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What's Hot???
(Updated: 11/14/12 11:33 AM)
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| Breaking HAM News You Can Use NOW! |
| Inattentive driving could soon cost you $124 in King County The Metropolitan King County Council has approved a new traffic infraction — inattentive driving — with fines that could bring in about $75,000 next year. (By-line: byoung [at] seattletimes.com -- originally published Monday, November 5, 2012 at 5:34 PM) |
| So, can YOU operate an Amateur Radio while driving in WAshington? What does the WA LAW (RCWs) say? (see below) |
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The International Space Station (ISS) is visible again -- in the AM!
ISS Fly-Over (updated 2012-11-14) -- Intl Space Station Sightings (Seattle, WA) area -- Obj + Date + Time + Dur(Mins)|Elev + Entry + Exit + |
| ISS Thu Nov 15 04:28 AM 1|12 12 above SE_ 11 above ESE |
| ISS Thu Nov 15 06:01 AM 5|67 10 above SW_ 21 above ENE |
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Can YOU operate an
Amateur Radio while driving in WAshington?
What does the WA LAW say?
Thanks to Dixie [N7OYY] for the update!
(BTW: Dixie recommends keeping a Print Version of this RCW in your vehicle)
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RCWs > Title 46 > Chapter 46.61 > Section 46.61.667
Revised Code of Washington (RCW)
Title 46 RCW -- MOTOR VEHICLES Chapter 46.61 RCW -- RULES OF THE ROAD RCW 46.61.667 -- Using a wireless communications device while driving.
(1) Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, a person operating a moving motor vehicle while holding a wireless communications device to his or her ear is guilty of a traffic infraction.
(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to a person operating: (a) An authorized emergency vehicle, or a tow truck responding to a disabled vehicle; (b) A moving motor vehicle using a wireless communications device in hands-free mode; (c) A moving motor vehicle using a hand-held wireless communications device to: (i) Report illegal activity; (ii) Summon medical or other emergency help; (iii) Prevent injury to a person or property; or (iv) Relay information that is time sensitive between a transit or for-hire operator and that operator's dispatcher, in which the device is permanently affixed to the vehicle; (d) A moving motor vehicle while using a hearing aid.
(3) Subsection (1) of this section does not restrict the operation of an amateur radio station by a person who holds a valid amateur radio operator license issued by the federal communications commission.
(4) For purposes of this section, "hands-free mode" means the use of a wireless communications device with a speaker phone, headset, or earpiece.
(5) The state preempts the field of regulating the use of wireless communications devices in motor vehicles, and this section supersedes any local laws, ordinances, orders, rules, or regulations enacted by a political subdivision or municipality to regulate the use of wireless communications devices by the operator of a motor vehicle.
(6) Infractions that result from the use of a wireless communications device while operating a motor vehicle under this section shall not become part of the driver's record under RCW 46.52.101 and 46.52.120. Additionally, a finding that a person has committed a traffic infraction under this section shall not be made available to insurance companies or employers.
[2010 c 223 § 3; 2007 c 417 § 2.]
Notes: Intent -- 2007 c 417: "The use of wireless communications devices by motorists has increased in recent years. While wireless communications devices have assisted with quick reporting of road emergencies, their use has also contributed to accidents and other mishaps on Washington state roadways. When motorists hold a wireless communications device in one hand and drive with the other, their chances of becoming involved in a traffic mishap increase. It is the legislature's intent to phase out the use of hand-held wireless communications devices by motorists while operating a vehicle." [2007 c 417 § 1.] Effective date -- 2007 c 417: "This act takes effect July 1, 2008." [2007 c 417 § 3.]
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For more background info, please see also: Washington state: Cell phone laws, legislation
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Congratulations!
to the 11 New Technicians & 3 Upgraded Generals(/AG)
who recently attended the
Technician License Training Class+Exam in Ballard
sponsored and organized by
the Philadelphia Church EPP Committee
Email: epp@pcseattle.org
| KF7ZHG Nichols, Andrew W |
| KF7ZHH Bryant, Shelby J |
| KF7ZHI Cox, Kathryn B |
| KF7ZHJ Cox, John R |
| KF7ZHK Brown, Albert L |
| KF7ZHL Chandler, Jennifer |
| KF7ZHM Costa, Anthony L |
| KF7ZHN Johnson, Dale R |
| KF7ZHO Brown, Daniel T |
| KF7ZHP Crisalli, Thomas P |
| KF7ZHQ Davis, Charles |
How about Ian [K7PDP] making the National Media??
Seattle's Living Computer Museum tempts tech tourists
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Seattle's Living Computer Museum tempts tech tourists
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Western Washington Amateur Television Society
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Fancy Something New that is Olde?
| "Pre-9 O'Clock" Net: Educational Radio Net Some of the newer people will not know that Lee [N7KC] and Bob [K9PQ] did a long running net on PSRG called the Educational Radio Net. We had a blog to support the net and it is still a good resource. Here is the link: http://educationalradionet.blogspot.com/ |
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How about Ian [K7PDP] making the National Media??
