That's an old piece Mike Sent from my iPhone
On Dec 9, 2016, at 7:39 PM, Kermit Carlson via arrl-odv <arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> wrote:
Hello All -
A good catch looking online by our Illinois SCM Tom KA9QPN. The CAI is claiming good membership advocacy - on their website. This looks like we do have a need for a consistent response to the membership - and it does look as if there really was never a real compromise by the CAI..... 73, Kermit Carlson W9XA
----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Tom Ciciora <ttc2301@sisna.com> To: w9xa@yahoo.com Sent: Friday, December 9, 2016 5:55 PM Subject: Parity Act
We were told earlier this year that there was a viable compromise struck between CAI and the League on this matter. Then, I find the following on the CAI website:
Over CAI’s objections, on November 18th, the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee approved S. 1685. As a direct result of CAI member advocacy, U.S. Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) and U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) opposed S. 1685. Senator Nelson and Senator Schatz are senior members of the Commerce Committee and serve in leadership positions. With Senator Nelson and Senator Schatz actively opposed to S. 1685, it is unlikely the legislation will be approved in its current form by the full U.S. Senate. CAI will continue to pursue a compromise that respects the right of community associations to set standards concerning HAM radio towers and antennas, but also ensures amateur radio licensees can pursue their hobby. According to CAI member research, a super majority of community associations permit HAM radio broadcasting, but require prior approval of external towers and antennas. Preserving these rules and procedures is a key federal priority for CAI in 2016.
So, either there was no compromise, or CAI reneged and sicced their pet Senator on us. I’m going to have to be able to explain this, and frankly I cannot. Per the above, the Bill was DOA in the Senate after committee approval because of CAI opposition; not a compromise.
Someone of competent authority is going to need to explain this to the troops. I think that you know me to not be a conspiracy theorist or one to jump to conclusions. But, this sure looks peculiar.
73— Tom KA9QPN
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