[Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] FCC releases proposal for new filing fee structure - LPFM/NCE remains exempt - new fees for ham radio | REC Networks

[Ian]

I think this proposal only applies to new vanity calls, not new sequential
calls or any renewals.
73, Ian N8IK

On Fri, Aug 28, 2020, 09:10 Don (KI4D) <don.ki4d at gmail.com> wrote:

> Ian - thanks for digging into the fine print on this new proposal.  Lets
> hope that the new fee proposal for amateur radio callsigns is not adopted.
> Although amateur radio is a hobby for many, it is also a volunteer public
> service backup for public communications outages that some communities
> really rely on.  Attached is the latest FCC outage report for Hurricane
> Lauren that helps to underscore why amateur radio is a needed public
> service.
>
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>
> 73 Don, KI4D
>
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>
> *From:* Ian <iann8ik at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Friday, August 28, 2020 8:15 AM
> *To:* Don (KI4D) <don.ki4d at gmail.com>
> *Cc:* W4HFH <alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] FCC releases proposal
> for new filing fee structure - LPFM/NCE remains exempt - new fees for ham
> radio | REC Networks
>
>
>
> Looks like the FCC is proposing a $50 fee for *new* vanity callsigns but
> not for renewals.
>
> 73, Ian N8IK
>
>
>
>
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> On Thu, Aug 27, 2020 at 9:34 PM Don (KI4D) <don.ki4d at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hams need to remind the FCC that one of the reasons they organized the
> amateur service for support to the public in emergencies.
>
> 73
>
> Don, KI4D
>
> https://recnet.com/node/3182
>
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