Ham Community Frets in “Delete, Delete” Comments

Nearly 300 commenters have already flooded the FCC’s website since Chairman Brendan Carr asked for public input on ways to eliminate burdensome regulations.

Experts say much of the FCC work will likely focus on commercial broadcast, but it could bring changes for amateur radio too. A number of comments received so far have focused on amateur radio and the fear that ham radio could be at risk. Possible loss of spectrum is among the concerns.

There are approximately 700,000 licensed U.S. ham operators. Supporters say amateur radio operators are a valuable asset during times of emergency response, when other forms of communication may be compromised.    

In a review of responses from the ham radio community in the docket, many advocate for keeping the current licensing requirements for amateur radio in place. Note that some of the replies spelled out below have been edited for brevity and clarity.

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