Paul:
By far, the simplest way to file is via the FCC Web site. You just need to
spin up a Word or Word Perfect file and attach it to your posting per the
instructions at the Web site.
There is a procedure for handling paper copies, but I do not recommend it.
It is too easy for it to be mishandled.
73,
Steve
AA4AK
At 08:25 PM 9/1/2005 -0400, you wrote:
Dr. Steve, How many copies of our letter do we need to send to the FCC?
Paul Gates
K1 #0231
KX1 #1186
XG1
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Stephen W. Kercel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "elecraft" <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 4:28 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Dropping the Code Test
> Elecrafters:
>
> I realize that this issue has been visited before, but this message is
> more
> a call to action than simply venting a complaint.
>
> FCC Notice 05-235 has come out in the Federal Register and comments are
> due
> by October 31.
>
> There are a great many of us who would at least like to see a CW
> requirement maintained for the Extra Class exam. There is a very small
> (but real) chance that the FCC would do that if they are provided with
> novel and compelling reasons. (Note: The traditional arguments, such as
> "Without the code test, ham radio will become another Citizen's Band," are
> known to the FCC, and they are unconvinced by them. We need to get the FCC
> to say, "Gee, we never thought of that.") If you'd like to see some
> semblance of a code test preserved, this is the time to think outside the
> box.
>
> Will such comments assure that the FCC will change their minds? Maybe not.
> However, the way for us to guarantee that the code requirement is dropped
> for all classes is for us to do nothing.
>
> In the spirit of participatory democracy, I urge all US list members to
> file their comments, irrespective of their positions on the issue. (I
> expect that the list members should get used to filing FCC comments. There
> is worse on the way. The British government has already floated a trial
> balloon to drop ham licensing altogether in the UK. It is only a matter of
> time before the FCC tries to follow their bad example.)
>
> If you are unfamiliar with how to file, you can check out the Web site of
> my local club:
>
> www.ks1r.net
>
>
> There I have posted an explanation of how to file and a copy of my filing
> to serve as a template.
>
> 73,
>
> Steve Kercel
> AA4AK
>
>
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