[PVRCNC] Antenna bill H1340

[James F. Jordan]

I second the request to thank your representative and as seen from exchange 
below, she has reciprocated with her thanks to us which I pass on.

73,

Jim, K4QPL


Jim,
Thank you for the kind e-mail. Thanks also for all that you and other 
amateur radio operators do.
Best wishes,
Marilyn

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From: James F. Jordan [mailto:jfj at jordanlaw.com]
Sent: Wed 5/9/2007 1:47 PM
To: Rep. Marilyn Avila
Subject: Fw: H1340


Dear Ms. Avila,

I am pleased to hear that this bill passed by unanimous consent. Thank you 
for your support of amateur radio and our ability to be ready for any 
unusual communications needs in North Carolina.

Jim Jordan


----- Original Message ----- 
From: James F. Jordan <mailto:jfj at jordanlaw.com>
To: Marilyna at ncleg.net
Sent: Monday, May 07, 2007 5:22 PM
Subject: H1340

Dear Ms. Avila,

As both an attorney and an Extra Class licensed radio amateur, I urge you to 
support H1340 which requires adequate provisions for amateur radio antenna 
systems.

Amateurs have a long history of frequently being the only reliable method of 
communication in times of disasters or national emergencies. Cell phones and 
public service systems can be overloaded and damaged. Power outages can 
affect availability for critical messages. Hurricane Katrina is but one 
example of a situation when, for example, the only communications between a 
hospital and outside help came through a link provided by amateur radio.

Who knows where the next disaster may strike? Amateur radio is more than a 
hobby, it is a national resource. Reasonable accommodation for radio 
antennas is a requirement to maintain this resource.

If you need further information on this matter, do not hesitate to contact 
me.

Best regards.
James F. Jordan  (Amateur Radio FCC callsign: K4QPL)