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From : Daryl Stout
Date : Fri Apr 26 2019 02:48 am
Amateur Radio Newsline 2165, for Friday, April 26, 2019
Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2165, with a release date of
Friday, April 26, 2019, to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.
The following is a QST. New distracted-driving bans exempt amateur
radio. Hams in Australia face more new fees -- and if you worked
on the Grumman LEM, a New York club needs to hear from you. All
this and more, as Amateur Radio Newsline Number 2165, comes your
way right now.
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ARIZONA DISTRACTED-DRIVING BAN EXEMPTS HAMS
NEIL/ANCHOR: Our top story this week is the passage of more laws in
the U.S. banning drivers from using hand-held electronic devices
while behind the wheel. Hams, however, remain unaffected - as we hear
from Andy Morrison, K9AWM, and Kent Peterson, KC0DGY. We hear first
from Andy.
ANDY: Amateur radio operators in Arizona breathed a sigh of relief,
as the state's governor signed into law a ban on the use of hand-held
phones while driving. Ham radio operators' use of mobile rigs is exempt
from the law, which otherwise prohibits drivers from using any hand-held
electronic device. Arizona has become the latest U.S. state to enact
such a ban. The law was signed on April 22nd by Gov. Doug Ducey (doo-see)
and although the law takes effect immediately, the penalties do not kick
in until January 1st, 2021.
The law came about after two years of work between lawmakers and the
legislative coordination staff of the ARRL in Arizona. The ban also
exempts citizens band radio operators, as well as commercial drivers
who are using a radio to communicate with a dispatcher.
In making the announcement, the ARRL Arizona Section Manager Richard
Paquette, W7RAP, noted that successful negotiations with lawmakers will
be acknowledged at the ARRL's state convention to be held in Prescott,
Arizona, on May 31st and June 1st.
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Andy Morrison, K9AWM.
(ARIZONA CAPITOL TIMES, ASSOCIATED PRESS, ARRL ARIZONA SECTION)
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MINNESOTA'S DISTRACTED DRIVING BAN BEGINS THIS SUMMER
NEIL/ANCHOR: Meanwhile, Minnesota's own ban is poised to take effect
this summer. Here's Kent Peterson, KC0DGY.
KENT: Minnesota is joining a number of other U.S. States and Canadian
Provinces, in enacting a complete ban on operating wireless communications
devices while in control of a motor vehicle, unless the device can solely
operate in a voice activated mode.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed the legislation on April 12th, and the
new law takes effect on August first.
However, there's good news for Hams in the Minnesota bill, which states
that [quote] "A wireless device does NOT include a two-way radio,
citizens band radio, or amateur radio equipment, used in accordance with
Federal Communications rules and regulations." [close quote]
Chances are good law enforcement will be out in full force this August,
and hams operating their rigs in a vehicle might consider printing out
the new law, and keeping a copy of it, as well as their FCC license in
the vehicle at all times.
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Kent Peterson, KC0DGY.
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DID YOU WORK ON GRUMMAN'S LUNAR EXCURSION MODULE?
NEIL/ANCHOR: A Long Island amateur radio club is looking for hams - or
their family members - who have a connection to the Lunar Excursion
Module built by Grumman. Jim Damron, N8TMW, has those details.
JIM DAMRON: The world knew it as the LEM - or Lunar Excursion Module -
and it carried America's first astronauts to the moon in 1969. To
residents of Long Island, New York, the LEM became the pride of the
community, where it was built locally by the Grumman Corporation. When
they activate Special Event station K2M this summer, to mark the 50th
anniversary of Apollo 11, the radio operators from the Great South Bay
Amateur Radio Club will be fulfilling another important mission: honoring
the men and women who had a part in the design and construction of the
LEM, especially those who were hams, or from ham families. Lou Maggio,
NO2C told Newsline that the club is looking for the names and call signs
of those hams who have connections to the Grumman-built LEM, even if they
have since become Silent Keys. The club would also like photos of the
hams, if available, and a short description of the work they did in
connection with the LEM. Lou said that club member Leon Gurinsky, KD2ONC,
who had worked directly on Apollo 11's LEM, is creating a certificate
honoring the workers, and there will also be a web page.
Listen for K2M from July 16th, the launch anniversary, through to July
24th, splashdown anniversary -- and meanwhile, send the names and details
by email to Lou at EN-OH-TWO-SEE at arrl dot net. (
[email protected])
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Jim Damron, N8TMW.
(LOU MAGGIO NO2C)
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