I know we have no say in how these petitions are presented, but I hope the petition designers realize what market they are going for.
If they are going for Amateur Radio Ops, a graphic of a beam is going to get the most powerful positive reaction; but it will probably get a very powerful negative reaction from non-hams. A graphic of amateur radio ops in the field assisting with disaster operations would elicit a much more positive response from non-hams.
To us, a beam is a sign of beauty. To others…..not so much.
Late last year Chris indicated that this bill could act as a “cover” for the FCC to move forward with their own authority. I have not seen this mentioned since the bill came out. Is there any new information on this? The development of our policy in handling the lobbying of this bill will certainly depend on this.
’73 de JIM N2ZZ
From: arrl-odv [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Marty Woll
Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2014 2:10 AM
To: 'JRS'; 'arrl-odv'
Subject: [arrl-odv:22945] Re: Fwd: Co-sponsor HR.4969, the “Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2014”
A similar petition is being circulated by a member in the Bay area: U.S. House of Representatives: Co-sponsor HR.4969, the “Amateur Radio...
It reached me through multiple sources, so it’s spreading. I’ve asked those sending to me to QRX until the League formulates its talking points and Congressional outreach plan. Unless we act quickly, though, it may be out of our hands.
73,
Marty N6VI
From: arrl-odv [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of JRS
Sent: Friday, July 4, 2014 10:44 PM
To: arrl-odv
Subject: [arrl-odv:22944] Fwd: Co-sponsor HR.4969, the “Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2014”
FYI
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