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Amateur Radio NewslineT Report 1835 - October 12 2012
Amateur Radio Newsline report number 1835 with a release date of October
12 2012 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.
The following is a Q-S-T. The FCC released a Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking aimed at changing the Amateur Radio licensing rules and lots
more; the R-S-G-B replies to UK telecommunications regulator Ofcom on the
future of 143 to 156 MHz; hams in Sweden effectively loose access to the
2300 MHz band and a ham radio operators success in gaining approval for a
65 foot tower leaves neighbors very unhappy. Find out the details are on
Amateur Radio NewslineT report number 1835 coming your way right now.
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RESTRUCTURING: FCC PROPOSES MULTIPLE CHANGES INN THE PART 97 AMATEUR
SERVICE RULES
The FCC has put forth a series of suggested Part 97 rules changes which
when taken as a whole literally redefine many aspects of the United States
Amateur Radio Service. Amateur Radio Newsline's Mark Abramowicz, NT3V,
takes a look at what the regulatory agency sees in ham radio's future:
--
It's not a done deal by any stretch, but the FCC has put a few proposals
out there for public comment and it's interested in hearing from you.
The Notice of Proposed Rule Making or NPRM can be divided into a few basic
categories - exam credit for expired licenses and grace periods for
expired licenses, a change in the number of volunteer examiners needed for
a valid testing session, and emissions and experimentation by amateurs.
Rich Moseson, W2VU, is editor of CQ Magazine, and Amateur Radio Newsline
called upon him for his take on the proposals.
Let's begin with one that could have the biggest impact, the proposal to
give examination credits for anyone who held a license that expired,
thereby eliminating the need for re-testing for someone who has an expired
license.
Moseson says he wholeheartedly endorses the idea of being able to recover
a license a ham once held. He says right now, the current FCC rules are
scattered on this....
"If you held a particular type of license at a particular time then
there's no limit on being able to get it back without re-testing," Moseson
explains. "But if you held a higher class license or a lower class license
or the same license at a different time and it's expired and beyond the
grace period, then you can't get it back without re-testing.
"So, the current rules make no sense."
Moseson says he's uncertain how many hams are out there who let their
licenses lapse years ago, but he suggests the FCC recognizes they should
be allowed to get back in without putting an undue burden on them.
Controversial? Maybe, for some. But Moseson says he believes it's a
win-win for the hobby...
"I don't think that we've been greatly damaged from having the ability to
re-gain licenses once held without additional testing on the license
classes that are permitted," Moseson says. "And, I don't think there will
be any great hazard to the hobby. In fact, I think there will be benefit
to the hobby of letting people whose licenses have expired return if their
interest has returned as well."
If that doesn't quite sit well with you, Moseson suggests considering
this:
"There's really very little difference between this and what goes on if
you maintain your license," Moseson says. "There are no activity
requirements. So, as long as you renew your license every 10 years now,
you can be licensed continually without taking a test even if you haven't
been on the air in 30 years.
"And, if you want to come back on the air - as long as you've maintained
your license - then you just turn on the radio. Well, if you've let your
license lapse, there's really not much difference.
"So, if you've passed the test for a license, if you've held that license
before, and you want to get back into ham radio, let's welcome you back
with open arms and not make you have to take your test again when other
people don't have to take that test again."
Now, on to the proposal to have only two volunteer examiners at a testing
session.
Moseson says he feels a little uncomfortable with that idea, although the
FCC suggests it will open up more exam opportunities and make it easier
for people to get a ham license....
"I think that a minimum of three people is important at first glance,"
Moseson says. "I would be open to looking at the comments from other
people. But from my personal experience, I think it's good to have a
minimum of three people because it just reduces the possibility of any
kind of shenanigans to a much lower level.
"And, that was the reason for putting in the three-examiner requirement to
begin with and I think that's still valid."
There's also the idea of remote testing sessions - that is using the
technology for VEs to observe an exam session. The FCC's rationale is
colleges and businesses use teleconferencing and maybe it's time to
explore that option. Moseson says timing might be right...
"Yes, the technology needs to be acknowledged," Moseson say. "I don't
think we should necessarily just jump right into it. I would suggest a
pilot program first to see how well it works out and then take it from
there."
