[UK-CONTEST] The RSGB/Ofcom discussions

[G3SJJ]

What contest is this about? If it isn't about contesting would you 
please correspond directly with the appropriate RSGB people, assuming 
you are member you will have access to that information.

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Chris G3SJJ




Frank Hunter wrote:
> 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
>