Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: RE: LICENSE DELAYS
From: paul.graziani@chaos.lrk.ar.us (Paul Graziani) 
Date: 25 Jan 93 12:44:00 GMT
Reply-To: paul.graziani@chaos.lrk.ar.us (Paul Graziani) 
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-> Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
-> Subject: Re: License Delays
-> From: mont@netcom.com (Mont Pierce)
-> Date: 22 Jan 93 17:32:43 GMT
-> If things keep going the way they are, something is bound to happen.

[Stuff deleted on wait.]

-> Why couldn't the examiners be supplied with temp. license stickers
-> with temp callsigns like a fishing or hunting license, valid for
-> 6-12mo?  One part of the sticker could be attached to the 610 form
-> sent FCC and the other issued to the new first time licensee.
->
-> Well, it just seems like something is going to give, and probably not
-> to long from now.  At the current rate that the backlog seems to be
-> growing, it won't be long for it to take up to a year to get your
-> ticket...
->
-> Another thought.  If they eliminate 2 of the license classes, won't
-> that eliminate 2/5ths (or more) of the work for FCC??  How about
-> this:
->   technician class     no code,  xx questions,   same priv. as tech
-> today
->                                                  plus code on some
-> sub-bands
->                                                  like 6m, 10m and/or
-> 15m
->                                                  (they need someplace
-> to

    Oh me, I just couldn't resist.

        I have a better idea using your exact logic.
    How about eliminating the Technician class since its about 50% of
    the applicants and that would speed things up for the "real
    hams".  :-)

    Ah but that is not politically correct.
    Here's one better that will answer the desires? demands? of the
    no code at all class.  It will save all of you from
    the endless sniveling, breath holding, lower lip pouting, and foot
    stomping until you all get your way.


               New Proposed FCC NO Class License Application

    Note:  successful compleetion of this application
    grants full privileges on all amateur bands.

    Name:  (Last, middle initial, first)
    Mailing address:
    Station Location:
    City, STate, Zip
    Call sign( Pick your own.  Duplicates  don't matter
    because we are not going to enforce this mess anyway.)


    Signature:
    Date:

    Note:  If you cannot sign your name, an X will do.
    Note: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you find this
    application too mentally trying, just forget it and go ahead and
operate anyway.  Like we said before, we
    aren't going to enforce this mess anyway.

    Now then, that should answer the problem.  Very politically
    correct and egalatarian.  No waiting for licenses or having
    to meet any of those nasty old discriminatory standards.
    Only problem, I bet it still wouldn't stop the sniveling.

-> What do you think can be done to improve FCC's licensing process?
-> 73,
-> --
-> Mont Pierce


    How about a $10 per year license or $100 per
    ten year license.
    Right now we are getting what we  pay for.
    You pay a license fee and you could demand  some
    real service.  Oh but I forgot,
    some kid with worn sneakers might be deprived of  a ham ticket.
    I'll stop here and save that one for later.
    73,
    Paul Graziani WD5BIV
                                                             
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