[TVARC] Second Thoughts on HR555

[George Briggs]

Pete,
I agree completely. There is a similar opinion piece from Fred, K1VR, who is an attorney.
When I read the bill a few months ago I was concerned about prior approval. Now I have other issues to be concerned about.
73,
George, K2DM


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> On Aug 12, 2017, at 5:27 AM, K2PS Pete Stafford <psk2ps at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I’ve read Jim the article written by Jim Talent, N3JT on the proposed Amateur Radio Parity Act, now being considered by the US Senate.  And he brings up some really important points:
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> ·         It does not specify enabling us to operate on ALL of the ham frequencies, and could be construed by The Villages to just apply to VHF or UHF permission, with just an “effective” antenna.  Lots of wiggle room there.
> ·         We’d need to get “prior approval” to put up an antenna.  What if they don’t respond at all?  Then what happens to the stealth antennas we’re now using?  Are we violating the law?
> ·         There seems to be a shift in responsibility: with the existing PRB-1, the onus is on the local government to rebut an amateur’s assertion that some rule does not allow reasonable communication.  That would now shift to us to prove we need it.
>  
> I’m not sure why ARRL has allowed this bill to get this far with those really bad provisions.  Hopefully the Senate will correct this.  I’m not holding my breath.
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> 73, Pete, K2PS
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