FCC Reports, Second Series, Volume 104, Number 2, Pages 375 to 719, August 1986 Page: 378
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They propose to add telegraphy, upper sideband and amplitude
modulation emissions to the 6-meter band for Novice operation,
with a maximum authorized power of 15 watts. SMIRK suggests
a frequency subband of 200 kHz between 50.3 and 50.5 MHz.
9. The comments received were, in the main, directed to the
proposals contained in RM-5038. The greatest concern was with
the proposal to allow Novices single sideband telephony emission
on 10-meters. Commenters believe that this would pave the way
for the 10-meter band to become undisciplined radio operation.
They also fear that Novices will buy ready-made equipment and
not get into the technical aspects of amateur radio. Some
commenters suggest instead that double sideband amplitude
modulation be permitted. This would give Novices the opportu-
nity to use either home-constructed equipment or minimally-
modified CB equipment, both options being cost-effective, and
technically relatively simple.
10. Another concern is that once the Novice operator is
authorized telephony privileges, the incentive to upgrade would
diminish or become non-existent. Also argued is that Novices are
"entry level" operators and, therefore, inexperienced. One com-
menter stated that such operators would cause second harmonic
interference to TV channel 2 and to other radio services, if they
are given privileges at 28.3-28.5 MHz.
11. The comments also suggest that, if enhanced privileges are
granted Novices, the Novice license should be made non-renewable
(or be changed from 10 years to 5 years and then made
non-renewable) in order to force Novices to upgrade. Making the
Novice license a part of the volunteer examination system (with
or without a fee) to preclude cheating was also suggested. A
commenter also opposed the ARRL's proposal to "grandfather"
existing Novice licensees for the enhanced privileges, without
reexamination.
12. One commenter said that it would be a mistake to take
"entry level" licensees and give them the privilege of digital
communications, especially on an international frequency band
such as the 10-meter band. That commenter noted, as did others,
that Novice privileges between 28.3-28.5 MHz would interfere
with international beacons. The proposal to allow Novice privi-
leges at 1246-1260 MHz was also questioned. One commenter
objected on the basis that operation in that band requires
technical skill at the suggested lower power of 5 watts, and that
"entry level" operators should not be exposed to the radiation
there. Opening the 220 MHz band to Novices was opposed on the104 F.C.C. 2d
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United States. Federal Communications Commission. FCC Reports, Second Series, Volume 104, Number 2, Pages 375 to 719, August 1986, report, 1986-08~; Washington D.C.. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc306573/m1/16/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.