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Radio Telephone is Radio Telephone
by W6YN Don Milbury 03 Jun '10

03 Jun '10

Amateur radio enthusiasts abuzz over traffic ticket Published: Thursday, June 03, 2010  <div class="story_body"><div id="page_leftbar"><script src="http://www.troyrecord.com/js/jquery-1.2.6.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <script src="http://www.troyrecord.com/js/facebox.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <script type="text/javascript">// <![CDATA[// <![CDATA[ jQuery(document).ready(function($) {$('a[rel*=facebox]').facebox()}) // ]]></script> </div> <p class="byline">By Dave Canfield<br>The Record</p> <p>TROY — Amateur radio enthusiasts are abuzz on the airwaves over a traffic ticket Steve Bozak received Sunday in Troy as he talked to his buddies over the very same frequency.<br><br>Bozak, who owns an antenna company and has been using so-called “ham” radios for 34 years, was pulled over at the intersection of 15th and Hoosick streets while on his way to breakfast with fellow enthusiasts of the technology. He was slapped with a ticket for talking on a cell phone while driving, and he said Officer Mark Millington dismissed his claims that the radio was not in fact a telephone.<br><br>“He assured me that I could not be speaking on that cell phone while I was driving,” said Bozak, who lives in Clifton Park. “I mentioned to him politely that it wasn’t a cell phone but an amateur radio. He assured me that it was all the same.”<br><br>The section of New York’s vehicle and traffic law Bozak was cited for violating, 1225-c, requires a phone to be “in the immediate proximity” of the driver’s ear. It defines the types of communication devices it applies to as ones “interconnected to a public switched telephone network … provided by a commercial mobile radio service.”<br><br>On its face, the statute does not appear to refer to devices like a ham radio, which transmits its signal across the same airwaves as devices used by emergency personnel to communicate with each other and with dispatchers.<br><br>Such radios do not require the user to place the device to his or her ear — they are typically played over speakers — and need only be held while the user is actually speaking.<br><br>New York is among eight states with a law banning the use of cell phones while driving. Washington’s law specifically excludes ham operators, who must first be licensed by the government to use the airwaves.<br><br>Bozak, who became licensed in 1976, said he believes the bulk of users have the devices in their vehicles. He said many are up in arms over the ticket, and some were audible on a scanner Wednesday voicing their displeasure over their radios — many of them while driving.<br><br>“I don’t know how many cops I’ve been around in how many different states, but nobody ever said a word to me,” said one man whose job takes him on the road.<br><br>Ultimately, a Troy City Court judge will decide whether the ticket issued to Bozak is acceptable under the state’s law.<br><br>Sgt. Terry Buchanan, the Police Department’s spokesman who worked traffic patrols for years, said he doesn’t recall this issue coming up in the past. He said the department would have no comment on the matter because it is still pending in court.<br><br>Bozak is scheduled to appear on June 23, and he said more than a dozen fellow radio enthusiasts plan on being there with him.<br><br>He faces a $100 fine, according to the statute.<br><br>“I’ll have my day in court, and we’ll see how it goes,” he said. “But I certainly have every intention of pushing this politely, and through the right methods, to get it resolved.”<br><br>The date may be pushed back because Bozak has requested a supporting deposition from Millington, who is typically assigned to Troy’s public schools and rarely works traffic patrol.<br><br>Bozak wants Millington to detail what happened and explain how he was breaking the law.<br><br>“He’s going to have to prove that I was on a cell phone, which is going to be hard to do,” he said. “I wasn’t on a cell phone.”<br><br>Dave Canfield can be reached at 270-1290 or by e-mail at <a href="mailto:dcanfield@troyrecord.com">dcanfield(a)troyrecord.com</a>.</p><p> </p><p> </p></div></html>

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Technical Elmering Net
by Michael＠NO6O.com 03 Jun '10

03 Jun '10

Come Join the Technical Elmering Net ------------------------------------ Thursday, 7:30 pm until 9:30pm On the following repeaters: 146.79 MHz (La Vigia Hill) 223.92 MHz (Santa Cruz Island) 224.08 MHz (La Cumbre Peak) Minus offset, PL 131.8 Hosted by Dave Milton, K6HWN All Amateur Radio-related topics are welcome. Bring your questions, experiences, and/or expertise. ---Michael, NO6O

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broadband speed test site
by W1PR 03 Jun '10

