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The license allows you to broadcast on Amateur Radio frequencies above 30 megahertz. You will also have the right to broadcast over a limited number of HF or ?shortwave? bands. These are regulated to the 80, 40, and 15-meter bands for individuals using CW.

Realize that learning Morse code is not hard. However, it takes diligent practice to become proficient. Think of it as learning to play the piano, but without taking years to become proficient. Learn the characters using the Koch or Farnsworth method.

While it may not be used in practice as much today, up until 1991, in order to get an entry-level ham license, you were required to demonstrate you could copy Morse code messages. Because Morse proficiency is not required these days, many amateurs today don't bother learning the skill.

Technicians can talk around the world, too! Not only can Techs operate on all VHF and UHF ham radio frequencies from the 6-meter band up through the millimeter-wave bands, they also can operate on HF (high-frequency) bands, which also are known as the shortwave bands.

For individuals entering the amateur service, or upgrading their license operator class, there are three classes of license, each authorizing privileges corresponding to the qualifications required. The classes of license, from highest to lowest are: Amateur Extra Class, General Class, and Technician Class.

All technician level ham radio licensees have some privileges on the 10, 15, 40 and 80 meter shortwave bands using Morse Code. Learn your dits and dahs, pick up a code key and get your HF radio going. Using up to 200 watts of power, when propagation is right, you'll communicate around the world.

The Technician class license is the entry-level license of choice for most new ham radio operators. To earn the Technician license requires passing one examination totaling 35 questions on radio theory, regulations and operating practices.

Many hams have dual-band radios that allow operation on both bands. Other bands that Techs can operate on with readily available equipment include the 6-meter band from 50-54 MHz, the 1.25-meter band at 222-225 MHz and the 23-centimeter 1240-1300 MHz band.

Despite the capability of voice communication, Morse code is still in use. One important reason is that a vast group of the radio amateurs still adore Morse code.

The band's allocation varies regionally. In the United States and Trinidad and Tobago, the band ranges from 420 to 450 MHz with some geographical limitations. In Canada and Australia, the band is 430?450 MHz. In the UK, amateurs are allocated 430?440 MHz.