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California
License Plate Progress
We have several efforts under way attempting to resolve the DMV
problem of inserting spaces in callsigns on license plates.
We've had a few positive interchanges with DMV and other state
government staff. When either more letters to state legislators
appear required, or there is something concrete to report, I
will let you know. Stay tuned.
Palmdale Antenna Case
The Palmdale, California, city council, has voted to affirm a
decision of the Palmdale planning commission ordering
Alec Zubaru, WB6X, to remove a tower they previously
permitted and approved. The council followed the idiosyncratic legal
advice of an Assistant City Attorney, who believes the city
has the right to regulate radio interference, even when none has
actually been shown to exist.
You can watch the entire hearing at http://palmdale.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2.
The agenda item you want to
get to is 8.2. You have to start with agenda category 8 and
then skip ahead to 8.2.
Attorney Len Shaffer, WA6QHD, assisted with the case. The
outcome appears to clearly violate PRB-1, California Government
Code Section 65850.3, and federal preemption of regulation of
radio interference. We will soon decide whether to take the
case to court or again attempt to resolve it otherwise.
CC&R Prohibitions Against Antennas
The last e-Communicator's request for items to be brought up
at the just concluded ARRL Board of Director's meeting resulted
in requests for action to try to overturn CC&R
prohibitions against antennas. Note that the ARRL already has a program
attempting to do this. See http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter/02/0628/
for a description of the bill introduced into the House of
Representatives last year.
It is not at all clear that such a bill is likely to
ever become law, but the League is trying. A similar bill made it through
one house
of the Arizona state legislature in 2007, but was
unable to get through the state senate.
Amateur Radio relies on volunteers to assist with this
and other legislative initiatives. If you can help, please contact me.
Southern California CW Net Revival
Santa Barbara Section Manager, Rob Griffin, K6YR, is
attempting to revive the Southern California Net, a CW traffic net that
met on 80 meters nightly for many years. Contact Rob at k6yr@arrl.org
for more information.
W6TRW Swapmeet - Traffic Camera Warning
The W6TRW Swapmeet, held the last Saturday morning of every
month since the 1960s is the largest Hamfest-like activity in
the division. Directions and information are given at
http://w6trw.com/swapmeet/w6trw_arc_swapmeet.htm
One of our members reports that a traffic camera has
been installed at the southbound 405 freeway off-ramp to Rosecrans
Boulevard, where there is a "no right turn on red
light" sign. Whereas the right turns may seem perfectly safe,
particularly
at 7 AM on Saturday morning, be aware that the city of
Manhattan Beach's cash registers may disagree.
An alternative is to continue past Rosecrans to
Inglewood Avenue, the next exit, where the swapmeet can be reached with a
series of minimally congested right turns.
Arizona Hamfests
Arizona Hamfests are held approximately monthly, and move
between a number of locations. See www.arca-az.org/arca/ for
more information.
The upcoming Yuma Hamfest, held on February 15 and 16, is
close to the California border. More information is
at www.yumahamexpo.com
Salvation Army Emcomm Training in San Bernardino
The Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network, a group
often found assisting with disasters, has its annual seminar this
Saturday, January 26, from 0830 to 1400. Three talks and a
complimentary luncheon are among the features. See
www.satern.net
Vice Director Marty Woll, N6VI, and I welcome your comments
and
suggestions regarding ARRL policies.
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