ARRL Sees Support for Proposed Amateur Radio Rule Change
ARRL, formally known as the American Radio Relay League, told the FCC there's general support for its January petition proposing to modify the agency’s Part 97 rules to facilitate amateur radio communications using high frequency (HF) data transmission modes and…
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protocols. ARRL said it reviewed the more than 190 comments filed in docket RM-11759. “The Petition enjoys support from a substantial number of licensees, including Extra Class licensees who operate telegraphy, RTTY [radio teletype] and data modes in the RTTY/data sub-band at 80 meters,” ARRL said in the filing. “Those commenters urge, in support of ARRL’s proposal, that additional spectrum is needed for those emissions, now and for the future, especially to encourage expanded use of digital emissions.” “Reasonable minds may differ” about any sub-band reallocation proposal, ARRL said. “Those whose favorite operating modes within the very limited HF allocations might be affected by any such proposal will be influenced by their own self-interest,” the group said. "However, ARRL’s proposal is not fairly viewed as a proposal to take anything away from anyone. It is more properly viewed as the effectuation of a fair, equitable and efficient 'band plan' looking forward for the foreseeable future that balances everyone’s needs.”