Moseson says he's encouraged by the proposal looking at the modes for
amateur radio transmissions. He says there are too many restrictions and
limitations on hams which can stifle rather than encourage
experimentation.
He says the FCC is wise to look at the issue, especially considering the
area of TDMA or Time Division Multiple Access technology for amateur
radio.
"I think that the more that we can do with them as hams, in addition to
what the commercial world is doing, the better off we'll all be because
that competition is a fact of life," Moseson says. "You know, you look at
our microwave bands which are really where a lot of the future is going to
be - 2.4 Ghz, 5.8 Ghz - these bands are already shared.
"And if we can make better use of that sharing so that we can do what we
want to do without bothering the other people and without having them
bother us then that's great we can all get by very well."
Moseson says he still hasn't had a chance to go through the entire NPRM.
He intends to study it and encourages hams to take the initiative and
digest it before commenting...
"Well, I would encourage people to download the NPRM from the FCC website
and read the whole thing, particularly before sending in comments to the
FCC on it," Moseson says. "I've seen too many people in other situations
send in comments on an NPRM based on a summary and they haven't read the
whole thing and they come off looking uninformed."
For the Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Mark Abramowicz, NT3V in Philadelphia.
--
WT Docket No. 12-121 is expected to draw a lot of discussion in ham radio
circles and we will have more on it in upcoming Amateur Radio Newsline
reports. (FCC)
**
RESTRUCTURING: RSGB, BATC AND AMSAT-UK REPLY TO OFCOM ON HF SPECTRUM
Meantime, across the Atlantic, the Radio Society of Great Britain in
concert with the British Amateur Television Club and AMSAT-UK, has
submitted a response to telecommunications regulator Ofcom's Consultation
or Notice of Inquiry on the future use of VHF spectrum from 143 to 156
MHz. This being the bandspace that was formally used by the British Home
Office.
According to the R-S-G-B, the unique nature of this spectrum, and the fact
that it surrounds the existing 2 meter amateur radio band, suggested a
creative response. One the RSGB stated that would need to be competitive
with the likely responses from Business Radio users. No details of the
actual text of the response are known as we go to air.
(RSGB)
**
RESTRUCTURING: SWEDEN HAM COMMUNITY LOOSES 2300 MHZ BAND
Swedish radio amateurs have basically lost the 2300 MHz band although they
have gained some spectrum at 1.8 MHz.
The Swedish Amateur Radio Society, the S-S-A, reports the loss of the 2300
MHz band with effect from October 1st. And while 2400 to 2450 MHz is
still allocated for amateur radio operation the power there is limited to
just 100 milliwatts at the antenna.
However there is good news down lower in frequency. Sweden used to have
"Top Band" allocations of 1810 to 1850 kHz at max 1 kW and 1930 to 2000
kHz with a maximum of 10 Watts out. As of October 1st this changed to
1810 to 1850 kHz at 1 kW and 1850 to 2000 kHz with a maximum of 10 watts.
Power output is measured at the antenna.
(SSA)
**
HAM RADIO IN SPACE: FOUR CUBESATS DEPLOYED FROM ISS
Radio amateurs around the world have been listening for signals from the
four new amateur radio CubeSats that were deployed from the International
Space Station on Thursday, October 4th.
FITSat-1 has a CW beacon on 437.250MHz, 1200 bps AX.25 packet radio on
437.445MHz and a high-speed data transmitter on 5840.0MHz.
F-1 has the callsign is XV1VN and the communications subsystem is built
around two Yaesu VX-3R amateur radio handheld transceivers. One will
transmit 1200 bps packet radio every 30 seconds on 145.980MHz while in
darkness. The other will operate only in sunlight sending a 20 second FM
transmission of a CW tone on 437.485MHz followed by a 60 second gap.
TechEdSat carries a 1200 bps packet radio transmitter on 437.465MHz.
WE-WISH transmits CW and 1200 bps packet radio on 437.505MHz. Due to the
effects of Doppler shift the 70cm downlink frequencies will vary by +/- 10
kHz during an 8 minute pass.
Each could have a life-time of 4 or 5 months before they burn-up on
reentry into the Earth's atmosphere.
