[South Florida DX Association] SENATOR BURR REPLY HR 607

[Norman Alexander]

The following is a response received by one NC ham from his congressman -  I 
think it spells out a clear message of intent, and surely likely to have FCC 
support as they get to play auctioneer again.

Our complacency will allow this bill to pass - act now!


Norm W4QN
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Subject: SENATOR BURR REPLY 
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>Okay guys...below is what I got back from Richard Burr regarding radio spectrum 
>reallocation.  Although most of use probably do not use the spectrum in question 
>(430-440 mhz) to a large degree, the loss of this spectrum could lead to further 
>losses.  Please get on the websites of your congress persons and voice your 
>opinion.  It is apparent that you can make a difference.
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>Mr. Chris Lassiter
>PO Box 807
>Carthage, NC  28327
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>Dear Mr. Lassiter,
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>Thank you for contacting me about the Broadband for First Responders Act (H.R. 
>607).  I appreciate hearing from you on this important matter.
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>As you are aware, the Broadband for First Responders Act would create a 
>nationwide interoperable communication network for public safety and first 
>responders.  To accomplish this, the bill would increase the current spectrum 
>allocation for public safety communications by 10 megahertz by reallocating 
>frequencies in the "D Block" of the electromagnetic spectrum.  Further, as a 
>means to offset the costs of this reallocation, the bill would order the FCC to 
>auction for commerical use other parts of the spectrum.  
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>I fully understand the importance of having a nationwide interoperable wireless 
>public safety network as was proposed by the 9/11 Commission.  I also understand 
>the concerns that arise from any reallocation of the electromagnetic spectrum.  
>The Broadband for First Responders Act is currently in the House of 
>Representatives.  Should this bill come before the Senate, please know that I 
>will keep your views in mind.  Again, thank you for contacting me and please 
>stay in touch.
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>Sincerely,
>Richard Burr
>United States Senate