Electronic A-440 on test??

[Billbrpt@AOL.COM]

In a message dated 6/17/99 1:59:57 PM Central Daylight Time, you write:

<< This is news to me.  When I took the test I used an electrictronic pitch
 generator that put out an a-440 tone, (and this was a complete aural exam).  
I
 know several others who have done the same.  I have a friend who is going to
 K.C. with me and is taking the exam and I have told him that he may use an
 electronic A-440.  Can someone confirm this?
 
 Rob Goodale, RPT >>

The electronic fork is acceptable to use because it is an aural pitch source, 
not visual.  That is the distinction.  If the examinee's fork is found to be 
faulty, the Examiner *may* (but is not required to) offer the Examinee a fork 
which is properly calibrated.  The electronic fork can be checked and 
adjusted if necessary so that it is in exact calibration with the electronic 
equipment used for the Exam.  Many CTE's have taken to having the electronic 
fork available as the alternative.

Bill Bremmer RPT
Madison, Wisconsin