(AMSAT, GB2RS)
**
ENFORCEMENT: FCC REFUSES TO RECONSIDER $10000 NAL
The operator of an unlicensed radio station in Florida will have to pay a
$10,000 fine. This after the FCC turns down his petition for
reconsideration where he failed to prove he could not afford to pay. We
have more in this report:
--
The FCC has refused to reconsider a $10,000 fine issued to Neal Davis of
Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In its September 28th release the regulatory
agency stated that Davis appeal of the forfeiture order did not meet the
criteria set out by the agency in regard to providing proof that such a
fine would prove to be a financial hardship.
In his Petition, Davis did not deny that he operated an unlicensed radio
station and therefore violated Section 301 of the Communications Act.
Rather, he urged the cancellation of the forfeiture based on an inability
to pay claim. Specifically he asserted that he is currently unemployed and
has no income but Davis did not provide any financial or other form of
documentation to corroborate his asserted financial status.
In the absence of any supporting financial or other reliable
documentation, the FCC says it has no basis by which to evaluate Davis's
inability to pay claim and are constrained by the limited record before
it. As such the FCC has denied the Petition and affirmed the Forfeiture
Order.
--
Davis was given the customary 30 days to pay the fine. If he fails to do
so the matter could be turned over to the Department of Justice for
further action. (FCC)
**
ENFORCEMENT: WIRELESS CAMERA IN PALM TREE INTERFERES WITH FAA RADAR
The FCC has issued a Notice of Violation to the Redondo Beach Marina in
Redondo Beach, California. This, for operating an unlicensed wireless
video surveillance camera that was found to be causing interference to an
FAA Radar system.
After receiving a complaint from the Federal Aviation Administration
concerning interference to their 1240 to 1300 MHz band radar in San Pedro,
California the Los Angeles FCC Office dispatched agents to investigate the
matter. The agents used direction finding to locate a radio signal on
1282 MHz emanating from a wireless camera mounted on a Palm tree in the
parking lot of Redondo Beach Marina. When AC power to the camera was
disconnected, the interference ceased.
Based on this finding, a cease and desist notice was issued telling the
Marina that use of the wireless camera must stop immediately. And in its
September 20th letter to the Redondo Beach Marina it was warned that
operation of radio transmitting equipment without a valid radio station
authorization constitutes a violation of the Federal laws and could
subject the operator of this illegal operation to severe penalties. (FCC)
**
HELPING YOUTH: AMATEUR RADIO SUPPLIES ANNOUNCES YOUTH GIVEAWAY
Amateur Radio Supplies of Haverhill, Massachusetts, has announced a new
biannual giveaway. This to promote youth in amateur radio DXing and
contesting.
Beginning January 1st of 2013, the company says that it will give a
complete high frequency station to the selected applicant. The gear to be
presented will include Alinco DX-SR8T/E 160 through 6 meter all mode
transceiver with a 30 amp power supply, an L-D-G antenna tuner, a choice
of an all band G5RV or HyGain DX-77A Vertical plus just about all the
accessories to put it all on the air.
Applicants from any country under the age of 21 are invited to provide
brief answers to the following three questions. These are how often are
you able to operate on the HF bands? Where do you typically operate from
and how do you intend to use the equipment provided in the give-away.
Send your answers along with your name, callsign, and license class using
the form at www.amateurradiosupplies.com/youth-s/222.htm. Nominations
will also be accepted.
For more information please e-mail Randy Rowe at randy (at)
amateurradiosupplies (dot) com. Amateur Radio Supplies is a new company
that provides a full line of gear, including antennas, transceivers, coax,
antenna wires and countless station accessories.
(Michelle Garrett - Project Manager - Amateur Radio Supplies)
**
SWL NEWS: MORE TV WATCHERS OPTING OR FREE OVER THE AIR PROGRMMING
As cable bills rise and the United States economy remains weak, more
Americans are watching television using good old fashioned antennas.
According to the research firm GfK Media, nearly 18 percent of all US
households with television sets are watching broadcasts delivered for free
over the air. This is up from 15 percent of homes last year according to
research the firm. Translated into numbers, that means 20.7 million
homes, or roughly 54 million consumers, now get channels over the air
instead of paying a monthly cable or satellite bill.
According to the study, 6 percent of TV households, or 6.9 million homes,
canceled their cable service at some point in the past and now rely on
free broadcasts. GfK's report also found that 16 percent of households
downgraded TV service in the business year through March, while only 11
percent of TV households said they had increased service.