03 Jun '10

Sri to all. Just after I sent previous note I realized I omitted the URL so posted a follow up but somehow it didn't get on the list. Try www.broadband.gov 73 -- Paul R Ryack W1PR - Santa Barbara, CA USA JE1LRT - Tokyo, Japan Trustee - NN6DX, Santa Barbara, CA USA

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SBARC Wednesday Nets
by Michael＠NO6O.com 02 Jun '10

02 Jun '10

SBARC Wednesday Nets -------------------- Beginning at 7:00 pm on the following linked repeaters: 146.79 MHz (La Vigia Hill) 223.92 MHz (Santa Cruz Island) 224.08 MHz (La Cumbre Peak) Minus offset, PL 131.8 ---------------------------------- 7:00pm - 7:30pm -- Amateur Radio Newsline (www.ARNewsLine.org) 7:30pm - 8:00pm -- Weekly Club Net 8:00pm - 8:30pm -- Swap Net, hosted by Dave Milton, K6HWN ---------------------------------- Then, at 8:30pm, on 144.210 MHz, is the VHF Single Side Band Roundtable, typically hosted by Ken Owen, N6KTH. This popular roundtable is now in its third year. Some People start checking in early between 8:00pm and 8:30pm. For details, visit www.n6kth.com/vhf. ---Michael, NO6O

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Wtd: Tower Climber
by WB6WCW＠aol.com 01 Jun '10

01 Jun '10

Hey: Now that I'm past the 70 year old mark my XYL doesn't want me climbing my tower.....and I agree with her...... I have a HDBX-48 foot tower, with a Hy-Gain TH5 mounted 1 foot above the top. It seems that the coax has broken the retaining strap (or tape) and is pulling on the balun coil to the point that I believe the coax shield has separated from the coax fitting. Therefore need someone to climb up with a new piece of coax, replace the existing piece, and put a small loop in the coax so that it doesn't pull loose again as the antenna is rotated...... The only person I am aware of that does antenna/tower work is Skip, KJ6Y, in Thousand Oaks......I will contact him, if all else fails, and have him drive up.....and while he is up there he can install my new rotator so I can tell which direction the antenna is pointing. Tnx in advance for any suggestions, and 73's Bill W6FF

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broadband speed / FCC
by W1PR 01 Jun '10

01 Jun '10

The FCC has a new website through which you can use several different engines to test your broadband speed as well as help FCC get data for its base. Very informative. -- Paul R Ryack - W1PR, Santa Barbara, CA JE1LRT, Tokyo, Japan trustee, NN6DX email: W1PR(a)arrl.net

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New UHF repeater
by Bill Talanian 29 May '10

29 May '10

29 May 2010 To: SBARC Distribution From: Bill Talanian, W1UUQ Subject: New UHF repeater SBARC has entered into an MOU and facility use agreement with Matt Lechliter, W6KGB, to co-locate a UHF repeater at La Cumbre Peak. The repeater operates on 446.660 output, 441.660 input, with a 131.8 PL. The call sign of the repeater is WB6TZL and is now operational. When enabled the repeater may be linked to additional repeaters by authorized control operators as specified by W6KGB. The repeater is open for all local users. For further information contact Matt at the Cc: address. All applicable rules and operator conduct governing the SBARC repeater systems will also apply to WB6TZL. .end

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Technical Elmering Net
by Michael＠NO6O.com 27 May '10

27 May '10

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US ARDF Championships
by Marvin Johnston 26 May '10

26 May '10

Hi everyone, We had two competitors this year from Santa Barbara, Jay Hennigan (WB6RDV) and Bill Smathers (KG6HXX) while I helped out with the electronic scoring. Scott Moore, KF6IKO, was still recovering from foot surgery and was unable to attend. You can see the results for both the 2M and 80M hunts here: http://www.usardf2010.com/results.htm You will see the controls marked 201, 202, etc., and the last number is the control number. Number 6 was the control at the start of the finish corridor for the 80M hunt. Our next ARDF event is planned for the weekend of July 10-11 where I'll be doing the orienteering course for one day, and the ARDF (2M and 80M) for both days. The hunts are designed to be advanced, and are preparation for members of the US ARDF team who will be going to the World ARDF Championships in Croatia. As always, you can find out what is going on in the So. Cal. area on Joe Moell's (K0OV) website at: http://www.homingin.com Marvin, KE6HTS

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SBARC Wednesday Nets
by Michael＠NO6O.com 26 May '10

26 May '10

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