AUG 14 1998

Gentlemen:

I'm writing in response to ARRL's Simplified license
Proposal. I can't believe what I'm reading? What happened
to the latest Survey showing the majority of the Hams of all
Classes, are in favor of leaving things as they are? Sounds
like pure Politics, nothing to do with the Good of Amateur
Radio, but to the good of a few, more People,(as a result
of less requirements) more sales, more Money?.....

Simplified License Structure... What are you talking about?
How easy can it be, I`m 64 years old.  At 62 I went from
Novice to Extra Class in 1 year.  Seems to me with a little
studying and effort, its a piece of cake. The result of this
change will be additional Trash and Filth on the air waves
(un Policed I might add).  We already see the results of
similar Liberal thinking.  CW is the Heart and Soul of Ham
Radio, without it, were nothing more than glorified CB up-
grades.

With Power lost as with 90% of beapers recently, etc. what
way of Communication will be available using next to No Power?
Maybe only means will be CW?

Another Problem I see, is some individuals are on the Air
with no License at all. It would seem obvious to me, the only
way a person should be able to purchase a Ham Transceiver is
with proper identification and License...

I hope you'll reconsider this Proposed Drastic Change, and
at least let nothing effect our Present Frequency's allocated
to CW...

Sincerely

Leo J. Rosneck
AA8WD