House Bill 1340, the "Amateur Radio Antenna Bill" passed the NC House
unanimously, 115-0,  at 5:09 PM Tuesday.  The bill has been referred to
the NC Senate where we hope to have a companion bill soon.  Thanks to
all of you who contacted your state representative.  None of us
imagined this would happen so quickly!  We will need you to make the
same great effort to build support with your state senator as soon as a
number is assigned for the companion bill.  I'll send more info on the
senate bill as soon as it's available.

A special thanks to the bill's sponsor Rep. Danny McComas (R - New
Hanover) and to former Wilmington mayor Hamilton "Ham" Hicks, KB4BR,
for shepherding the bill through the House with overwhelming success. 
Ham asks that each of you consider sending your state representative a
"thank you" note for their vote of support.  Too often this is
neglected and it can mean a lot to your representative.

Very 73,

Tim Slay, N4IB

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