[Waverley ARS] ACMS Amateur Licence Renewal Problem

[Simon Buxton]

Dear Michael

The WIA might like to take up with the ACMA the issue of licence renewal 
for more than one year.

I received a recent renewal notice from the ACMA covering one year. No 
other option was mentioned. Having renewed for longer periods 
previously, I was able to find on their web site what were the rates for 
up to 5 years, but no indication of how to apply for one.

I therefore contacted them and was told that if I wanted a longer 
period, I must return my renewal to their Canberra office with a cheque 
to cover the longer period and they would take manual action. Any other 
payment options (eg BPAY) would not work.

I did suggest that improvements to the process be made but I think it 
will have more effect coming from the institute.

They need to
1) Advise on the renewal that other periods than 1 year are possible and 
quote rates and the method of payment
2) Advise on the web site how to pay for other periods.
3) Allow BPAY for any period chosen.

I am sure that many members as well as other hams would appreciate you 
taking this issue up with the ACMA.

Thanks and 73

Simon Buxton VK2UA