Good news all around

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 It's getting interesting. As you might remember

I hold a full UK M1 license (reciprocal)

I also hold a UK M3 license.

Now I'll get an 2E license (exam sorted out yesterday, nice pass mark)

I've booked my full UK exam for end of January.

My wife also passed her Foundation License exam yesterday, and now she's sitting next to me programming her brand new FT-65E. 

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