The report also found that people using Web-connected TV increased to 34
million households, or 29 percent. That's almost double the previous
year's 16 percent. More is on-line at tinyurl.com/9z4ffj5
(Published News Reports)
**
SWL NEWS: CANADIAN AM STATIONS LEAVING THE AIR
More AM stations are leaving the medium wave AM broadcast band in Canada
than are coming on the air, This is according to the trade publication
Radio World that says since 2009, some sixteen Canadian AM broadcasters
have gone off the air as several have moved to the FM band and companies
closed the least profitable stations.
But in this case more seems better from a profit standpoint. According to
the research firm Statistics Canada, the moves have allowed AM operating
revenues to grow by 1.1% in 2011, to 311 million Canadian dollars.
A quick search of the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications
Commission site shows 727 commercial licensed radio stations, not broken
down by service. That compares to 4,754 commercial licensed AM and 6,568
FM broadcast entities in the United States according to FCC figures for
the most recent quarter. (RW)
**
NAMES IN THE NEW: CHANGES AT CQ AVERTISING DEPARMENT
Some names in the news. CQ Communications has announced the appointments
of Charlie Payne, ex- WN2AKC, and Jon Kummer, WA2OJK, to the company's
advertising department. Payne and Kummer succeed Chip Margelli, K7JA, who
has reportedly resigned to pursue other opportunities in the amateur radio
industry.
According to a press release from CQ, the company's parting with K7JA was
completely amicable, and Margelli still is ironing out details of his next
adventure in the amateur radio industry. Meantime, for those in need of
contact information, Charlie Payne may be reached by e-mail at Charlie
(at) cqcomm (dot) com. Jon Kummer's e-mail is jon (at) cqcomm (dot) com.
(CQ)
**
NAMES IN THE NEWS: PETER LAKE ZL2AZ NAMED IARU R3 CHAIRMAN
Peter Lake, ZL2AZ, of Wellington, New Zealand, has been elected as the
Chairman of IARU Region 3. He replaces Michael Owen, VK3KI, who passed
away unexpectedly last month. Owen, who was also President of the
Wireless Institute of Australia, had served as Region 3 Chairman since
2006. (IARU-R3)
**
NAMES IN THE NEWS: RADIO AMATEUR FILES SDR PATENT
And Software Defined Radio is coming of age in the world of amateur radio.
This with word that Tao Wang, KB3KSR, has filed a patent for a
General-purpose software defined radio platform.
The patent disclosure describes Wang's invention as a flexible, compact
size, low power consumption, low cost, high performance software defined
radio platform. One that can be used in different areas, including
industrial applications, amateur radio, and academic research.
In its present form, Wang's unit is a processing platform that packs a
complete computer inside a pocket size enclosure. The invention makes use
of a graphic user interface and touch screen LCD display for interaction
with those who are utilizing it. (Southgate)
**
HAM HAPPENINGS: HAM-JAM 2012 LWRENCEVILLE GA NOVEMBER 10
On the social scene, HamJam 2012 will take place on Saturday, November
10th at the Georgia Gwinnett College Student Center, in Lawrenceville,
Georgia. The event is open to all radio amateurs and admission is free.
Gerald Youngblood, K5SDR the C-E-O and President of FlexRadio Systems,
will speak on the future of amateur radio while Doug Grant, K1DG will do a
presentation on Contesting Ethics and the World Radio Team Championships.
More information on the web at www.hamjam.info
(SEDXC)
**
HAM HPPENINGS: FREE CQ WW UPDATE WEBINAR WITH K5ZD
The World Wide Radio Operators Foundation will be sponsoring an open
Webinar on Sunday, October 21st at 19:00 UTC titled CQ World Wide Update
2012. Hosted by Randy Thompson, K5ZD, the on-line gathering will provide
an update on the status of the contest including new rules for 2012, log
entry tips, fair play, and various other topics of interest. Questions
will be taken following the presentation. Registration for this free
event is on-line at tinyurl.com/cq-ww-webinar. (WWROF)
**
CHANGING OF THE GUARD: SID T. MAY ET3SID/AB3OZ/G4CTQ, SK
The changing of the guard in ham radio continues with word of the passing
of Sid T. May, who held the callsigns ET3SID, AB3OZ and G4CTQ. May was
the chairman of the Ethiopian Amateur Radio Society and credited with
setting up the first amateur radio club of Ethiopia in 1993. He had also
been teaching amateur radio courses to Ethiopian students for more than 15
years and was also a volunteer examiner who administered both U-K and
United States amateur exams in Ethiopia.
