A brief comment from the other side of the world on this matter.
While I agree you seem to have had a highly restrictive regulation "dumped
upon" your operation, what are you going to actually DO about it?
This email list seems to have suddenly turned into a round table gripe about
the rule makers, circulating what appears to be unsubstantiated accusations
over where the rule originated (either your Licensing Authority or your
Amateur Radio Society).
If the RSGB is involved in the setting or administering of this rule, surely
you should immediately lobby your representatives on that body - they are
there to represent Amateur Radio Operators. They need to hear from those of
the hobby who are affected by this rule change. They need to hear reasoned,
logical argument - not just loud, undefined protests. Loud objections from
non-members, and/or threats to resign immediately are rarely an effective
way to bring about change.
Tell your Society Executive what is wrong with the new process, suggest an
alternative that could allow an appropriate level of restriction on whatever
was perceived as a treat from interconnection between Amateur Radio and the
Internet.
Unfortunately, a significant number of Amateur Radio Administrations do
establish restrictive regulations in this area (mostly due to fear of the
unexpected), but there is precedent for having little or no specific
regulation on connection between the Internet and Amateur Radio (this is the
current situation in New Zealand, where a "self policing" philosophy is in
place).
I realise that many will think this is not my business, however Amateur
Radio is a truly international hobby, plus the further development of
UI-View will reflect the UK licensing scene, so I do have a vested interest
in you obtaining the best deal on this matter. The International Amateur
Radio Union (IARU) in its role as an international forum, is a somewhat
bureaucratic body, however it can provide good alternative examples of how
to regulate this interconnection. The UK representation on IARU is the
RSGB.
73 to all
Alan Wallace ZL1AMW Email: alan.wallace@...
14 Acacia Cres Packet: ZL1AMW@ZL1UX.#20.NZL.OC
Hamilton Fax: +64 7 8438734
New Zealand. Phone +64 7 8438738
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