From iann8ik at gmail.com  Fri Dec  1 08:32:47 2017
From: iann8ik at gmail.com (Ian)
Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2017 08:32:47 -0500
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Fwd: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer
In-Reply-To: <CAPHmH=OSAQ8FgwUfGj2GU_+vadEPkd8YkGJGFMcmugazYk+Ynw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAPHmH=OSAQ8FgwUfGj2GU_+vadEPkd8YkGJGFMcmugazYk+Ynw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAMmwFPov1JVewmGNanozd9b5ToJjKQ-H7+407w9wTDja3--DLw@mail.gmail.com>

Check this out!  73, Ian N8IK


I highly recommend this one - cost effective, easy to build and compares
favorable to more expensive models:
https://ae5x.blogspot.com/2017/10/new-antenna-analyzer.html

More here:
https://ae5x.blogspot.com/2017/11/a-brief-comparison-of-two-antenna.html


73,
John AE5X
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From iann8ik at gmail.com  Mon Dec  4 17:20:59 2017
From: iann8ik at gmail.com (Ian)
Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2017 17:20:59 -0500
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] December Party, Friday the 8th
In-Reply-To: <CAMmwFPo0vYPnKiYaQfxV55zWz+PmwpzpBxvu+D1GdfdQmdAevg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMmwFPo0vYPnKiYaQfxV55zWz+PmwpzpBxvu+D1GdfdQmdAevg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAMmwFPo_CpS1j6aKnXDbRQVRc1G=Z9rMHpwDtmtWdo_oprGyHA@mail.gmail.com>

I need to send the restaurant the count tomorrow.  Last call!  I have 22 on
the list!
73, Ian N8IK


On Thu, Nov 30, 2017 at 8:27 PM, Ian <iann8ik at gmail.com> wrote:

> Next Friday, 12/8 at 7pm is our annual holiday party in lieu of the normal
> club meeting.  Please RSVP to n8ik at arrl.net if you plan to attend!
>
> *When*:  Friday, December 8th, 2017 at 7pm.
>
> *Where*:  Fiona?s Irish Pub, 5810 Kingstowne Center in the Kingstowne
> Shopping Center across from the Top Golf or the Walmart.  Plenty of parking
> with no antenna height restrictions.
>
> *Dress*:  Guys ? look better than you look at a hamfest!  Coat & tie
> would be nice - this *is* a holiday party.
>
> *Cost*:  $33 per person (includes tax & tip), cash bar is extra.  We
> don't need menu choices in advance - just tell your waiter/waitress when
> they ask!
>
> *RSVP*:  Names to Ian N8IK no later than Monday, December 4th at
> 703-751-0542 <(703)%20751-0542> or n8ik at arrl.net.  If you show up not
> having RSVP?d then you buy a round for all!
>
> *Optional Gift Exchange*:  If you?d like to participate please bring a
> wrapped gift not exceeding $10 in value.  Doesn?t have to be ham radio
> related.
>
>
>

From ki4d at arrl.net  Tue Dec  5 05:35:04 2017
From: ki4d at arrl.net (Don Lewis (KI4D))
Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2017 05:35:04 -0500
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] W1AW to Start Scheduled
	Transmissions on 6 Meters Beginning on January 2
Message-ID: <005001d36db4$b6f92b00$24eb8100$@arrl.net>

http://www.arrl.org/news/view/w1aw-to-start-scheduled-transmissions-on-6-met
ers-beginning-on-january-2 


From iann8ik at gmail.com  Tue Dec  5 09:20:06 2017
From: iann8ik at gmail.com (Ian)
Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2017 09:20:06 -0500
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] December Party, Friday the 8th
In-Reply-To: <CAE7VxE4owGqcOMP4HFX-BMQRA6gSPTUNi5v71Dw_Y6NtVujkMw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMmwFPo0vYPnKiYaQfxV55zWz+PmwpzpBxvu+D1GdfdQmdAevg@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAE7VxE4owGqcOMP4HFX-BMQRA6gSPTUNi5v71Dw_Y6NtVujkMw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAMmwFPrgekzvhDfSGrSHJCbWez_uh7o7buOwZ=uLG7u4QWOsVQ@mail.gmail.com>

ok!



On Tue, Dec 5, 2017 at 9:02 AM, dougmrose <dougmrose at gmail.com> wrote:

> Liz and I are planning to come, please make it 24.
>
> Doug, ak4qy
>
> On Nov 30, 2017 8:28 PM, "Ian" <iann8ik at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Next Friday, 12/8 at 7pm is our annual holiday party in lieu of the normal
>> club meeting.  Please RSVP to n8ik at arrl.net if you plan to attend!
>>
>> *When*:  Friday, December 8th, 2017 at 7pm.
>>
>> *Where*:  Fiona?s Irish Pub, 5810 Kingstowne Center
>> <https://maps.google.com/?q=5810+Kingstowne+Center&entry=gmail&source=g>
>> in the Kingstowne
>> Shopping Center across from the Top Golf or the Walmart.  Plenty of
>> parking
>> with no antenna height restrictions.
>>
>> *Dress*:  Guys ? look better than you look at a hamfest!  Coat & tie would
>> be nice - this *is* a holiday party.
>>
>> *Cost*:  $33 per person (includes tax & tip), cash bar is extra.  We don't
>> need menu choices in advance - just tell your waiter/waitress when they
>> ask!
>>
>> *RSVP*:  Names to Ian N8IK no later than Monday, December 4th at
>> 703-751-0542 or n8ik at arrl.net.  If you show up not having RSVP?d then you
>> buy a round for all!
>>
>> *Optional Gift Exchange*:  If you?d like to participate please bring a
>> wrapped gift not exceeding $10 in value.  Doesn?t have to be ham radio
>> related.
>> ______________________________________________________________
>> AlexandriaRadioClub mailing list
>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/alexandriaradioclub
>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
>> Post: mailto:AlexandriaRadioClub at mailman.qth.net
>>
>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
>
>

From iann8ik at gmail.com  Sat Dec  9 13:52:59 2017
From: iann8ik at gmail.com (Ian)
Date: Sat, 9 Dec 2017 13:52:59 -0500
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] 70cm DMR repeater status
Message-ID: <CAMmwFPomnTdiSehbp6MP0rLtN2tV2Jx1yyat=1HNnojTd1jbBA@mail.gmail.com>

We're getting much closer!  I met James K4JK in Fredericksburg this morning
and he added the network settings to the Motorola XPR8400 repeater.  We
tested it with our HTs in the parking lot of the Texas Roadhouse (nice
place to eat) and all seems in order.  Hopefully we can arrange access to
our site to get it installed by the end of December.  We'll be using the
talkgroups at http://www.dmrva.org/talkgroups/ on 442.4125+ CC1.

