On Mon, 21 Oct 2019, Ruben ON3RVH via 44Net wrote:
subnet request from, ... KI7HOC located in Utah. ... a /24 ... BGP by AS208173 ... located in Belgium
https://as208173.net/ https://as139347.net/ "Educational ASN for learning BGP." https://apps.db.ripe.net/db-web-ui/#/lookup?source=RIPE&type=as-set&...
The descriptions appear to be an experimental/educational network for *learning BGP*. Very much in-tune with the AMPRNet stated goals.
The request appears to be coming from a licensed HAM, with details all technically correct and present.
domain used, uses a whois hiding service
Most domain registrations now use some (automatic) hiding/obfuscation of contact email addresses. Including (for example) for 'on3rvh.be'.
does not match Alekzandr's email address on QRZ. ... Email: ampr@alekeagle.com
The 'ampr@' prefix shows a customisation for AMPRnet purposes. (cf. '44net@' prefix in this email address, but 'qrz@p.s.o' on QRZ). Such prefixes allow easy tracking of when email addresses have leaked.
in the original request: "AE: The operator of the AS number posted above lives in Belgium. Though I'm not sure if this would justify a Belgian allocation, he recommended me to request a Belgian one." ... We ended up denying the request as neither Alekzandr,
Alekzandr has clearly stated the rationale for applying for a Belgium assignment.
Ideally the maintainers responsible for ONxxx and Kxxxx would, firstly, work together to discuss the jurisdiction where the assignment/application might most appropriately made.
Would this be a good next-stop to take, in conjuction with Alekzandr?
(Perhaps along with a humble apology to Alekzandr).
73, -Paul