Today's Scorecard in the NCTA v. PCTA Amateur NPRM Opinions!

As of 1 PM, EDT, 22 Aug 05, up to 19 Aug 05, WT Docket 05-235
Comments on Test Element 1 Elimination/Retention a

Total 1748

Indeterminate/duplicates (note 1) 81

Unambiguously Against NPRM (note 2) 463 27.77%
Unambiguously For NPRM (note 3) 967 58.01%
Code test ONLY for Extras (note 4) 237 14.22%

Notes:

1. Includes duplicate postings from same individual, "joke"
or "test" entries which do not have a valid address, or
polemicizing a personal pet peeve which has nothing to
do with the NPRM, individuals not understanding the
scope and purpose of the NPRM, one foreign citizen
submission, and three who were commenting on another
matter having nothing to do with amateur radio regulations.

2. Includes only those who are whole-heartedly AGAINST
the NPRM and against dropping any code testing.

3. Includes only those who are whole-heartedly FOR the
NPRM and the abolition of the morse code test.

4. These are "in-betweeners" who wish to retain the code
test for the "highest" class (Extra) but will accept
eliminating the code test for other classes.

Percentage figures are calculated against the Total less
the number of Indeterminate entries. For all up to
being received by 19 Aug 05 that would be 1667.

Five total letter documents were added into the ECFS on 22 Aug 05
for the 17th, 18th, 19th August. As of about 1 PM EDT on 22 Aug,
104 Comments have been entered for that date; more are expected
later in the day and totals will be upgraded and posted following.

Stay tuned...the future of U.S. amateur radio is being made,
like it or not.

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