[InHam] IN-ARRL BULLETIN 19

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IN-ARRL BULLETIN 19
12/14/08 14:25 EST

>From IN-ARRL

I'm Jim Osburn, WD9EYB, and I will be the new Technical Coordinator
for the Indiana Section of the ARRL and I'm looking for ARRL
members to appoint as Technical Specialists (TS).

Here is a link that describes the Technical Specialist appointment.
http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/org/ts.html

John Poindexter, W3ML, the incoming section manager has said that
the motto of the Indiana section is "We're active".  That will apply to
the TS appointees.  As a TS you will be required to seek ways in
which to be active and to report your activity monthly as a minimum.

Many of you already essentially do the job of a TS.  I encourage you
to apply to make it official.

To apply for appointment as a TS visit this web page, fill out the form,
and click the send button.

http://www.wirelessinfield.com/tswebapp

That will create an email that you will then use your email program to send.

If you have any questions contact me at wd9eyb at arrl.net
or call (812) 238-0584.  I'm away from the phone a lot so email
is preferred.  If you get my voice mail just leave a message.

Thanks,

Jim Osburn, WD9EYB

Official ARRL Field Organization Appointment Description: Technical
Specialist

For a section team to be effective in one of the most important arenas in
Amateur Radio, technology, there must be a cadre of qualified, competent
Technical Specialists (TSs). "Advancement of the radio art" is a profound
obligation we incur under the rules of the FCC. TSs help meet this
obligation.

Appointment by the SM, or TC under delegated authority from the SM, the TS
supports the TC in two main areas of responsibility: Radio Frequency
Interference, and Technical Information. TSs can specialize in certain
specific technical areas, or can be generalists. Here is a list of specific
job duties:

1. Serve as a technical advisor to local hams and clubs. Correspond by
telephone and letter on tech topics. Refer correspondents to other sources
if specific topic is outside TS's knowledge.

2. Serve as advisor in radio frequency interference issues. RFI can drive a
wedge in neighbor and city relations. It will be the TS with a cool head who
will resolve problems. Local hams will come to you for guidance in dealing
with interference problems.

3. Speak at local clubs on popular tech topics. Let local clubs know you're
available and willing.

4. Represent ARRL at technical symposiums in industry; serve on CATV
advisory committees; advise municipal governments on technical matters.

5. Work with other ARRL officials and appointees when called upon for
technical advice, especially in emergency communications situations where
technical prowess can mean the difference in getting a communications system
up and running, the difference between life and death.

6. Handle other miscellaneous technically-related tasks assigned by the
Technical Coordinator.

Recruitment of new hams and League members is an integral part of the job of
every League appointee. Appointees should take advantage of every
opportunity to recruit a new ham or member to foster growth of Field
Organization programs, and our abilities to serve the public.

Technical Specialists must hold Novice or higher class license; ARRL
membership required.

FSD-105 (2/97)

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