From THE PLAIN DEALER (Cleveland) Saturday, 15 July 1989 Page 3-C (Business) -------------------- FEES FOR `HAMS': A House committee voted to levy licensing fees on "ham" radio operators and satellite launching companies, and increase existing fees on communications businesses to help reduce the federal budget deficit. Under the committee's bill, 17 communications areas will have fees for the first time, ranging from $30 for an amateur short wave radio license to $70,000 for a permit to launch a satellite. -------------------- de David, WD8SCH @WA8BXN Cleveland HAMNET File: HAMFEES.TXT