Sentiment in this Division is overwhelming in opposition to the proposed FCC licensing fee for all the reasons stated. 

Also, members are having difficulty getting to the right place on the FCC sight and and some sort of “go by” on the comments from HQ would help many. 

73 

David A. Norris, K5UZ

Director, Delta Division

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On Sep 4, 2020, at 2:17 AM, Roderick, Rick, K5UR via arrl-odv <arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> wrote:



I asked Counsel Siddall this afternoon to provide us with some counsel on the application fee matter and arguments/points our members can use.

As I told the EC, I want to fight against it for all applications, regardless of whether it is applied to new or renewal applications, vanity call, or license upgrades.

73,

Rick - K5UR

-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Ritz <w7vo@comcast.net>
To: arrl-odv <arrl-odv@arrl.org>
Sent: Thu, Sep 3, 2020 10:07 pm
Subject: [arrl-odv:30863] Re: Proposed Amateur Radio Application Fees

I agree! At least the ARRL Bulletin had this in it today: "ARRL is reviewing the matter and intends to file comments in opposition."

A little soft by my book, but better than the original press release. I was recently watching one of the popular video blogs, (5,000 subscribers), and the guy was bashing us for not taking a stand in the initial press release. I don't think he's alone in that.....

73;

Mike

W7VO

On 09/03/2020 6:29 PM Mickey Baker <fishflorida@gmail.com> wrote:

Agree with Dale, Jim, John and Ria and many prior comments.

I’ve had a number of members write in opposition.

The consensus is, yes, $50 every 10 years won’t hurt most of us but it will provide an economic barrier to entry to those considering amateur radio - particularly young and economically disadvantaged. 

It will definitely have a dampening effect on the growth of amateur radio.

We should charge our counsel to compose a full throated, broad oppositional response to this proposal on our behalf, and perhaps provide a template for member opposition filings.

73,

Mickey N4MB

On Thu, Sep 3, 2020 at 8:56 PM rjairam@gmail.com < rjairam@gmail.com> wrote:

John,

Full agreement here. 

73

Ria, N2RJ 

On Thu, Sep 3, 2020 at 8:25 PM John Robert Stratton < N5AUS@n5aus.com> wrote:

All





    I posted this to the EC reflector, but forgot to cross post

it.








    If we are to preserve the support of our Members, our donors,

the respect of the perennial naysayers and the FCC, I believe we

must oppose the planned assessment of fees against Amateur

licensees.





    Even, if based on David Siddal's advice and opinion, we may

face an uphill battle or even no chance of prevailing, we should

use the opportunity to take a public stand — with a well

articulated and published position and campaign— against the

implementation of the proposed fees. One of our most damaging

failings — and it has been for many years — is that we do not

communicate well to the public or with our Members that the League

is always standing for the rights of Amateur Radio and our

Members; that failing cries out to be corrected. Our current town

criers do not serve us well.





    Who knows? By entering the lists, we might just take the day.

_______________________________________

 

John Robert Stratton

N5AUS

Director

West

Gulf Division

Office:             512-445-6262

Cell:                512-426-2028

P.O. Box

2232

Austin,

Texas 78768-2232

 

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