BH>        What do you all think about the FCCs decision to do away with t
BH>voluntary pleasure boat license for VHF marine radio.  Allot of people 
BH>worried that it will become just one more CB radio.  What do you think 
BH>FCC could do to keep lincensing requirements but keep the cost down?
BH>        I was one of the last people who paid for my license, I do not 
BH>much mind paying a small fee as long as the FCC and the Coast Gaurd doe
BH>it's job monitoring the band. However whats your oppinion?
I do not think that things will change to much. People with CBs are not 
exactly chomping at the bit to get more frequencies. People who are serious 
will still get the Marine radios and the others will get CBs. The Coast 
Guard and others will still monitor the VHF. 
I do not think it is possible for a federal agency to do something AND keep 
the cost down. :)
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