[CW] FCC Fees for Amateur Licenses starts April 19, 2022

[Richard Knoppow]

    A little thought shows that the fee is not extravagant and a 
decent argument can be made for its necessity, however, I just 
have a instinctive feeling its wrong. These days it cost me $50 
to fill the gas tank on my car and the grocery store will quickly 
give you a realistic idea of the comparitive value of  $35 these 
days. I still think its wrong. So, far from slamming you I agree 
with you.
     Maybe we should demand the FCC supply us with a nice 
old-fashioned cirtificate, suitable for framing, as in the old 
days. Perhaps this is the gate keeper saying "Sorry, this only 
for the rich folks, you poor people must keep out".
     It is cold, dark and rainy here. Oh ich!

On 3/28/2022 8:39 AM, Steve WD8DAS via CW wrote:
> 
> I've had a number of people slam me for my opposition to amateur 
> radio license fees.  Thanks for the emails.
> 
> I particular enjoy the implication that those who oppose fees 
> must be "poor" or worse, "must be too poor to be hams".
> 
> I have been discussing policy - not individual situations.  My 
> point is that license fees would tend to discourage some people 
> from getting involved. To what degree is hard to say, but clearly 
> having a fee would offer more discouragement than no fee. The FCC 
> saw the merit of this point when they reduced the previously 
> higher fee to the current amount.
> 
> The ad hominem attack:  Person A asserts that Person B's position 
> in a debate is wrong because of something wrong with Person B.  
> In this case, those who oppose fees must be poor if they don't 
> support fees.
> 
> 
> 
> Steve WD8DAS
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> sbjohnston at aol.com
> http://www.wd8das.net/
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Richard Knoppow
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WB6KBL