[BC] SBE

[Mike McCarthy]

I'm on the FCC committee. We don't comment on all matters which come 
before us.  We also don't expend much of the society's resources 
either. Most of the work is done by e-mail and electronic means...which 
are virtually zero cost. I fail to see your argument about mis-using 
society resources.

We do file comments on matters of technical substance which apply 
universally to all licensees in either of the services or modes and/or 
where a precedent could set a very BAD example. We don't enter into 
standards debates other than to possibly concur with the proposed 
stndard if we feel it's the right thing.

It has been the long standing hallmark of the society to address 
matters of interference and coorination so as to prevent such.  SBE 
collaberates with the NAB, MSTV, and other industry groups on comments 
where a universal voice is appropriate. Case in point, SBE fought the 
proposed on-channel warning system by pointing out alternative channels 
and modes which already exist for that application and to point out the 
falicy onin their system.

We joined with MSTV on fighting MSS and getting all of the MSS 
proponents, then Nextel to pay for relocation expenses to all incumbant 
uses of 2 Ghz ENG cahnnels.

The FCC approached us on assisting them in cleaning up Part 74  
issues.  And except for the Part 101 coordination and video assisted 
cameras for making movies, the SBE's industry comments and suggestions 
prevailed in that effort.

So Mario...what's your beef with SBE this week?  Long time readers know 
you are not their biggest supporter.  But I'm sure Ray Benedict would 
like to know since you are a member.

MM


> Perhaps somebody on this list can explain to me why SBE is spending 
so much 
> time (and member dues) on FCC related issues. How many SBE members 
own 
> station licenses? Isn't this the sort of thing that the NAB, and not 
SBE, 
> should be doing? Or are NAB and SBE one and the same today??
> 
> Mario
> 
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