SECTION
TRAFFIC MANAGER
The STM is appointed by the Section Manager to
supervise traffic handling organization at the section level--that is, to
coordinate all traffic efforts within the section, regardless of mode or
National Traffic System affiliation, so that routings within the section and
connections with other networks and digital traffic nodes will result in orderly
and efficient traffic flow. The STM should be a person at home and familiar with
traffic handling on all modes, must have at least a Technician class license,
and should possess the willingness and ability to devote equal consideration and
time to all section traffic matters. The STM must be a Full ARRL Member.
The duties of the STM include the following:
- Establish, administer, and promote a traffic handling program at the section
level, based on, but not restricted to, National Traffic System networks.
- Develop and implement one or more effective training programs within the
section that address the needs of both traditional and digital modes of traffic
handling. Insure that Net Managers place particular
emphasis on the needs of amateurs new to formal network traffic handling, as
well as those who receive, send, and deliver formal traffic on a
"casual" basis, via RTTY, AMTOR, and Packet based message storage and
bulletin board systems.
- Cooperate and coordinate with the Section Emergency
Coordinator so that traffic nets and emergency nets in the section present a
unified public service front.
- Recommend candidates for Net Managers and Official Relay
Station appointments to the SM. Issue appointments/cancellations and
appropriate certificates. At the SM's discretion, the STM may directly make or
cancel NM and ORS appointments.
- Insure that all traffic nets within the section are properly and adequately
staffed, with appropriate direction to Net Managers, as required, which results
in coverage of all Net Control and liaison functions. Assign liaison coverage
adequate to insure that all digital bulletin boards and message storage systems
within the section are polled on a daily basis, to prevent misaddressed,
lingering, or duplicated radiogram-formatted message traffic.
- Maintain familiarity with proper traffic handling and directed net
procedures applicable to all normally-used modes within the section.
- Collect and prepare accurate monthly net reports and submit them to ARRL
Headquarters, either directly or via the Section Manager, but in any case on or
prior to the established deadlines.
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.
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