[UK-CONTEST] The RSGB/Ofcom discussions

[Frank Hunter]

Colin G3PSM wrote:

Hi Colin!

> Can I just add that I am just the person who co-ordinated the responses 
> and presented the case to Ofcom.   There are many more people and 
> organisations who provided the input, including a number on this reflector.

That being the case I'd be most grateful if you'd take my following 
suggestions and input onboard:

1. There has to be an incentive to upgrade otherwise the scheme is a 
mockery which currently it is.

2. Spectrum space as opposed to power should be used as an incentive to 
upgrade. A power limit is unenforcable, breeches are just about 
impossible to prove whereas it is easy to prove one has been operating 
where they shouldn't be.

3. There should be a time limit, if the entry level has to be dumbed 
down to such a level that 7 year old children, cb'ers of 25 years 
standing and more, the educationally subnormal, the winos and pushers 
can gain a licence there has to be a mechanism to ensure that those 
unwilling or unable to upgrade are removed. This is not multiband CB or 
a CB substitute, the RSGB would do well to remember that. Neither is it 
their own personal cash cow. The FL is essentially a provisional 
licence, a provisional driving licence is not granted for life and 
neither would we expect it to be and it should be the same with the FL.

4. There should be an age limit. 7 year old children do not belong on 
the amateur bands. They belong on CB, PMR 446, cell phones or an Xbox. 
I'd suggest 12 years of age as at about this age they'd be starting to 
cover Ohms law and such in school.

5. Examinations should be taken out of the hands of clubs as cheating is 
rife.

BTW, I do appreciate your hard work.

73, FTB
Frank
-- 
His only crime was modulation.