Perhaps it is the preponderance of CBers-Masquerading-As-Radio-Hams
that has caused the FCC to perceive that Radio Hams as a group
are just as dumbassed as other consumerist users - CBers, Broadcasters,
Telecoms Providers, and that Radio Hams should pay a going rate
for the spectrum that they use?

It's never too late to change, and to restore _REAL_ Ham Radio.

"Airy R. Bean" wrote in message news:...
Perhaps it is simply that you cannot face up to the truth of what is Ham
Radio, a technical pursuit, and what is CB Radio, a consumerist hobby
for those who buy ready-made equipment and just press buttons?

There are many, many CBers-Masquerading-As-Radio_Hams today
whose numbers far outweigh those of _REAL_ Radio Hams. It is
a pity that you have been seduced by the former, for your description
of your Dad made him seem like the latter.

It is sad that another possible recruit to Ham Radio, you, has fallen by
the wayside of mediocrity so soon, especially considering your
claims about your technical background.

Sic transit gloria Mundi.

"Steffan" wrote in message
news
On Sat, 04 Sep 2004 19:08:09 +0100, Airy R. Bean wrote:

Then it is probable that you are not a _REAL_ Radio Ham,
but a CBer-Masquerading-As-A-Radio-Ham.

You're obviously a troll, and not a very good one at that.

"Airy R. Bean" wrote

Perhaps it is the preponderance of CBers-Masquerading-As-Radio-Hams
that has caused the FCC to perceive that Radio Hams as a group
are just as dumbassed as other consumerist users - CBers,
Broadcasters,
Telecoms Providers, and that Radio Hams should pay a going rate
for the spectrum that they use?

August 12, 2004 06:11 PM EDT

Gettysburg, Pa (API)

In a surprise announcement today, FCC Chairman Michael Powell released
preliminary news of a new "user fee" based revenue system for amateur
radio operators. "This exciting initiative, suggested by a leading
amateur operator and jumpsuit model (photo at http://tinyurl.com/48krd),
is designed to raise funds to subsidize the deployment of BPL service
throughout America, but especially in disadvantaged places like Franklin
County, Tennessee."

Details of the plan are not complete, but the fee structure will be
based on actual on-the-air use of amateur radio, and will be sensitive
to the value of the communications in progress, according to the
Chariman. "As an example, emergency communications during a hurricane
would be billed at a higher rate than less valuable usage like the North
Carolina Lumbago Net." Powell remarked. "Contesters would get special
high volume discounts, since their communications simply repeat the same
old stuff over and over all weekend long" he stated.

Fees will also vary based on the particular mode in use, with CW being
charged a premium rate because "it get's through when nothing else can".
Video modes like SSTV, however, would command super-premium rates
"because a picture is worth a thousand words" the Chairman said.

In a related family announcement, Chairman Powell's father, Secretary of
State Colin Powell, stated that the IARU would be contacted to ensure
that foreign DX operators communicating with US stations would be
assessed fees based on their 'rarity' on the DXCC "Most Wanted" listing.
Secretary Powell cited an alleged operation from "T5" which he expected
would owe "several tens of thousands of dollars" retroactively based on
claims on an internet newsgroup by an operator with the screen name
"Billy Beeper".

Stay tuned for further details. Movie at 10.

---30---

Seems to me, I read somewhere that this was nothing more than a crock of
****. I don't recall seeing it posted in the FCC's Daily Digest which I get.
NS

"KØHB" wrote in message
ink.net...

"Airy R. Bean" wrote

Perhaps it is the preponderance of CBers-Masquerading-As-Radio-Hams
that has caused the FCC to perceive that Radio Hams as a group
are just as dumbassed as other consumerist users - CBers,
Broadcasters,
Telecoms Providers, and that Radio Hams should pay a going rate
for the spectrum that they use?

August 12, 2004 06:11 PM EDT

Gettysburg, Pa (API)

In a surprise announcement today, FCC Chairman Michael Powell released
preliminary news of a new "user fee" based revenue system for amateur
radio operators. "This exciting initiative, suggested by a leading
amateur operator and jumpsuit model (photo at http://tinyurl.com/48krd),
is designed to raise funds to subsidize the deployment of BPL service
throughout America, but especially in disadvantaged places like Franklin
County, Tennessee."

Details of the plan are not complete, but the fee structure will be
based on actual on-the-air use of amateur radio, and will be sensitive
to the value of the communications in progress, according to the
Chariman. "As an example, emergency communications during a hurricane
would be billed at a higher rate than less valuable usage like the North
Carolina Lumbago Net." Powell remarked. "Contesters would get special
high volume discounts, since their communications simply repeat the same
old stuff over and over all weekend long" he stated.

Fees will also vary based on the particular mode in use, with CW being
charged a premium rate because "it get's through when nothing else can".
Video modes like SSTV, however, would command super-premium rates
"because a picture is worth a thousand words" the Chairman said.

In a related family announcement, Chairman Powell's father, Secretary of
State Colin Powell, stated that the IARU would be contacted to ensure
that foreign DX operators communicating with US stations would be
assessed fees based on their 'rarity' on the DXCC "Most Wanted" listing.
Secretary Powell cited an alleged operation from "T5" which he expected
would owe "several tens of thousands of dollars" retroactively based on
claims on an internet newsgroup by an operator with the screen name
"Billy Beeper".

Stay tuned for further details. Movie at 10.

---30---

NO SPAM wrote:
Seems to me, I read somewhere that this was nothing more than a crock of
****. I don't recall seeing it posted in the FCC's Daily Digest which I get.
NS

You aren't really serious, are you?
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