[SCCC] Fwd: ARRL Southwestern Division e-Communicator

[Dennis Vernacchia]

This matter is far from over and we may still wind up in court.

Those of you outside of San Diego, stay tuned.....if we lose, you may be
affected in long run

If this matter winds up in court, it will be very expensive and financial
support would be needed

73, Dennis N6KI

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From: ARRL SW Division <memberlist at www.arrl.org>
Date: Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 5:55 PM
Subject: ARRL Southwestern Division e-Communicator
To: n6ki73 at gmail.com


Proposed San Diego Restrictive Antenna Ordinance Progress

After three hours of testimony from city staff and the public this
morning, the San Diego City Planning Commission voted unanimously to
recommend that the City Council reject a proposed anti-Amateur Radio
antenna ordinance because they believed it was too restrictive. The
planning commission recommended that city staff work with the Amateur
Radio community to produce something more acceptable.

The proposed ordinance attempted to effectively ban antennas over 30
feet high in most parts of the city, and required an $8000 initial fee
to initiate an approval process, with no limit on the total fees
permitted.

Only two La Jolla residents, upset over over one particular antenna in
their neighborhood, testified in favor. Over 80 amateurs signed up to
speak against the proposal. The San Diego DX Club, which had previously
attempted to work with the city to produce a reasonable ordinance, led
the opposition. An overview was provided by DX Club attorney Felix
Tinkov. SDDXC members attorney Larry Serra, N6NC, Jim Price, K6ZH, and
Arnie Lewin, W7BIA were primary spokespersons in opposition. Former
SDDXC president Glenn Rattmann, K6NA, has played a significant
background organizing role as well.

20 or more other amateurs including California's Emergency Management
Agency's John Hudson, WA6HYQ, and San Diego ARRL Section Manager Steve
Early, AD6VI, also spoke. Steve Early has also worked to rally San
Diego city's resident amateurs. Thanks to all who participated.

In spite of today's outcome, the city council can still hold hearings
and consider the proposed ordinance. The team of concerned San Diego
amateurs will continue to follow the situation and respond
appropriately.

Initial Palm Springs Hamfest and Established Yuma Hamfest Both
Successful

The inaugural Palm Springs Hamfest was well attended. Congratulations
to the Desert RATS club for putting this successful event together.

The Yuma Hamfest, held last weekend with attendance estimated at over
600, continues to grow.

Upcoming Events

The World-famous International DX Convention will take place April
16-18 in Visalia, CA.  See http://www.dxconvention.org/

Also, it's not too early to block out the weekend of September 17 -- 19
in your calendars for the 2010 ARRL Southwestern Division Convention in
San Diego. See http://www.sandarc.net/Convention2010/links.htm

Arizona has a good number of hamfests every year. In the next two
months are:

March 13, Springfest in Scottsdale. See
http://scottsdaleamateurradioclub.ning.com/
March 27, Desert-Fest 10 in Tucson. See  http://tucsonhamfest.com
April 10, AARC Ham-Fest in Phoenix.

See http://www.arca-az.org/main/calendar.html for more Arizona hamfests
and details.

ARRL Director Activity

ARRL Division Directors establish policy for the League. Current
activities have been primarily concerned with League budgets and
establishing policies that promote Amateur Radio's ability to serve the
public. Details of board actions are available on the League's
web-site, www.arrl.org .

Vice Director Marty Woll, N6VI, and I both welcome opportunities to
address your radio clubs and hamfests about ARRL national issues, and
welcome your inputs regarding ARRL policies.

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