73, Ian N8IK

From iann8ik at gmail.com  Sun Dec 17 16:32:49 2017
From: iann8ik at gmail.com (Ian)
Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2017 16:32:49 -0500
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] 70cm DMR repeater on the air
Message-ID: <CAMmwFPo50-rkTOnvUQmiEZ=GEEYw9WEWdkq9VdO4yzTNd2cPQg@mail.gmail.com>

The W4HFH 70cm DMR repeater is operational!  It shares the internet
connection with our DSTAR stack and is on 442.4125+, Color Code 1.  We use
the DMRVA talkgroups at http://www.dmrva.org/talkgroups/.  Code plugs for
some popular radios are located at http://www.dmrva.org/downloads/.

I will be updating my CS750 and the club's CS800 this week and can help
others with their CS750 if desired.  The CS750 has new firmware that allows
the entire DMR-MARC contact list to be loaded.  Flashing the new firmware
is an incremental, slightly tricky, process and there is some risk of
bricking the radio.  If that happens you'd need to send it back to Connect
Systems to reflash.  As long as you acknowledge that possibility I can
assist.

73, Ian N8IK

From iann8ik at gmail.com  Mon Dec 18 07:50:07 2017
From: iann8ik at gmail.com (Ian)
Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2017 07:50:07 -0500
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] 70cm DMR repeater on the air
In-Reply-To: <CAMmwFPo50-rkTOnvUQmiEZ=GEEYw9WEWdkq9VdO4yzTNd2cPQg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMmwFPo50-rkTOnvUQmiEZ=GEEYw9WEWdkq9VdO4yzTNd2cPQg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAMmwFPoZg1pjMgbQ5YimpAQKkk2XjVzxm0CJnfbs0nXvNbxtVA@mail.gmail.com>

If you have a CS750 the new firmware is at http://www.connectsystems.
com/software/software%20CS750.htm.
Read the instructions carefully!!  http://www.connectsystems.com/software/
CS750_documents/CS750_Nov-20-17_Update.pdf
73, Ian N8IK


On Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 4:32 PM, Ian <iann8ik at gmail.com> wrote:

> The W4HFH 70cm DMR repeater is operational!  It shares the internet
> connection with our DSTAR stack and is on 442.4125+, Color Code 1.  We use
> the DMRVA talkgroups at http://www.dmrva.org/talkgroups/.  Code plugs for
> some popular radios are located at http://www.dmrva.org/downloads/.
>
> I will be updating my CS750 and the club's CS800 this week and can help
> others with their CS750 if desired.  The CS750 has new firmware that allows
> the entire DMR-MARC contact list to be loaded.  Flashing the new firmware
> is an incremental, slightly tricky, process and there is some risk of
> bricking the radio.  If that happens you'd need to send it back to Connect
> Systems to reflash.  As long as you acknowledge that possibility I can
> assist.
>
> 73, Ian N8IK
>
>

From iann8ik at gmail.com  Mon Dec 18 08:47:04 2017
From: iann8ik at gmail.com (Ian)
Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2017 08:47:04 -0500
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] 70cm DMR repeater on the air
In-Reply-To: <CAMmwFPoZg1pjMgbQ5YimpAQKkk2XjVzxm0CJnfbs0nXvNbxtVA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMmwFPo50-rkTOnvUQmiEZ=GEEYw9WEWdkq9VdO4yzTNd2cPQg@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAMmwFPoZg1pjMgbQ5YimpAQKkk2XjVzxm0CJnfbs0nXvNbxtVA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAMmwFPqBeooYwqsWxGuKMAcYszK4z-X4bg10XGKCxSdL+s6vnw@mail.gmail.com>

Our coverage map is posted at http://www.dmrva.org/repeaters/.  Signal
reports welcomed, especially on the fringes where these maps tend to be
kinda theoretical.
73, Ian N8IK


On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 7:50 AM, Ian <iann8ik at gmail.com> wrote:

> If you have a CS750 the new firmware is at http://www.connectsystems.c
> om/software/software%20CS750.htm.
> Read the instructions carefully!!  http://www.connec
> tsystems.com/software/CS750_documents/CS750_Nov-20-17_Update.pdf
> 73, Ian N8IK
>
>
> On Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 4:32 PM, Ian <iann8ik at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> The W4HFH 70cm DMR repeater is operational!  It shares the internet
>> connection with our DSTAR stack and is on 442.4125+, Color Code 1.  We use
>> the DMRVA talkgroups at http://www.dmrva.org/talkgroups/.  Code plugs
>> for some popular radios are located at http://www.dmrva.org/downloads/.
>>
>> I will be updating my CS750 and the club's CS800 this week and can help
>> others with their CS750 if desired.  The CS750 has new firmware that allows
>> the entire DMR-MARC contact list to be loaded.  Flashing the new firmware
>> is an incremental, slightly tricky, process and there is some risk of
>> bricking the radio.  If that happens you'd need to send it back to Connect
>> Systems to reflash.  As long as you acknowledge that possibility I can
>> assist.
>>
>> 73, Ian N8IK
>>
>>
>

From N4ASX at cox.net  Mon Dec 18 09:15:55 2017
From: N4ASX at cox.net (Rick Bunn)
Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2017 09:15:55 -0500
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] FW: Amateur Radio Legislation in
	Virginia
In-Reply-To: <nRQv1w0313spGvl01RQvCi>
References: <nRQv1w0313spGvl01RQvCi>
Message-ID: <006f01d3780a$b8491640$28db42c0$@cox.net>

Please read the proposed bill and write your delegate and senator.  It
exempts CB but NOT amateur radio.

