[Lowfer] Re: 600MRG> Experimental License Renewal

[k2ors at comcast.net]

John,

> A truly cynical person would say that the FCC seems to move faster when 
> they hear the appropriate number of "ka-chings" for the task at hand. 

     I don't think that the $60 motivates them one way or another, its not like the FCC personnel are working on commission! 

     Best strategy for saving money is to get a 5 year license instead of a 2 year license, all that's required to get the 5 years is a sentence in the experimental description justifying the need for 5 years. All of the Part 5s I've filed are 5 years.

--
73 Warren K2ORS
WD2XGJ     136-140kHz
WD2XSH/23 505-510kHz
WE2XEB/2   160-189kHz
WE2XGR/1 505-515kHz

FN42hi
http://www.w4dex.com/wd2xgj.htm

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: John Andrews <w1tag at w1tag.com>
>  >k2ors at comcast.net wrote:
> >         Just to clarify a point.  It's my understanding that 'Renewal' implies 
> renewing an existing licenses with no changes.
> > If one attempts to modify a license at the time it expires, I believe that is 
> not considered a 'Renewal' in FCC parlance.
> > Modification generally takes as long as a new application (as Laurence found 
> out when he modified WD2XDW!) Renewals are usually routine and faster.
> 
> Yes, I was only talking about renewals using Form 405. That form does 
> allow you to modify emission types and transmitter models, though. But 
> if you file modifications on Form 442, and the license term is going to 
> run out in the interim, you would be well advised to spend the bucks and 
> file a straight renewal. As you point out, that will be granted more 
> quickly, and your continued operation in the interim is covered by the 
> rule I mentioned earlier.
> 
> A truly cynical person would say that the FCC seems to move faster when 
> they hear the appropriate number of "ka-chings" for the task at hand. If 
> you attempt to save the filing fees, then expect neither speed nor 
> sympathy. But you'd have to be really cynical to believe that. <g>
> 
> John A.
> 
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