"D. Stussy" wrote in message . org...
On Tue, 1 Jul 2003, Steve Robeson, K4CAP wrote:

Since this is an "allocation" that is actually more like an
authorization for Amateurs to operate on several land mobile
frequencies for domestic purposes, I don't see why not. And I don't
see a need to make it only under declared emergencies, either. How are
these folks going to get the needed experience if they can't
participate in "routine" nets and exercises?

Why do you think they need to?

Why not?

The Technician license was never indended to be
the "general operating license" of the service, but more of an experimenter's
license (and lately, as the entry level class replacing the Novice class in
this respect). The "operating license" is actually reserved for the license
class called General.

Whatever it may ahve originally been intended for (In 1951) it's
certainly evolved past that...a long time ago.

I'm not saying that technician licensees aren't needed or are useless; just
that history says otherwise (as compared to what you said). If they were truly
interested in this sort of thing, then they would upgrade.

Most ARES and other public service stuff I know of locally is
already being conducted by NCT's. This "allocation" is not on a
traditional Amatuer Band, has significant restrictions on it's use to
prevent interference to other users, and pretty much puts everyone on
the "level playing field" as far as useage goes. These "channels" are
going to be for "plug and play" kind of use...Not traditional Amateur
useage, so why not let everyone have access? These will not be
DXCC/WAS/contest frequencies.

I think once the NCT's had some exposure and wanted to get past
the 50 watt/dipole only type of operation, they'll aspire to the
higher classes.

73

Steve, K4YZ

In article ,
(K0HB) writes:

Since Morse code is not an authorized mode on the 5MHz ham channels
which open this week in the US, could a petition to allow
non-morse-tested amateur radio licensees (Technicians) on these
channels during FCC declared emergency communications be adopted by
FCC? (Emergency comms being a prime reason advanced for the need for
this allocation.) Since consideration of the removal of the ITU Morse
test requirement may be delayed until a future WARC, this may issue
may boil to the surface in coming months.

This would certainly open up a wider pool of available licensees
during communications emergencies which might require HF operations
(tropical storms, widespread floods, and similar "non-localized"
emergency comm incidents).

Stow the flame-throwers for the moment, and comment dispassionately.

73, de Hans, K0HB

Hansl:

The only "barrier" to Technicians using 5 MHz Amateur frequencies would
be the requirement for those operating on the HF bands (10-meter Novice/
Tech segment notwithstanding) to possess at least a General-class license.
Since the ITU has eliminated the International Treaty requirement for
code testing, and the FCC is sure to follow once the petitions start rolling
in tomorrow morning, present Techs will soon be upgrading to General and
Extra in large numbers -- thus providing more HF phone operators to go
QRT once the band conditions no longer support that mode!

73 de Larry, K3LT