73 Rick

 

From: Greg Butler [mailto:safercitizen at gmail.com] 
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 8:25 AM
To: 'David Johnson' <johnsondavid at embarqmail.com>; 'Norman John'
<wa4jn at live.com>; 'Vercelletto Dave' <km4pyy at gmail.com>; 'Hart Mike'
<michael.a.hart at gmail.com>; 'Breed Tom' <tibreed at yahoo.com>; 'Paul Savidge'
<paul3 at reflexions.com>; 'Hill Watts' <Watts.Hill at gmail.com>; 'Hanks John'
<jhanks at gmu.edu>; 'Persigehl Seth' <seth at persigehl.com>; 'Adam Royston'
<royston.aj at gmail.com>; 'Moubray Wayne' <wmoubray at aol.com>; 'Brownlee Tom'
<AF2D at arrl.net>; 'Jerry Soucy' <soucyjer at gmail.com>; 'M Reed'
<w4mer.mike at gmail.com>; 'Kelly Mike' <brontide at embarqmail.com>; 'Tom'
<tomzinn at hotmail.com>; 'Blicharz Tom' <Tom at hpfab.com>; 'Ledford Calvin'
<KM4NAO at gmail.com>; 'Gillespie John' <jesgillespie at gmail.com>; 'Jenkins
John' <jjenkins at thejenkins.us>; 'Keaton Terry' <tkeaton7 at gmail.com>; 'Lamont
Judy' <jlamont at sprintmail.com>; 'McDermott Patrick' <Zentekcorp at aol.com>;
'Pederson Stephen' <spederson at rma.edu>; 'Horne Chris'
<cdhorne2112 at gmail.com>; 'Mark Hensley' <n4ysa at gmx.com>; 'Paul Savidge'
<n4pss.ops at gmail.com>; Rick Bunn <N4ASX at cox.net>
Subject: Amateur Radio Legislation in Virginia

 

All:

 

Virginia Senate Bill No. 74 has been prefiled for 2018 and referred to the
Committee on Transportation.  It deals with hand-held personal communication
devices in motor vehicles.  Amateur radio is included in the text.  Rather
than giving you my opinion, I will urge you to read the actual proposed text
of the bill, draw your own conclusions, and take whatever action you think
appropriate.

 

The text of the bill can be found here:
<https://legiscan.com/VA/text/SB74/2018>
https://legiscan.com/VA/text/SB74/2018

 

73,

Greg Butler, KW6GB

 

 


From iann8ik at gmail.com  Thu Dec 21 21:04:04 2017
From: iann8ik at gmail.com (Ian)
Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2017 21:04:04 -0500
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] weekly net 12/21/2017
Message-ID: <CAMmwFPo6GM58+R1pHHiv5Y_mmGiyHa7MYiu8sDQR-=NyO-LOhA@mail.gmail.com>

N8IK - net control
KK4CBL
KC7OVS
KI4D
N2KFA
W9TCE
KA4GFY
KN4IJX
KN4IJH
N4CWP

From joel39 at aol.com  Fri Dec 22 08:22:02 2017
From: joel39 at aol.com (joel39aol.com)
Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 08:22:02 -0500
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Nature of UHF QSO's
Message-ID: <1607e6341bb-1725-19379@webjas-vae003.srv.aolmail.net>


 
     Test materials (still) often assert that uhf signals are line-of-sight. Yes, that's true. But countless tests demonstrate that uhf signals can also bounce off buildings. This phenomenon often does not apply when you want your signal to bounce. Joel, N3FSH.
?

From iann8ik at gmail.com  Fri Dec 22 14:51:51 2017
From: iann8ik at gmail.com (Ian)
Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 14:51:51 -0500
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Nature of UHF QSO's
In-Reply-To: <1607e6341bb-1725-19379@webjas-vae003.srv.aolmail.net>
References: <1607e6341bb-1725-19379@webjas-vae003.srv.aolmail.net>
Message-ID: <CAMmwFPoaEPrzQrHCNvZ=eydeXEdrbnRTsrdr-rLKmokMgJa8ng@mail.gmail.com>

Very true.  I've used a building as a reflector on 23cm DSTAR.
73, Ian N8IK



On Fri, Dec 22, 2017 at 8:22 AM, joel39aol.com via AlexandriaRadioClub <
alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

>
>
>      Test materials (still) often assert that uhf signals are
> line-of-sight. Yes, that's true. But countless tests demonstrate that uhf
> signals can also bounce off buildings. This phenomenon often does not apply
> when you want your signal to bounce. Joel, N3FSH.
> ?
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From hokiephotog at me.com  Fri Dec 22 15:01:29 2017
From: hokiephotog at me.com (Chris Stuard)
Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 15:01:29 -0500
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Nature of UHF QSO's
In-Reply-To: <CAMmwFPoaEPrzQrHCNvZ=eydeXEdrbnRTsrdr-rLKmokMgJa8ng@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1607e6341bb-1725-19379@webjas-vae003.srv.aolmail.net>
	<CAMmwFPoaEPrzQrHCNvZ=eydeXEdrbnRTsrdr-rLKmokMgJa8ng@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <E07E86A0-97E6-470B-B82C-B1ECF2E59843@me.com>

True... in broadcast, which has been operating digital on the 2GHz BAS spectrum for years, we routinely bounce signals off buildings. Because it?s just a bunch of 1?s and 0?s, and error correction is built in, any attenuation of the transmitted signal is still correctly reassembled on the other end.

In the analog days, a ?bounce shot? would create a ?ghosting? effect. So the move to digital microwave opened up transmit locations not possible before the switch.

Not surprised this holds true for other bands!

