From: chenq@hal.COM (QiFan Chen)
Newsgroups: rec.models.rc
Subject: AMA letter in latex
Date: 28 Jan 93 18:24:22 GMT
Organization: HaL Computer Systems, Inc.
NNTP-Posting-Host: hal2001.hal.com



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\address{
<your address>
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\signature{
<your name>
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\begin{document}

\begin{letter}{
<Your Senator or Representative's address>
}

\opening{Dear Sir/Madam:}

I am very concerned about proposed rules that are currently
under consideration by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
The proceeding is PR Docket 92-235. If adopted, the new rules will greatly reduce the usability of frequencies currently assigned for model use and increase the risk of accidents and attendant 
liability for controlling model airplanes.

Our radio control frequencies are in the 72-76 MHz band. This
band is primarily used for private land mobile dispatch
operations. However, our radio control frequencies in this 
band are far enough apart from the land mobile frequencies that 
we have been able to share the band without either use 
interfering with the other.

Now the FCC wants to create more land mobile frequencies by 
splitting them into narrower bandwidths and rearranging the
band plan. As a result, mand land mobile frequencies will move
closer to the radio control frequencies and cause interference
to ratio control operations. I am told that of the 50
frequencies that re presently available for radio control of
model airplanes, only 19 frequencies will be left if these
new rules are adopted.

When we fly our model airplanes under ratio control, we go to 
great  lengths to assure the safety of the operators and 
bystanders and the protection of property. Many of our safety
precautions involve the careful coordination and use of the radio
control frequencies. If the number of usable frequencies is 
diminishesd as proposed by FCC, the remaining frequencies will
become congested and the margin of safety will be
greatly decreased. 

Please understand that many model airplanes have wing spans
of up to 10 feet and weigh as much as 30 or 40 pounds. The models
themselves are expensive to build; but more to the point, they
are capable of causing property damage, serious injury, or
even death if radio interfence cause the operator to lose
control of the craft. We often fly our models at organized events
and contests where hundreds of operators participate. We
need the use of our full complement of radio frequencies in 
order to assure a safe flying environment.

I do not think it is wise of the FCC to seek to improve the 
operating conditions of land mobile radio users at the
expense of radio control modelers. The FCC may not think
we are as important as business users of radios, but we
have a considerable investment in our models and in our
radio equipment. The hobby provides many hours of enjoyment
to thousands of people like myself and contributes to
the advancement and development of the commercial aviation
industry.

Please help me continue the safe enjoyment of my pastime
by not allowing the FCC to carry out its proposals for the 
72-76 MHz band.


\closing{Sincerely,}

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