[RTTY] Fw: 2014 Spectrum Defense Needs You!

[Gary AL9A]

I received the following in my Inbox today.  When the Spectrum Defense Fund letter from K1ZZ arrived in the snail mail box I almost choked when reading it.  I have supported the Spectrum Defense Fund in the past, but considering RM-11708, declined to do so again this year and threw the letter in the round file.  Now there is a follow up letter via email urging Spectrum Defense Fund contributions.  Could it be they are having problems getting people to pony up this year?  Gee, I wonder why?

This is a heaping plate full of chutzpah!  From my perspective the biggest threats to amateur band spectrum today are ARRL, K1ZZ, the ARRL Board, Winlink users and RM-11708.  I’m thinking seriously about the following reply.

“Dear Clarke,

Thanks for your reminder about making a contribution to the ARRL Spectrum Defense Fund.  I really take to heart your comment that, “We must continue to be vigilant and keep our frequencies safe from threats and ongoing assaults from commercial pressures.”

With that thought in mind, I look forward to making a significant contribution to the ARRL Spectrum Defense Fund as soon as ARRL petitions the FCC to rescind its misbegotten and ill-conceived  RM-11708 proposal.  Failing such action on the part of ARRL I see no reason to support the chief threat to Amateur Radio Spectrum usage, the ARRL itself.

Sincerely,
Gary Senesac AL9A
ARRL Life Member – CW, RTTY and PSK narrow sub-band user who will be clobbered should this horrendous proposal be approved.”
Any thoughts?
73,
Gary AL9A

From: Clarke, Lauren KB1YDD 
Sent: August 06, 2014 12:19 PM
To: al9a at mtaonline.net 
Subject: 2014 Spectrum Defense Needs You!

Dear AL9A,

 

Several weeks ago you received a letter from ARRL CEO Dave Sumner, K1ZZ, asking for your support of the 2014 Spectrum Defense Fund.  

 

If you have not done so already, I hope you will consider a contribution at this time to this important fund, and help ARRL’s efforts in defending 

our access to the frequency bands.  As CEO Sumner noted in his letter, our efforts against past threats, including Broadband over Power Lines, 

have been vital in keeping spectrum open to Amateur Radio operators.  We must continue to be vigilant and keep our frequencies safe from 

threats and ongoing assaults from commercial pressures.      

 

Please support the 2014 Spectrum Defense Fund, and help keep Amateur Radio frequencies available to us all.  Click here to make your contribution today.  

 

Thank you, and sincere 73, 

 

Lauren B. Clarke, KB1YDD

ARRL Development Manager

 

To read CEO Sumner’s complete Spectrum Defense Fund letter, click here. 



P.S.  Support the Spectrum Defense Fund with a contribution of $50 and you will receive a 2014 Spectrum Defense pin.  Make a contribution 

of $100 or more and you will receive a pin AND mug.   Please use the “Additional Comments” box on the donation form to indicate if you would 

like a 2014 Spectrum Defense certificate, mug or pin.