[Boatanchors] relicensing NPRM

[Jim Wilhite]

Dave's comments are the very subject that I was making reference to, 
organization and how it is governed.  I would not want a scenario that he 
describes but there are ways to circumvent those problems.  The process of 
choosing competent, reserved representatives must be rigorous and complete.

As things stand now, we are almost doing the very thing Dave describes. 
When we have trouble the FCC relies on us to gather our own evidence and 
submit it to them or to work through the OO system.  Either way it takes a 
very long time and, most often, is frustrating.  When Mr. Hollingsworth was 
employed he provided the quickest enforcement of the rules that the FCC had 
done in years.  A person replaced him but I have not witnessed as much 
action since he left.  Many of you recall the problem that W8VYZ 
encountered.  He had several determined, adamant complainers against him for 
operating AM on 7.290.  It took an official investigation and a letter 
requiring him to write a response for the problem to be cleared in his 
favor.  The time frame lasted  much longer than it should.  What is the 
solution to this dilemma?

In the majority of cases requiring Mr. Hollingsworth's involvement  were 
quickly resolved with nothing more than a letter from his office.  Under a 
semi-official organization with the power to refer cases to the lawyers 
direct, the same effect could result in better behavior of the present hams. 
With a semi-official designation it might impress the necessity of proper 
operation without direct FCC involvement, therefore saving time and FCC 
funds.  If you doubt it could be done, the current VE system is an example 
of private citizens working with the FCC to provide a good result which 
saved the agency a lot of money.

We have been self enforcing for decades but but now some people refuse to 
adhere to any rules and that is an increasing problem, about which something 
should be done.  As things stand now those offenders see no action and 
cannot be persuaded to behave.  Something should be done and I am open to 
ideas.

Jim/W5JO

----- Original Message ----- 

> Thanks Jim,
>
> How well would you say that it has worked out with Riley Hollingsworth?
>
> I haven't been following it. Is he stilll on the job?
>
> I have mixed feelings about several aspects of this, especially after 
> reading David Stinson's
> interesting comments.