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Sunday, March 10, 2024
Thursday, February 22, 2024
SENATORS WICKER, BLUMENTHAL INTRODUCE THE AMATEUR RADIO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ACT
Legislation Helps Increase Communication Options During Natural Disasters
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced legislation to give amateur radio operators the right to install their antennas and serve their community. Homeowner association rules prevent amateur radio operators from installing outdoor antennas on residential properties even though this communication method has proven to be essential in emergencies and natural disasters, such as hurricanes in states like Mississippi and Connecticut.
“Because communication during natural disasters is often hindered, we should be making every attempt to give folks more options. Reliable access can make the difference between life and death in an emergency. Our legislation removes roadblocks for amateur radio operators looking to help their friends, families, and neighbors,” Senator Wicker said.
“Our measure will help clarify the rules so ham radio enthusiasts can successfully continue their communications. In the face of emergency or crisis, they help provide vital, life-saving information that allow listeners to properly and safely respond, but prohibitive home association rules and confusing approval processes for installing antennas have been an unnecessary impediment,” Senator Blumenthal said. “The Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act resolves these bottlenecks and ensures that radio operators can function successfully.”
Background:
The Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act of 2024 would require homeowner associations to accommodate the needs of amateur radio operators by limiting the scenarios in which they can ban, prevent, or require the approval of the installation or use of amateur radio antennas. Homeowner associations have often prevented installation and use through private lands restrictions, potentially hindering access to emergency communications.
Among other provisions, this legislation would:
- Prohibit homeowner association rules that would prevent or ban amateur radio antennas;
- Clarify the approval process for installing amateur radio antennas;
- Give amateur radio operators a private right of action.
The Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act of 2024 has been endorsed by the Amateur Radio Relay League.
The full text of the legislation can be found here.
Sunday, January 14, 2024
ISS - NA1SS FLYOVER ALAMOGORDO, NM
Video of the ISS Flyover Jan 14, 2024 18:30
The Ham Radio Station on board was operating and locals were makeing contact.
Sorry about the shakiness of the cellphone camera. The ISS passed over us at 17,400 miles per hour and it was hard to handle the camera and the ham radio.
I heard "DM79" coming up a lot and that is a Ham Radio Grid signifying Denver, CO.
Our Grid area is DM72, which goes from Alamogordo to the Texas border and east to Carlsbad.
Saturday, January 13, 2024
HF Radio Activity Group
This is a great way for hams to get radio active and meet others on the air every Saturday.
It is not a contest and it is not a net but it is great learning experience for new and seasoned ham radio operators.
Check out the website at: https://hfqso.com/
Be sure to click the instructions and read up on how to participate.
#hamradio
Friday, January 12, 2024
Quartzfest 2024
Quartzfest 2024 - January 21-27, 2024
Quartzfest 202 is a free event - Donations welcome! You do not need a reservation for your RV. Find your favorite cactus and plot of desert and park your RV .
For details and directions: https://quartzfest.org/
For information contact Tracy at wm6t@arrl.net
#hamradio
#Quartzfest
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Great HOA solution for an HF dipole
It pays to read the fine print. If you live in an HOA controlled area check your contract for allowance of decorative lights. You can sneak in a dipole and the HOA would never know the better.
Friday, November 17, 2023
Great Tips for Calling CQ
Great YouTube video from DXCOMMANDER: