[CW] Have you filed your comments to the FCC on the proposed 160m changes for 1900-2000 yet?

[Donald Chester]

The deadline is the 25th of this month.  Just 15 more days left. Even if 
you have zero interest on what goes on above 1840 kHz, it is still 
crucial to get this passed.  It may appear unlikely at present, but the 
possibility still exists that radiolocation beacons could return some 
day in the future. This would impact all users of the band, with 
everyone trying to squeeze into the bottom 100 kHz,  threatening the DX 
window and the informal CW segment at the bottom end of the band. This 
may be our only window of opportunity to regain primary status across 
the whole band. I would urge everyone to submit comments in support of 
this proposal.  It is not often that the FCC proposes to give the 
amateur community something without our having to first petition for it. 
See instructions for filing comments below.

http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/comment/view?id=6017162926

So far, the response from the amateur community has been disappointing. 
Nothing from ARRL yet, but I assume they will submit something.

To read the comments submitted so far, go to 
http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/proceeding/view?name=12-338

The FCC notice can be viewed at 
http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/comment/view?id=6017137896     To read the 160m 
proposal, scroll down to paragraph 20, page 11.

Here's how to file. No more difficult than sending a regular e-mail.

http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/userManual/ecfsmanual.jsp


Don't let's give the FCC the impression that few hams care about 
maintaining and preserving this band.


73,

Don k4kyv