Amateur Radio Group, FCC Sign Agreement on New Volunteer Monitor Program
ARRL signed a memorandum of understanding with the FCC to implement a “new and enhanced” Volunteer Monitor program. “The memorandum establishes the Volunteer Monitors as a replacement for the Official Observers (OO) program. Current OOs have been encouraged to participate…
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in the new program, the group, which represents amateur radio operators, said Tuesday. “We are excited by the opportunity to codify our partnership with the FCC and to work together to achieve our mutual interests of protecting the integrity of our Amateur Radio bands,” said ARRL President Rick Roderick. ARRL estimates “within 6 to 9 months the first Volunteer Monitors will be in place and ready to begin their duties.”