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Re: [CQ-Contest] RM11708 and the Future

To: Michael Adams <mda@n1en.org>, "cq-contest@contesting.com" <CQ-contest@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] RM11708 and the Future
From: Ron Kolarik <rkolarik@neb.rr.com>
Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2016 11:32:35 -0500
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Hi Michael,

On 8/24/2016 5:53 PM, Michael Adams wrote:
While I hate to say it, the regulators' response to the "keeps banging away" 
question would be to point out Part 97 already prohibits willfully or maliciously causing 
harmful interference, and requires adherence to the standards of good amateur practice, a 
matter that is independent of RM-11708.

If there is something about a particular mode or automated system that invites 
noncompliance, or complicates enforcement, it would be appropriate for 
concerned amateurs to prepare a suitable petition for rulemaking, or to lobby 
Congress for increased resources for FCC enforcement efforts.

Ahh, yes it's prohibited but it's not being enforced or even monitored as far as I can tell by either the FCC or OO's. I do understand FCC budget constraints but even when presented with documentation nothing ever seems to get done. It does have a lot to do with the NPRM, inviting more of the same on to the bands is not a good idea.

Barring that, the answer is to spin the big dial, or work on making your signal 
louder (but clean and within power limits) since clearly someone is having a 
hard time hearing that the frequency is occupied.

I can't spin the big knob, I run a Flex:-) Increasing power is not going to help them hear me, one classic response I got was " I have the sound turned down so I don't have to listen to that horrible noise and the frequency is published so it's for mailbox use".......yeah, I was beat at that point can't argue with genius of that level. Instead of me turning the big knob maybe the digital messaging crowd needs to turn the little knob up.

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Michael Adams | mda@n1en.org

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From: Ron Kolarik <rkolarik@neb.rr.com>
Sent: Aug 24, 2016 1:26 PM
To: Reflector
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] RM11708 and the Future


Finally, "I am fully willing to mix it up and compete", how do you
compete with a mode that keeps banging away
on an already occupied frequency until it makes a connection?

Ron K0IDT



Ron K0IDT

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