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The electronic publication of the Amateur Radio Newsline is distributed
with the permission of Bill Pasternak, WA6ITF, President and Editor of
Newsline. The text is transcribed from the audio service by Dale Cary,
ND0AKO, and is first published on Genie.
Editorial comment or news items should be E-mailed to 3241437@mcimail.com
or B.PASTERNAK@genie.geis.com. Voice or FAX to +1 805-296-7180.
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The following is late news about Amateur Radio for Radio
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the AMATEUR RADIO NEWSLINE, INC. -- formerly the WESTLINK RADIO
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* * * * C L O S E D C I R C U I T A D V I S O R Y * * * *
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* The following is a closed circuit advisory and is not *
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* This is just a reminder that the address for the Newsline *
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* with Newsline report number 863 for release on Friday, *
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The following is a QST
A new interpretation of an old FCC rule may force repeater
licensees to evict unwanted users.
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FCC SAYS REPEATER TRUSTEES CAN BAN USERS!
The Federal Communications Commission has told the attorney
for a southern California radio club that the license holder to
its repeater can kick any ham off the system that he deems unfit
to use the machine. In doing so, the FCC seems have set the
stage for a total re-evaluation of the way every repeater in the
nation is operated.
The issue of what rights a repeater licensee has over the
control of his repeater came into sharp focus on February the
1st. This, in a letter of interpretation of Section 97.205,
subpart E of the FCC Amateur Service rules. Section 97.205 E
says in part -- and we quote -- "Limiting the use of a repeater
to only certain user stations is permissible." That language has
been on the books for years. Some repeater licensees are
probably not aware the rule exists, much less understand the
power it gives them. Moreover, until now the FCC has given
repeater licensees wide latitude in its interpretation.
But a far narrower reading has now come as the result of a
request for clarification sought by Attorney Sidney Radus, N6OMS
of Orange, California. Radus is the attorney representing the
Claremont Amateur Repeater Association in its fight against some
unwanted users of its repeaters.
In preparation of a civil complaint against one user, Radus
wrote to the FCC's Private Radio Bureau to find out exactly
where his client stood in regard to Part 97.205 E. His inquiry
was answered by Personal Radio Branch Chief John B. Johnston
W3BE. Johnston is well versed in Part 97 regulatory matters in
that he was the guiding hand that crafted the latest version.
After quoting section 97.205 E, Johnston added the rule applies
whether a repeater is coordinated as an "open" or "closed"
repeater. In fact, Johnston says -- and again we quote -- " Rule
97.205 E without qualification, permits the individual
responsible for proper operation of a repeater to limit the use
of a repeater to certain user stations." -- end quote.
As previously reported, the legal action taken was to obtain a
restraining order against Tim W. Seawolf of Quail Valley,
California. Its now been learned that the Johnston letter was
accepted by the civil court as evidence in the case. We will be
covering that part of the story in greater detail next week.
But looked at on a much broader scale, this new interpretation
of Section 97.205 E is the really important story. This, because
it holds the potential of impacting on the way that every ham who
uses a repeater to make contacts operates on the air. The FCC
now seems to be saying that in effect, there is really no
difference between an open or closed repeater. Rather that all
repeaters are essentially closed and that the ability of anyone
of us to operate through one is at the will and the whim of the
person that holds the license to a given machine. In fact,
Johnston letter goes even further than that. It just about
mandates that repeater licensees act to ban anyone who
in any way may cause the repeaters operation to violate any FCC
part 97 rule.
This is truly a precedent setting regulatory interpretation by
the FCC. Its one that will forever change the way in which all
repeaters are operated and the way in which a repeater licensee
is required to police his systems and control his user base.
TEXT OF FCC LET
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON D.C. 20554
Feb. 1, 1994
In Reply Refer To: 7230-A/1700C1
Mr. Sidney L. Radus
Orange, CA 92669
Dear Mr. Radus,
This is in response to your fax dated January 14, 1994 in
which you request further response to your previous
correspondence. Specifically, you request whether Section
97.205(e) permits owners of "open" repeaters to limit the use of
their repeaters to certain users.
