Today's Scorecard in the NCTA v. PCTA Amateur NPRM Opinions!

As of midnight, EDT, 18 Aug 05, WT Docket 05-235
Comments on Test Element 1 Elimination/Retention a

Total 1720

Indeterminate/duplicates (note 1) 80

Unambiguously Against NPRM (note 2) 454 27.68%
Unambiguously For NPRM (note 3) 952 58.05%
Code test ONLY for Extras (note 4) 234 14.27%

Notes:

1. Includes duplicate postings from same individual, "joke"
or "test" entries which do not have a valid address, or
polemicizing a personal pet peeve which has nothing to
do with the NPRM, individuals not understanding the
scope and purpose of the NPRM, one foreign citizen
submission, and three who were commenting on another
matter having nothing to do with amateur radio regulations.

2. Includes only those who are whole-heartedly AGAINST
the NPRM and against dropping any code testing.

3. Includes only those who are whole-heartedly FOR the
NPRM and the abolition of the morse code test.

4. These are "in-betweeners" who wish to retain the code
test for the "highest" class (Extra) but will accept
eliminating the code test for other classes.

Percentage figures are calculated against the Total less
the number of Indeterminate entries. For all up to
midnight of 17 Aug 05 that would be 1640.


Stay tuned...the future of U.S. amateur radio is being made,
like it or not.

not yet

Today's Scorecard in the NCTA v. PCTA Amateur NPRM Opinions!

As of midnight, EDT, 19 Aug 05, WT Docket 05-235
Comments on Test Element 1 Elimination/Retention a

Total 1743

Indeterminate/duplicates (note 1) 80

Unambiguously Against NPRM (note 2) 461 27.72%
Unambiguously For NPRM (note 3) 966 58.09%
Code test ONLY for Extras (note 4) 236 14.19%

Notes:

1. Includes duplicate postings from same individual, "joke"
or "test" entries which do not have a valid address, or
polemicizing a personal pet peeve which has nothing to
do with the NPRM, individuals not understanding the
scope and purpose of the NPRM, one foreign citizen
submission, and three who were commenting on another
matter having nothing to do with amateur radio regulations.

2. Includes only those who are whole-heartedly AGAINST
the NPRM and against dropping any code testing.

3. Includes only those who are whole-heartedly FOR the
NPRM and the abolition of the morse code test.

4. These are "in-betweeners" who wish to retain the code
test for the "highest" class (Extra) but will accept
eliminating the code test for other classes.

Percentage figures are calculated against the Total less
the number of Indeterminate entries. For all up to
midnight of 19 Aug 05 that would be 1663.


Stay tuned...the future of U.S. amateur radio is being made,
like it or not.

end off

Today's Scorecard in the NCTA v. PCTA Amateur NPRM Opinions!

As of 1 PM, EDT, 22 Aug 05, up to 19 Aug 05, WT Docket 05-235
Comments on Test Element 1 Elimination/Retention a

Total 1748

Indeterminate/duplicates (note 1) 81

Unambiguously Against NPRM (note 2) 463 27.77%
Unambiguously For NPRM (note 3) 967 58.01%
Code test ONLY for Extras (note 4) 237 14.22%

Notes:

1. Includes duplicate postings from same individual, "joke"
or "test" entries which do not have a valid address, or
polemicizing a personal pet peeve which has nothing to
do with the NPRM, individuals not understanding the
scope and purpose of the NPRM, one foreign citizen
submission, and three who were commenting on another
matter having nothing to do with amateur radio regulations.

2. Includes only those who are whole-heartedly AGAINST
the NPRM and against dropping any code testing.

3. Includes only those who are whole-heartedly FOR the
NPRM and the abolition of the morse code test.

4. These are "in-betweeners" who wish to retain the code
test for the "highest" class (Extra) but will accept
eliminating the code test for other classes.

Percentage figures are calculated against the Total less
the number of Indeterminate entries. For all up to
being received by 19 Aug 05 that would be 1667.

Five total letter documents were added into the ECFS on 22 Aug 05
for the 17th, 18th, 19th August. As of about 1 PM EDT on 22 Aug,
104 Comments have been entered for that date; more are expected
later in the day and totals will be upgraded and posted following.

Stay tuned...the future of U.S. amateur radio is being made,
like it or not.

end off

Today's Scorecard in the NCTA v. PCTA Amateur NPRM Opinions!

22 Aug 05, WT Docket 05-235 Comments on Test Element 1
Elimination/Retention a

Total 1866

Indeterminate/duplicates (note 1) 92

Unambiguously Against NPRM (note 2) 497 28.02%
Unambiguously For NPRM (note 3) 1020 57.50%
Code test ONLY for Extras (note 4) 257 14.49%

Notes:

1. Includes duplicate postings from same individual, "joke"
or "test" entries which do not have a valid address, or
polemicizing a personal pet peeve which has nothing to
do with the NPRM, individuals not understanding the
scope and purpose of the NPRM, one foreign citizen
submission, and three who were commenting on another
matter having nothing to do with amateur radio regulations.

