[SFDXA] Fwd: [pr:14079] Re: [GMRAMD] A Concerned Amateur

Fri May 5 19:43:08 EDT 2017

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From: "Kutzko, Sean, KX9X" <kx9x at arrl.org<mailto:kx9x at arrl.org>>
Date: May 5, 2017 at 5:56:29 PM EDT
To: "William \"Bill\" Kisse" <W3MSH at arrl.net<mailto:W3MSH at arrl.net>>, pr <pr at arrl.org<mailto:pr at arrl.org>>, "Gmramd at googlegroups Com" <gmramd at googlegroups.com.didtheyreadit.com<mailto:gmramd at googlegroups.com.didtheyreadit.com>>
Subject: [pr:14079] Re: [GMRAMD] A Concerned Amateur

Hi Bill-

The ARRL Board of Directors is working on this very issue right now.

From this ARRL news story, dated February 3, 2017: http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-board-of-directors-adopts-legislative-objectives-for-115th-congresshttp://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-board-of-directors-adopts-legislative-objectives-for-115th-congress)

"In his report to the Board, ARRL General Counsel Chris Imlay, W3KD, noted that that there are few threats to Amateur Radio spectrum at this time. He also pointed up the importance of a comprehensive review of the Amateur Auxiliary — the Official Observer (OO) Program.

ARRL Second Vice President Brian Mileshosky, N5ZGT, provided an oral report to the Board regarding an OO program study now under way. Requested by the ARRL Executive Committee last spring, the study is focused on identifying recommendations to improve the mechanics of the OO program as well as the program’s interface with today’s FCC. In addition to Mileshosky and Imlay, the core study team includes ARRL Headquarters staffers Steve Ewald, WV1X; Dan Henderson, N1ND, and Dave Patton, NN1N.

Additional resources from within the ARRL Field Organization as well as the FCC will be consulted as needed during the course of the study, Mileshosky said, adding that his team’s deliverable will be a set of recommendations to the ARRL Board and management for their consideration. Mileshosky also told the Board that, despite rumors, no changes to the OO program are planned in the interim.

“The study is a parallel effort that should pose no impact to the current activities that our nation’s Official Observer community has under way,” Mileshosky said. “We greatly appreciate the value that our OOs provide to the Amateur Radio community and are excited to help strengthen their role in the future.”"

From the minutes of the ARRL Executive Council meeting March 25 in Aurora, Colorado: (http://www.arrl.org/files/file/About%20ARRL/Board%20Meetings/2017/EC%20Minutes%20March%202017DRAFT%20FINAL.pdf)

"5. Mr. Imlay presented the report of the General Counsel. He was complimentary of new FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, and thinks enforcement efforts might be more successful due to Mr. Pai’s interest in the issue. The new Enforcement Bureau chief is also reported to be more “amateur friendly.” New opportunities seem to be emerging for cooperative efforts with the FCC in what Mr. Imlay described as a potential window of opportunity for better spectrum enforcement work, as well as building a better working relationship with the Commission on all issues. "

Sean Kutzko, KX9X
Media and Public Relations Manager
ARRL - The National Association for Amateur Radio
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From: pr [pr-bounces at reflector.arrl.org<mailto:pr-bounces at reflector.arrl.org>] on behalf of William "Bill" Kisse [W3MSH at arrl.net<mailto:W3MSH at arrl.net>]
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2017 4:50 PM
To: pr; Gmramd at googlegroups Com
Subject: [pr:14078] [GMRAMD] A Concerned Amateur

Gentlemen:

I am sending this to your PR department as I and many of my fellow Amateur Radio operators are appalled at this total disregard of our regulations, and at worst a disregard of the norms of social decency.

How can we correct this?

We need your help.

I will be attending Hamvention, will visit the ARRL booth and this topic will be addressed by me and a number of fellow Amateurs who are concerned by this total lack of enforcement.  Or the apparent ability/desire to help our fraternity enforce reasonable rules of behavior against such an egregious behavior.

Where are our OO's?  Why don't any "concerned and informed" Amateurs advise who these miscreants are?  Someone certainly nearby must at least have an idea where to begin the search! Can the ARRL spearhead a coordinated effort among the Amateur community to help put a stop to this horrid behavior? And if not, why?
I know the FCC is understaffed and under-funded, but what should they do to assist us?

What can the ARRL do to help stop this scourge?

I know one of the hallmarks of the Amateur Radio service has always been to encourage good operating practices and engage in self-policing to ensure that we are all held to the highest standards.   Has our determination to do so lessened?  How can anyone not think so after having listened to this filth?

Why hasn't the ARRL done something proactive?

If you think you have, it is not enough!

Please advise.

73,

Bill
W3MSH

William "Bill" Kisse
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From: Murray Green <k3beq at verizon.net<mailto:k3beq at verizon.net>>
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Subject: [GMRAMD] A Concerned Amateur

Sirs,
I recently sent this out to our local reflector here in the Washington DC metropolitan area. It represents my feelings and those of other Amateurs concerning the
very ugly transmissions being made on 7200 USB. I suspect that you are aware of the situation. It needs up front attention and correction. Unfortunately it seems to
be spreading down onto adjoining frequencies.(e.g. 7180-7185) to a lesser degree. It is not representative of the Amateur Radio Community but on the other hand
if heard by those in positions of federal authority it has a very negative affect on the good things the Service has accomplished.

A concerned ARRL member.
Sincerely,
MurrayGreen,K3BEQ
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"The Ugly Side of Amateur Radio

Yes, there is an ugly side to our hobby that we best not sweep under the rug for fear of permitting it to deteriorate the effectiveness of the good side.

One of the most blatant example is on 7.200 upper side-band.  I have been operating for 66 years and thought I heard it all until I came across this frequency
particularly in the evening. Death threats, obscenity, music, one way lengthy transmissions, not identifying, bigotry, personal, racial and religious slander etc.

Just about anything you can think of in a negative vulgar transmission takes place here and it is slowly moving down the band. Many hams go to the frequency for the sole
purpose of creating havoc, and they have been very successful. They seem to care less about the regulations and that may be attributed to weak enforcement. The ARRL Official
Observer (OO) system is no match for these agitators who apparently take pride in the number of citations they receive. And they are aware that the FCC Enforcement
Bureau lacks the personnel to effectively monitor, resulting in the continuous bedlam. While not identifying makes it more difficult to track, there certainly are Amateurs who are
in close proximity to the agitators who could identify them to the authorities. It is not a matter of "squealing" but having respect for ourselves and our radio community.

My concern is that it reflects an extremely bad side of the Amateur Radio community and I do not see any relief. I suspect that somewhere, someplace, those responsible for
enforcing the regulations are collecting data that will identify the culprits and lay down impressive fines and/or loss of license. But I am not very optimistic. And why should I
be. The pandemonium has been going on for a very very long time."

73
Murray Green K3BEQ

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