As has been said previously, Messrs Imlay and Henderson have prepared a useful and informative document related to a very important topic that presents multifaceted risk for Amateur Radio and ARRL. If we approach the topic with an overly conservative approach, it is possible we could effectively endanger the legitimate position of Amateur Radio as a vehicle through which our communities are ensured critical emergency communications support in the future. Should this happen we may also be giving a pull on the rope that rings the bell that could toll ham radio's death. Of equal concern, if any rules change we promote proves to be overly permissive, we may be pulling on this same rope by opening the door to a takeover of amateur frequencies by commercial interests. It would seem we would do well to act with care and appropriate speed to determine what, if anything, we should do regarding 97.113. Jim Jim Weaver, K8JE, Director ARRL Great Lakes Division 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040 E-mail: k8je@arrl.org, Tel.: 513-459-1661 ARRL - The national association for Amateur Radio