(Southgate)
**
INTRUDER REPORT: CHINESE OTH RADAR GAIN HRASSING 40 METERS
The IARU Monitoring System newsletter reports that Radio Hargeisa is
operating on 7.120 MHz and that Chinese surveillance radar in the amateur
radio 40 meter band is now stronger than ever before
According to the report, the pesky Chinese Over the Horizon Radar had left
the 40 meter band for few weeks. But now its reported back with a very
strong burst system. One that is at least 10 kHz wide and has an almost
S9 signal, world-wide. IARU Regions 1 and 3 are reported to be severely
affected by it.
More about both of these situations is on-line at
tinyurl.com/china-radar-again. (IRUMS)
**
EMERGING TECHNOLOGY: DISSOLVABLE BIO-MED ELECTRONICS
Ultra-thin electronics that dissolve inside the body have been devised by
scientists in the US and could be used for a range of medical roles.
According to research published in the journal Science the components are
made of silicon and magnesium oxide and placed in a protective layer of
silk. Once their job has been completed these devices can simply melt
away with the speed of melting is controlled by silk.
The technology has already been used to heat a wound to keep it free from
infection by bacteria. More is on-line at
tinyurl.com/melting-electronics. (BBC)
**
WORLDBEAT: UK AUTO MANUFACTURERS NOT SUPPORTING DIGITAL RADIO
BROADCASTING
The United Kingdom's government mandated switchover date for digital radio
may need to be extended several years. This following a new survey of car
manufacturers that reveals at least half are steering clear of the new
entertainment technology.
As part of its Digital Britain vision, the UK Department for Culture,
Media and Sport named 2015 as the deadline for turning off its ageing but
very popular analogue radio network, in favor of one based on digital
standards. The move would mean the majority of today's in-car tuners as
well as home radio sets would cease to function overnight.
But new findings from Auto Express Magazine suggest the switchover could
now be delayed until 2017 or later. This after a survey of 24 mainstream
car manufacturers by the publication has revealed that 50 percent do not
offer any digital radio units for their model range, even as an optional
extra. Also, almost 60 per cent of new vehicles registered this in the
U.K. this year came with no option for the installation of a digital radio
receiver. (Auto Express, Southgate)
**
WORDBEAT: BELEGIUM HAMS ASSIST IN NEW FREE WIFI SYSTM
The Belgian national society the U-B-A reports on the involvement of radio
amateurs in getting free WiFi in the city of Geraardsbergen. The UBA says
that O6RY and ON3FDS worked with the city officials to bring about the new
WiFi service and in the process generated some valuable public relations
for the amateur radio in that nation. More about this story is on-line at
tinyurl.com/ham-radio-wifi
(Southgate)
**
HAM RADIO IN SPACE: EQUISAT HAM-SAT TO CARRY OPTICAL BEAON
Students at the Brown University are developing an amateur radio satellite
called EQUiSat that will carry an interesting optical beacon. The bird
will use a Xenon Flash Tube that should be visible to the unaided eye of
observers on Earth. A radio beacon is planned to operate in the 435 to
438 MHz range. Launch is hoped for in the 2015 time frame into an orbit
of about 300 kilometers. That should give the satellite a life-time of a
couple of months.
(EQUiSat, Southgate)
**
HAM RADIO IN SPACE: BUAA-SAT PLANNED FOTR 2014 LAUNCH
BUAA-SAT is a micro-satellite project developed by the students of Beijing
University carries an amateur radio 435 and 145 MHz FM voice transponder.