Cheers,
Chris KN4DHD


---
Sent from my iPhone 6S

> On Dec 22, 2017, at 2:51 PM, Ian <iann8ik at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Very true.  I've used a building as a reflector on 23cm DSTAR.
> 73, Ian N8IK
> 
> 
> 
> On Fri, Dec 22, 2017 at 8:22 AM, joel39aol.com via AlexandriaRadioClub <
> alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> 
>> 
>> 
>>     Test materials (still) often assert that uhf signals are
>> line-of-sight. Yes, that's true. But countless tests demonstrate that uhf
>> signals can also bounce off buildings. This phenomenon often does not apply
>> when you want your signal to bounce. Joel, N3FSH.
>> ?
>> ______________________________________________________________
>> AlexandriaRadioClub mailing list
>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/alexandriaradioclub
>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
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>> 
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From kn4dhd at icloud.com  Fri Dec 22 15:06:15 2017
From: kn4dhd at icloud.com (Chris KN4DHD)
Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 15:06:15 -0500
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] FW: Amateur Radio Legislation
 in Virginia
In-Reply-To: <006f01d3780a$b8491640$28db42c0$@cox.net>
References: <nRQv1w0313spGvl01RQvCi@mac.com>
	<006f01d3780a$b8491640$28db42c0$@cox.net>
Message-ID: <652E7CFD-E693-464D-82CE-252EF0191CFB@icloud.com>

True... in broadcast, which has been operating digital on the 2GHz BAS spectrum for years, we routinely bounce signals off buildings. Because it?s just a bunch of 1?s and 0?s, and error correction is built in, any attenuation of the transmitted signal is still correctly reassembled on the other end.

In the analog days, a ?bounce shot? would create a ?ghosting? effect. So the move to digital microwave opened up transmit locations not possible before the switch.

Not surprised this holds true for other bands!

Cheers,
Chris KN4DHD

---
Sent from my iPhone 6S

> On Dec 18, 2017, at 9:15 AM, Rick Bunn <N4ASX at cox.net> wrote:
> 
> Please read the proposed bill and write your delegate and senator.  It
> exempts CB but NOT amateur radio.
> 
> 73 Rick
> 
> 
> 
> From: Greg Butler [mailto:safercitizen at gmail.com] 
> Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 8:25 AM
> To: 'David Johnson' <johnsondavid at embarqmail.com>; 'Norman John'
> <wa4jn at live.com>; 'Vercelletto Dave' <km4pyy at gmail.com>; 'Hart Mike'
> <michael.a.hart at gmail.com>; 'Breed Tom' <tibreed at yahoo.com>; 'Paul Savidge'
> <paul3 at reflexions.com>; 'Hill Watts' <Watts.Hill at gmail.com>; 'Hanks John'
> <jhanks at gmu.edu>; 'Persigehl Seth' <seth at persigehl.com>; 'Adam Royston'
> <royston.aj at gmail.com>; 'Moubray Wayne' <wmoubray at aol.com>; 'Brownlee Tom'
> <AF2D at arrl.net>; 'Jerry Soucy' <soucyjer at gmail.com>; 'M Reed'
> <w4mer.mike at gmail.com>; 'Kelly Mike' <brontide at embarqmail.com>; 'Tom'
> <tomzinn at hotmail.com>; 'Blicharz Tom' <Tom at hpfab.com>; 'Ledford Calvin'
> <KM4NAO at gmail.com>; 'Gillespie John' <jesgillespie at gmail.com>; 'Jenkins
> John' <jjenkins at thejenkins.us>; 'Keaton Terry' <tkeaton7 at gmail.com>; 'Lamont
> Judy' <jlamont at sprintmail.com>; 'McDermott Patrick' <Zentekcorp at aol.com>;
> 'Pederson Stephen' <spederson at rma.edu>; 'Horne Chris'
> <cdhorne2112 at gmail.com>; 'Mark Hensley' <n4ysa at gmx.com>; 'Paul Savidge'
> <n4pss.ops at gmail.com>; Rick Bunn <N4ASX at cox.net>
> Subject: Amateur Radio Legislation in Virginia
> 
> 
> 
> All:
> 
> 
> 
> Virginia Senate Bill No. 74 has been prefiled for 2018 and referred to the
> Committee on Transportation.  It deals with hand-held personal communication
> devices in motor vehicles.  Amateur radio is included in the text.  Rather
> than giving you my opinion, I will urge you to read the actual proposed text
> of the bill, draw your own conclusions, and take whatever action you think
> appropriate.
> 
> 
> 
> The text of the bill can be found here:
> <https://legiscan.com/VA/text/SB74/2018>
> https://legiscan.com/VA/text/SB74/2018
> 
> 
> 
> 73,
> 
> Greg Butler, KW6GB
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ______________________________________________________________
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From kn4dhd at icloud.com  Fri Dec 22 15:07:13 2017
From: kn4dhd at icloud.com (Chris KN4DHD)
Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 15:07:13 -0500
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Apologies
Message-ID: <826EB8D1-940C-4EAF-97E4-DF1926827796@icloud.com>

All,

My mistake, I replied to the wrong thread!

Chris KN4DHD 

---
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From ki4d at arrl.net  Thu Dec 28 22:59:04 2017
From: ki4d at arrl.net (Don Lewis (KI4D))
Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2017 22:59:04 -0500
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] FW: Commonwealth of Virginia
	Senate Bill SB74
In-Reply-To: <20171227204309.2EA6D2010841@bmail.arrl.org>
References: <20171227204309.2EA6D2010841@bmail.arrl.org>
Message-ID: <00d201d38059$5e49b5d0$1add2170$@arrl.net>

This note follows up on tonight's weekly net discussions about Virginia Senate Bill SB74.  The note from ARRL Virginia Section Manager, Dr. Joseph G Palsa, below explains concerns about SB74.  A big concern is that CB operators have more privileges in the bill than FCC licensed amateur radio operators, who have a mandate for public service.  It is important to contact your Senator or Delegate about this bill before the legislature takes action on it beginning January 10th.  The bill is attached.

You can find out who represents you in the Senate and House or Congress at http://whosmy.virginiageneralassembly.gov/.  If you provide your home address, the site will give you the email address and phone numbers of your state Senator and Delegate.

Don, KI4D 

-----Original Message-----
From: ARRL Members Only Web site [mailto:memberlist at www.arrl.org] 
Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2017 3:43 PM
Subject: Commonwealth of Virginia Senate Bill SB74

All Virginia Hams:
Since this SB74 was brought to the attention of Virginia Hams, there has been many emails and calls to legislative offices concerning individual contacts are being made by Dr Joe Palsa, Section Manager K3WRY and State government Liaison and Mac McNeer K4YEF.

