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Originally Posted by Electronic M
There is no current legislative threat to the spectrum reading the article, just a decline in the hobby and fears it will eventually make it easier for the FCC to mess with spectrum the way it has with TV.
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The threat of commercial encroachment on the spectrum belonging to us is always there, but, the level varies depending on the bands your talking about. Just last year, there was a movement in France to turn over the 2 meter amateur band to aviation use. Many high profile organizations mobilized against it quickly, and (thankfully) the idea seems to have died down for the moment. If commercial interests prevail over the amateur interests in one country, others aren't far behind.
Defending (and growing) the spectrum allocated for amateur use in the USA is an important part of what the ARRL does. I often believe it's one of the most important things.