Minutes of January 9, 2001 Meeting

Vice-Chairman Gerald Broerman called the meeting to order at 9:55.  Minutes of the December meeting were reviewed and approved. 

FINANCIAL REPORT

Checking Account Balance:                        $3,255.44

Savings Account Balance:                           $734.76

OLD BUSINESS

Interference from Nextel.   There is nothing new to report since the last meeting.   (OPEN)

Suggested Amendments to Constitution and Bylaws.  Shirley gave everyone a copy of Rich Tiedeman’s proposed changes.  Members will review them and discuss it at the February meeting. (OPEN)

Unsolicited Faxes to WA EMD.  Dennis Anderson did not know if Kris McGowan had contacted or heard back from  FCC/ HQ regarding the faxes EMD was receiving on their emergency fax line.  (OPEN)

Nomination of Member at Large.  Harlan Ohlson was selected as WWCIC Member-at-Large #2.  Since he is absent today, Shirley will send him an email to confirm his acceptance. (OPEN)

December Breakfast Meeting.  Shirley reported that the breakfast went $43.32 over the budget of $500.00 because of tax and service charge.  Those present voted to approve the extra cost.  (CLOSED)

NEW BUSINESS

Microradio Broadcast.  Dennis Anderson requested that Steve Safarik, in his emails to the micro-community, avoid identifying individuals associated with WWCIC who may be involved in the shutdown of pirate activities.  Steve explained his involved and a satisfactory resolution was indicated.  (CLOSED)

461.075 MHz Interference to Wiztronics.    Jerry Noe is protesting a license grant on 461.075 MHz to a surveying company that could cause interference to Wiztronics trunked system in the Mt. Vernon area.  He will fax details to Dennis Anderson.  (OPEN)

700 MHz Planning Meetings.  Curt Kyle will let Dennis Anderson know when the next meeting will take place.  He said the purpose of the last meeting was to elect officers and try to determine the most efficient use of the frequencies.  (OPEN) 

Joint Meeting 2001.   Curt Kyle pointed out that it is our turn to host the meeting.  He asked if we should try again this year to get a speaker from FCC HQ.  The general consensus was “no”.  The issue of agenda items was tabled until the next meeting.  (OPEN)

ITEMS OF INFORMATION

Pat Buller.  Pat announced that he has left the employ of Washington State Patrol because they abolished the Electronics Department.  He is now working for Tacoma Power. 

ULS.  Jack Manon commented that apparently only one person in the FCC Licensing Division issues passwords.  It can take up to 48 hours to get a response.

FCC.  Dennis Anderson reported on the following FCC issues.   Most FCC documents can be found on FCC's web site www.fcc.gov.  If you would like a hard copy, please contact Shirley Perry.

1)      Color Dot Frequencies have been deregulated and are now under Part 95.

2)      FCC released an interim report on a spectrum study of 2500-2690 MHz.  The report examines characteristics of 3G systems and use of 2500-2690 band.  Final report is be completed by March 1, 2001.

3)      Violations/Forfeitures/Contributions.

·        A manufacturer/importer, $7,000, for marketing unauthorized amplifier.

·        An amateur radio operator, forfeited license, for deliberate interference to Philadelphia based Amateur radio club.

·       A communications company, $640,000, for slamming.

·       A Site Company, $10,000, for failure to exhibit red obstruction and medium intensity obstruction lighting.

4)      Notice of Proposed Rulemaking was issued on December 8, 2000 to amend Part 2 of rules to streamline the equipment authorization procedures for software defined radios (SDR).

5)      US Navy will be testing radars on USS Carl Vinson on 800-900 MHz January 11-12, and 2-4 GHz January 22-23.

The meeting adjourned at 11:10.

Shirley Perry

Secretary-Treasurer