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My comment on RM-11305 and RM-11306
This is pretty much my comment on RM-11305 and RM-11306. Both parties,
The ARRL and the Communications Think Tank Group are basically from understanding, and I might be wrong, trying to change it from mode to bandwidth so to allow new technologies on the band, or again maybe I wrong, that was lease my understanding. The problem I see with this is amateurs should be allowed to experiment with new technologies regardless of how the spectrum is made up. One of the main problems I had with experimenting hadn't been band planning or signal size, but from amateur operators who threatened to complain about my experimentations on the VHF/UHF bands because they believe that it was illegal. Back in the early to mid 90's I was very active in digital modes including Packet, SSTV, and other digital modes, and at that time I had began experimenting with different types of applications which were mostly for packet radio. When I told an amateur friend that I was going to do some experiment, an another group of amateurs "threatened" me including complaining to the FCC to "making me have an accident". In doing so I didn't do any experimenting. I do believe that reinforcing the experimental parts of the VHF/UHF should be pushed and endorsed. Even if amateurs wanted to experiment in digital modes on HF they should be allowed as long as they don't cause malicious interference. No changes should be made, except the attitude adjustment of the amateur radio community towards other amateurs who wish to experiment in new modes and applications. Todd N9OGL |