[600MRG] Any FCC news on 600m?

[John Langridge]

>On the other hand I would not recommend a write in program to FCC, directly

I agree that we should not be asking the FCC anything.  Having worked in broadcasting for a while in the past the rule always was to never EVER call the FCC because if you do, they start digging around and looking into things that they might have otherwise left alone.

But I also think its important for the ARRL to keep us updated a little better, even if they don't have anything really new, at least make me feel like they are on the case.  I do not feel that way right now.  I think I am still bitter about the petition getting "misplaced" early last year and it taking 4 months for the ARRL to make an inquiry to straighten it out.

John XIQ








________________________________
 From: Edward R Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net>
To: 600MRG at w7ekb.com 
Sent: Thursday, January 2, 2014 2:56 PM
Subject: Re: [600MRG] Any FCC news on 600m?
 

It would seem to me contacting ARRL officials, that "may" have some influence in the obtaining amateur radio band on 630m, by members of the "official" ARRL Experimental Group on 600m would be accepted and appropriate.  Maybe even carry a little more influence than from the general ham community?  I would include any US experimental station on 600m, even if not a part of this group.

I, for one, am content to wait a bit more to see what develops.  FCC is slow bureaucracy so things take time with them.  It doesn't seem to impact "our" current activity on the band whether amateur status comes quickly or not.  Seems with the recent addition of experimental licenses the FCC is content with having experimental stations activity on 600m.

On the other hand I would not recommend a write in program to FCC, directly. I think things are set into motion with ARRL's request and we should give that process a chance to work.

And, yes, I am a member and former ASM in AK.

73, Ed - KL7UW
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