Chairman Steve Mayes called the meeting to order at 9:50.  Minutes of the May meeting were reviewed and approved. 

FINANCIAL REPORT  

Checking Account Balance:                        $2,722.17

Savings Account Balance:                           $1,249.55

OLD BUSINESS

Washington State Patrol (WSP) Squak Repeater.  Pat Buller reported that NOAA has relocated their transmitter to the Corps of Engineer tower on Cougar Mountain.  NOAA’s move increased their coverage and eliminated interference to WSP on Squak.  Other improvements have been made to the Squak site, including an upgrade to equipment by U.S. Customs.  Kris McGowan relayed a message from George Bisso that the move has hurt NOAA.  They are 600 feet lower now which has created some loss in reception.  Deferred for more clarification additional information from George at the next meeting.  (OPEN)

Interference from Nextel.   Wiz advised that Nextel sent nondisclosure statements to City of Seattle.  Once signed, Nextel will share information with the City.  Wiz commented that Nextel is cooperative on a case-by-case basis but is hesitant to commit long-term.  Dennis Anderson has not heard anything more about the Bellingham area. (OPEN)

Suggested Amendments to Constitution and Bylaws.  Rich Tiedeman was not present to discuss his recommendations.  (OPEN)

Interference Complaint Form.   Alan Robinson presented a revised two-page WWCIC Interference Report Form.  There was continued discussion about the purpose of the form, how the form should be processed once received; should it go to FCC first; should an electronic version be attached to the web site; should it contain a Privacy Act Statement, etc.  Alan will make another revision and distribute to members.  He will be sure and add a statement to the effect that the form will be mainly used as a tool for gathering information and data.   (OPEN)

Engineering Standards #1-5.  Shirley  provided copies for everyone.  Members discussed whether these standards were still valid or had a purpose now since they go back to the 1950’s.  The general consensus was that Standard #6 supersedes #1-5.  (CLOSED)

NEW BUSINESS

WWCIC Meeting Location.  Pat Buller asked how long into the future WWCIC had the KLSY Studio Conference Room reserved for meetings.  George Bisso will be consulted.  (OPEN)

IX from Canadian Truckers.  Kris McGowan has been involved in the investigation of interference from Canadian truckers in the Sedro Wooley area.  Steve commented that the Forest Service had heard the truckers on the 168-625 aviation channel.  He will let Kris know if they hear it again.  (CLOSED)

Illegal Broadcast Radio.  The FCC has been investigating a case of pirate broadcast on 93.7 FM in Seattle.  Steve Safarik, station operator, came to the meeting to argue his case.  He wanted to know if he could operate as a low power, one watt,  FM station (LPFM).  Dennis Anderson replied that he would need to apply for and receive a LPFM license from FCC to legally operate.  (CLOSED) 

ITEMS OF INFORMATION

AT&T Wireless.   Chuck Zappala reported on an interference problem that AT&T Wireless was causing to Tacoma City Lights.  AT&T ran tests and fixed the problem.

DOT.  Harlan Ohlson  briefed on an interference problem they were received on Channel 69.

FCC Items of Interest.  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)      FCC issued $7,000 forfeiture to Sunjet Car Service for violation of operation on unlicensed frequency and failure to ID.

2)      An unlicensed broadcast station (pirate) operator was arrested by FBI, with assistance from FCC, in NYC on May 10.

3)      The Wireless Bureau announced expanded hours for ULS technical support.  They may be reached on their Hotline from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and expanded weekend hours.

4)      FCC reduced a $78,000 forfeiture to $25,000 assessed against PNI, public land mobile licensee.

5)      Part 15 of Commission rules were revised regarding ultra-wideband transmission systems.

6)      In Public Notice dated May 22, OET clarified antenna connector requirements for Part 15 unlicensed transmitters.

7)      FCC fined MCI $3.5 million for slamming violations.

8)      FCC fined IBM $70,000 for unauthorized transfers of control of private wireless licenses.

Shirley Perry

Secretary-Treasurer