For Assembly contact and bill information:
http://virginiageneralassembly.gov/

The following is an explanation letter that explains what effects SB74 will have on the Amateur radio community.  Personal contacts and visits have been made to several elected offices to make sure they understand the damage that will done to the effectiveness of amateur radio on a normal daily basis as well as any emergency services performed by hams.

Virginia Senate bill will limit Amateur Radio in
vehicles--------------------------
Virginia state Senate bill SB74 would limit amateur radio use in vehicles while totally exempting CB radio from those rules. Designed to limit the use of mobile phones while driving, it seems to limit the use of ?hand-held devices? used by hams to situations that have been approved by the state or a local government. ?Hand-held devices? are not clearly defined; does a microphone with buttons on it count? As Allan Johnson, WA3J, put it, ?You can?t expect the sheriff of a small rural community to know the exemptions in detail. He sees a device in the hands of a ham and he gives the ham a $150 to $250 ticket. Going to court to show an exemption is costly in time and dollars.? We are asking for an exemption equivalent to the CB exemption. When the sheriff sees a microphone in hand, she or he will know this is exempt.
Given the number of runs, walks, bicycle tours and other events supported by hams government-permission imposes quite a burden. The event organizers or supporting hams will have to go to their government representative and get approval by a process that does not exist in most localities. One result is that many hams will not bother to install transceivers in their vehicles. That means less experience in mobile communications, not a good thing for emergency response or the support of community events. 
With many state governments starting their legislative sessions this spring. Hams need to review the bills before they go to committee. As hams around Virginia learn of SB74, they are contacting their state legislators. Legislators listen to those who vote.

The bill can be found at
http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?ses=181&typ=bil&val=sb74
Bruce MacAlister, W4BRU

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From N4ASX at cox.net  Fri Dec 29 08:56:15 2017
From: N4ASX at cox.net (=?utf-8?B?TjRBU1hAY294Lm5ldA==?=)
Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2017 13:56:15 GMT
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] FW: Commonwealth of Virginia
	Senate Bill SB74
Message-ID: <000f4242.0a41d3af455aabbc@cox.net>

Thanks Don,? ? ? Maybe out legislators need a short premer on amateur radio.73 Rick
Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE Smartphone
------ Original message------From: Don Lewis (KI4D)Date: Thu, Dec 28, 2017 10:59 PMTo: alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net;Subject:[Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] FW: Commonwealth of Virginia Senate Bill SB74
This note follows up on tonight's weekly net discussions about Virginia Senate Bill SB74.  The note from ARRL Virginia Section Manager, Dr. Joseph G Palsa, below explains concerns about SB74.  A big concern is that CB operators have more privileges in the bill than FCC licensed amateur radio operators, who have a mandate for public service.  It is important to contact your Senator or Delegate about this bill before the legislature takes action on it beginning January 10th.  The bill is attached.You can find out who represents you in the Senate and House or Congress at http://whosmy.virginiageneralassembly.gov/.  If you provide your home address, the site will give you the email address and phone numbers of your state Senator and Delegate.Don, KI4D -----Original Message-----From: ARRL Members Only Web site [mailto:memberlist at www.arrl.org] Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2017 3:43 PMSubject: Commonwealth of Virginia Senate Bill SB74All Virginia Hams:Since this SB74 was brought to the attention of Virginia Hams, there has been many emails and calls to legislative offices concerning individual contacts are being made by Dr Joe Palsa, Section Manager K3WRY and State government Liaison and Mac McNeer K4YEF.For Assembly contact and bill information:http://virginiageneralassembly.gov/The following is an explanation letter that explains what effects SB74 will have on the Amateur radio community.  Personal contacts and visits have been made to several elected offices to make sure they understand the damage that will done to the effectiveness of amateur radio on a normal daily basis as well as any emergency services performed by hams.Virginia Senate bill will limit Amateur Radio invehicles--------------------------Virginia state Senate bill SB74 would limit amateur radio use in vehicles while totally exempting CB radio from those rules. Designed to limit the use of mobile phones while driving, it seems to limit the use of ?hand-held devices? used by hams to situations that have been approved by the state or a local government. ?Hand-held devices? are not clearly defined; does a microphone with buttons on it count? As Allan Johnson, WA3J, put it, ?You can?t expect the sheriff of a small rural community to know the exemptions in detail. He sees a device in the hands of a ham and he gives the ham a $150 to $250 ticket. Going to court to show an exemption is costly in time and dollars.? We are asking for an exemption equivalent to the CB exemption. When the sheriff sees a microphone in hand, she or he will know this is exempt.Given the number of runs, walks, bicycle tours and other events supported by hams government-permission imposes quite a burden. The event organizers or supporting hams will have to go to their government representative and get approval by a process that does not exist in most localities. One result is that many hams will not bother to install transceivers in their vehicles. That means less experience in mobile communications, not a good thing for emergency response or the support of community events. With many state governments starting their legislative sessions this spring. Hams need to review the bills before they go to committee. As hams around Virginia learn of SB74, they are contacting their state legislators. Legislators listen to those who vote.The bill can be found athttp://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?ses=181&typ=bil&val=sb74Bruce MacAlister, W4BRU--------------------------------------------------------------------ARRL Virginia SectionSection Manager: Dr Joseph G Palsa, K3WRY k3wry at arrl.org--------------------------------------------------------------------To unsubscribe from messages, go to:http://p1k.arrl.org/oo/e9e1909c69f33b2aaed258777e4ee26b______________________________________________________________AlexandriaRadioClub mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/alexandriaradioclubHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:AlexandriaRadioClub at mailman.qth.netThis list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html

From ki4d at arrl.net  Sun Dec 31 00:19:29 2017
From: ki4d at arrl.net (Don Lewis (KI4D))
Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2017 00:19:29 -0500
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] FW: FW: Commonwealth of
	Virginia	Senate Bill SB74
In-Reply-To: <00d201d38059$5e49b5d0$1add2170$@arrl.net>
References: <20171227204309.2EA6D2010841@bmail.arrl.org>
	<00d201d38059$5e49b5d0$1add2170$@arrl.net>
Message-ID: <051701d381f6$ef4327d0$cdc97770$@arrl.net>

For those who may be interested, enclosed for your use is a candidate letter that makes a case for amending SB74 to better support amateur radio as a public service.   Although it was designed as a constituent's letter, it can be modified in any way desired as an email or as a letter for postal service.  It would ideal if the author of the bill, Senator Scott Surovell office, could hear from amateur radio operators who live in District 36 by next week because SB74 is scheduled for hearings beginnings January 10th.  District 36 is shown in the attached map graphic annotated in orange.  Senator Surovell may be contacted as follows:

Off Session - Local District Office
Phone - 571.249.4484
ScottSurovell at gmail.com

Senator Scott A. Surovell
P.O. Box 289
Mt. Vernon, VA 22121

 It is important to note that letters and calls to any Virginia Senators or Delegates concerning this issue can be helpful if the bill comes up for votes.

