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Petition Filed for Creation of US 4 Meter Band
QRZ.com lead moderator Glen Zook, K9STH, of Richardson, Texas has filed a Petition for Rulemaking to
the FCC. One aimed at creating a 70.000 MHz to 70.500 MHz amateur radio band in the United States.
In his January 27th filing, Glen Zook, K9STH, notes that the 4 meter band spectrum has been authorized in
a growing number of European and African nations. He says that by establishing such privileges for
amateur radio operators in the United States and other areas over which the Commission has jurisdiction
that it would be of great benefit to those operators residing in such areas. If the FCC decides to issue it a
Rule Making designation, Glen Zook's petition to create a ham radio allocation at 70 MHz is likely to garner
a lot of support from within the ham radio community. Especially from those who operate in the world
above 50 MHz. [AR Newsline]
Attention All Amateurs ...
2010 Field Day Packets Now Available
It’s that time of year again -- time to start gearing up for ARRL Field Day, June 26-27, 2010! ARRL’s
flagship operating event -- always held the fourth full weekend in June -- brings together new and
experienced hams for 24 hours of operating fun. Field Day packets are now available for download and
include the complete rules (including changes for 2010), as well as other reference items such as forms,
ARRL Section abbreviation list, entry submission instructions, a Frequently Asked Questions section,
guidelines for getting bonus points, instructions for GOTA stations, a kit to publicize your event with the
local press and more.
Herbert "Pete" Hoover III, W6ZH (SK)
Herbert “Pete” Hoover III, W6ZH (ex-W6APW) -- the grandson of Herbert Hoover, the 31st President of the
United States, and the son of former IARU and ARRL President Herbert Hoover Jr, W6ZH (SK) -- passed
away February 4, 2010. He was 82. A resident of San Marino, California, Hoover was active in ARRL
activities, serving as a Director of the ARRL Foundation in 1976 and as a member of the ARRL Long Range Planning Committee from 1978-1981. In the 1970s, Hoover and EIMAC’s Bill Eitel, W6UF (SK) established a matching fund to encourage contributions to the amateur satellite program. Hoover served as Vice President
and Trustee of the Pasadena (California) Radio Club and was also a member of the Southern California DX
Club. In 1978, Hoover was elected to the National Red Cross (later the American Red Cross) Board of
Governors. A memorial service is being planned. Donations may be made to Doheney Eye Institute, 1490
San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033; Hoover Institution, 434 Galvez Mall, Stanford University, Stanford,
CA 94305-6010; Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association, 302 Parkside Dr, West Branch, IA 52358
or the House Ear Institute, 2100 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90057.
Amateur Radio Operator Killed in Connecticut Explosion
Chris Walters, N0HVK, of Florissant, Missouri, was killed in an explosion on Sunday, February 7. He
was 48. Walters -- who was employed as a safety manager for an electrical subcontractor at the Kleen
Energy Plant in Middletown, Connecticut -- was one of five men who were killed in the explosion; at
least a dozen people were injured. The accident received national news coverage. According to officials,
the plant was in the process of doing a “blow down” -- clearing the natural gas lines -- when the explosion
occurred, but investigators are still determining the cause of the explosion. According to his wife Fran,
Walters was unemployed in Missouri and had been in Connecticut for two months working a temporary
job. While in Connecticut, Walters found time to enjoy Amateur Radio activities. He was a member of the
Shore Point Amateur Radio Club (SPARC), volunteering for community events and fundraisers with the
club; he was also part of SPARC’s first ARRL Field Day. Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell has requested
that flags fly at half-staff on February 10 in honor and memory of the five men who perished in the explosion.
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