Subj : Re: Morse Code
To   : Andy Ball
From : Tom Walker
Date : Tue Sep 05 2000 09:17 pm

 AB> Well, he certainly ought to know! =o)  I can understand the logic
 AB> behind switching to a (computer) digital system for day-to-day use,
 AB> but I hope they still monitor for Morse distress signals if nothing
 AB> else.

 Well they Don't. The old CW system is totaly shut down and the frequencies  
are no longer monitored. It is all voice or digital. I believe also there is  
an Emergency Locator Beacon system that is Satelite based. That basicly  
replaces the old WWII "Gibson Girl" hand cranked emergency unit. And the  
entire use of the 500 KC frequency.  

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