[HamWAN PSDR] Cell Sites on DNR Towers

[carl at n7kuw.com]

Tom,

 

I was in no way trying to disparage HamWAN, or it’s Board or Netops, all of which I am a supporter.  However, the history of amateur radio and DNR sites, which goes back many years before HamWAN existed, has been a rocky one at times, and nobody can argue that hams (and I am not pointing a finger at any specific person or group) have been problematic with respect to DNR site occupancy over the years.

 

People today, in trying to identify ways to move forward, do need to keep that history in mind. I know a number of people are working to try and find a resolution to this that can benefit amateur radio going forward. I hope that is successful. Unfortunately, it will take time, and it does not appear that leaving systems installed (even if turned off) is something DNR is willing to consider at the moment. Has anyone approached them with that suggestion – shut the systems down but leave the hardware installed pending some future resolution? That way, possibly, you could avoid having to do re-installations.

 

Carl, N7KUW

 

From: PSDR <psdr-bounces at hamwan.org> On Behalf Of Tom Hayward
Sent: Monday, November 15, 2021 10:46 AM
To: Puget Sound Data Ring <psdr at hamwan.org>
Subject: Re: [HamWAN PSDR] Cell Sites on DNR Towers

 

On Mon, Nov 15, 2021 at 10:03 AM <carl at n7kuw.com <mailto:carl at n7kuw.com> > wrote:

While everything below is true and valid, let us not overlook the fact that amateur operators (including HamWAN) have moved onto sites without obtaining a lease, and in violation of the lease terms of those (who have leases) who have allowed them on to those sites.  This is a complex issue, and requires proper actions on the part of all players. Hams are suffering the consequences at the moment, but they are as much to blame as anyone else.  I DO support HamWAN, I DO believe it is essential and important to regional EmComm. But it does need to be done properly.
Carl, N7KUW

 

Carl, please be careful not to present statements as fact that may be untrue. HamWAN has a history going back many years of helping leaseholders fill out the required paperwork to remain compliant with DNR when they have requested to connect their site to HamWAN.

 

Tom KD7LXL

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