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West Bloomington 147.090+ Tone: None Central Bloomington Analog/Fusion 443.175+ DCS: 165
FCC Invites Comments on 5.9 GHz
The FCC has invited comments on a Notice of Proposed Rule Making
(NPRM) in WT Docket 19-138, which said the FCC would take ”a fresh
and comprehensive look” at the rules for the 5.9 GHz band. The FCC
proposes to make 5.850 – 5.895 GHz available for unlicensed
operations and to authorize transportation-related communication
technologies to use 5.895 – 5.925 GHz.
WT Docket 19-138 files can be found online in PDF format at,
https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filing/1217200308588 .
The FCC is not proposing to delete or otherwise amend the
5-centimeter secondary amateur radio allocation at 5.650 – 5.925
GHz, part of which includes the 75 Megahertz under consideration.
Comments are due by March 6, and reply comments are due by April 6.
ARRL will be filing comments supporting no change to 5.850 – 5.925
GHz for amateurs, as included in the FCC proposal.
Feb 22: AERO 101 and AERO 102 Courses
AERO Courses are written by the Amateur Emergency Radio Organization (AERO) of Minnesota. They are a written curriculum and hands on practice experience in operating amateur radios. The emphasis will be on basic operations with a focus on emergency communications. The Courses are as below:
AERO 101: Introduction to Emergency Communications for the Amateur Radio Operator. Basic radio operations and communications skills, operating using a radio net, the role of amateur radio during emergency communications, and the basics of the Incident Command System (ICS) and ICS forms. This course is the prerequisite for all future courses. Offered Saturday, February 22, 9:00 AM at Woodbury High School ( 2665 Woodlane Drive, Woodbury, MN), Room 218 South side door 36.
AERO 102: Advanced Emergency Communications for the Amateur Radio Operator. The Radio Operator will learn how to communicate information effectively to other radio operators, provide effective communications support during routine and non-emergency communications, demonstrate proper application of communications procedures and demonstrate proper use of communications equipment. Offered Saturday, February 22, 9:00 AM at Woodbury High School ( 2665 Woodlane Drive, Woodbury, MN), Room 218 South side door 36.
Registration:
- You may register with John Regan, KA0HYR, ARES EC, at 651-491-6611 or jeregan3@gmail.com .
- Or, You may walk into the room prior to the class and register on site. –
Additional AERO Courses will be offered this fall: AERO 201 and 202 on Net Control operations, procedures, and hands on practice. Tentative dates in August and October. Exact dates and times TBD.
Courses on Digital modes and operation are planned for the future. No designated dates as of yet.
Get Training and Event Alerts
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Get the AERO training and participate in events you need to be a valuable volunteer for ARES, Emergency Management or a disaster organization. This list replaces the list sent by webmaster@aeromn.org and webmaster@aresmn.org. You must sign up to be included in future mailings.
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Dave Johnson, N0KBD, AUXCOMM(t), COMT(t)
n0kbd1@gmail.com www.n0kbd.com
ARES MN Metro District ADEC – PIO
AERO MN Vice Director
Maple Grove RC Board Director and MSW NCO Supervisor
Metro Skywarn Ex-Officio and Founding Board Director
March Skywarn Spotter Training Cancelled
The Bloomington Skywarn (and all other training sessions in March) have been cancelled. Below is the statement from Metro Skywarn leadership:
With the total number of COVID-19 cases now up to 9 people in the state of Minnesota and 5 of our 7 counties that we cover having cases in it, Metro Skywarn Board of Directors has decided to postpone the 3 remaining March classes until a later date.
The classes postponed are: 3/14 in Blaine, 3/25 in Maple Grove, and 3/28 in Bloomington.
Our next class scheduled is 4/2 in Richfield. Our class schedule is at https://metroskywarn.eventbrite.com
We will continue to monitor the situation and will make announcements regarding our next classes in April. When it is safe, we will attempt to reschedule the postponed classes.
We are sorry for the inconvenience, but we need to protect our hosts, trainers, and spotters.
Thank you!
Theresa Caspers
Education Coordinator
Metro Skywarn
March 3rd Meeting Davanni’s
The March meeting of the Bloomington Amateur Radio Association will be March 3rd at Davanni’s 8605 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington MN 55420
We’ll get started at 7 P.M. social hour and dinner. No purchase is necessary. Please order food as you enter the restaurant and they will deliver your order to you in the party room.
We had considered moving the meeting date, but, most members in attendance at the January meeting said they were unavailable the next week. City hall is unavailable because of the primary election taking place today.
2020 Field Day Logo Revealed
Field Day is always held on the 4th full weekend in June — 27-28, 2020.
