[Qcwa] GOVERNOR DAVIS SIGNS LEGISLATION PROTECTING AMATEUR RADIO BROADCASTS

[Khalil Ladjevardi]

07/15/03 10:17:13 GOVERNOR DAVIS SIGNS LEGISLATION PROTECTING AMATEUR RADIO
BROADCASTS 07/15/2003
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
07/15/2003
GOVERNOR DAVIS SIGNS LEGISLATION PROTECTING AMATEUR RADIO BROADCASTS
07/15/2003                           Amateur Radio Licensees Play Integral
Role in Public Safety Network                                  SACRAMENTO
Governor Davis signed legislation today that would ensure that amateur
radio stations' communication will not be obstructed by any city or county
ordinance. Due to the wide number of volunteers who utilize their amateur
radio licenses during times of natural disasters or emergency situations,
maintaining amateur radio stations' ability to broadcast is an important
resource to security and rescue aid.
"Licensed amateur radio operators give thousands of hours of volunteer
service to the state and local governments," Gov. Davis said. "They are an
important part of our public safety network."
AB 1228 by Assembly member Bob Dutton (R-Rancho Cucamonga) mandates that
city or county ordinances that regulate amateur radio station antenna do
not obstruct the communication abilities of the station. It also allows the
antenna structures of the radio stations to be constructed to effectively
maintain their broadcast services; therefore, preserving the integrity of
the radio communication system.
There are nearly 5,000 volunteers in the state of California who hold
amateur radio licenses. These volunteers play a crucial role in events of
natural disaster or emergency situations when telephone systems are
inoperable by utilizing their broadcast ability. By providing a reliable
communication system during an emergency situation, such as a terrorist
attack, amateur radio stations provide an invaluable service to the state
of California.







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