On 25 Feb 2005 16:48:01 +0100, "Alun L. Palmer"
wrote:


There are too many proposals already, that's why the FCC is taking so long,
in all probability. FWIW, here's mine:-


Well, here is mine too:

1) New Novice Class (upgrade novices to this.)
HF Top 1/3 of SSB and CW bands on each of 80, 40,
15, and 10 meters
Maximum Power 20 watts.
2 meters 147-148 MHz Max 20 Watts
No other V/UHF

2) General Class (Upgrade Techs upon renewal, change of
address, etc.)
Top 2/3 of each cw and ssb band on HF 160, 80, 40, 30, 20, 17,
15, 12, and all 10 meters. Max Power 500 Watts (even in
novice bands)
Full 60 Meter as regulated.
All V/UHF priviliges up to 500 watts.

3) Amateur Extra Class (Upgrade Advanced upon renewal etc.)
All HF VHF and UHF priviliges with 1500 watts. (except 60 or
others as regulated.)
Require element 1 and the same tough exam.

This may create incentives for upgrade and reward those who do so.

Earn your priviliges. It isn't impossible.


Buck
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For what it's worth.