John, “A couple of states” if it makes you feel better. Now on to the actual substance - how do we deal with this? Before I go to the parks department and the Governor in both states, I would like an opinion as to how to make this better for hams in those couple of states and other states where it may occur in the future. Hope this is clear. Ria N2RJ On Wed, Jan 20, 2021 at 9:09 AM John Robert Stratton <N5AUS@n5aus.com> wrote:
Ria
Amateur Radio and adverse impacts on it and actions against it or our Members is a Board responsibility. Although we are elected by a defined geographical subset of the Members, our responsibilities are not limited to those narrow geographical boundaries.
"Some" implies more than two and your question
How would we deal with this, if it becomes widespread?
implies knowledge of possible adverse action outside your Division.
Words have meaning; if your inquiry is actually limited only to events and actions in your Division, but you by overly broad characterization of a local problem create the impression that The Horsemen are advancing against the known world, don't get your dander up when questioned on your representations.
The issue while we now know based on your reply appears to be a local issue, may still be worth the ARRL's efforts. The information requested remains the information needed to investigate and if necessary, to address the issue.
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John Robert Stratton
N5AUS
Director
West Gulf Division
Office: 512-445-6262
Cell: 512-426-2028
P.O. Box 2232
Austin, Texas 78768-2232
*______________________________________* On 1/20/21 7:50 AM, rjairam@gmail.com wrote:
Those two states are what I have received direct reports from. Other states are not under my jurisdiction.
NJ state parks: https://www.nj.gov/dep/easyaccess/nathisres.htm#parksandforestry NY parks: https://parks.ny.gov/about/contact-us.aspx
Ria N2RJ
On Wed, Jan 20, 2021 at 8:30 AM John Robert Stratton <N5AUS@n5aus.com> <N5AUS@n5aus.com> wrote:
Ria
When you say "some states" is that observation limited to NJ and NY or do you have evidence of adverse action taken by other states?
In order to deal with NJ/NY, we need the contact information for the agencies and the individuals that run those agencies or that are responsible for enforcement of the rules you cited.
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John Robert Stratton
N5AUS
Director
West Gulf Division
Office: 512-445-6262
Cell: 512-426-2028
P.O. Box 2232
Austin, Texas 78768-2232
______________________________________
On 1/19/21 9:53 PM, rjairam@gmail.com wrote:
Operation in state parks has become popular, especially with the POTA/SOTA chasers and activators.
Some states have started restricting ham radio activity in parks. NJ is known for giving some a hard time, even those who drive in with vehicle mounted antennas, for example contest rovers. K2EZ, for example, has had issues in High Point State Park in NJ. The park rangers stated that they had concerns over safety. This despite the fact that the antennas regularly see highway speeds and have not had any issues.
Now I am getting word that NYS parks is requiring a special permit for ham activations.
See this: https://reflector.sota.org.uk/t/permit-required-w2-gc-020-state-park-lands/2...
NYS is likely citing this:https://parks.ny.gov/documents/inside-our-agency/PublicDocuments/GuidancePol...
Is there anything that the League can do to perhaps educate the state parks departments? How would we deal with this, if it becomes widespread?
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