Section 97.205(e) states: '... Limiting the use of a repeater
to only certain user stations is permissible.' The rule section
applies whether a repeater is coordinated as an "open" or
"closed" repeater.
Further, the rule applies without regard as to whether a
repeater is coordinated at all. Rule 97.205(e), without
qualification, permits the individual responsible for proper
operation of a repeater to limit the use of a repeater to
certain user stations.
I trust this is responsive to your concerns.
Sincerely,
John B. Johnston
Chief, Personal Radio Branch
*****
SPREAD SPECTRUM
The Commission has responded cautiously to a proposal to ease
restrictions on spread spectrum signals on amateur frequencies.
At their January 21st meeting, the ARRL's Board of Directors
voted to ask the Commission to relax the restrictions. Whether
that will actually happen remains to be seen. Ralph Haller,
N4RH, Chief of the FCC's Private Radio Bureau, indicates the
idea will have to be reviewed carefully.
"I would like to allow all the technologies that we possibly
can. There are some concerns, our Field Bureau is concerned
about being able to monitor the transmissions as a part of their
functions. And so once again we need to balance that, but as
far as I am concerned we should be as unintrusive as possible in
our restrictions on amateur communications." Ralph Haller, N4RH,
Chief of the FCC Private Radio Bureau.
Spread spectrum signals cannot be monitored with conventional
FM receivers, and that's what concerns the Commission. Spread
spectrum is popular with military agencies, because the
transmissions are virtually impossible to monitor. Certain types
of spread spectrum signals are legal on amateur frequencies above
420 MHz.
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VEC FILING EXT
The FCC has granted a request by the ARRL VEC for an
extension of time to provide financial information concerning
reimbursement arrangements to volunteer examiners. Last fall,
the commission asked all VEC's to provide this information for
1993 with the end of January as the submission deadline.
But in filing for the time extension, the league said that its
auditing firm will not have a financial report available until
sometime in March. The FCC agreed and on January 26th it
extended the filing deadline until March the 31st. The league
says that it assumes that the extension would apply to all other
VEC's as well.
*****
NEW AMSAT VIDEO
The first copy of the new AMSAT promotional video titled
"Phase III-D - The Satellite For All Radio Amateurs" has been
presented to the shows special guest, Senator Barry M. Goldwater
K7UGA. The informal presentation was made on Sunday February 13
by Newsline producer Bill Pasternak, WA6ITF and Len Winkler,
KB7LPW who hosts the nationally syndicated radio program Ham
Radio and More. Ham Radio and More originates at the studios of
KFNN radio in Phoenix. Bill was in Phoenix to appear as a guest
on the show.
"Phase III-D - The Satellite For All Radio Amateurs" was taped
on-location at the Goldwater ranch last July and is hosted by Roy
Neal, K6DUE. The video is an updated version of an earlier tape
known as "The Phase III-D Story" and includes a first glimpse of
the latest Phase III-D satellite design.
VHS loaner tapes for radio club showing are available free of
charge from AMSAT North America, 850 Sligo Ave, Suite 600,
Silver Spring, MD 20910.
*****
STS-67 CREW NAMED
Two hams will fly on space shuttle flight STS 67 in early
1995. NASA has named Steve Oswald, KB5TSR as the flights
commander. He will be joined by veteran SAREX operator Ron
Parise, WA4SIR. Ron will serve as Payload Specialist on the
flight.
*****
RTT
The RTT
sold to the American Digital Radio Society. Writing in the
January 1994 edition of the Journal, editor Dale Sinner, W6IWO
says that he was approached by the digital society with an offer
for it to take over publication of the journal. Sinner says that
he has been a strong supporter of the group since its inception,
That he believes strongly in its goals and its offer to take over
the Journal was one that he found it hard to refuse.
