Greetings. I have just now filed ARRL's Reply Comments, due today, in the above docket proceeding. We replied only to the Utilities Telecom Council (UTC) because that was the only comment that questioned the two new bands or the service rules with respect to either. No comment addressed the ocean buoys at 1900-2000 kHz, so we got off a bit easy here so far. These Reply Comments address each of UTCs (frankly, poorly argued) points. It is not clear whether UTC is saving its ammo for its own reply comments or whether they have effectively given up, but so far the record is entirely favorable to us. Thanks to the Executive Committee for its oversight and thanks especially to President Craigie, Dave Sumner, Ed Hare and Brennan Price for helpful input and edits. 73, Chris W3KD -- Christopher D. Imlay Booth, Freret & Imlay, LLC 14356 Cape May Road Silver Spring, Maryland 20904-6011 (301) 384-5525 telephone (301) 384-6384 facsimile W3KD@ARRL.ORG