Spectrum Defense Fund 2006: Keeping ARRL's Voice Strong:

Spectrum Defense Fund 2006: Keeping ARRL's Voice Strong:

"Spectrum Defense Fund 2006: Keeping ARRL's Voice Strong:
from The ARRL Letter, Vol 24, No 46
Website: http://www.arrl.org/ on November 24, 2005

Spectrum Defense Fund 2006: Keeping ARRL's Voice Strong:

As its name implies, the primary focus of the ARRL Spectrum Defense Fund is to help the League remain vigilant in guarding the range of frequencies Amateur Radio enjoys. The Fund, which kicked off its 2006 campaign October 10, also makes it possible for the League to forcefully advocate on behalf of the US amateur community at the FCC and on Capitol Hill and at international conferences.

'A healthy Spectrum Defense Fund will ensure that ARRL's voice continues to be Q5 S9 in every corner of official Washington,' said ARRL Chief Development Officer Mary Hobart, K1MMH. 'As we ask others in official Washington to recognize the role of Amateur Radio and protect our spectrum, the strength of our voice comes in part from the generosity of all radio amateurs.'

Hobart added that it's crucial for the League to maintain the momentum of the increased visibility Amateur Radio has earned as a result of its role in disasters and emergencies, such as the Hurricane Katrina response. She pointed to the positive and well-received testimony offered in Congress by ARRL President Jim Haynie, W5JBP, and ARRL COO Harold Kramer, WJ1B, on ham radio's Katrina effort. "



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