[FARC] [BOAR-NET] Re: This is long, but please take a minute to read it

[Derek LaHousse]

It seems to be the same difference I've been mentioning, that is, Part
15 vs. Part 97.  They aren't mutually exclusive, though they also
don't inter-operate.

On Thu, Apr 3, 2014 at 11:45 AM, KB3PLX,Kevin <kshrwood at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Isn't this why BOAR-NET was created?  Bill, Dave, and Keith have done a
> great job getting clubs and hams enthusiastic and on this group, why do we
> need another?
>
> Kevin
> KB3PLX
> President, Baltimore Radio ATV Society
>
> Be sure to attend our next meeting on Monday, April 14th, at 7 pm at the
> Pikesville Library for a presentation on Baltimore's high speed digital
> network!
>
>
>
> On Thursday, April 3, 2014 8:31:04 AM UTC-4, WN3R,Dick wrote:
>>
>> Good morning BOAR-NET Members and Amateur Radio Clubs,
>>
>>
>>
>> I would like to report my activities over the past week or so. I also want
>> to acknowledge Kevin Sherwood, KB3PLX, the President of BRATS for inspiring
>> me to seek out those who might benefit from using what everyone is building
>> and wants to build. When I asked him to build a link between Baltimore and
>> Frederick Counties, he asked where the traffic would come from. I had no
>> answer. This is what I did to answer that question.
>>
>>
>>
>> MY ASSUMPTIONS
>>
>>
>>
>> First there are several assumptions I have made and, hopefully, they are
>> reasonably correct.
>>
>>
>>
>> 1. The ham community with others have an interest in building a broadband
>> wireless network which incorporates some if not all of, the following:
>> backhauals, point-to-point links, multipoint-to-point for distribution,
>> Wi-Fi, MESH, and other stuff.
>>
>>
>>
>> 2. One purpose for doing all this is to create an alternative wireless
>> data network with robust connections between links and fail proof internet
>> connectivity at various points within the network in order to support, among
>> other entities, ourselves, and the community at large, especially during
>> emergencies.
>>
>>
>>
>> 3. It is desirable to lend this network to those who provide support
>> during emergencies and disasters.
>>
>>
>>
>> 4. We, hams, are an Army of Geeks. We are looking to increase our ranks
>> from old hams, new hams, the newly licensed, and the non-licensed. In other
>> words, we want help from anyone who is interested in what we are doing.
>>
>>
>>
>> 5. We need free vertical real estate for locating equipment throughout the
>> region.
>>
>>
>>
>> 6. We are good people. However, we all have our ideas, our differing
>> experiences and knowledge, differing agendas, and biases. BUT WE NEED TO
>> AGREE TO STANDARDS IN ORDER TO BUILD AN INTERCONNETED NETWORK.
>>
>>
>>
>> 7. We must take an all new view on how we will work together in order to
>> be really useful and dependable to the public. In other words, FOCUS. We
>> must be singular in purpose and very clear in how our clients work with us.
>>
>>
>>
>> 8. As hams, we are providing our enthusiasm, experience, and knowledge. We
>> are not providing our frequencies. Therefore, our activities do not fall
>> under the ARRL nor Part 97. Those restrictions have held us back in the past
>> and we finally have an opportunity to get out from under them when
>> implementing a wireless broadband system for use by unlicensed persons.
>> Certainly, part 97 rules apply when we also need to use our traditional data
>> and voice communication methods and frequencies to support emergency
>> communications. It's both - not one or the other.
>>
>>
>>
>> 9. I could go on and on, but you get the idea.
>>
>>
>>
>> THE REPORT
>>
>>
>>
>> I have had several significant conversations with the right people at the
>> Center for Health and Homeland Security (CHHS) at the Law Center at the
>> University of Maryland. I find it hard to believe that I finally found those
>> who can really influence government agencies, public safety, large
>> organizations, etc. in how to prepare and handle disasters and other
>> emergencies.  These are the experts who appreciate the ham community and,
>> especially, what we are beginning to do with broadband.
>>
>>
>>
>> In talking to these folks, one thing becomes very clear: They want to deal
>> with a single entity (not me as an individual) that represents the Army of
>> Geeks.  It was agreed that this had to be a new entity (NGO and Nonprofit)
>> in order to have the proper energy, focus, and lack of history(baggage).
>>
>>
>>
>> MY PLAN
>>
>>
>>
>> I am forming a new Association. Trying to find a name with a domain that
>> has not been taken took hours. I ended up with PUBLIC-CONNECTIONS.ORG and
>> PUBLIC-CONNECTIONS.NET
>>
>>
>>
>> This is an association of groups, clubs, businesses, faith-based
>> organizations, agencies, etc. IT IS NOT A GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS nor is it an
>> Amateur Radio Organization. We hams are key to the success of this project
>> because of our knowledge and experience. It's our passion to build and
>> serve, plus we're volunteers.
>>
>>
>>
>> Conceptually, local "clubs" would be the members. Each club would appoint
>> a representative to serve on the P-C Executive Committee. Eventually, the
>> committee would write by-laws and select officers for leadership. I am
>> appointing myself as the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR until it makes sense to replace
>> me.
>>
>>
>>
>> In addition to members who are the designers, builders, and maintainers of
>> the new Alternative Wireless Data Network, the other members are the users
>> or the clients of what is being built.  It's these client members who will
>> support our efforts in getting the free vertical real estate we need to
>> mount antennas and radios.
>>
>>
>>
>> ACTIONS TO TAKE
>>
>>
>>
>> I am asking each of you to approach your organizations/clubs/groups to
>> join PUBLIC-CONNECTIONS. We need to present a single representative
>> organization to work with CHHS and others. Ideally, we will have enough
>> clubs/groups with over 300 individuals combined as part of P-C. These are
>> serious numbers.
>>
>>
>>
>> I am not asking for financial support from the groups. Although, at some
>> point, it will have to be addressed by the Executive Committee.
>>
>>
>>
>> FINALLY
>>
>>
>>
>> I know one thing. If this is a one-man show, it will fail.  Please join
>> the Army of Geeks.
>>
>>
>>
>> WHY YOU ASK
>>
>>
>>
>> I am of the opinion (yes, I have several) that since 911, our served
>> agencies feel the hams are no longer needed. We have been approaching them
>> improperly. A fresh new approach with a new organization of organizations
>> can work. Fortunately, it appears important folks at CHHS want to work with
>> us if we can get our act together.  This is a major first step in that
>> direction.
>>
>>
>>
>> Respectfully submitted,
>>
>>
>>
>> Richard Hayman, WN3R
>>
>> WN3... at gmail.com
>>
>>
>>
>> PS The website is in the process of being built. I published it only to
>> see how it works. The design and words make no sense YET. UNDER DEVELOPMENT.
>> It's OK to visit, but do not send anyone to it. They will get the impression
>> I am an idiot. Thanks. (I could use some help with it)
>>
>>
>>
>> PPS I read and reread the above. Please excuse any grammatical errors (I
>> are a engineer by education).
>>
>>
>>
>> PPPS Feel free to forward to any MD, DC, VA, DE organization who might
>> have an interest in P-C.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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