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January, 2010
FCC Dismisses Two Amateur Radio-Related Petitions
On Wednesday, December 9, the Federal Communications Commission dismissed two separate Petitions for Rulemaking:
One filed by Murray Green, K3BEQ, concerning the operation of repeater stations in the Amateur Service, and one
filed by Glen Zook, K9STH, requesting amending
Section 97.119(a) to change how
often stations must identify themselves.
Amateur Radio Bill Passes Senate, Moves to the House
On Monday, December 14, S 1755 --
The Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 --
passed the Senate by unanimous consent; the bill now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration.
Sponsored by Senator Joe Lieberman (ID-CT), and Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), S 1755, if passed, would direct the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to undertake a
study on emergency communications. S 1755 points out that "There is a strong Federal interest in the effective
performance of Amateur Radio Service stations, and that performance must be given -- (A) support at all levels of
government; and (B) protection against unreasonable regulation and impediments to the provision of the valuable
communications provided by such stations."
White House Names Ham as New Cybersecurity Coordinator
On Tuesday, December 22, President Barack Obama named Howard A. Schmidt, W7HAS, as the new White House Cybersecurity Coordinator. According to the White House, Schmidt -- an ARRL member -- is one of the world's leading authorities on computer security, with some 40 years of experience in government, business and law enforcement and "will have regular access to the President and serve as a key member of his National Security Staff. He will also work closely with his economic team to ensure that our cybersecurity efforts keep the Nation secure and prosperous."
500kHz NoVs exented to 2012
On Wednesday 16 December, Ofcom announced that following representations made by the RSGB, the
period of validity for all 501 to 504kHz Notices of Validity is to be extended. Having negotiated with the
Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Ofcom is extending the validity period to 29 February 2012. The NoVs
were originally planned to expire at the end of February 2010. Welcoming the announcement, RSGB
General Manager Peter Kirby, G0TWW, said that this is another fine example of the RSGB working closely
with Ofcom to the benefit of all UK radio amateurs. The full text of the announcement can be found via the
RSGB web site at www.rsgb.org/news/article.php?id=0010, or at www.ofcom.org.uk where you can
search for update special research permit.
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