[600MRG] Any FCC news on 600m?

[sbjohnston at aol.com]

Since the FCC seems to pay the most attention to the ARRL on matters pertaining to amateur radio, I have periodically encouraged the leaders of the League to pursue the new 600m band.  I think those who are members of the League and care about the new band should do so as well.  

I know this frightens some hams - "if we bother them they might get mad" is a common view - but making our views known in a pleasant way should not be a problem for a member-oriented organization.  It is a good thing, not a negative.  


 I have written variously to my ARRL director, the League president, chairman, counsel, etc messages along the following lines:


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Is there anything new happening on the idea of establishing a new 600-meter ham band (around 475 kHz) in the U.S.?  I know that the latest WARC conference made it do-able and that some countries are moving ahead with various allocations.  I'm ready:  I have a great receiving setup running, and an ex-maritime transmitter ready for use - I am eager to get active on medium-wave as soon as operation is authorized.  I encourage the League to press the FCC for a new allocation at 600 meters as soon as possible.  Thanks...

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In each case the response has been positive and encouraging, citing delays at the FCC as the only problem.


 


Steve WD8DAS

sbjohnston at aol.com
http://www.wd8das.net/
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