John,

Thanks for this.  It has the expected bias of financial markets, comparing competitive trading to a bunch of old guys talking to their friends on the radio.

It is a very basic article and misses the information that in addition to the 20 kW power level, they are requesting a number of established FCC standards (designed to prevent interference) be relaxed specifically for their purposes.  So, what commercial interests use a power level >20 kW other than SW broadcast stations?  It also does not mention the use of EMCOMM within the amateur radio service that would sound a bit more noble to their readership.

I love the drum set and guitar reference, though!  That’s going into my next talk!

‘73 de Jim N2ZZ

Director – Roanoke Division

Representing ARRL members in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia

ARRL – the national association for Amateur Radio

Facebook Page: ARRL Roanoke Division

Website: www.arrl-roanoke.org

From: arrl-odv <arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org> On Behalf Of John Robert Stratton
Sent: Saturday, August 5, 2023 9:09 PM
To: arrl-odv <arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org>
Subject: [arrl-odv:35084] WSJ on The SMC Proposal & Ham Radio

All

    See the enclosed Wall Street Journal article that discusses the SMC proposal & Ham Radio.

    Although there are those amongst us who have opined "The amateur radio community reaction to the SMC proposal is completely disproportional to the risk",  that sentiment is not prevalent amongst our Members.

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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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