Don, KI4D

==================================================================== 
As a constituent and one of more than 19,000 FCC - licensed Amateur Radio Operators in the State of Virginia, I am writing to ask that you support amending the current SB74 to insert ?The use of Amateur Radio? as an exception in paragraph 1.B, and strike the current paragraph 1.B.6., which limits amateur radio.

Amateur Radio was established in part by Congress particularly with respect to providing emergency communications, which is not the case with CB radio, noting that CB radio has a full exception in the current SB74.

While it is important that amateur radio operators be allow to participate in emergency communications or drills on behalf of federal, state, or local authorities, it is equally important that amateur radio operators be allowed to use their equipment routinely so that they will be trained and skilled operators ready for public emergencies, including support with mobile operations. 

Virginia has always relied on and benefited from Amateur Radio?s critical communications support in time of need. We have been prepared for, and involved in the response to virtually every disaster in Virginia volunteering to provide communications, at no cost to anyone.  The Amendments of SB74, as requested,  will allow Amateurs to continue to provide the same critical communications service to our communities as we have for over the past 100-plus years. 

As a constituent, I ask that you support these amendments to SB74 when it comes to the Senate floor for a vote. Thank you for your consideration.

-----Original Message-----
From: alexandriaradioclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:alexandriaradioclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Lewis (KI4D)
Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2017 10:59 PM
To: alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] FW: Commonwealth of Virginia Senate Bill SB74

This note follows up on tonight's weekly net discussions about Virginia Senate Bill SB74.  The note from ARRL Virginia Section Manager, Dr. Joseph G Palsa, below explains concerns about SB74.  A big concern is that CB operators have more privileges in the bill than FCC licensed amateur radio operators, who have a mandate for public service.  It is important to contact your Senator or Delegate about this bill before the legislature takes action on it beginning January 10th.  The bill is attached.

You can find out who represents you in the Senate and House or Congress at http://whosmy.virginiageneralassembly.gov/.  If you provide your home address, the site will give you the email address and phone numbers of your state Senator and Delegate.

Don, KI4D 

-----Original Message-----
From: ARRL Members Only Web site [mailto:memberlist at www.arrl.org] 
Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2017 3:43 PM
Subject: Commonwealth of Virginia Senate Bill SB74

All Virginia Hams:
Since this SB74 was brought to the attention of Virginia Hams, there has been many emails and calls to legislative offices concerning individual contacts are being made by Dr Joe Palsa, Section Manager K3WRY and State government Liaison and Mac McNeer K4YEF.

For Assembly contact and bill information:
http://virginiageneralassembly.gov/

The following is an explanation letter that explains what effects SB74 will have on the Amateur radio community.  Personal contacts and visits have been made to several elected offices to make sure they understand the damage that will done to the effectiveness of amateur radio on a normal daily basis as well as any emergency services performed by hams.

Virginia Senate bill will limit Amateur Radio in
vehicles--------------------------
Virginia state Senate bill SB74 would limit amateur radio use in vehicles while totally exempting CB radio from those rules. Designed to limit the use of mobile phones while driving, it seems to limit the use of ?hand-held devices? used by hams to situations that have been approved by the state or a local government. ?Hand-held devices? are not clearly defined; does a microphone with buttons on it count? As Allan Johnson, WA3J, put it, ?You can?t expect the sheriff of a small rural community to know the exemptions in detail. He sees a device in the hands of a ham and he gives the ham a $150 to $250 ticket. Going to court to show an exemption is costly in time and dollars.? We are asking for an exemption equivalent to the CB exemption. When the sheriff sees a microphone in hand, she or he will know this is exempt.
Given the number of runs, walks, bicycle tours and other events supported by hams government-permission imposes quite a burden. The event organizers or supporting hams will have to go to their government representative and get approval by a process that does not exist in most localities. One result is that many hams will not bother to install transceivers in their vehicles. That means less experience in mobile communications, not a good thing for emergency response or the support of community events. 
With many state governments starting their legislative sessions this spring. Hams need to review the bills before they go to committee. As hams around Virginia learn of SB74, they are contacting their state legislators. Legislators listen to those who vote.

The bill can be found at
http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?ses=181&typ=bil&val=sb74
Bruce MacAlister, W4BRU

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From ka4gfy at cox.net  Sun Dec 31 00:34:48 2017
From: ka4gfy at cox.net (ka4gfy at cox.net)
Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2017 00:34:48 -0500
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] FW: FW: Commonwealth
	of	Virginia	Senate Bill SB74
In-Reply-To: <sVKg1w00617ru6w01VKh7F>
References: <20171227204309.2EA6D2010841@bmail.arrl.org>	<00d201d38059$5e49b5d0$1add2170$@arrl.net>
	<sVKg1w00617ru6w01VKh7F>
Message-ID: <001501d381f9$1305e6b0$3911b410$@cox.net>

Don't forget to contact your Delegate as well.

