[W9RCA-News] Fwd: URGENT: HR 607 - Threat to Amateur Radio Spectrum

[Clarence - W2PGS]

Several Hams have asked for the contact info for the ARRL lobbyist mentioned in the message I sent.
Here is it info.  73's Clarence..

> Chwat & Co. Contact Information
> 
> Because of lengthy screening and security delays for regular US mail to be delivered to congressional offices, the ARRL asks that when you wish to send a letter supporting the ARRL's position on legislation that you send your letter to our Washington lobbying firm, Chwat & Co.
> 
> Signed letters to Representatives and Senators may be sent to Chwat & Co.'s offices in one of the following methods:
> 
> By US Mail - Send to:
>                                  John Chwat
>                                  Chwat & Co.
>                                  625 Slaters Lane
>                                  Suite 103
>                                  Alexandria, VA 22314
> 
> By Fax - Send to: 703-684-7594
> 
> You may also send a signed letter via email to:  arrl at chwatco.com
> 



On Feb 23, 2011, at 11:18 PM, Clarence - W2PGS wrote:

> FYI...
> 
> Begin forwarded message:
> 
>> From: "ARRL Members Only Web site" <memberlist at www.arrl.org>
>> Date: February 23, 2011 4:25:42 PM EST
>> To: W2PGS at SpamFree.cc
>> Subject: URGENT: HR 607 - Threat to Amateur Radio Spectrum
>> 
>> 23 FEB 2011 - 1502 CST
>> 
>> Fellow Central Division Members:
>> 
>> Most of you have probably already received email message inserted
>> inside this message.  If this is the first time you have received it, I
>> urge you to act on this spectrum pprotection issue as soon as possible. 
>> However, I want to add information that applies to all such email letter
>> campaigns.
>> 
>> 1.  Always avoid emotional statements regardless of how strong you may
>> feel about a particular issue.  The saying "You can catch more flies
>> with honey than with vinegar." should be the guiding principle in your
>> email letter to your elected representatives.  Do not make threats or
>> call anybody names - this is totally counterproductive.
>> 
>> 2. I encourage you to personalize your letter, but please keep item #1
>> in mind.
>> 
>> 3. Do not send your letter directly to your representative via the U.S
>> Postal Service.  It will be delayed as much as eight (8) weeks for
>> detailed inspection for anthrax contamination and other nasty things. 
>> Then your letter will arrive with a lot of other non-related mail and
>> will have far less impact.  If you want to send a paper letter, please
>> mail it to our paid lobbyist, John Schwat.
>> 
>> 4. Please send your email letters to our lobbyist, John Schwat.  He
>> will print them and deliver them in person to your elected federal
>> representatives.
>> 
>> A couple of key points to remember when discussing our opposition to HR
>> 607:
>> 
>> A.  We understand and support the principle that Public Safety and
>> First responders should have the D-Block frequencies.
>> 
>> B.  Our opposition to the bill stems from the inclusion of the 420-440
>> MHZ Amateur allocation as part of the proposed "frequency swap".
>> 
>> Time is of the essence on this request, as HR 607 is gathering steam in
>> Congress.  Please send your email letters ASAP.
>> 
>> =============================================================
>> 
>> A new bill, "Broadband for First Responders Act of 2011" in the U.S.
>> House of Representatives (HR 607) includes provisions to auction off a
>> portion of the 70cm band allocated to amateur radio. The ARRL is asking
>> hams to contact their representatives and ask them to oppose this bill.
>> 
>> More information on the bill and how to communicate with your
>> representative can be found at:
>> 
>> http://www.arrl.org/news/spectrum-management-bill-threatens-amateur-frequencies
>> 
>> There is also a sample letter and information on how to identify your
>> representative on the website.
>> 
>> http://www.arrl.org/sample-letters
>> 
>> ==============================================================
>> 
>> --------------------------------------------------------------------
>> ARRL Central Division
>> Director: George R Isely, W9GIG
>> w9gig at arrl.org
>> --------------------------------------------------------------------
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