons dont have the patience to learn. Morse code is not dead, but we need to get rid of it here".
Warburton explained that currently the equination requirements and formats follow UK regulation.
Director of Legal Affairs Ida Gaye Warburton - "Morse code is no longer the primary means of transmitting information to critical agencies such as the Office of Disaster and Emergency Manament.
President of Jamaica Radio Amateur Association (JARA), Nigel Hoyow 6Y5HN add that many countries have abolished morse code in favour of more modern modes of communication.
"Its really very old, althrough a lot of us still practise it, but the younger persons dont have the patience to learn. Morse code is not dead, but we need to get rid of it here".
Warburton explained that currently the equination requirements and formats follow UK regulation.