Fred, I introduced this to the Board a couple of years ago. It was decided that because ARRL had no skin in the game we would not request action by the FCC directly, but instead support an amplifier manufacturer who would make such a request of the Commission. That took place and ARRL offered supporting comments. The FCC has not acted to date. 73 Dale Williams WA8EFK On 6/26/2020 8:11 PM, Hopengarten Fred wrote:
To the Board:
W1ZR, see below, thinks we should chime in on the amplifier gain rule. I believe he’s talking about the petition filed by N3JT on behalf of (perhaps it was) an Italian amplifier manufacturer.
Full disclosure, N3JT has been co-counsel with me in a couple of cases when I was ill a few years back and is a close friend. He has also been VERY helpful w/r/t the drafting of our AREPA bill.
As I recall, the original rule was designed to dampen the market for 5 watt to 500 watt-1KW CB amplifiers.
Should I recuse myself? Should ARRL adopt the Joel Hallas, W1ZR, position? Is this a Board matter? Or does it go to PSC?
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*From:*Hallas, Joel W1ZR [mailto:jhallas@arrl.org] *Sent:* Thursday, June 18, 2020 1:30 PM *To:* Hopengarten, Fred, K1VR, (Dir, NE) *Subject:* Suggested ARRL Position on FCC Amplifier Power Limit
Fred,
I think it is time to push the FCC to drop its rule about amplifier gain.
I believe that the current limitation of a max gain of 13 dB no longer serves a purpose and results in lower performance of amplifiers, and thus excessive size, weight and cost of amateur equipment.
Any thoughts?
Thanks.
GL & 73, Joel
Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR
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