ad7i@houxp.UUCP (Paul Newland) (10/08/83)
qst de ad7i
hr arrl bulletin nr 93 from arrl headquarters
newington ct october 7, 1983
to all radio amateurs bt
the arrl board of directors held its second meeting of 1983 on
october 5 and 6 in houston, texas. the following resolution was
unanimously adopted.
whereas, the continued availability of amateur license
examination opportunities and the integrity of the examination
process are both vital to the future of the amateur radio service in
the united states, and
whereas, in its report and order in pr docket no. 83 27 the fcc
has outlined a volunteer examiner program in which arrl participation
as volunteer examiner coordinator, vec, is both desirable and
appropriate, and
whereas, legislation is to be introduced which, if enacted, will
permit the recoupment of out of pocket administrative expenses of a
vec, such recoupment being essential to arrl participation, now,
therefore
be it resolved that the league participate as a volunteer
examiner coordinator, such participation, however, only to commence
upon governmental authorization for recoupment of vec expenses and
approval of any agreement between arrl and the fcc by the board of
directors.
in another regulatory matter, the league will petition fcc to adopt
american national standards institute standard c95.1 1982 as an
interim rf protection guideline and thereby establish federal
preemption in this area. the arrl will petition the fcc for rtty
privileges on the 160 meter band. the board endorsed the concept of
early iaru preparation for the next general world administrative
radio conference.
in other matters, the board amended the bylaws to allow technician
class licensees or higher and canadian amateur certificate holders or
higher to run for elective arrl/crrl office. the arrl president was
authorized to sign an agreement with the quarter century wireless
association, embracing a plan of mutual support and cooperation. the
board also authorized the signing of a memorandum of understanding
with the associated public safety communications officers, apco. the
arrl letter will be made available at reduced cost to arrl affiliated
club newsletter editors and to section level appointees. san diego
was chosen as the site for the 1986 national convention. complete
minutes will appear in december 1983 qst ar