According to the ARRL, over the last 40 years, the number of Amateur Radio operators in the US
has grown at a remarkable rate:
- December 1971: 285,000
- December 1981: 433,000
- December 1991: 494,000
- December 2001: 683,000
- September 2011: 700,221
- Do not pass laws that will reduce or sell off the spectrum that is for amateur radio use.
- Do increase spectrum available for amateur radio use.
- Protect amateur radio spectrum from interference through FCC enforcement.
- Acknowledge the value of amateur radio in science education and emergency communications.
- Support laws that protect amateur radio operator's ability to erect and use outdoor antennas.