[TNham] TN. PRB-1 in jeopardy

[Terry A. Cox]

Bob, I was concerned that the TML might oppose this legislation.

We have been announcing the information about the bills on the Tennessee Phone
Nets since last night, imploring everyone to contact their state senators and
representatives.  Also, Greg, N4WSM, our Public Information Coordinator has sent
emails to all ARRL affiliated clubs in Tennessee to request their support and
notification of their members.  I have asked all cabinet members to spread the
word in their areas of the state.  The web page (www.tnarrl.org) has all the
details under the State Government Liasion section.  Now that we know the TML
plans to oppose this law, there is the possibility of other additional action.
One might be to try to meet with TML representatives to discuss the purpose of
this law and amateur radio in general.  Another is to try to get TEMA and
individual EMA offices to lend their support.  Do you have any other ideas of
things we might do?  Let me know.  73, Terry, KB4KA

Bob Gault wrote:

>          In talking today with Joe Cate, Cleveland City Manager, we were
> informed
> the Tennessee Municipal League is laying plans to oppose PRB-1.  For those not
> familiar with TML,  they are the statewide voice for cities and have one of
> the strongest lobbies on capital hill.
>          Mr. Cate said TML may seek to have provisions of the bill
> applicable only to
> Cleveland,  far from its intended purpose.
>          From what we were told,  the bill is scheduled for a vote next
> week in either committee or on the floor.
>          Mr. Cate said  TML doesn't understand the bill or why it is
> important to afford protection for antenna structures.  At this point, he
> doesn't know
> what position he will take and could himself joint opposition forces.
>          Now is the time to rally our forces to push this legislation
> through the legislature.
>          Does our state government liasion, Mr. Byrd,  have any suggestions?
>
> Bob Gault, KD4NEC
> President, Cleveland Amateur Radio CLub
> Tennessee Correspondent,  The Repeater Journal
>
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Terry A. Cox - Collierville, TN (Fayette County)
e-mail to tacox@concentric.net or kb4ka@arrl.org
ARRL Tennessee Section Manager
President/Trustee/QSL Manager for Hickory Withe DX Club (KB4KC)