[AMRadio] 60m. Proposal Update

[Donald Chester]

ORGANISED BALLOT STUFFING

I just checked the FCC web site for the latest update on comments the FCC 
has received regarding Docket 02-98. 36 comments were received dated 17 
June. Of these, 33 comments ask for SUBBANDS PLUS A 100 WATT OR A 200 WATT 
POWER LIMIT. Of the other 3 comments, one asks for subbands and the other 
two ask for a 100/200 power limit.  From reading the comments, this appears 
to be the efforts of a group of CW-QRP enthusiasts. Several comments ask for 
the phone subband to be limited to SSB ONLY.


>It is very easy to file comments electronically.  First, go to
>
>              http://www.fcc.gov/e-file/ecfs.html
>
>To the left, you will see a menu under the heading "ECFS main links". You
>can click on "Search for Filed Comments" to read what has already been
>submitted (this requires Acrobat Reader; if you don't have it, it can be
>quickly downloaded off the Net).  To submit comments of your own, click
>"Submit a Filing".  A form will pop up with instructions. A window opens up
>where you can directly type in "brief" comments, or you can compose your
>filing in text form and paste into the window, or send as an attachment.
>Instructions are given.  There are also detailed instructions on how to 
>file
>your comments by normal e-mail.
>
>The pro-subband people are taking advantage of the ease of e-filing and
>attempting to "stuff the ballot box" with pro-subband comments.  The FCC
>needs to be aware that this is NOT the near-unanimous desire of the amateur
>community.

Don K4KYV


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