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Old January 22nd 07, 06:44 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.policy
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Default Future FCC rule changes (was: WRC-07)

Chris wrote:

On Sun, 21 Jan 2007 07:43:28 -0500, KH6HZ wrote:

The No-Code War Rally will simply change focus now. In another year or so,
they'll set their focus on getting the FCC to reduce, or even eliminate
entirely, the CW/data portions of the bands.


I doubt it. That would just be being vindictive. If some hams want to
use CW, have at it, enjoy. Just pick a frequency consistent with band
plans and not in use.


Oh, I think it will go much further than that. The case will be made
that the FCC could significantly simplify its administrative tasks by
(1) completely dropping most testing, (2) allowing only type-accepted
radio equipment on the bands (not just amplifiers), and (3) combining
the ARS, the FRS and the CRS into a unified hobbyist service.


The FCC likes hams, and most hams want the FCC to do their enforcement.
Hams, for the most part, are well behaved compared to most of the
other radio services. So the above will never happen.