In DX comes word that JA1IST, will be on the air stroke FK from New
Caledonia between February 25th and March 1st. His activity will be
holiday style on High Frequency bands. QSL to his home callsign or via
the bureau.
F5MNW will once again be operational stroke FR from Saint Leu between
March 16th and April 8th. Activity will be on the HF bands using only
CW. QSL via his home call either direct via the bureau.
F6ARC will be active stroke FG from Guadeloupe between March 11th
to the 23rd. Activity will be holiday style with a focus on the 30,
17 and 12 meter bands and the lower bands using 100 watts and operating
Morse only. QSL via FE1IDX either direct or via the bureau.
ZL3TE will be operational as 3D2SE from Viti Levu Island between April
11th and the 14th. His main activity will be in the Japan
International DX CW Contest on April 12th and 13th. Operations outside
the contest will mainly be on CW, with some digital modes. QSL to ZL3TE
or electronically via Logbook of the World.
G0VJG will be active stroke J6 from St. Lucia between June 5th and the
18th. Operation is likely to be on 40 through 10 meters using SSB only.
If you make contact please QSL via G4DFI.
Lastly, several sources are reporting that a multi-national team will be
on a DXpedition to Malawi as 7Q7Q sometime late November. This will
include an entry in the CQ World Wide DX CW Contest. At airtime this
operation seems to be headed up by ZS6RJ, and will be the same group
that was active as 3DA0ET last year. Look for more details to be
forthcoming in future newscasts.
Saturday, February 22, 2014
WW8N Tower Court Case
This court case about a tower before a Federal court could affect the ability of amateurs everywhere to erect towers. READ THIS!
Village of Swanton Antenna Decision Appealed..
On February 4 the Village of Swanton filed a notice of appeal, appealing the decision of the Fulton County Common Pleas Court in the case of Wodtke v. Village of Swanton. The case is the first court case that we are aware of involving application of Ohio’s new antenna legislation, H.B. 158 (129th General Assembly). The Trial Court ordered the approval of an application to the village by Gary Wodtke, WW8N, for approval of an antenna variance. The Village denied the application and Mr. Wodtke appealed that decision to the Fulton County Common Pleas Court. The Court ruled in Mr. Wodtke’s favor and the Village is now appealing that order. In the docketing statement filed with the Court of Appeals the Village asserts four potential issues to be argued in the appeal, including whether Revised Code Section 5502.031, enacted by H.B. 158, is constitutional and whether it was constitutionally applied in this case.
Ohio law grants a right of appeal from final decisions of a common pleas court. The decision here is appealed to the Sixth District Court of Appeals, headquartered in Toledo. The appellate process involves first, filing the record of proceedings in the common pleas court, then briefs of each of the parties and, finally, a brief oral argument to the court. Appellate decisions are heard by a three judge panel that is usually designated near the time for oral argument. Decisions normally take a number of months after oral argument. Appellate decisions are generally final, unless further review is granted by the Ohio Supreme Court. While a court of appeals decision represents the law only in that appellate district, it carries significant precedential value in other Ohio courts and may also be cited in similar cases in other states.
Mr. Wodtke is represented by Toledo attorney Carey Cooper and by Fred Hopengarten, K1VR a noted authority on zoning and amateur radio antenna issues. ARRL leadership at the national level is also aware of the appeal. Scott Yonally, Ohio Section Manager and Jim Weaver, Great Lakes Division Director have enlisted support from the ARRL. In my discussion with League General Counsel, Chris Imlay, W3KD, it appears that the leadership of the League views this appeal as being one of precedential significance, not only for Ohio amateurs, but also for amateurs in other states that have passed state versions of FCC regulation PRB-1.
Discussions are ongoing regarding various ways to help bring this appeal to a successful conclusion. We will keep you informed as further developments occur.
source: Nick, K8NAP
February Edition of the Ohio Section Journal
FROM THE STATE GOVERNMENT LIAISON..
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FROM THE STATE GOVERNMENT LIAISON..
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Village of Swanton Antenna Decision Appealed..
On February 4 the Village of Swanton filed a notice of appeal, appealing the decision of the Fulton County Common Pleas Court in the case of Wodtke v. Village of Swanton. The case is the first court case that we are aware of involving application of Ohio’s new antenna legislation, H.B. 158 (129th General Assembly). The Trial Court ordered the approval of an application to the village by Gary Wodtke, WW8N, for approval of an antenna variance. The Village denied the application and Mr. Wodtke appealed that decision to the Fulton County Common Pleas Court. The Court ruled in Mr. Wodtke’s favor and the Village is now appealing that order. In the docketing statement filed with the Court of Appeals the Village asserts four potential issues to be argued in the appeal, including whether Revised Code Section 5502.031, enacted by H.B. 158, is constitutional and whether it was constitutionally applied in this case.
Ohio law grants a right of appeal from final decisions of a common pleas court. The decision here is appealed to the Sixth District Court of Appeals, headquartered in Toledo. The appellate process involves first, filing the record of proceedings in the common pleas court, then briefs of each of the parties and, finally, a brief oral argument to the court. Appellate decisions are heard by a three judge panel that is usually designated near the time for oral argument. Decisions normally take a number of months after oral argument. Appellate decisions are generally final, unless further review is granted by the Ohio Supreme Court. While a court of appeals decision represents the law only in that appellate district, it carries significant precedential value in other Ohio courts and may also be cited in similar cases in other states.
Mr. Wodtke is represented by Toledo attorney Carey Cooper and by Fred Hopengarten, K1VR a noted authority on zoning and amateur radio antenna issues. ARRL leadership at the national level is also aware of the appeal. Scott Yonally, Ohio Section Manager and Jim Weaver, Great Lakes Division Director have enlisted support from the ARRL. In my discussion with League General Counsel, Chris Imlay, W3KD, it appears that the leadership of the League views this appeal as being one of precedential significance, not only for Ohio amateurs, but also for amateurs in other states that have passed state versions of FCC regulation PRB-1.
Discussions are ongoing regarding various ways to help bring this appeal to a successful conclusion. We will keep you informed as further developments occur.
source: Nick, K8NAP
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