I passed my first morse code test at an FCC facility in Dallas in 1971. I passed the 13 WPM after I had a waiver for my hearing from the USAF.
I know it sweetheart. And I've got a Drake TX-4 and RX-4 in the wings if the ICOM goes away because of... something.
I started off with a novice ticket. WN5... Back in the day. Sweetheart.
Don't let's be condesending.
/johnny
Oh honey, you're a young'un. The "real" hams know the value of their dots and dashes, and wait until the right moment to liberate us all, as only they will.
I just hope you haven't forgotten your training.