Plans call for it to be launched into a 600 by 800 kilometer Sun
Synchronous Orbit in late 2014. Its primary missions are to study the
application of components used in the onboard electronic system, to
demonstrate the coil-able mast deployment mechanism and to carry out
imaging using three CMOS cameras. More is on-line at
http://sat.buaa.edu.cn/
(AMSAT-UK)
**
ON THE AIR: SAGA INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FESTIVAL
On the air, please listen out for special event callsign 8-J-6-B-A-L to be
aired on all bands and modes between through November 5th in celebration
of the 2012 Saga International Balloon Fiesta. This is an Asian maximum
grade Hot Air Balloon International Festival in Saga City, Japan. More
information is on-line at www (dot) sibf (dot) jp slash e. QSL via the
JARL bureau.
(Southgate)
**
DX
In DX, word that ON4AFU will be on the air from Ko Butang Island October
26th to November 4th as HS0ZJF stroke 9. He will be active on High
Frequency bands on CW only. QSL via ON4AFU
7L4DXT and K1GI will be operational from Sint Maarten Island from November
18th to the 24th as PJ7XK and PJ7I respectively. They will be active on
160 through 10 meters on CW, SSB and some Digital modes. QSL PJ7XK via
7L4DXT and PJ7I via JG2BRI
KI5SF reports that he will be operational portable KH6 from about 0100 UTC
October 26th to 10:00 UTC October 27th. Listen out for him on 160 through
6 meters except for 60 meters on SSB and CW. QSL to KI5SF.
A group of operators from Switzerland will be active from Aitutaki Island
in the Cook Island chain from November 12th to the 30th using the call
signs E51C, E51ABS, E51BZD and E51CHX. Listen out for them on 80 through
10 meters using CW, SSB, and PSK. QSL this operation via HB9BXU
JA7HMZ and JA7EPO will be active from Pohnpei Island from November 23rd to
the 28 as V63DX and V63EPO. They also plan to operate in CQ World Wide DX
CW Contest on November 24th and 25th as V6A. QSL V63DX via JA7HMZ, V63EOP
via JA7EPO and V6A via JA7HMZ.
JH1EAQ will be active from Palau in CQ World Wide DX SSB Contest On
October 27th and 28th as T88EB. QSL via home call only.
Lastly, looking to the future comes word that G3SWH and G3RTE will be
active from Guadalcanal Island in the Solomon Islands from February 18th
to the 28th of 2013. The callsign to be used will be H44KW operating on
80 through 10 meters using CW only. QSL via G3SWH direct or via the
bureau.
**
THAT FINAL ITEM: BIG ANTENNA WIN DOWN-UNDER ANGERS NEIGHNORS
And finally this week, a New Zealand ham has won a major tower and antenna
victory but his neighbors are far from happy with the city council's
decision. This, even before the antenna system is erected. Amateur Radio
Newsline's Jim Meachen, Zed-L-2-B-H-F, reports from down-under:
--
Pyes Pa, New Zealand residents concerned about the proposed installation
of a 20 meter high radio antenna are disappointed that the Tauranga City
Council won't fight a legal battle on their behalf.
Residents of Veda Glen have petitioned the city council to appeal an
Environment Court decision which allows amateur radio enthusiasts to erect
radio masts up to 20 meters or 65 feet high. They say a radio antenna
proposed by a neighbor would be an eyesore, create wind noise and devalue
their properties.
While Councilors seemed to sympathize with the residents' plight they also
said that based on their legal advice, an appeal to the High Court would
be pointless. The council had previously tried to restrict private radio
masts to a maximum height of 9 meters or about 30 feet. However an appeal
to the Environment Court by the Tauranga Emergency Communications Group
and the New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters saw the maximum
height raised to the 20 meter maximum.
Council senior policy planner Campbell Larking told councilors
approximately $100,000 New Zealand dollars had been spent fighting the
case in the Environment Court, and he estimated an appeal to the High
Court would cost another $50,000. Also that a High Court ruling would not
be binding and the matter would simply be sent back to the same
Environment Court judge to re-consider.
A resolution proposed by Councilor Murray Guy, which sought to launch an
investigation into Environment Court and City Plan processes in order to
enhance community consultation did not find enough support and failed.
The bottom line is that the unnamed ham can put up his 65 foot high mast
along with the antenna that will sit on top of it. It's unknown when that
installation will be completed.
For the Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Jim Meachen, ZL2BHF, in Nelson, New
Zealand.
--
Outside the chambers, the residents said a legal challenge was outside
their reach and they were disappointed the council had backed away from
fighting the case on their behalf. (bayofplentytimes.co.nz)
**
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