In 1993 when the OP was first licensed there was no code requirement for Tech (no-code Tech started in 91). And I think the same number of questions on the test then and now, although I honestly am not sure about that.
The steps to picking up Tech today are the same as they have been for a couple decades, but from 1991 to 2000 you had the option of being a "Tech +" with code (allowing Novice HF privileges). From 2000 on there was only one "class" of Tech license, whether you did the code or not (but still a no-code Tech was not allowed HF). From 2007 on there has been no difference in privileges between a Tech with code and a no-code Tech, and of course from that date all new Tech, General, or Extra licensees are no-code.
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Actually, this is evoking memories. I recall when I took the test, that there were two options. Tech WITH code, and Tech W/O code.
If I am remembering correctly, the no-code test was a slight bit longer.
I chose to do the code piece....I really wanted to learn code, and I did pass it. I bought the ARRL morse code practice cassettes and listened to them in my car for months. Didn't take all that long until I got the hang of it.
No one else in my class did the code part, which I couldn't understand it at the time. Funny thing was, the class I took back then was taught by two local HAM gods. I took the code part first, afterwhich I took the written test. Turns out they accidentally gave me the longer written test after I had passed the code portion.... LOL.... which I passed as well.
jeeeez.... great memories.....
I am going to look into brushing up and taking the test again.