– IMPORTANT UPDATE – The Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015 — H.R.1301 & S 1685

Recent information from ARRL indicates that those in opposition to this bill are campaigning against the bill with fraudulent information which is shown in a video on the link below “Contacting Your Congressional Representatives”. It is also part of the QCARC meeting program on November 20. To counter these false representations of the bill, ARRL president Craigie asks that amateur radio operators contact their representatives  to request that they support this important bill. Phone calls, emails and letters are all acceptable. Letters should be submitted through the ARRL to prevent delays in the letter’s delivery to the representative. Visit Contacting Your Congressional Representatives on the ARRL website for contact information or see the list in the website version of this story.

The Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015 (H.R.1301) & (S 1685)

Attention all amateurs, the Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015 ( H.R. 1301) has been introduced in the US House of Representatives. Now a Senate Bill has been introduced (S 1685). Both bills pertain to amateurs obtaining permission to erect antennas where an HOA, or other covenant prohibits an antenna outside. If passed the FCC would amend part 97 rules to include homeowners’ association regulations and deed restrictions, often referred to as “covenants, conditions and restrictions” (CC&Rs). Even if you do not currently live in such an environment, you may encounter this issue some day. Support for this bill will assist your fellow amateurs who may live with such constraints and even restrictions at your QTH that you may be unaware.

Remember to submit your letter to your representative the quickest, file it through the available ARRL links.

To read all the details and how you can assist in this very important issue to all amateurs, go to the updated web site: http://www.arrl.org/amateur-radio-parity-act

Check this ARRL page for the latest information as of August 25, 2015. : http://www.arrl.org/news/view/arrl-president-expects-parity-act-house-bill-cosponsorships-to-top-100-soon