Seattle's Living Computer Museum tempts tech tourists
Congratulations!
to the 11 New Technicians & 3 Upgraded Generals(/AG)
(see list under "What's Hot!" above)
who recently attended the
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How about Ian [K7PDP] making the National Media??
Seattle's Living Computer Museum tempts tech tourists
Congratulations!
to the 11 New Technicians & 3 Upgraded Generals(/AG)
(see list under "What's Hot!" above)
who recently attended the
Technician License Training Class+Exam in Ballard
sponsored and organized by
the Philadelphia Church EPP Committee
Email: epp@pcseattle.org
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Class Contacts:
sponsored and organized by
the Philadelphia Church EPP Committee
Email: epp@pcseattle.org
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Thank you to all who helped
by sharing your expertise, time, and assistance
during the recent training and testing sessions --
because of you
-- our hobby and our communities are enriched!
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Specifically, we acknowledge the following contributions from:
-- All the brave class attendees (especially the new Hams) --
-- Sponsors, organizers, & hosts --
Mike Walsh [W7BMW], helpers & the Philadelphia Church EPP Committee
-- Trainers --
Daniel Stevens [KL7WM] -- lead trainer,
Mike Walsh [W7BMW] & LW Abel [K7LWA];
-- Volunteer Examiners (VEs) --
Jerry Clingan [KC7AUW],
Jim Etzwiler [KD7BAT],
Theresa Edwards [KO7E], &
Karl Leon [N7KUW]
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during the recent training and testing sessions --
because of you
-- our hobby and our communities are enriched!
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Specifically, we acknowledge the following contributions from:
-- All the brave class attendees (especially the new Hams) --
-- Sponsors, organizers, & hosts --
Mike Walsh [W7BMW], helpers & the Philadelphia Church EPP Committee
-- Trainers --
Daniel Stevens [KL7WM] -- lead trainer,
Mike Walsh [W7BMW] & LW Abel [K7LWA];
-- Volunteer Examiners (VEs) --
Jerry Clingan [KC7AUW],
Jim Etzwiler [KD7BAT],
Theresa Edwards [KO7E], &
Karl Leon [N7KUW]
Mike Walsh [W7BMW]
Email: epp@pcseattle.org
Be sure to check for your NEW CALL SIGN on the
FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS) (See below)
Be sure to check for your NEW CALL SIGN on the
FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS) (See below)
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| GENERAL LICENSING CLASS IN "Upgrade to GENERAL in 1 Weekend!" Nov 30 - Dec 2, 2012 |
| The Federal Way Amateur Radio Club (fwarc.org) will be presenting a General Licensing class in Tukwila taking place on November 30th, December 1st & 2nd and will conclude with a Volunteer Examine testing session on Sunday December 2nd. These three days of instruction will be held at the (Updated location soon!) Prerequisite of this course is having passed the Technician Class test. The cost is $50 and includes study material and one testing session. For questions or additional details, please contact the FWARC's Training Coordinator Daniel Stevens [KL7WM]. To register for this General Class, please click on our little ham radio student to the right. |
| Daniel Stevens [KL7WM] Phone: 206-228-9274 E-mail: training(at)fwarc.org |
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To send in your donation via postal mail, write to:
Puget Sound Repeater Group
PO Box 77448
Seattle, WA 98177
For additional info, please contact:
Don Abeles [W7UUL] Secretary/Treasurer
Contact: Don
Puget Sound Repeater Group
PO Box 77448
Seattle, WA 98177
For additional info, please contact:
Don Abeles [W7UUL] Secretary/Treasurer
Contact: Don
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VIDEO: The Taylor Girls with A Mystery Guest Ending!
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From Steve [N7GWG]'s visit to the Spark Museum on October 14, 2012:Jessica, Sylvia and I had a GREAT time.. It was S H O C K I N G !!! lol. Video-01(scary!), Video-02, & Photos Thanks, Steve, for the great videos & photos! (Please see FUN Road Trip Idea below) |
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New FUN???
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Check out Mike [AE7XI]'s and LW [K7LWA]'s FUN Road Trip Idea:  SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention! (formerly the American Museum of Radio and Electricity in Bellingham, WA)
Exhibits include:
“Franklin’s laboratory” diorama
Early Leyden Jars Static electricity machines Experimental electric light bulbs from Edison’s Menlo Park laboratory Wheatstone and Cooke 2-needle telegraph Telephone used in first transcontinental call Early Marconi wireless sets The Titanic wireless room Sarnoff loudspeaker Crystal Radio Sets Vacuum Tubes (13,000!) The “1930s Living Room Diorama” Radios, radios, radios! (Notice how radios evolve from “boxes & knobs” to beautiful furniture) and a hand-built Theremin by Robert "Bobby" Moog (as in "Moog Synthesizer") .--. ... .-. --. -....- ..-. ..- -. .--. ... .-. --. -....- ..-. ..- -. and did I mention the Radio Room upstairs available for licensed HAM use?  |
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