[Nodxa] License Plate Renewal FINAL REPORT

[K8MFO--- via Nodxa]

A number of you have probably been  sitting on the edges of your chairs, 
awaiting final developments on my quest to  renew my K8MFO vehicle license 
plates.       The  saga began on January 31, when I sent in my check along with 
the appropriate  form to Columbus.
 
When nothing happened after a month, I  called the appropriate 800 number 
and was told that my application was rejected  because I had not enclosed a 
copy of my unexpired FCC license.     When my paper work had not been 
returned in a week, I called again, and was told  that my application had been 
processed after all.   Another week  passed with nothing received, so the phone 
was used once  again.     The lady at the other end said that the mail must  
be slow.  Indeed it was, taking 10 days to traverse the 75 miles from  
Columbus to Apple Creek.
 
YES, my renewed registration and sticker  arrived today, BUT they are 
DIFFERENT from what the rest of you probably have  received.      I did not 
receive the "half page"  registration.   In fact, I even received a cover letter, 
with the seal  of the "Great State of Ohio", informing me that my 
registration was attached,  and that I should not lose it.    Then I received TWO 
copies of  my full page registration, along with a plate sticker that sadly had 
no adhesive  on it.    I think it was appropriate for me to rub it down 
with  CRAZY GLUE, in light of this total episode.        I've had such a great 
time acquainting and endearing myself with some of the  State's employees.
 
I do not believe in  complaining.    In fact I prefer to be part of the 
SOLUTION,  and NOT the problem.    SOOO, after thinking this over,  while 
cooking ribs, and quality testing some of my homemade wine, I have a  proposal.   
  This is directed to the Executive Secretariat  of NODXA.
 
To streamline the BMV operation within  the Great State of Ohio,  I propose 
that the elected officers of NODXA  volunteer their services for several 
days in Columbus.    A  training session could be held on the use of the QRZ 
Callsign  Database.       This program could be installed on  all State 
computers, including that of the Governor.     You  all know that license data 
would then be available on demand to those in the BMV  who process requests 
for call letter plates.        Perhaps the NODXA Newsletter Editor could 
accompany the group, to take pictures  and gather information for a series of 
articles in the  newsletter.

To make a greater impact, the hearty  crew of officer volunteers could ride 
down to Columbus in the K8YSE Master Grid  Machine, ensuring that all of 
the rare Ohio grids could be made available to the  waiting ham world.

What do you  think?
 
 
73
 
 
Don  K8MFO                ...... still able to drive legally in Amish  Ohio