September 1, 1998

FCC Secretary
Magalie Roman Salas
Federal Communications Commission
1919 "M" Street, Room 222
Washington, D.C. 20554

"In the matter 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review-Amendment of Part
97 of the Commission's Amateur Service Rules, FCC WT Docket 98-
143"

Dear Secretary Salas:

The present amateur radio licensing structure is in need of
change and simplification.  Your solicitation of input is most
appreciated, and my suggestions are as follows:

1.  Provide only one license category: Amateur radio            
    Operator(ARO)

2.  Open all voice bands for ARO communications.

3.  Provide a Morse Code endorsement, allowing ARO code           
   communications on all designated Morse frequencies.

4.  Establish four levels of ARO code endorsement:Technician(5    
   wpm), General(10 wpm), Advanced(15 wpm), and Extra(20 wpm).

5.  Require retesting for ARO endorsement privilege at time of    
  10 year license renewal.

6.  Place greater emphasis upon theory and practice and less upon 
   frequency and formula in the ARO license testing.

I hope the above suggestions will be helpful to you and the
Commission in the licensing decision-making process.

Sincerely,

William N. Reuter
611 Wood Street
Petersburg, Michigan 49270
N8ZBR


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