The 2020 Field Day information packet and promotional materials will be posted at http://www.arrl.org/field-day as soon as it is finalized.
ARRL to Argue for Continued Access to 3-GHz Spectrum as FCC Sets Comment Deadlines
01/24/2020
At its January meeting, the ARRL Board of Directors instructed the League’s FCC counsel to prepare a strong response to protect amateur access to spectrum in the 3 GHz range. In its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in WT Docket 19-348, the FCC proposed to relocate all non-federal operations, including amateur uses, to spectrum outside the 3.3 – 3.55 GHz band. The Commission anticipates auctioning this spectrum to expand commercial use of 5G cellular and wireless broadband services, if agreement can be reached on relocation of — or sharing with — the federal incumbents that operate in the same band. Publication of the NPRM in the Federal Register on January 22 established deadlines of February 21 for comments and March 23 for reply comments.
The FCC has requested comment on the uses radio amateurs make of the spectrum and appropriate relocation options. Complicating matters is the fact that radio amateurs must consider the possibility that the immediately adjacent 3.1 – 3.3 GHz band is included in the spectrum that Congress has identified for similar study. FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly, in a December statement, referenced the fact that the lower band may also be considered for non-federal reallocation, potentially limiting relocation possibilities.
Amateurs make substantial use of the 3.3 – 3.5 GHz band that would be hard to replicate elsewhere, and they have filed more than 150 comments before the designated comment period even began. Among users looking at options are those who use this spectrum for Earth-Moon-Earth (moonbounce) communication, mesh networks, experiments with communication over long distances, radiosport, and amateur television. A portion of the band also is designated for use by amateur satellites in ITU Regions 2 and 3 (the Americas and Asia/Pacific).
A report is due by March 23 from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) evaluating the feasibility of having federal users share all or part of the 3.1 – 3.55 GHz band with commercial wireless services. This report is required by the Making Opportunities for Broadband Investment and Limiting Excessive and Needless Obstacles to Wireless (MOBILE NOW) Act. The results of the NTIA report will impact how much spectrum ultimately may be re-allocated for auction to wireless providers.
ARRL urges amateurs who comment to inform the FCC about the uses they make of the 3 GHz spectrum. Short comments and longer statements may be filed electronically. Visit the FCC “How to Comment on FCC Proceedings” page for more information. Commenters should reference WT Docket 19-348.
February 4th Meetings in the McLeod Conference Room on the 1st Floor
The February 4th Bloomington AUXCOMM and Bloomington Amateur Radio Association (BARA) monthly meetings will be held in the McLeod Conference Room on the 1st Floor.
Bloomington AUXCOMM starts at 7 P.M.
BARA starts at 7:30 P.M. Matt Holden KØBBC will be the featured speaker. He is the ARRL Dakota Division Director and will give an update on the proceedings of the January meeting of the ARRL Board of Directors.
2020 Club Officers
President Matt Holden KØBBC
Vice President Fred Steinhaus ACØFS
Secretary Brian Gaffney KNØWN
Treasurer Bill Mitchell AEØEE
Thank You Bill, Toddy (Martha), Dan and Steve for your years of service to the club.
Technician License Study Class
Get started in a fun hobby where you can communicate around the world or across town. This class is sponsored by the Maple Grove Radio Club – a service oriented club serving the Northwest suburbs by providing assistance to public safety, hospitals, parades, fun runs, bike tours, and antique car runs to mention a few.
This is a study class where we will assist you with your learning. That means that
you are expected to study between classes.
When: Monday’s starting February 10th. Class usually runs ten weeks. Class time 6:45 – 9:15 pm
Where: Life Assembly Church, 6900 West Fish Lake Road, Maple Grove, MN 55311
Cost: $20 registration fee due first night of class. You will also need to purchase the ARRL text book which is
titled The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual, Fourth Edition for about $29. We have a limited number of manuals available for sale.
Details will be emailed to you after you register for the class.
To Register or get answers to your questions: Email registration@mnyarc.org
Please include your name, Address, and phone contact information as well as your email address.
The Technician License exam will be offered on the last night of class, April 13th, for an additional fee of about $15.
To learn more about the Maple Grove Radio Club, please visit: www.k0ltc.org
December Meeting: Note Location
The December 3 meeting of the Bloomington Amateur Radio Association will take place at 7:30 PM at Davanni’s Pizza at 86th and Lyndale in Bloomington. Note that this is a different location than the rest of our monthly meetings, but is the regular location for our December meetings.
Officer elections are coming up. If you would like to nominate yourself for any of the officer positions (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer), please be in touch with Dan (KE0OR). He can be reached at [his callsign]@arrl.net