The VA General Assembly has a tool to find your legislators:

http://whosmy.virginiageneralassembly.gov/

73,
Rich, KA4GFY

-----Original Message-----
From: alexandriaradioclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:alexandriaradioclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Lewis (KI4D)
Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2017 12:19 AM
To: alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] FW: FW: Commonwealth of Virginia Senate Bill SB74

For those who may be interested, enclosed for your use is a candidate letter that makes a case for amending SB74 to better support amateur radio as a public service.   Although it was designed as a constituent's letter, it can be modified in any way desired as an email or as a letter for postal service.  It would ideal if the author of the bill, Senator Scott Surovell office, could hear from amateur radio operators who live in District 36 by next week because SB74 is scheduled for hearings beginnings January 10th.  District 36 is shown in the attached map graphic annotated in orange.  Senator Surovell may be contacted as follows:

Off Session - Local District Office
Phone - 571.249.4484
ScottSurovell at gmail.com

Senator Scott A. Surovell
P.O. Box 289
Mt. Vernon, VA 22121

 It is important to note that letters and calls to any Virginia Senators or Delegates concerning this issue can be helpful if the bill comes up for votes.

Don, KI4D

==================================================================== 
As a constituent and one of more than 19,000 FCC - licensed Amateur Radio Operators in the State of Virginia, I am writing to ask that you support amending the current SB74 to insert ?The use of Amateur Radio? as an exception in paragraph 1.B, and strike the current paragraph 1.B.6., which limits amateur radio.

Amateur Radio was established in part by Congress particularly with respect to providing emergency communications, which is not the case with CB radio, noting that CB radio has a full exception in the current SB74.

While it is important that amateur radio operators be allow to participate in emergency communications or drills on behalf of federal, state, or local authorities, it is equally important that amateur radio operators be allowed to use their equipment routinely so that they will be trained and skilled operators ready for public emergencies, including support with mobile operations. 

Virginia has always relied on and benefited from Amateur Radio?s critical communications support in time of need. We have been prepared for, and involved in the response to virtually every disaster in Virginia volunteering to provide communications, at no cost to anyone.  The Amendments of SB74, as requested,  will allow Amateurs to continue to provide the same critical communications service to our communities as we have for over the past 100-plus years. 

As a constituent, I ask that you support these amendments to SB74 when it comes to the Senate floor for a vote. Thank you for your consideration.

-----Original Message-----
From: alexandriaradioclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:alexandriaradioclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Lewis (KI4D)
Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2017 10:59 PM
To: alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] FW: Commonwealth of Virginia Senate Bill SB74

This note follows up on tonight's weekly net discussions about Virginia Senate Bill SB74.  The note from ARRL Virginia Section Manager, Dr. Joseph G Palsa, below explains concerns about SB74.  A big concern is that CB operators have more privileges in the bill than FCC licensed amateur radio operators, who have a mandate for public service.  It is important to contact your Senator or Delegate about this bill before the legislature takes action on it beginning January 10th.  The bill is attached.

You can find out who represents you in the Senate and House or Congress at http://whosmy.virginiageneralassembly.gov/.  If you provide your home address, the site will give you the email address and phone numbers of your state Senator and Delegate.

Don, KI4D 

-----Original Message-----
From: ARRL Members Only Web site [mailto:memberlist at www.arrl.org] 
Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2017 3:43 PM
Subject: Commonwealth of Virginia Senate Bill SB74

All Virginia Hams:
Since this SB74 was brought to the attention of Virginia Hams, there has been many emails and calls to legislative offices concerning individual contacts are being made by Dr Joe Palsa, Section Manager K3WRY and State government Liaison and Mac McNeer K4YEF.

For Assembly contact and bill information:
http://virginiageneralassembly.gov/

The following is an explanation letter that explains what effects SB74 will have on the Amateur radio community.  Personal contacts and visits have been made to several elected offices to make sure they understand the damage that will done to the effectiveness of amateur radio on a normal daily basis as well as any emergency services performed by hams.

Virginia Senate bill will limit Amateur Radio in
vehicles--------------------------
Virginia state Senate bill SB74 would limit amateur radio use in vehicles while totally exempting CB radio from those rules. Designed to limit the use of mobile phones while driving, it seems to limit the use of ?hand-held devices? used by hams to situations that have been approved by the state or a local government. ?Hand-held devices? are not clearly defined; does a microphone with buttons on it count? As Allan Johnson, WA3J, put it, ?You can?t expect the sheriff of a small rural community to know the exemptions in detail. He sees a device in the hands of a ham and he gives the ham a $150 to $250 ticket. Going to court to show an exemption is costly in time and dollars.? We are asking for an exemption equivalent to the CB exemption. When the sheriff sees a microphone in hand, she or he will know this is exempt.
Given the number of runs, walks, bicycle tours and other events supported by hams government-permission imposes quite a burden. The event organizers or supporting hams will have to go to their government representative and get approval by a process that does not exist in most localities. One result is that many hams will not bother to install transceivers in their vehicles. That means less experience in mobile communications, not a good thing for emergency response or the support of community events. 
With many state governments starting their legislative sessions this spring. Hams need to review the bills before they go to committee. As hams around Virginia learn of SB74, they are contacting their state legislators. Legislators listen to those who vote.

The bill can be found at
http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?ses=181&typ=bil&val=sb74
Bruce MacAlister, W4BRU

--------------------------------------------------------------------
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Section Manager: Dr Joseph G Palsa, K3WRY k3wry at arrl.org
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From monicawilson4 at gmail.com  Sun Dec 31 08:24:11 2017
From: monicawilson4 at gmail.com (Monica Wilson)
Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2017 08:24:11 -0500
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] FW: FW: Commonwealth of
 Virginia Senate Bill SB74
In-Reply-To: <001501d381f9$1305e6b0$3911b410$@cox.net>
References: <20171227204309.2EA6D2010841@bmail.arrl.org>
	<00d201d38059$5e49b5d0$1add2170$@arrl.net>
	<001501d381f9$1305e6b0$3911b410$@cox.net>
Message-ID: <CADQXfFA-+_8jxVktNkQQOjXRiZQDY+Wa01DXT0qWStaVAVeHFw@mail.gmail.com>

Just sent my letter out yesterday :)

On Dec 31, 2017 12:35 AM, <ka4gfy at cox.net> wrote:

