"MC" wrote in message

I thought I heard that Morse code was oficially dead last year???

Not sure what you heard there, but the US still recognizes the international
treaty to require Morse on its licensing exams. And some old timers still
work CW, especially at night and on weekends, probably to keep their
"wrists" smooth. I do expect the Morse requirement to fall by the wayside
someday soon, nonetheless.

Max