[NCARC] What do you think about a new "Entry Level" License-ARRL Survey

[Bob Slovick]

>From http://www.arrl.org/license-1 (Go to this link to participate in the
survey, and feel free to forward this):

 

 

"Entry Level License Survey

Your Input Is Requested!

This request comes from the Entry Level License Committee established by the
ARRL Board of Directors and appointed in September 2016. We were tasked with
evaluating the current entry level license (Technician) and making any
recommendations to the Board for possible rules changes to recommend to the
FCC.

The result could mean changes to the Technician license, but could also be
an additional, but simpler, license with privileges that would give a
newcomer experience with most facets of ham radio from HF to VHF and UHF,
using all modes.

What are the problems we're trying to solve?

- The declining population of new hams under the age of 30.

- A decline in the number of new licensees who actually get on the air.

- Amateur Radio's lack of appeal for those under the age of 30, compared to
other technical hobbies.

- The increasing challenge of engaging and retaining Technician licensees.

- A reluctance in much of the amateur community to embrace newer
technologies of interest to the younger segment of the population.

 

The working mission:

- Encourage students and young adults to learn about ham radio.

- Train licensees for concepts necessary to be effective and successful.

- Provide sufficient privileges that will make Amateur Radio more
attractive.

- Build in a strong incentive to upgrade to next license level".

FYI,

Bob Slovick - AD0HI