A Legal Alternative for 11 Meter Ops.
Mark Pearsal (MPEARSAL) on March 29, 2001
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I thought I'd include this since so many of you choose to make
derogatory remarks about CBer's rather than stick to the topic. (Code
vs. No-Code, Restructuring, etc...) I personally like the code but you
guys use the issue to take cheap shots at 11m ops. You should realize
that many 11m ops visit these forums seeking to learn about ham radio,
NOT be insulted. 73.

Hello fellow 11 meter enthusiasts,

I have a new idea. So much has been made of the fact that we (11m ops)
have no real representation in DC while the amateur community has the
ARRL. The USCBOA was a nice idea but seems to lack the organizational
skills to get airborne. I got this idea while reading a ham forum
thread where many amateurs were complaining about the ARRL allowing
"chicken banders" to infiltrate the ham bands and vowing to cancel
their membership. Well, here it goes.

JOIN THE ARRL! That's right; make them live up to their name. The
AMERICAN (NOT Amateur ONLY) Radio Relay League. In the mid 60's, the
number of CBer's outgrew the number of licensed amateurs. The price is
$39.00/yr. and you need NOT be a licensed amateur to become a FULL
member. You DO, however, need to be licensed for voting privileges
though. I know that $39.00 is steep, but I've spent more on a power mic
and this money REALLY does makes my voice louder. The 35 multiple
choice Technician exam takes approx. 5 minutes to complete and the
practice exams can be found on www.qrz.com as well as other popular ham
sites. I'm sure there would be a bit of resistance in the beginning but
the ARRL is made up of hams who are basically...politicians. That's
right folks, let the first official lose "a close one" at the hands of
an 11 meter "swing vote," and see how our "concerns" take on a little
more importance. Here's a bonus, when you hear an old stodger cry "I'm
canceling my membership," rejoice...that's called a two-for-one sale.
Your vote no longer opposes theirs, it REPLACES it.

The kicker is that if you plan to be as vocal as I am, you need to run
legal. I'm NOT preaching. I freebanded for over 10 years and LOVED it.
However I send letters to my representatives and the FCC, so my house
must be in order. Riley Hollingsworth himself can come to my QTH for a
surprise visit. I sent a letter to my reps re. RM-9807 and asked why
the FCC admitted that the MAJORITY of CBer's were in favor of dropping
the 155 mi. limit rule, yet the ruling was swayed by "private
interests," namely the ARRL and NAB. Not only did I receive a reply,
but it included a reply from the FCC to an inquiry by my rep. Did it
really make a difference?... maybe, maybe not, but I know at least
three more souls know about this "voter's" displeasure. (An election
year to boot!)

I sent a letter to Radio Shack (Tandy) in Fort Worth, TX re. their
HTX-10 and its inability to be modified at their (RS's) request. I
explained that there are some who may want the capability to "monitor"
(;-P) the 11 meter band as well. I returned mine and told them that I
would gladly pay the extra $50.00 to RF Ltd. for their Magnum 257(the
modifiable version of the same rig) and will now purchase all my ham
study material and 2m h/t elsewhere due to their policy. Again, did it
make a difference...perhaps not, but at least they know that they've
lost approx. $450.00 in sales plus restocking costs.

Remember, to be this vocal, you need to fly right. I miss freebanding
and it gave me many many hours of pleasure over a ten year period, this
is the best way I can give back to 11 meters. If you don't plan to quit
freebanding, don't be too vocal and run a "common sense" set-up. Your
ARRL vote still counts! I never ran amplifiers and worked the world
with a Clear Channel Ranger AR-3500 (30 watt model) and a two element
yagi. I also successfully encouraged many of fellow 11m ops to do the
same. (Tech license, ARRL membership, & write reps.) It kills me when I
hear hams flame us and there's little we can do because we don't want
to attract the unwanted attention. Well, sometimes you have to defend
yourself with the weapons the opposition gives you. The ARRL rates
recently went up, you should hear the hams crying and threatening to
cancel...go for it I say!

73 de Mark

wrote:
A Legal Alternative for 11 Meter Ops.
Mark Pearsal (MPEARSAL) on March 29, 2001
View comments about this article!
http://www.eham.net/articles/1841

I thought I'd include this since so many of you choose to make
derogatory remarks about CBer's rather than stick to the topic. (Code
vs. No-Code, Restructuring, etc...) I personally like the code but you
guys use the issue to take cheap shots at 11m ops. You should realize
that many 11m ops visit these forums seeking to learn about ham radio,
NOT be insulted. 73.

Hello fellow 11 meter enthusiasts,

cuting for brevity

interesting thought and much more on topic than most of the stufff we
see here

the problem ois that ARRL will take your money and still deny you your
place Ask Carl stevenson about that one

an_old_friend wrote:
wrote:
A Legal Alternative for 11 Meter Ops.
Mark Pearsal (MPEARSAL) on March 29, 2001
View comments about this article!
http://www.eham.net/articles/1841

I thought I'd include this since so many of you choose to make
derogatory remarks about CBer's rather than stick to the topic. (Code
vs. No-Code, Restructuring, etc...) I personally like the code but you
guys use the issue to take cheap shots at 11m ops. You should realize
that many 11m ops visit these forums seeking to learn about ham radio,
NOT be insulted. 73.

Hello fellow 11 meter enthusiasts,

cuting for brevity

interesting thought and much more on topic than most of the stufff we
see here

the problem ois that ARRL will take your money and still deny you your
place Ask Carl stevenson about that one

Hello an_old_friend:

I knew from reading your posts that we thought the same. Are you into
phone? Post your phone number and I pick up the tab for the call. We
can talk about how much smarter we are than stupid CB'ers. Then maybe
we could jack off together on the phone and giggle about ham radio! I
just knew we were the same!

Just when you thought it was going to be an intelligent thread

JRK wrote:
Just when you thought it was going to be an intelligent thread

of course it can be allowed likely just another of Stevie or dave
annymouses certianly however the gay themed hijack is K4YZ fault