Proposal to Change Existing
                     Amateur Radio Laws
  
     By Jerry Bustin / WA7SIC & James Falkner /  WA7VQO
      
  
  There seems to be a lot of discussion within the Amateur Radio society about a new change to
  the ham radio structure.
  
  This is our written proposal addressing some issues to the F.C.C.
  
     A.     The following is a comprehensive restructuring proposal for Amateur Radio Licensing for
     your consideration.
     
     B.     Our only concern is to add suggestions for streamlining Part 97 of the Amateur Radio
     Service Rules. We wish to make comments on amending the F.C.C. Rules to privatize
     further the administration of the Amateur Radio Service. We wish to simplify the licensing
     process and to create a true incentive inspiring citizens an easy path by which they may gain
     advancement within the ranks.
     
     C.     Eliminate the number of license classes from 6 to 4.
     
       1.   Eliminate the present classes which are: Novice, Technician, Technician Plus, General,
       Advanced, and Extra.
       2.   We propose four (4) new classes called CLASS-4, CLASS-3, CLASS-2, and CLASS-1
       licenses.
        
            2a.  TECHNICIAN to become CLASS 4. 
            2b.  NOVICE  and TECHNICIAN PLUS to be grandfathered to CLASS 3.
            2c.  GENERAL to be grandfathered to CLASS 2.
            2d.  EXTRA to become CLASS-1 and ADVANCED to be grandfathered to CLASS 1.
             
     D.     Structuring of the License Classes: WRITTEN EXAMINATION.
     
       1.   CLASS-4 to be the present NOVICE requirements.
       2.   CLASS-3 to be the present TECHNICIAN PLUS requirements.
       3.   CLASS-2 to be the present GENERAL requirements.
       4.   CLASS-1 to be the present ADVANCED requirements. (The present Extra Class
       requirements to be eliminated entirely.)
     
          E.     Structuring of the License Class: CODE EXAMINATION.
       
       1.   CLASS-4 to be NO Code Examination.
       2.   CLASS-3 to be FIVE (5) Words Per Minute.
       3.   CLASS-2 to be FIVE (5) Words Per Minute.
       4.   CLASS-1 To be TWELVE (12) Words Per Minute.
     
     F.     Frequency Allocations for Classes.
     
     
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Class 4
  Note 1
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Class 3
  Note 2
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Class 2
  Note 3
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Class 1
  Note 3
  
  
   3.50
   0
   7.02
   5
   3.60
   0
   3.70
   0
   3.80
   0
   3.90
   0
   3.97
   5
   4.00
   0
  
  80
  
  
  
   7.00
   0
   3.52
   5
   7.07
   5
   7.10
   0
   7.15
   0
   7.20
   0
   7.27
   5
   7.30
   0
  
  40
  
  
  
   14.0
   00
   
   14.0
   75
   14.1
   00
   14.1
   50
   14.2
   25
   14.3
   25
   14.3
   50
  
  20
  
  Note 4
  
  
   21.0
   00
   
   21.1
   00
   21.1
   50
   21.2
   00
   21.3
   00
   21.4
   25
   21.4
   50
  
  15
  
  
  
  No change.
  12
  
  
  
  No change except Class 4 = 28.300 through 28.600 voice.
  10
  
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
     1.     Restricted to 300 Watts or less output for Class 4 only.
     2.     Restricted to 1kW on all bands for Class 3 only.
     3.     Full 2kW allowed for Class 1 and 2 only.
     4.     All class 4's may operate HF voice on 10 meters from 28.300 through 28.600 MHz and
     Class 4's may operate HF voice on the high end, top 25kHz of the following bands only: 15,
     20, 40, 80 and 160 Meters.  This gives an incentive and a taste of what they're missing  
     incentive to upgrade. (If we allow Class 4 the privilege in most or all areas within our HF
     bands then they will be able to hear stations for which they may operate if they upgrade. If
     not, then where is the incentive to even purchase a HF Radio. If you can't hear it, you will
     never know what you are missing .) 
  
  
  
  Jerry Bustin,  WA7SIC
  1409 Pine St.
  Everett, WA 98201
  (425) 252-6225
  E-mail: WA7SIC@GTE.NET
  
  James E. Falkner, WA7VQO
  521 Winton Ave.
  Everett, WA 98201
  (425) 258-8986
  E-mail: J.E.FALKNER@JUNO.COM