[W8MWA] Amateur Radio Parity Bill

[Dan Ringer]

Excellent, Carl. Well done!

Dan, K8WV

On 11/20/2015 3:59 PM, Werntz, Carl wrote:
>
> Greetings,
>
> A few weeks ago I wrote to Senator Manchin, who sits on the involved 
> Committee, in support of the amateur radio parity act.  (treating 
> amateur antennas the same as satellite dishes, in that they can be 
> managed, but not forbidden, by homeowner associations)
>
> Got the attached response from our Senator.
>
> Carl
>
> *From:*Senator Manchin [mailto:donotreply at manchin.senate.gov]
> *Sent:* Friday, November 20, 2015 3:52 PM
> *To:* Werntz, Carl <cwerntz at hsc.wvu.edu>
> *Subject:* Responding to your message
>
> <https://outreach.senate.gov/iqextranet/iqClickTrk.aspx?&cid=SenManchin&crop=18057.11684096.11147734.14063474&redirect=http%3a%2f%2fmanchin.senate.gov>
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> <https://outreach.senate.gov/iqextranet/iqClickTrk.aspx?&cid=SenManchin&crop=18057.11684096.11147734.14063474&redirect=http%3a%2f%2fmanchin.senate.gov>
>
> Dear Dr. Werntz,
>
> Thank you for contacting me to express your support for S. 1685, the 
> Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015. Hearing from West Virginians is very 
> important to me, and I appreciate your input on this issue.
>
> On September 19, 1985, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 
> released PRB-1, an Amateur Radio Memorandum Opinion and Order. As you 
> may know, PRB-1 directs local governments to reasonably accommodate 
> amateur radio operations, while allowing them to zone for height, 
> safety, and aesthetic concerns. Often, covenants, conditions, and 
> restrictions are placed on properties by builders or homeowner 
> associations that can restrict the erection of antennas. The Amateur 
> Radio Parity Act would direct the FCC to extend the "reasonable 
> accommodation" guidelines of PRB-1 to those who live in these 
> deed-restricted communities.
>
> Licensed amateur radio operators transmit, on a volunteer basis, 
> valuable public service and emergency communications – at no cost to 
> the taxpayer – and I believe the Amateur Radio Parity Act strikes 
> a balanced approach that considers the interests of both radio 
> operators and homeowners. That is why, on November 18, 2015, I voted 
> in favor of this legislation during a hearing before the U.S. Senate 
> Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. Please know that I 
> will keep your views in mind should S. 1685 come before the full U.S. 
> Senate for consideration.
>
> Again, thank you for taking the time to contact me, and I hope that 
> you will continue to share your views with me going forward. If I may 
> be of further assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact my 
> office.
>
>
> With warmest regards,
>
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> Joe Manchin III
> Unites States Senator
>
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