[amsat-bb] Contact your representatives now to oppose HR 607 threat to 70 cm operations

[Alan P. Biddle]

To our US members,

This information has been disseminated by the ARRL, AMSAT, and other amateur
related news services, but I will recap it here.  A bill, HR 607, has been
introduced with the aim of expanding Public Service communications.
However, this bill uniquely proposes to transfer the 420-440 MHz band away
from its current users.  Considering that most amateur satellites use these
frequencies, this would effectively end our operations if implemented.  We
are working with the ARRL to make this issue public, and to urge our members
to contact their representatives.  

For more details on the threat, and on how to respond effectively, see:  

WWW.ARRL.ORG 

There is currently a brief video near the top of the page on HR 607.

http://www.arrl.org/regulatory-advocacy

The regulatory link has multiple articles, updated as needed.

WWW.AMSAT.ORG

Currently toward the bottom of the page is a review of the situation from
AMSAT's perspective, and a letter representing our unique concerns.

http://www.kd4pyr.net/hamletter.htm 

This site will take your call, and generate a letter to your representative
with your name and address in PDF format.


Alan
WA4SCA
AMSAT Corporate Secretary