For a section team to be effective
in one of the most important arenas in Amateur Radio, technology, there must
be a cadre of qualified, competent Technical Specialists. "Advancement of
the radio art" is a profound obligation we incur under the rules of the FCC.
Technical Specialists help meet this obligation.
Technical Specialist appointments
are made by the Section Technical Coordinator, Jim Eason, AD6IJ,
under delegated authority from the Section Manager. The Technical Specialist
supports the Technical Coordinator in two main areas of responsibility: Radio
Frequency Interference, and Technical Information. Technical Specialists can
specialize in certain specific technical areas, or can be generalists. Here
is a list of specific job duties:
- Serve as a technical advisor
to local hams and clubs. Correspond by telephone and letter on technical
topics. Refer correspondents to other sources if specific topic is outside
Technical Specialist's knowledge.
- Serve as advisor in radio
frequency interference issues. RFI can drive a wedge in neighbor and city
relations. It will be the Technical Specialist with a cool head who will
resolve problems. Local hams will come to you for guidance in dealing with
interference problems.
- Speak at local clubs on popular
technical topics. Let local clubs know you're available and willing.
- Represent ARRL at technical
symposiums in industry; serve on CATV advisory committees; advise municipal
governments on technical matters.
- Work with other ARRL officials
and appointees when called upon for technical advice, especially in emergency
communications situations where technical prowess can mean the difference
in getting a communications system up and running, the difference between
life and death.
- Recruitment of new hams and
League members is an integral part of the job of every League appointee.
Appointees should take advantage of every opportunity to recruit a new ham
or member to foster growth of Field Organization programs, and our abilities
to serve the public.
- Technical Specialists must
hold Novice or higher class license; ARRL membership required.
When you need assistance in the above areas, the Orange Section Technical Coordinator and Specialists
are available to help you.
If you
would like information on how to become a Technical Specialist, please contact
the Technical Coordinator Jim Eason, AD6IJ, email: ad6ij@netzero.com Phone:(909)240-9403