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The US has shifted back to requiring Morse code for certain civilian radio licenses again. There’s ranks of radio license. The lowest level you have to pass is a 5 wpm morse code test. The rank you get is what gives you the ability to operate a stronger radio. If you get the top license you are allowed to register your own call sign that you say over the line like “WKDZ.”
Part of the reason Morse is coming back is more natural disasters. When power is out, Civilians who know how to use HAM radio are sometimes the first to signal military/govt help. But during a natural disaster, audio is likely to be cut out or not make the full transmission. Morse can almost always get out over the line. I am looking to get my license and join a civilian organized response team. :)
So, while in the 1990’s many countries killed Morse off officially, it is making a little comeback.