Good job on the opinion paper.
We should wait to see what the NPRM contains. If Chris is correct, then we should do nothing. If the NPRM does not materialize and things stay as they currently are, then we should do nothing. The Status Quo is working, no one is prohibited from transmitting, training or exercising.
It does appear that fear-mongering exist and a few folks are trying to making this subject out to be much more than it is, which is unfortunate.
From: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ [mailto:dsumner@arrl.org]
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 3:19 PM
To: arrl-odv
Subject: [arrl-odv:18367] Options paper, Section 97.113
Item 10.d. on the draft agenda for next month’s Board meeting is the development of the ARRL position on possible amendment of the FCC rules concerning pecuniary interest and communications on behalf of one’s employer (Section 97.113). To assist the Board in its deliberations the Executive Committee requested that an options paper be prepared. General Counsel Imlay and Regulatory Information Manager Henderson developed an excellent paper, which is attached for your review.
There will be ample opportunity for discussion of the issues addressed in this paper at the meeting, but of course any consideration that you can give to them in advance of the meeting will facilitate the Board’s work.
73,
David Sumner, K1ZZ
Secretary
<<97.113 Options FINAL.doc>>