[SJDXA] Fwd: W8gex FCC Notice

[N2OO]

FYI. 


73. Bob Schenck, N2OO

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> From: W8GEX at aol.com
> Date: March 13, 2017 at 13:58:43 EDT
> To: k3rwn at arrl.net, nf4a at knology.net
> Subject: W8gex FCC Notice
> 
> I have received several requests from 60 meter operators that we contact the FCC regarding the proposed changes to the 60m operating frequencies that will be considered soon.  We would like to see changes to make the band like all others and it is important that our voices be heard.  We need all the support we can muster up and are asking for your support.
> I have included a link to the FCC website where you can enter your comments.  I have also included mine.  You can copy and paste mine, or submit your own.
>  
> My comments:
>  
> I am not aware of any complaints on interference on 60m. For this reason, I would like to see the VFO operation  across the entire segment and eliminate the five channels to make it equal in bandwidth to that used by the Europeans.  The EU seems to be the trendsetter these days and we should be keeping up with them.
>  
> I also request that the power limit be increased to 500 watts. A higher power limit would be more effective communications for health and welfare, particularly to the Caribbean.  For the next 11 years, the solar activity is predicted to be at an all-time low which makes more power more important than ever, especially if needed during a disaster.
> In order to conduct reliable communications in the time of a disaster, better antenna systems will also be needed. Therefore, I also ask that antenna restrictions be lifted.
> Electronic Filing of Comments for RM-11785 ends March 20, so please do this ASAP.  The link below takes you to the FCC page where your comments can be electronically submitted.  It is important that this be done right away.
>  
> https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filings/express
>  
> Please forward this to all of your ham friends.  It is not necessary that they operate on the 60 meter band.  
>  
> As always, we are stronger in numbers. Please do this right away as March 20, is the deadline to submit comments.
>  
> Thanks in advance for your help.   Joe Pater W8GEX
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