[AMRadio] FCC ADDRESSES ARRL PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION, NO-CODE PROPOSAL

2006-12-15 Thread D. Chester
FCC MODIFIES AMATEUR RADIO SERVICE RULES, ELIMINATING MORSE CODE EXAM REQUIREMENTS AND ADDRESSING ARRL PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION Washington, D.C. - Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration (Order) that modifies the rules

[AMRadio] the 3600 - 3635 spectrum

2006-12-15 Thread John Coleman ARS WA5BXO
Alternate spectrum from 3585 - 3600. Does this mean that we keep the 3600 and up for voice? Is the FCC saying these digital guys need to just move down? I have a lot of mixed emotions about the code exam being gone. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [AMRadio] the 3600 - 3635 spectrum

2006-12-15 Thread Rick Brashear
In my estimation, it's a very dark day for Amateur Radio. Rick/K5IZ John Coleman ARS WA5BXO wrote: Alternate spectrum from 3585 - 3600. Does this mean that we keep the 3600 and up for voice? Is the FCC saying these digital guys need to just move down? I have a lot of mixed emotions

Re: [AMRadio] the 3600 - 3635 spectrum

2006-12-15 Thread A.R.S. - W5AMI
On 12/15/06, John Coleman ARS WA5BXO [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Alternate spectrum from 3585 - 3600. Does this mean that we keep the 3600 and up for voice? Is the FCC saying these digital guys need to just move down? I have a lot of mixed emotions about the code exam being gone. Me too...

Re: [AMRadio] the 3600 - 3635 spectrum

2006-12-15 Thread John Lawson
On Fri, 15 Dec 2006, A.R.S. - W5AMI wrote: The code elimination is a very sad ruling indeed. I have some mixed emotions, indeed BUT: I've taught quite literally hundreds of kids (mostly Scouts) and adults, up into thier 80s - and have had the thrill of 'Elmerhood dozens of

Re: [AMRadio] FCC ADDRESSES ARRL PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION, NO-CODE PROPOSAL

2006-12-15 Thread Mike Duke, K5XU
So, is this all effective immediately? I didn't see any references to when. __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help:

RE: [AMRadio] the 3600 - 3635 spectrum

2006-12-15 Thread Brett gazdzinski
Do any of the general class frequencies change? I had no problem getting to 13 wpm code when I got my license, I went right to general, after learning the code by listening to QSO's. I was about 21, so it might be much harder to re learn it at 50! I sure had fun on CW, rag chewing mostly in the

Re: [AMRadio] the 3600 - 3635 spectrum

2006-12-15 Thread Mark K3MSB
I beg to differ with you John. I think it's the Cult of Incivility (or uncivility) that's the general malaise that will be our downfall.The average newbie isn't as smart as we were when we got our JN, but most newbie's aren't stupid. They're very interested to learn; as you pointed

Re: [AMRadio] the 3600 - 3635 spectrum

2006-12-15 Thread Geoff/W5OMR
Mark K3MSB wrote: I beg to differ with you John. I think it's the Cult of Incivility (or uncivility) that's the general malaise that will be our downfall.The average newbie isn't as smart as we were when we got our JN, but most newbie's aren't stupid. They're very interested to

Re: [AMRadio] the 3600 - 3635 spectrum

2006-12-15 Thread Screwdriver
Here is some of the local 5 area activity. The way i read the FCC ruling looks they stood firm and didn't let the last minute comments by the special intrest group sway the results. 3600 up for phone. SD With the new FCC ruling that lowered the 80M phone band down to 3600KHz, it was