[HIham] SM Report Pacific Section

Fri Aug 24 21:00:48 EDT 2012

This report is for part of Aug 2012. 

I just received an e-mail from Warren Munro, KH6WM, that Sam Bohol, KH6BTV,
has passed away.   His wife Bev, KH6IPQ informed Warren that Sam had passed
away a few days ago from a stroke, age 78.  He was a lifetime regular on the
ham bands and on many local nets such as the Ohana Net and the Aloha Net
(and its predecessor the Friendly Net).   Services are pending. 

"QST Managing Editor Joel P. Kleinman, N1BKE, of Meriden, Connecticut, died
August 18 from injuries received during a house fire. He was 64. Kleinman
was responsible for the coordination, organization, control and completion
of all aspects of QST's editorial content each month. Kleinman's wife Jayne
survived the fire, but is currently in the intensive care unit of a local
hospital." From ARRL webpage.

The weekend of August 25 & 26 (Saturday and Sunday):  Hawaii QSO party.  See
the WH6CZB/KH6CE EARC Website for more details. 

We're pleased to tell you that Director Vallio has approved the application
of the Emergency Amateur Radio Club to hold an ARRL approved Hamfest in
Honolulu, HI on September 9, 2012.  See the EARC website for more details.

The ARRL national convention, Pacificon 2012, will be held October 12 to 14
at the Santa Clara Marriott.  Your SM is planning on attending.  

The Big Island "International" Hamfest is set for Saturday October 27, 2012.
It will be at the Keaau Community Center instead of Waimea this year.  The
center is already reserved.  There are two large rooms and a lanai area.
Rent for the hall is $100 with a $200 deposit so donations are greatly
appreciated.  We expect to have VE testing in the afternoon and perhaps a
couple special speakers.  As in the past, entrance is free with a mandatory
sign in sheet.  There will be a donation jar to cover expenses and we expect
to have a few door prizes and some refreshments.  For more details contact
Bob Schneider, AH6J, at 808-966-8146 or co-chair Doug Wilson, WH6DTD, at
808-985-7540.

Here is a partial quote from the ARRL main webpage:  
"On August 20 -- in response to a spring 2012 Congressional directive -- the
Federal Communications Commission released its findings on the Uses and
Capabilities of Amateur Radio Service Communications in Emergencies and
Disaster Relief: Report to Congress Pursuant to Section 6414 of the Middle
Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012.

This report contains the FCC's " review of the importance of emergency
Amateur Radio Service communications relating to disasters, severe weather
and other threats to lives and property in the United States; and
recommendations for enhancements in the voluntary deployment of Amateur
Radio operators in disaster and emergency communications and disaster relief
efforts; and recommendations for improved integration of Amateur Radio
operators in the planning and furtherance of initiatives of the federal
government." It also required "that the study identify impediments to
enhanced Amateur Radio Service communications and provide recommendations
regarding the removal of such impediments."

"There are many positive things included in the FCC report to Congress,"
said ARRL Regulatory Information Manager Dan Henderson, N1ND. "We are
pleased that the Commission highlighted the existing Amateur Radio
infrastructure to provide disaster and time-critical communications. They
also recognized the flexibility of the Amateur Service in working with
federal, state, local and tribal emergency service agencies to supplement
existing communications. The affirmation of the value that Amateur Radio
brings to the communities across the country is underscored by the
suggestion that 'DHS work with state, local, and tribal authorities so they
may develop disaster area access or credentialing policies for trained
amateur operators, including a means for documenting their qualifications.'"

The lengthy article goes on to say in typical legalize many positive aspects
however the bottom line is the FCC refused to include CC&Rs in in what is
generically known at PRB-1 (federal preemption).  The fight must go on.
Your SM was to speak before Pacific Heights condo association last week
however the complainant did not show up so the matter was dropped.  The
condo board then approved the residence ham's limited antennas.  It was a
small victory.

Check these websites for more information on Pacific Section Clubs:  
Kauai ARC http://www.kauaiarc.org/
Honolulu ARC http://aditl.com/ham/harc/
The Emergency ARC http://www.earchi.org/index.html
The Koolau ARC http://www.karc.net/ .
Big Island ARC www.biarc.net 
The Maui ARC http://www.kh6rs.org/ 
The Kona Amateur Radio Society
http://www.cfht.hawaii.edu/~veillet/hwars.html
The Kohala Hamakua Radio Club http://www.hamradioandmore.com/khrc.htm
Marianas ARC https://sites.google.com/site/ah2gmarc/home
Waikiki ARC
http://www.arrl.org/Groups/view/waikiki-amateur-radio-club/type:club 

73, 

Bob Schneider, AH6J
Pacific Section Manager

ARRL, the national association for Amateur RadioT
808-966-8146  Cell 808-345-6390
ah6j at arrl.org 