On Feb 28, 2:30�pm, wrote:
On Feb 25, 7:45?pm, wrote:

I think there are a considerable number of US hams who
are inactive, and a considerable number who don't
know about the rules changes. Within the past year
I have had occasion to explain the *2000* rules changes
to several licensed hams who were not aware of how that
restructuring affected them. In a couple of those cases,
an upgrade resulted.

* * *Sure would be nice if the League made a one time mailing to ALL
existing licensee with a "State Of The Amateur Service" along with
some invitation to get active again but WITHOUT the "...and while
you're at it, send us $40..." part. *THAT might get more folks back on
the air AND impress them enough to join up.

Maybe. Have you suggested this to the ARRL BoD and the
Hq staff? Only takes an email.

73 de Jim, N2EY