The principal goals of the American Digital Radio Society are
to advance the state of the art in digital technology as it
applies to Amateur Radio while at the same time wisest use of
amateur spectrum for digital modes. Its president is Warren
Sinsheimer W2RNE of Scarsdale, New York. Jim Mortensen, N2HOS
is the new Publisher of The RTT
Sinner remaining on as Editor in Chief.
For more information on the American Digital Radio Society
write them at Post Office Box 2465, New York City, NY 10185.
*****
DIGITAL CONFERENCE
A call has been issued for papers to be presented at the 13th
annual ARRL Digital Communications Conference. This year the
conference will be held August 19th to the 21st in Bloomington,
Minnesota. The theme for 1994 is Digital Communications -
Amateur Radio of Today and the Future. The deadline for
submissions is June 20th. Send them to Maty Weinberg at ARRL
Headquarters, 225 Main Street, Newington, Connecticut 06111.
*****
HOGERTY
Tom Hogerty, KC1J has been named as Special Projects Manager
at Headquarters. Building on his success in the clearance of the
DXCC backlog last year during his tenure as DXCC Manager, Tom's
first project will be to investigate how services to members are
rendered and ways in which they can be improved.
The ARRL has also named Bill Kennamer, K5FUV to replace
Hogerty as DXCC Manager. Kennamer who conducts QST
column joined the leagues staff in June of 1992.
*****
RARA
The 60th annual Rochester Hamfest and Computer Show combined
with the Atlantic Division New York State ARRL Convention
returns to the Monroe County Fairgrounds May 20-22. The show
includes 150 indoor exhibitors with up to date radio and
communications equipment, computer equipment and supplies. A
1000 vendor outdoor flea market adjoins the indoor selling area.
For information write to the Rochester Hamfest, 300 White Spruce
Blvd, Rochester N.Y. 14623.
*****
DX - PET
In DX, we have a wrap up on the recent Peter One Island
operation. The DXpedition team landed on the island January
29th. According to ON4UN, the entire landing took only three
hours. Within that time forty trips back and forth with two
helicopters were made to and from the ship.
While the landing itself was perfect, conversations overheard
between WA4JQS and KA6V noted that there was some equipment
that was damaged in transit. In particular, a satellite receiver
looked as if it had been dropped by a crane and a PK-900 was
almost destroyed.
Never the less the group decided to immediately erect all
antennas and get all stations on the air. The operations began
in a big way with stations on many bands with some DXers able to
work 3Y0PI on several bands in just a matter of hours.
As of Saturday, February 5th, the report was the teams had
worked over 20,000 QSOs and their goal was to make 100,000 QSOs
from Peter One. The group is now in transit home. An exact QSO
count should be announced shortly.
*****
DOOB HELPERS CHALLENGE NYC
The hams supplying communications support for ham radio runner
Fred Doob, AA8FQ in the upcoming Los Angeles Marathon are
challenging their New York City counterparts. The competition is
for the total contacts that Fred can make while running the
streets of the City of Angeles as compared to the number he made
in last fall's New York City Marathon.
Why the challenge? Mainly because each contact that Fred
makes will add several dollars to the grand total that Icom
America will donate to the Los Angeles Childrens Cancer Research
Fund. In his New York City run, AA8FQ raised twenty-five hundred
dollars for the Sloan Kettering Memorial Cancer Center. Ed
Walker, WA6MDJ is with the Baldwin Hills Amateur Radio Club. He
says that Angelino hams will do a lot better.
"We're here in Los Angeles. We have more hams in the area
than we ever have. I feel we can do it and we will do it. I
think we will if not do almost twice as much as New York did and
do it very easily." Ed Walker, WA6MDJ, from the Baldwin Hills
Amateur Radio Club.
The Baldwin Hills club has arranged for AA8FQ to use wide
area repeaters on 145.220, 146.670, 146.925, 445.925 and 447.325
MHz. Fred Doob will also be looking for QSO's on the national
calling channel of 146.520. Walker is using Newsline to issue
the challenge to New York City. It will be interesting to hear
if the hams of the Big Apple accept.
*****
For this week, that's all from the Amateur Radio Newsline.
91102.
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