[HCRA] Call to Action for Massachusetts Hams - read Below

Fri Nov 22 11:29:15 EST 2019

I got an email saying that a revision in response to hams complaining,  is
coming out with wording changed to make 2 way radios and ham radio exempt
from the bill. Once I get the posting, I will post it on fb and the email
list.

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On Fri, Nov 22, 2019 at 11:00 AM AB1WT Jeff <kb1vky at gmail.com> wrote:

> so being in law enforcement, the first responder's and police will be
> exempted from the law do to the amount of peopel listening to scanners
> and they only way to communicate in private is through the cell phone
> and they will also exempt them in regards to the use of the radio and
> computers in the cruisers. so we still have to fight for proper
> wording on the use of radios by civilians.
> jeff ab1wt
>
> On 11/21/19, Larry Krainson <computercare at comcast.net> wrote:
> > ______________________________________________
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> > Good points Rich.
> >
> >
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> > On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 5:19 PM Rich at powder-hound.com
> > <Rich at powder-hound.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Hello Everyone,
> >>
> >> I'm all for taking the steps to ensure adequate protections exist for
> >> amateur radio operators. However, I don't think there is much of a issue
> >> here. The state cannot make two-way radios illegal to use while
> operating
> >> a
> >> motor vehicle. That would disrupt the operation of police, fire, ems,
> >> public transport, etc....
> >>
> >> GPS navigation devices are excluded from the bill, so long as they are
> >> "mounted". Leave that up to interpretation. Never mind the fact that all
> >> new autos for sale today include screens integrated into the dash.
> >>
> >> There is always a need to be concerned about the unintended consequences
> >> of new legislation. Distracted driving, in general, is already covered
> >> adequately with existing legislation. Mainly the laws that dictate road
> >> rules and driving privileges as they relate to obtaining a drivers
> >> license.
> >>
> >> Overall, I think this is not a very good law. I understand the need but,
> >> the issues that exist as a result of smart-phones can be addressed with
> >> existing legislation.
> >>
> >> If anything, this law will probably create a hell of an obstacle for our
> >> friends in law enforcement.....it is pretty common practice for law
> >> enforcement to use cell phones vs radio...for what that's worth.
> >>
> >> In summary, I don't think we have to worry about radio operation. We are
> >> licensed operators and the equipment is intended and certified for the
> >> use.
> >> That said, distracted driving is a very real issue. If you are
> distracted
> >> by the use of amateur radio while operating a motor vehicle on a public
> >> road, well, you are not acting in the best interest of the common good
> and
> >> probably should be reprimanded. Those reprimands can be issued through
> >> existing laws. No need for new laws.
> >>
> >> Stay safe everyone.
> >>
> >>  73,
> >>
> >> KB1WDW
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> --- computercare at comcast.net wrote:
> >>
> >> From: Larry Krainson <computercare at comcast.net>
> >> To: HCRA Email List <hcra at mailman.qth.net>
> >> Subject: [HCRA] Call to Action for Massachusetts Hams - read Below
> >> Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 08:51:56 -0500
> >>
> >> ______________________________________________
> >> -------Hampden County Radio Association-------
> >> -----------e-mail list (reflector)-------------
> >> ______________________________________________
> >> Everyone now is the time to start writing and act upon this ASAP:
> >> *MA Distracted Driving Bill, Call to Action* Based on information we
> have
> >> recently received, it may be time to contact your State Representatives
> >> concerning the MA Distracted Driving Bill.
> >>
> >> Over the weekend, Ray, KB1LRL and Tom, K1TW posted on both the WMA and
> EMA
> >> websites the following news item:
> >> https://wma.arrl.org/
> >>
> >>
> https://ema.arrl.org/2019/11/16/ma-lawmakers-announce-surprise-agreement-on-distracted-driving-legislation/
> >> Concerns are being raised across the section's asking what the impact
> this
> >> bill has on amateur radio in the state.  Since the hands-free bills were
> >> first filed, Eastern Massachusetts ARRL State Government Liaison, Hank
> >> W4RIG, has  been closely coordinating with Senator Bruce Tarr, who is
> the
> >> Massachusetts Senate Minority Leader and a radio amateur.
> >> Previously the Senator’s office reported to Hank that Amateur Radio
> >> operation would not be impacted by earlier versions of the bill. With
> the
> >> hands-free bill finally clearing committee on the weekend and ready for
> a
> >> vote, I asked Hank to contact the Senators office once again.  Hank
> >> reports
> >> he has been in touch with the staff at Senator Tarr’s office and with
> >> these
> >> most recent changes they can no longer confirm there will be no impact
> on
> >> amateur radio mobile operation.
> >> My understanding is the problem results from the substitution in the
> final
> >> text from committee of “mobile electronic device” in place of “mobile
> >> telephone”. In the original wording, the definition of a mobile
> telephone
> >> in Massachusetts General Law specifically excludes amateur radios and
> >> citizen band radios.  The definition in Massachusetts General Law of
> >> “mobile electronic device” does not contain any exclusion for amateur
> >> radios and citizen band radios.
> >> Senator Tarr’s office said they are trying to correct this. This may be
> an
> >> appropriate time to contact your Massachusetts Representative and
> Senator
> >> politely asking them to incorporate the same words to exclude amateur
> >> radio
> >> from the revised bill as was previously contained in the definition of
> >> mobile telephone.
> >> This website will help you find contact information for your State
> >> Legislators if you do not already have it:
> >> https://malegislature.gov/search/findmylegislator
> >> 73, Ray Lajoie, KB1LRL SM WMA Tom Walsh K1TW SM EMA
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> >> Western Massachusetts Section Section Manager: Raymond P Lajoie, KB1LRL
> >> kb1lrl at arrl.org
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