2. Includes only those who are whole-heartedly AGAINST
the NPRM and against dropping any code testing.

3. Includes only those who are whole-heartedly FOR the
NPRM and the abolition of the morse code test.

4. These are "in-betweeners" who wish to retain the code
test for the "highest" class (Extra) but will accept
eliminating the code test for other classes.

Percentage figures are calculated against the Total less
the number of Indeterminate entries. For all up to
being received by 22 Aug 05 that would be 1774.

As of 23 Aug 05, there still hasn't been any notice in the
Federal Register under Federal Communications Commission on
the NPRM FCC 05-143.

Stay tuned...the future of U.S. amateur radio is being made,
like it or not.

not cod

Today's Scorecard in the NCTA v. PCTA Amateur NPRM Opinions!

As of 23 Aug 05, WT Docket 05-235 Comments on Test Element 1
Elimination/Retention a

Total 1885

Indeterminate/duplicates (note 1) 94

Unambiguously Against NPRM (note 2) 507 28.31%
Unambiguously For NPRM (note 3) 1025 57.23%
Code test ONLY for Extras (note 4) 259 14.46%

Notes:

1. Includes duplicate postings from same individual, "joke"
or "test" entries which do not have a valid address, or
polemicizing a personal pet peeve which has nothing to
do with the NPRM, individuals not understanding the
scope and purpose of the NPRM, one foreign citizen
submission, and six who were commenting on another
matter having nothing to do with amateur radio regulations.

2. Includes only those who are whole-heartedly AGAINST
the NPRM and against dropping any code testing.

3. Includes only those who are whole-heartedly FOR the
NPRM and the abolition of the morse code test.

4. These are "in-betweeners" who wish to retain the code
test for the "highest" class (Extra) but will accept
eliminating the code test for other classes.

Percentage figures are calculated against the Total less
the number of Indeterminate entries. For all up to
being received by 23 Aug 05 that would be 1791.

As of 24 Aug 05, there still hasn't been any notice in the
Federal Register under Federal Communications Commission on
the NPRM FCC 05-143.

In the 20 Comments received on 23 Aug 05, 10 were against, only
6 were for the NPRM. This, the 25th day of Comments, is the
first time the Against Comments were higher than For Comments.

Stay tuned...the future of U.S. amateur radio is being made,
like it or not.

not for

Today's Scorecard in the NCTA v. PCTA Amateur NPRM Opinions!

24 Aug 05, WT Docket 05-235 Comments on Test Element 1
Elimination/Retention a

Total 1904

Indeterminate/duplicates (note 1) 94

Unambiguously Against NPRM (note 2) 516 28.51%
Unambiguously For NPRM (note 3) 1033 57.07%
Code test ONLY for Extras (note 4) 261 14.42%

Notes:

1. Includes duplicate postings from same individual, "joke"
or "test" entries which do not have a valid address, or
polemicizing a personal pet peeve which has nothing to
do with the NPRM, individuals not understanding the
scope and purpose of the NPRM, one foreign citizen
submission, and six who were commenting on another
matter having nothing to do with amateur radio regulations.

2. Includes only those who are whole-heartedly AGAINST
the NPRM and against dropping any code testing.

3. Includes only those who are whole-heartedly FOR the
NPRM and the abolition of the morse code test.

4. These are "in-betweeners" who wish to retain the code
test for the "highest" class (Extra) but will accept
eliminating the code test for other classes.

Percentage figures are calculated against the Total less
the number of Indeterminate entries. For all up to
being received by 24 Aug 05 that would be 1810.

As of 25 Aug 05, there still hasn't been any notice in the
Federal Register under Federal Communications Commission on
the NPRM FCC 05-143 or WT Docket 05-235. I wonder why not?

Stay tuned...the future of U.S. amateur radio is being made,
like it or not.

non cod

Today's Scorecard in the NCTA v. PCTA Amateur NPRM Opinions!

25 Aug 05, WT Docket 05-235 Comments on Test Element 1
Elimination/Retention a

Total 1913

Indeterminate/duplicates (note 1) 94

Unambiguously Against NPRM (note 2) 520 28.59%
Unambiguously For NPRM (note 3) 1037 57.01%
Code test ONLY for Extras (note 4) 262 14.40%

Notes:

1. Includes duplicate postings from same individual, "joke"
or "test" entries which do not have a valid address, or
polemicizing a personal pet peeve which has nothing to
do with the NPRM, individuals not understanding the
scope and purpose of the NPRM, one foreign citizen
submission, and six who were commenting on another
matter having nothing to do with amateur radio regulations.

2. Includes only those who are whole-heartedly AGAINST
the NPRM and against dropping any code testing.

3. Includes only those who are whole-heartedly FOR the
NPRM and the abolition of the morse code test.

4. These are "in-betweeners" who wish to retain the code
test for the "highest" class (Extra) but will accept
eliminating the code test for other classes.

Percentage figures are calculated against the Total less
the number of Indeterminate entries. For all up to
being received by 25 Aug 05 that would be 1819.

As of 26 Aug 05, there still hasn't been any notice in the
Federal Register under Federal Communications Commission on
the NPRM FCC 05-143 or WT Docket 05-235. I wonder why not?

