Thanks for the detailed reply Keef,
I won't personally be going for it, but the coincidence of reading that communication in the air is is occasionally a problem amongst professional pilots in the States, and the comparisons in workload between FAA and CAA licences discussed here made me wonder if there was a requirement for formal study and testing in the States.
Thats not to say that my calls are always perfect.
Flying Femme.
I think you short changed West Coast in your answer.