How about we start with arguing our cost savings to the Commission because of the volunteer examiner services hams provide, as well as volunteer monitoring services while we are at it? It is all about costs recovery in the proposal. So maybe we start there. They would like hams to pay the same as other personal radio (part 95) services which are distinguishable on a public benefit return basis. It’s a start – at least for a reduction. We all paid fees back in the day. Adjusted for today’s dollar, I wonder how much the increase really is. And just how much could we justify if the new source of revenues actually went into enforcement? I realize that is not what they suggest they are recovering. Maybe only other than basic services should require a fee. Maybe vanity calls could justify something and be a compromise. Bob Famiglio, K3RF Vice Director - ARRL Atlantic Division 610-359-7300 www.QRZ.com/db/K3RF From: arrl-odv On Behalf Of rjairam@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2020 12:51 PM To: Matt Holden <mtholde@gmail.com> Cc: arrl-odv <arrl-odv@arrl.org>; Michael Ritz <w7vo@comcast.net> Subject: [arrl-odv:30833] Re: Proposed Amateur Radio Application Fees I agree. ARRL needs to be driving the message. And again all I’m hearing is silence. I’m not even sure what our position is on this. Ria N2RJ On Tue, Sep 1, 2020 at 11:50 AM Matt Holden <mtholde@gmail.com <mailto:mtholde@gmail.com> > wrote: I have given a few club presentations and they are asking "what can we do?" Can ARRL HQ generate talking points the members can include in their personal comments to the FCC? 73, Matt Holden KØBBC Director, Dakota Division, American Radio Relay League On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 12:59 PM Michael Ritz <w7vo@comcastnet <mailto:w7vo@comcast.net> > wrote: It was the primary discussion on a big club Zoom meeting I attended last night, and this morning my in-box was full of "what is the ARRL doing about this?" e-mails from members. The message to the membership should be forceful, and show we are on top of it. 73; Mike W7VO On 08/28/2020 7:10 AM Shelley, Barry, N1VXY (CEO) <bshelley@arrl.org <mailto:bshelley@arrl.org> > wrote: It’s in the works. Should be posted today assuming EC review. --Barry, N1VXY From: arrl-odv <arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org <mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org> > On Behalf Of Mark J Tharp Sent: Friday, August 28, 2020 9:33 AM To: david davidsiddall-lawcom <http://davidsiddall-law.com> <david@davidsiddall-law.com <mailto:david@davidsiddall-law.com> > Cc: arrl-odv <arrl-odv@arrl.org <mailto:arrl-odv@arrl.org> > Subject: [arrl-odv:30827] Re: Proposed Amateur Radio Application Fees Barry, are we putting a story together for this? I see QRZ and most all of the social media outlets have already done so. Would be best to be first, but I hope we at least officially address it on the web. Mark, HDX On Thu, Aug 27, 2020 at 12:52 PM david davidsiddall-law.com <http://davidsiddall-law.com> <david@davidsiddall-law.com <mailto:david@davidsiddall-law.com> > wrote: All, Yesterday the FCC did release a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in which it proposes to overhaul its application fee structure. Since so many services use the same ULS system, the effect on amateurs if adopted as proposed would be to charge amateurs the same amounts as those in other radio services for similar actions. Specifically, for the amateur service, the FCC proposes a $50. fee for (1) new or renewal applications; (2) vanity call applications; (3) license upgrade applications. Administrative changes to a license – such as change of address – would continue to be free. There will be the standard opportunity to comment and lobby the Commission, as in most proceedings. Deadlines for doing so have not yet been established. Obviously we will be discussing this, including the Executive Committee when it comes time to comment. The FCC proposal in its entirety can be viewed here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-20-116A1.pdf. Paragraphs 24-30 address applications in the amateur service (with GMRS and other similar licenses). 73, Dave David R Siddall Managing Partner DS Law, PLLC 1629 K St. NW, Ste 300 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1629+K+St.+NW,+Ste+300+%0D%0A+++++++++++Washington,+DC+20006?entry=gmail&source=g> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1629+K+St.+NW,+Ste+300+%0D%0A+++++++++++Washington,+DC+20006?entry=gmail&source=g> Washington, DC 20006 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1629+K+St.+NW,+Ste+300+%0D%0A+++++++++++Washington,+DC+20006?entry=gmail&source=g> direct: +1 202 559 4690 Unauthorized Disclosure Prohibited. This e-mail is intended solely for the intended recipient(s) and may contain information that is proprietary, confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, it is prohibited to disclose, copy, distribute, or use the contents of this email and its attachments If you received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all electronic and physical copies of the e-mail message and its attachments. Unintended transmission shall not constitute waiver of attorney-client or any other privilege. Thank you. From: arrl-odv <arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org <mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org> > on behalf of "rjairam@gmail.com <mailto:rjairam@gmail.com> " <rjairam@gmail.com <mailto:rjairam@gmail.com> > Date: Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 12:41 PM To: ODV <arrl-odv@arrl.org <mailto:arrl-odv@arrl.org> > Subject: [arrl-odv:30821] New amateur radio application fees? This report says there is going to be a nee $50 fee for amateur radio license applications. I thought we discussed this already and there was not going to be a fee. https://recnet.com/node/3182 Comments? 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