Stay tuned...the future of U.S. amateur radio is being made,
like it or not.

cod boo

Today's Scorecard in the NCTA v. PCTA Amateur NPRM Opinions!

26 Aug 05, WT Docket 05-235 Comments on Test Element 1
Elimination/Retention a

Total 1923

Indeterminate/duplicates (note 1) 94

Unambiguously Against NPRM (note 2) 524 28.65%
Unambiguously For NPRM (note 3) 1040 56.86%
Code test ONLY for Extras (note 4) 265 14.49%

Notes:

1. Includes duplicate postings from same individual, "joke"
or "test" entries which do not have a valid address, or
polemicizing a personal pet peeve which has nothing to
do with the NPRM, individuals not understanding the
scope and purpose of the NPRM, one foreign citizen
submission, and six who were commenting on another
matter having nothing to do with amateur radio regulations.

2. Includes only those who are whole-heartedly AGAINST
the NPRM and against dropping any code testing.

3. Includes only those who are whole-heartedly FOR the
NPRM and the abolition of the morse code test.

4. These are "in-betweeners" who wish to retain the code
test for the "highest" class (Extra) but will accept
eliminating the code test for other classes.

Percentage figures are calculated against the Total less
the number of Indeterminate entries. For all up to
being received by 26 Aug 05 that would be 1829.

As of 29 Aug 05, there still hasn't been any notice in the
Federal Register under Federal Communications Commission on
the NPRM FCC 05-143 or WT Docket 05-235. I wonder why not?

Stay tuned...the future of U.S. amateur radio is being made,
like it or not.

cup kin

Today's Scorecard in the NCTA v. PCTA Amateur NPRM Opinions!

29 Aug 05, WT Docket 05-235 Comments on Test Element 1
Elimination/Retention a

Total 1962

Indeterminate/duplicates (note 1) 96

Unambiguously Against NPRM (note 2) 540 28.94%
Unambiguously For NPRM (note 3) 1052 56.38%
Code test ONLY for Extras (note 4) 274 14.68%

Notes:

1. Includes duplicate postings from same individual, "joke"
or "test" entries which do not have a valid address, or
polemicizing a personal pet peeve which has nothing to
do with the NPRM, individuals not understanding the
scope and purpose of the NPRM, one foreign citizen
submission, and six who were commenting on another
matter having nothing to do with amateur radio regulations.

2. Includes only those who are whole-heartedly AGAINST
the NPRM and against dropping any code testing.

3. Includes only those who are whole-heartedly FOR the
NPRM and the abolition of the morse code test.

4. These are "in-betweeners" who wish to retain the code
test for the "highest" class (Extra) but will accept
eliminating the code test for other classes.

Percentage figures are calculated against the Total less
the number of Indeterminate entries. For all up to
being received by 29 Aug 05 that would be 1866.

As of 30 Aug 05, there still hasn't been any notice in the
Federal Register under Federal Communications Commission on
the NPRM FCC 05-143 or WT Docket 05-235. I wonder why not?

Stay tuned...the future of U.S. amateur radio is being made,
like it or not.

pie sky

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Today's Scorecard in the NCTA v. PCTA Amateur NPRM Opinions!

26 Aug 05, WT Docket 05-235 Comments on Test Element 1
Elimination/Retention a

Total 1923

Indeterminate/duplicates (note 1) 94

Unambiguously Against NPRM (note 2) 524 28.65%
Unambiguously For NPRM (note 3) 1040 56.86%
Code test ONLY for Extras (note 4) 265 14.49%

Notes:

1. Includes duplicate postings from same individual, "joke"
or "test" entries which do not have a valid address, or
polemicizing a personal pet peeve which has nothing to
do with the NPRM, individuals not understanding the
scope and purpose of the NPRM, one foreign citizen
submission, and six who were commenting on another
matter having nothing to do with amateur radio regulations.

2. Includes only those who are whole-heartedly AGAINST
the NPRM and against dropping any code testing.

3. Includes only those who are whole-heartedly FOR the
NPRM and the abolition of the morse code test.

4. These are "in-betweeners" who wish to retain the code
test for the "highest" class (Extra) but will accept
eliminating the code test for other classes.

Percentage figures are calculated against the Total less
the number of Indeterminate entries. For all up to
being received by 26 Aug 05 that would be 1829.

As of 29 Aug 05, there still hasn't been any notice in the
Federal Register under Federal Communications Commission on
the NPRM FCC 05-143 or WT Docket 05-235. I wonder why not?

Stay tuned...the future of U.S. amateur radio is being made,
like it or not.

cup kin




Hello, Len

I personally am not concerned about code/no code. My problem is how easy do
they wish to make the multiple guess test. Frankly, folks that don't have
to work for something seldom appreciate it. Didn't they find that out with
welfare?

Then again, I might be wrong.

If you gave away the licenses with no test at all (no test international?),
a lot of folks might well say "no" and a lot of the rest wouldn't appreciate
it anyways.

Just my humble opinion.



73 from Rochester, NY
Jim AA2QA