[Elecraft] Dropping the Code Test

[Stephen W. Kercel]

Paul:

By far, the simplest way to file is via the FCC Web site. You just need to 
spin up a Word or Word Perfect file and attach it to your posting per the 
instructions at the Web site.

There is a procedure for handling paper copies, but I do not recommend it. 
It is too easy for it to be mishandled.

73,

Steve
AA4AK


At 08:25 PM 9/1/2005 -0400, you wrote:
>Dr. Steve, How many copies of our letter do we need to send to the FCC?
>Paul Gates
>K1  #0231
>KX1 #1186
>XG1
>kd3jf at arrl.net
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Stephen W. Kercel" <kercel1 at suscom-maine.net>
>To: "elecraft" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 4:28 PM
>Subject: [Elecraft] Dropping the Code Test
>
>
> > Elecrafters:
> >
> > I realize that this issue has been visited before, but this message is
> > more
> > a call to action than simply venting a complaint.
> >
> > FCC Notice 05-235 has come out in the Federal Register and comments are
> > due
> > by October 31.
> >
> > There are a great many of us who would at least like to see a CW
> > requirement maintained for the Extra Class  exam. There is a very small
> > (but real) chance that the FCC would do that if they are provided with
> > novel and compelling reasons. (Note: The traditional arguments, such as
> > "Without the code test, ham radio will become another Citizen's Band," are
> > known to the FCC, and they are unconvinced by them. We need to get the FCC
> > to say, "Gee, we never thought of that.") If you'd like to see some
> > semblance of a code test preserved, this is the time to think outside the
> > box.
> >
> > Will such comments assure that the FCC will change their minds? Maybe not.
> > However, the way for us to guarantee that the code requirement is dropped
> > for all classes is for us to do nothing.
> >
> > In the spirit of participatory democracy, I urge all US list members to
> > file their comments, irrespective of their positions on the issue. (I
> > expect that the list members should get used to filing FCC comments. There
> > is worse on the way. The British government has already floated a trial
> > balloon to drop ham licensing altogether in the UK. It is only a matter of
> > time before the FCC tries to follow their bad example.)
> >
> > If you are unfamiliar with how to file, you can check out the Web site of
> > my local club:
> >
> > www.ks1r.net
> >
> >
> > There I have posted an explanation of how to file and a copy of my filing
> > to serve as a template.
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Steve Kercel
> > AA4AK
> >
> >
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