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		7402 on July 19, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Enigma Crypto Transmission from KPH at 426 KHz and... You need the General Radiotelephone Operator License (https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-divis...). Yes, they are still issued. 20 WPM plain language code test, 16 wpm code group test, plus written exams.

dbcurtis on July 21, 2023 [–]

The code exam would be for a commercial telegrah licence though, isn’t it? Did the license become combined somehow?

7402 on July 24, 2023 | [–]

Oops. Mistyped. I meant, "General Radiotelegraph Operator License."

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