Dear FCC

  My name is John McClary, callsign KD4AFW, and I would like to
make a few comments on NPRM 98-143.

I am in favor of the restructuring plan drawn up by the ARRL
in regards to this NPRM. Their ideas on reducing the Morse code
requirement for access to the HF spectrum is very much in line
with today's technology trends. Morse shall forever remain a part
of Amateur heritage, but the Service has outgrown the need for
such high requirements.  Instead of high code requirements, lets
raise the skill level required to pass the written elements. No
more multiple choice "memory tests". Also as part of this
process, I would be in favor of having the old novice band left
as a 200 watt maximum output "window".

In regards to enforcement, I think things would work as they
are if the Commission had the funds to work with. These should
come from application fees. We all want cleaner, friendlier
spectrum to operate in, and I am willing to pay my share to help
do just that.  If an Amateur can afford the price of a new radio,
he or she could surely come up with $50.00? to file a 610 form.
A certain & of the revenue generated from the fees should be
dedicated for enforcement.

Thanks for the opportunity to comment on NPRM 98-143.

73,
John McClary