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Agenda for this evening
• Section Technical Coordinator Organization• HSMM-MESH Networking , Broadband-
Hamnet• Ohio BMV registration changes for Amateur
Radio Special Plates.• Ohio’s PRB-1 Court Ruling
Ohio Section TC/TS - What we are
• Volunteers who are charged with supporting the Ohio Section in all technical aspects of Amateur Radio operation.
• Fellow Amateurs who enjoy working with others.
• Supported by the Section Manager, additional members of the section cabinet and the ARRL Technical Manager in Newington
Organization
• A Technical Coordinator reporting to the Ohio Section Manager and currently 12 Technical Specialists.
• Additional information is available on the ARRL web site.
• http://www.arrl.org/technical-specialist
Responsibilities
• Assisting other amateurs with problems that are inhibiting successful operation of their station.
• Promoting technology within the Ohio Section.
• Acting as a resource to the Ohio Section and all amateurs in Ohio.
Additional Resources
• ARRL Ohio Section – arrl-ohio.org• - A great place to find information on what’s
going on both in the Ohio Section and nation wide.
• - Read the latest edition of the Ohio Section Journal.
• - The Ohio Section calendar and information on all the activities in the section.
• ARES and training opportunities.• Club links.• ARRL sanctioned Hamfest schedule.• The Ohio Section organization and additional
information from the Section Manager and ASM’s.
• The latest information and notes from our Section Manager Scott N8SY.
• A one stop place to be in the know as an Ohio Ham.
The Ohio Section
• The Ohio section is here to assist all amateurs and to provide support for the many ARRL activities.
• Please feel free to contact any member of the section cabinet at any time with your questions and concerns.
• We especially appreciate your feedback.
Join us
• Technical Specialists provide the experience and support for the Ohio Section and all amateurs in Ohio.
• Be a part of us. A TA is an available resource to answer questions and assist a fellow amateur in pursuit of our hobby.
• Do you enjoy working with people? We would love to have you as a Technical associate.
MESH Networking
• Supporting the Cross Country Carnival in Tiffin.• Deploying a MESH network of Linksys routers
using proprietary firmware.• Wireless network supporting data, video, VOIP
and just about anything that might be riding on a conventional home networking environment.
Broadband-hamnet
• Formerly known as HSMM-MESH• Deployed on Linksys and Ubiquity off the shelf
routers using proprietary firmware.• Self configuring and resilient.• The MESH network is configured on the
wireless side of the router(s).• Connections to the network are wired.
• Ubiquity equipment will be supported going forward and per a recent development, Linksys hardware will continue to be supported.
• Linksys will continue to operate and is compatible with Ubiquity products in the current firmware release.
• ARDEN.org has split away from Broadband-HamNet in order to pursue more opportunity with the Ubiquity hardware.
What we did
• Deployed the MESH network over the course supporting the Cross Country Carnival.
• 7,500 participating runners and several races involving schools throughout Ohio.
• Set up a VOIP telephone system running on a Raspberry Pi.
• Live video feed from the course midpoint to multiple PC located on the course.
• Keyboard to keyboard communication to various points on the course.
• It all worked.
Difficulties
• Low power routers require good line of sight between nodes.
• We had a lot of trees and other obstructions requiring gain antennas and careful placement of MESH nodes.
• Access to commercial power was limited requiring the use of battery and solar power.
• Video was not as good as desired.
What did work
• We operated with everything running simultaneously. With the exception of video which required a lot of the available bandwidth, it all worked very well.
• VOIP was all but amazing running on the Raspberry Pi.
• Go Box MESH nodes using battery and solar power.
R Pi Incredible PBX
• Full feature set including call transfer, conference calling, voice mail & Caller ID
• Many other useful functions that are standard on commercial PBX systems.
• Call direction including voice prompts.• Subject to the memory limitations of the SDHC
card being used on the Pi • We used the model B Raspberry Pi.
What Next
• Utilize Ubiquity equipment to make use of future enhancements and higher power capability.
• Deploy directional antennas where required to enhance throughput.
• Additional Go Box nodes to fill in the weak spots and add routing paths.
Resources
• A Google search for HSMM-MESH will provide numerous links to information.
