There is a difference this time around: the internet. Debate over the pro's
and con's of the ARRL's proposal have raged far and wide across mailing
lists and reflectors, engaging ARRL and non-ARRL members alike. The internet
is being used to alert those who might have otherwise overlooked the
implications of the ARRL's proposal. And the FCC is making it easy for
American hams to file their comments -- by accepting them online. I expect
the FCC to receive vastly more comments than has previously been the case.
While I like the "allocation by bandwidth" aspect of the ARRL's proposal,
its removal of frequency constraints on semi-automatic operation will result
in significantly more QRM. I am using the internet to organize opposition to
this proposal, and urge those who agree to do likewise.
73,
Dave, AA6YQ
-----Original Message-----
From: rtty-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:rtty-bounces@contesting.com] On
Behalf Of Ed
Sent: Monday, January 16, 2006 23:48 PM
To: rtty@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [RTTY] ARRL Bandwidth proposal
All the comments have made for very interesting reading.
However, I would like to ask 2 questions.
1. Has the ARRL ever proposed any changes without a financial inducement to
their proposals?
2. Has the FCC ever done anything but "rubber stamp" these proposals?
Speaking frankly, I do not believe "comments to the FCC" will result in a
single change. The ARRL and the FCC have been "in bed" with each other for
too long.
Sadly, I don't think that will ever change.
73
Ed
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