FINANCIAL REPORT

Checking Account Balance:                        $2,841.00

Savings Account Balance:                        $1,240.13

OLD BUSINESS

PCS IX on Maynard Peak.   Pat Buller wanted to clarify for the minutes that Maynard Peak and Mt. Blyn are actually far removed from the Navy site that was experiencing the interference.  It is in the Gardiner area but has no formal name. 

Washington State Patrol (WSP) Squawk Repeater.  Pat Buller stated that WSP is still experiencing interference.   There is no one source for the problem.  The interference only occurs when WSP, National Weather Service (NWS), and U.S. Customs transmit simultaneously, and Pat attributes it to deterioration of the equipment, fencing, tower, and surrounding metal.  The site belongs to King County which has sublet it to WSP and Bonneville Power Authority (BPA). WSP has taken steps to build a new tower in the spring and repair its share of  the fencing but recommends the whole site be overhauled and is asking for cooperation from all players.  Pat suggested that NWS move to another site or swap frequencies.  Ted Beuhner replied that since NWS and Customs are federal agencies, it would take 1-2 years to go through frequency coordination.  A motion was made and seconded to table the issues until all parties involved meet and report back to WWCIC the results of their discussions.  The majority of those present voted yes.

Interference from Nextel IX.   Stephen Lockwood  passed out an information sheet regarding interference to the Phoenix Police Department from Nextel.  Discussion centered on the impact of Nextel’s interference to our community and across the nation.  Dennis Anderson emphasized that all specific occurrences should be documented and sent to him.  So far, he has received only one formal complaint from Wiztronics.  He commented that Nextel has responded to all complaints thus far.

Joint Meeting With Canada.  A motion was made, seconded and voted affirmative to withdraw the proposal to submit a letter to FCC.  Instead, we will concentrate on planning ahead for the next joint meeting and trying to get a commitment from someone in WTB to attend.  It was also recommended that representatives from local Congressional offices be contacted; however, that suggestion will be deferred until the December meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

Letter of Determination from IRS.  Shirley will check with the IRS on how to get a letter of determination that recognizes WWCIC as a tax-exempt entity.

GMRS.  John Fisken inquired whether GMRS license applications must be coordinated with Industry Canada.  The answer was no.

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

-          Spectrum Cap.  News Release dated 9/15/99 announced that FCC has largely retained the current 45 MHz spectrum cap in order to promote competition and protect consumers.

-          Standard Broadcast Reradiation and Tower Construction.  Public Notice dated 8/11/87 was republished to re-advise Part 22 cellular licensees and permittees of their obligations to protect existing AM broadcast licensees prior to construction of cellular towers.

-          Slamming.  FCC proposed $2 million fine to Qwest Communications for slamming.

-          Medical Telemetry Equipment.  FCC OET is asking parties operating medical telemetry equipment in the 450-460 MHz band to assist FCC by providing certain information on their operation.

-          E911.  OET and WTB are seeking technical information on measuring the accuracy of Enhanced 911 systems for locating wireless callers.  Rules aimed at providing consumers with E911 emergency services when using wireless phones have been revised to promote public safety and competition. 

-          IX to US Coast Guard.  In response to a report of interference to Marine Channel 16, FCC DF’d the signal to Buck Mountain.  The process of investigation led the FCC agent to Chuck Thompson, City of Seattle, who happened to be on Buck Mountain when FCC arrived there.  The source of the IX was the Marine Exchange and the offending transmitter was turned off.

Broadcast Info.  Mr. Bisso presented an email from the SBE frequency coordinator which announced that Immersion Entertainment has received an experimental license from FCC to operate at various motor sports racetracks south of Line A.

Good “Fellow”.  Jack Manon announced that Pat Buller was being elevated to Fellow in the Radio Club of America in New York City on November 19.  Congratulations, Pat.

Secretary-Treasurer