• Broadband-hamnet.org – where it all started. • ARDEN.org/ - Ubiquity development.• Both links are where the movers and shakers
meet to answer questions and talk about applications being supported on the MESH.
Linksys WRT54GL MESH Node
GO Box Mesh Node
Go Box Node Internal
R Pi Incredible PBX
Grandstream HT701 Adapter
AT&T CL2939 Tel Set
Linksys WVC2300 IP Camera
Incredible PBX
• Ward Mundy’s implementation of VOIP on the Raspberry Pi is available here:
• http://nerdvittles.com/?tag=incrediblepbx• The site has numerous help files and reference
material to assist you in setting up this quite functional VOIP PBX all running on the Raspberry Pi.
Ohio BMV
• The Special Plates Div. of the Ohio BMV has been offering Radio Amateur (Call Sign) plates to licensed amateurs for many years.
• The Ohio Revised Code mandates proof of FCC license to purchase.
• The policy recently changed requiring amateurs to also provide proof of license when renewing registration.
• We can no longer use the online “O-Plates” service to renew.
• You must either renew at your local deputy registrar, (bring your license) or use the mail registration process and mail a copy of your current valid FCC license.
• A “reference copy” of your license is acceptable.
• We can no longer renew Ohio vehicle registration online.
What next?
• A reference copy of your license can be obtained online - https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsEntry/licManager/login.jsp
• You will need to be registered and have your FRN and password to login.
• You can also get a reference copy here.• http://www.radioqth.net/fcclicscopy
• The Ohio Section is looking into a better resolution of this issue.
• BMV states that they must follow the ORC and have no current plans to restore online renewal.
• Changes must be made to ORC by the legislature.
• Deputy Registrar offices are aware of the change and should be ready to perform renewals per the new requirements.
• If you encounter any difficulty with someone not knowing the process, you should inform the Deputy Registrar to contact their Help Desk.
• You may also contact me with any additional questions.
No, it doesn’t make sense
• Our FCC license is good for 10 years.• FCC does not collect your license when you let
it expire or it is revoked. (you may have a copy)
• The FCC online database is the official proof of license.
• The FCC no longer automatically provides a paper copy of your license.
• The FCC recognizes us as a “Self Policing” group.
• No amateur would risk the integrity of his or her license by fraudulently making application to the Ohio BMV.
• We are proud of our license and our call signs.• It makes little sense. However BMV is
required to follow Ohio Law which has required physical proof for many years.
• The Ohio Section is looking into the matter and will endeavor to secure the required change to correct this.
• Also affected are commercial broadcasters and anyone or organization displaying their FCC call sign on their plates.
• The commercial folks are not happy either.• Refrain from calling BMV. Their hands are tied
and our avenue to change must be the Ohio Legislature. We are working on it.
Ohio’s PRB-1 Law
• Ohio’s law mirrors the FCC PRB-1 regulation requiring governmental agencies to reasonably accommodate antenna and structure requirements of Amateurs.
• Congress and the FCC recognize the important part Hams plan in disaster communications.
• Swanton, Ohio went to court, arguing Home Rule provisions of the Ohio Constitution.
Recent Court Ruling
• The Ohio Supreme Court refused to hear their case.
• Mr. Wodtke won previously on appeal with the sixth district appellate court.
• This ruling in favor of WW8N is good news and since the Ohio Supreme Court has refused to hear the case, the Village of Swanton has no more appeal.
Federal Legislation
• PRB-1 and the Ohio law protect us from unreasonable denials by government agencies.
• No protection currently from HOA’s restrictive covenants.
• Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015 HR-1301 introduced by US Rep Adam Kinzinger (R-IL).
• Bill now in committee.
Amateurs Need to Support
• All amateurs are encouraged to contact their US House representative and urge them to support this important legislation that would extend PRB-1 to HOA (Home Owners Associations.
• Many Hams living in these restricted Home Owners Association areas are denied antennas or are severely restricted from any antenna structures.
Thank you!
• It has been my pleasure to speak with you this evening.
• The Ohio Section is here to serve you.• Interested in assisting fellow Hams as a
Technical Specialist. Contact me.
• Jim Yoder W8ERW• [email protected]• (419) 448-7354
