"Carl R. Stevenson" wrote in message
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As Ed pointed out, the difference between the Tech and General written
tests is not that large - it's a one-shot deal to "make things right" in a
way
where nobody loses privs, and as Bill pointed out, those Techs are already
authorized 1500W at frequencies that the FCC and anyone with any knowledge
of RF safety knows are more "risky" than HF.

The ARRL petition is not "making things right".

It will continue the Extra code exam that Commission stated
"serves no regulatory purpose"; and, in my opinion, is not
in conformity with 5 USC 706.

The ARRL petition will waive valid writtem exams for
a special group of incumbenent licesees, who did not ask
to be upgraded.

It appears to me that ARRL is giving away free upgrades in return
for support the Extra code exam.

If the Commission wants to "make things right", they should have
issued a MO&O in December to delete 47 CFR 97.503(a).

Larry, kc8epo