Next Meeting. The next meeting will be Tuesday, January 12, 1999, 9:30 a.m., at the new KLSY/KIXI Studios in Bellevue.  Please note that this is NOT the same location where we have been meeting!  Directions.

Members wish to thank George Bisso and KLSY/KIXI Studios for the wonderful breakfast buffet. And special thanks to Don Jones for the scrumptious bread.

George Bisso called the meeting to order at 9:45. The minutes of the November 10 meeting were reviewed and approved. Members and guests in attendance:

Checking Account Balance: $4,213.14

Savings Account Balance: $37.53

Nextel IX to SMR. Denny Anderson reported on the current status. Attorneys at FCC headquarters are still in the process of drafting a letter to Nextel requesting their cooperation in resolving this issue. In the meantime, interference to co-channels has ceased although channels in close proximity are still receiving interference. Nextel is also causing interference to public safety communications in Washington County, Oregon. A Motorola consultant is working on that problem and once it is resolved, will reportedly work on the problem in Bellingham. Dennis Rainier commented that he read an article to the effect that Nextel is causing interference nationwide.

Telex Headsets. Denny Anderson stated that FCC headquarters denied Telex's application for an Experimental License in the Part 74 band. It was pointed out that around 200 headsets are already in operation.

Meeting with Canada. Wiz reported that the meeting Spencer Bahner was trying to organize between 800-900 MHz users from our area and users of the Canadian ECON system has not occurred yet. Spencer still wants to have the meeting.

Cross Border Frequency Coordination. Denny has been in contact with the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) regarding frequency coordination from Industry Canada for areas near or north of Line A. The main gist of WTB's response was that if latitude/ longitude coordinates are above Line A, the application is automatically referred to Ottowa. WTB requested specific cases of problems that have been experienced in our area. If you have an example, email to Denny or send by fax to 425-820-0126. Feedback is also being requested from Industry Canada.

Pioneer Cab Adjacent Co-Channel IX. Upon investigation of Pioneer Cab's complaint of interference from Gray Top Taxi, Don Roberson, local FCC agent, learned that Gray Top is not authorized to transmit on that frequency and ordered them to shut down. Joe Young reported that they are back on again so it's back in FCC's hands.

National Weather Service. George Bisso commented that the National Weather Service is looking for a site to relocate their South Sound transmitter. It will require 24-hour emergency power for a 100-Watt transmitter. If you know of any possibilities, please let George know.

FCC Items of Interest. Dennis Anderson briefed on the following topics. Most FCC documents can be found on FCC's web site: http:/www.fcc.gov

• Requirements for Renewal of Licenses in the 220 MHz Service. FCC issued a Public Notice advising licensees in 220-222 MHz band and other interested parties of steps they must take in order to obtain renewal of their licenses. Licensees must file a certification that system has been constructed and placed in operation in accordance with Section 90.725(f) of FCC rules. Licensees who responded to previous FCC inquiries need not resubmit certifications. Pending renewal applications that do not have such certification on file with FCC within thirty days of the Public Notice dated November 24, 1998 will be dismissed. For a copy of this public notice, please contact Shirley Perry.
• Antenna Lighting Responsibilities for Y2K. FCC issued a Public Notice dated November 25, 1998 informing licensees and regulatees of their responsibibilities under FCC rules for keeping antenna structures properly lighted in light of the Year 2000 (Y2K) computer date change situation.

Y2K. Dennis Rainier advised that FCC will not be responsible for non-receipt of renewal notices as a result of Y2K. Licensees are responsible to know when licenses need to be renewed and will not be granted a grace period.

Shirley Perry