Date: October 12, 1999

Time: 9:30 a.m.

Location:   KLSY Studios, 3650 131st Avenue S.E., Suite 550, Bellevue      Directions

George Bisso called the meeting to order at 9:40. The minutes of the July 13, 1999 meeting were reviewed and approved.

FINANCIAL REPORT

Checking Account Balance: $2,992.00

Savings Account Balance:        $1,238.12

Luncheon Meeting. The October meeting will begin at 9:30 as usual, then break for a catered lunch provided by the station.

LTR/450 MHz Trunking. The briefing by Wiz on the operation of centralized/decentralized trunking was deferred until the October meeting.

Joint Meeting With Canada. A letter has not yet been written to FCC expressing frustration and embarrassment because FCC headquarters did not send a representative to address the issues.

Nextel IX to SMR. Dennis Anderson provided an update. The problems have not been resolved; in fact, more interference problems are being experienced as Nextel adds more sites. Let Denny know if you are receiving interference from Nextel.

Telex Headsets. George Bisso reiterated that FCC has issued licenses for use of the Telex headsets on frequencies 494-608 and 614-806 MHz.

NEW BUSINESS

IX on Mt. Spokane. Curt Kyle reported that Washington State emergency communications/ warning system is experiencing severe signal degradation from the VHF low-band base station on Mt. Spokane. The noise level dropped significantly when KXLY-TV Channel 4 shut down its transmitter for maintenance. FCC has been asked to investigate.   More details.

Private Two-Way Public Safety Communications. Discussion centered on a perception that FCC's priorities in policy-making have evolved away from private public safety to large commercial entities, i.e., cellular and wireless telecommunications. The feasibility of forming an action committee on a national level to address these issues was discussed. It was pointed out that FCC, by Congressional mandate, cannot prevent the public from receiving cellular/wireless services.

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.

• Bio Effects of RF. Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) has revised OET Bulletin 56 entitled, "Questions and Answers about Biological Effects and Potential Hazards of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields."
• Fees Change. WTB announced that fees will change effective September 13, 1999. Up-to-date fee information can be found at their web site.
• Reorganization. October 1, 1999 is the target date for conversion of CIB to Enforcement Bureau and Public Information Bureau. Field offices will be part of Enforcement Bureau.
• Inventory. Field offices were tasked to perform a comprehensive inventory recently.
• Ferndale Surplus Equipment. Mike Rothe will be surplusing many items from the Ferndale Monitoring Station. Let him know if you are interested.
• License Renewals. Be sure and renew in a timely manner. FCC has issued heavy fines for operating on expired license.

The meeting adjourned at 11:40.

 Shirley Perry

Secretary-Treasurer