[OFARC] Fwd: Re: revised amateur radio parity act???

[Ralph]

I read the new language for the Amateur Radio Parity Act
don't like it.
the original version was weak but could be effective
this new one looks to be watered down way too much

I suggest we hammer ARRL and our congressmen on this issue

My note to ARRL is attached below...

Ralph
KE5HDF

-------- Forwarded Message --------
Subject: 	Re: revised amateur radio parity act???
Date: 	Fri, 3 Jun 2016 19:50:24 -0500
From: 	Ralph <ke5hdf at sbcglobal.net>
To: 	ny2rf at arrl.org, reginfo at arrl.org, w5lhc at yahoo.com



the CAI has posted the revised language on their web page
I found the language through QRZ.com
never found it through the ARRL
now I know why.

it appears the ARRL gave away the farm
see the link below

https://www.caionline.org/Advocacy/FederalAdvocacy/PriorityIssues/Documents/H.R. 
1301 Amendment.pdf
i am not a lawyer, but the bill is written in fairly plain language ...

    the new language says HOAs can prohibit antennas if the station is
    not under the direct and exclusive control of the licensee ... so
    much for 3rd party traffic, JOTA, radio merit badges, and EMCOMM


    it also says homeowners must get approval before erecting ANY type
    of antenna.
    they will not want to understand the differences between VHF and HF
    antennas or directional antennas.
    everyone will be limited to 2m j-poles & single wire  1/4 wave
    verticals hidden in the trees



this is not something I can support

_I want to see an analysis by some of our lawyers with licenses and one 
from the FCC__
__ARRL needs to make that happen._

Ralph
KE5HDF




On 05/27/2016 11:20 PM, Lee Cooper wrote:
>
> I have the same questions and concerns. Have asked for a copy
>
> Lee
>
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>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> *From: * Ralph <ke5hdf at sbcglobal.net>;
> *To: * <w5lhc at arrl.org>;
> *Subject: * revised amateur radio parity act???
> *Sent: * Sat, May 28, 2016 2:18:23 AM
>
> i see an announcement on the ARRL web page that they have reached common
> language on the parity act with the community association lobby group 
> (CAI)
> However, I cannot find the new language anywhere and the CAI web page
> still shows false statements about the parity act.
>
> What is the new language??
> If it does not meet the original intent, I will urge my congressmen to
> vote against it.
>
> KE5HDF
> Ralph Phillips
>



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