> Don't forget to contact your Delegate as well.
>
> The VA General Assembly has a tool to find your legislators:
>
> http://whosmy.virginiageneralassembly.gov/
>
> 73,
> Rich, KA4GFY
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: alexandriaradioclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:
> alexandriaradioclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Lewis (KI4D)
> Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2017 12:19 AM
> To: alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] FW: FW: Commonwealth of
> Virginia Senate Bill SB74
>
> For those who may be interested, enclosed for your use is a candidate
> letter that makes a case for amending SB74 to better support amateur radio
> as a public service.   Although it was designed as a constituent's letter,
> it can be modified in any way desired as an email or as a letter for postal
> service.  It would ideal if the author of the bill, Senator Scott Surovell
> office, could hear from amateur radio operators who live in District 36 by
> next week because SB74 is scheduled for hearings beginnings January 10th.
> District 36 is shown in the attached map graphic annotated in orange.
> Senator Surovell may be contacted as follows:
>
> Off Session - Local District Office
> Phone - 571.249.4484
> ScottSurovell at gmail.com
>
> Senator Scott A. Surovell
> P.O. Box 289
> Mt. Vernon, VA 22121
>
>  It is important to note that letters and calls to any Virginia Senators
> or Delegates concerning this issue can be helpful if the bill comes up for
> votes.
>
> Don, KI4D
>
> ====================================================================
> As a constituent and one of more than 19,000 FCC - licensed Amateur Radio
> Operators in the State of Virginia, I am writing to ask that you support
> amending the current SB74 to insert ?The use of Amateur Radio? as an
> exception in paragraph 1.B, and strike the current paragraph 1.B.6., which
> limits amateur radio.
>
> Amateur Radio was established in part by Congress particularly with
> respect to providing emergency communications, which is not the case with
> CB radio, noting that CB radio has a full exception in the current SB74.
>
> While it is important that amateur radio operators be allow to participate
> in emergency communications or drills on behalf of federal, state, or local
> authorities, it is equally important that amateur radio operators be
> allowed to use their equipment routinely so that they will be trained and
> skilled operators ready for public emergencies, including support with
> mobile operations.
>
> Virginia has always relied on and benefited from Amateur Radio?s critical
> communications support in time of need. We have been prepared for, and
> involved in the response to virtually every disaster in Virginia
> volunteering to provide communications, at no cost to anyone.  The
> Amendments of SB74, as requested,  will allow Amateurs to continue to
> provide the same critical communications service to our communities as we
> have for over the past 100-plus years.
>
> As a constituent, I ask that you support these amendments to SB74 when it
> comes to the Senate floor for a vote. Thank you for your consideration.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: alexandriaradioclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:
> alexandriaradioclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Lewis (KI4D)
> Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2017 10:59 PM
> To: alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] FW: Commonwealth of Virginia
> Senate Bill SB74
>
> This note follows up on tonight's weekly net discussions about Virginia
> Senate Bill SB74.  The note from ARRL Virginia Section Manager, Dr. Joseph
> G Palsa, below explains concerns about SB74.  A big concern is that CB
> operators have more privileges in the bill than FCC licensed amateur radio
> operators, who have a mandate for public service.  It is important to
> contact your Senator or Delegate about this bill before the legislature
> takes action on it beginning January 10th.  The bill is attached.
>
> You can find out who represents you in the Senate and House or Congress at
> http://whosmy.virginiageneralassembly.gov/.  If you provide your home
> address, the site will give you the email address and phone numbers of your
> state Senator and Delegate.
>
> Don, KI4D
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ARRL Members Only Web site [mailto:memberlist at www.arrl.org]
> Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2017 3:43 PM
> Subject: Commonwealth of Virginia Senate Bill SB74
>
> All Virginia Hams:
> Since this SB74 was brought to the attention of Virginia Hams, there has
> been many emails and calls to legislative offices concerning individual
> contacts are being made by Dr Joe Palsa, Section Manager K3WRY and State
> government Liaison and Mac McNeer K4YEF.
>
> For Assembly contact and bill information:
> http://virginiageneralassembly.gov/
>
> The following is an explanation letter that explains what effects SB74
> will have on the Amateur radio community.  Personal contacts and visits
> have been made to several elected offices to make sure they understand the
> damage that will done to the effectiveness of amateur radio on a normal
> daily basis as well as any emergency services performed by hams.
>
> Virginia Senate bill will limit Amateur Radio in
> vehicles--------------------------
> Virginia state Senate bill SB74 would limit amateur radio use in vehicles
> while totally exempting CB radio from those rules. Designed to limit the
> use of mobile phones while driving, it seems to limit the use of ?hand-held
> devices? used by hams to situations that have been approved by the state or
> a local government. ?Hand-held devices? are not clearly defined; does a
> microphone with buttons on it count? As Allan Johnson, WA3J, put it, ?You
> can?t expect the sheriff of a small rural community to know the exemptions
> in detail. He sees a device in the hands of a ham and he gives the ham a
> $150 to $250 ticket. Going to court to show an exemption is costly in time
> and dollars.? We are asking for an exemption equivalent to the CB
> exemption. When the sheriff sees a microphone in hand, she or he will know
> this is exempt.
> Given the number of runs, walks, bicycle tours and other events supported
> by hams government-permission imposes quite a burden. The event organizers
> or supporting hams will have to go to their government representative and
> get approval by a process that does not exist in most localities. One
> result is that many hams will not bother to install transceivers in their
> vehicles. That means less experience in mobile communications, not a good
> thing for emergency response or the support of community events.
> With many state governments starting their legislative sessions this
> spring. Hams need to review the bills before they go to committee. As hams
> around Virginia learn of SB74, they are contacting their state legislators.
> Legislators listen to those who vote.
>
> The bill can be found at
> http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?ses=181&typ=bil&val=sb74
> Bruce MacAlister, W4BRU
>
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From iann8ik at gmail.com  Sun Dec 31 17:21:26 2017
From: iann8ik at gmail.com (Ian)
Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2017 17:21:26 -0500
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Frostfest
Message-ID: <CAMmwFPoRhMFp6W0ajwyMViCAAMZuuaUJfNPrtrcT9v43sWC-EA@mail.gmail.com>

The Richmond Frostfest is Saturday, February 3rd.  Tickets are $10 and
available online at www.frostfest.com.  If you have an advance ticket you
can get in 1/2 hour early at 8am.  Several of us will be carpooling there -
details at the next club meeting on January 12th.
73, Ian N8IK

