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- Radio Technical Commission For Maritime Services Annual Meeting Maritime Reporter, Apr 1986 #90
April 2 9 — M a y 1, Boston This year's Annual Assembly Meeting of the Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM) will be held at the Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston, Tuesday, April 29 through Thursday, May 1.
A Welcome Reception sponsored by the RTCM Booster Club will be held at 6:30 pm on April 28 for all registrants and their spouses.
Only one formal luncheon will take place this year, at noon on April 29. Keynote speaker will be R.
Bryssinck, president of Comite International Radio Maritime.
Two historic tour programs have been planned. The bus tour on Tuesday will include highlights of Boston from Beacon Hill to the new City Hall, the waterfront area, Back Bay, Cambridge, and Faneuil Hall.
On Wednesday the tour will follow the route of Paul Revere as he warned the countryside that the British were coming. It will also include Lexington Green, where Capt. Jonathan Parker and 77 Minutemen stood their ground against 700 of England's finest regulars, and the Old North Bridge where "the embattled farmers stood and fired the shot heard around the world." On both days participants may depart the tour at either Faneuil Hall at noon or the Copley Plaza at 12:15 pm.
Tuesday, April 29 8 am to 4 pm—Registration desk open 9-10 am—Annual Business Meeting 10-10:15 am—Coffee Break 10:15-11:45 am—Session I Moderator: L.R. Raish, Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth "Survey of the National Ocean Service," by Paul M. Wolff, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce.
"Maritime Radio Regulation for the Eighties and Beyond," by Raymond A. Kowalski, Federal Communications Commission.
"Radionavigation Systems Know No Boundaries—The Problems of International Coordination and Planning," by David C. Scull, Research and Special Programs Administration, Department of Transportation.
" T r a n s i t i o n i n g Into the FGMDSS in the United States," by Capt. Robert E. Fenton, USCG, and Joseph D. Hersey Jr., U.S.
Coast Guard, Department of Transportation.
Noon-2:15 pm—Luncheon Keynote speaker: R. Bryssinck, president, Comite International Radio Maritime.
2:30-3:35 pm—Session II Moderator: G.F. Hempton, Federal Communications Commission.
"A Report on the April 1986 Session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Radiocommunications Subcommittee," by Capt.
Robert E. Fenton, USCG.
"Recent Developments for Radio Communicators and Equipment Maintainers in the Future Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (FGMDSS)," by William A.
Luther, Federal Communications Commission.
Panel Discussion on National and International Implementation of the FGMDSS.
3:35-3:50 pm—Coffee Break 3:50-5 pm—Session III Moderator: H.T. Blaker, Rockwell International.
"The New Wave—Automatic Telex, Data and Digital Selective Calling Systems," by Saverio J.
Berte, Radio-Holland U.S.A., B.V.
" N o r t h European DSC Network— Scandinavian Approach," by Goste Bengtsson, Swedish Telecom Radio.
"A Demonstration of Digital Selective Calling Equipment," by Per Thrane, Thrane & Thrane A/S, Norway, and Saverio J. Berte, Radio-Holland U.S.A.
Wednesday, April 30 8:30 am-12:30 pm—Registration desk open.
9-10:30 am—Session IV Moderator: Yaraslov Kaminsky, The Mitre Corporation.
"The 1.6 GHz Satellite EPIRB System—Preparations for Preoperational Demonstration," by Hans Kesenheimer, Dornier System GmbH, West Germany.
"Current Status and Future of the COSPAS/SARSAT System," by James T. Bailey, National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service, NOAA, Department of Commerce.
"Interactive Distress Beacon for SARSAT," by Frederick J. Kissel, Westinghouse Electric Corporation.
"COSPAS/SARSAT SAR Performers," by Wayne A. Hembree, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and Yaraslov Kaminsky, The Mitre Corporation.
10:30-10:45 am—Coffee Break 10:45 am-12:35 pm—Session V Moderator: J.C. Fuechsel, National Ocean Industries Association.
"INMARSAT Looks to the Future," by David W. Lipke, Communications Satellite Corporation.
"Problems and Opportunities in the Transmittal of Data Via Satcom," by George X. Tsirimokos, Sperry Corporation.
"JRC-FDMS for Use with INMARSAT System," by Kouichi Konnai, Yoshikatsu Okabe and Masanobu Okuyama, Japan Radio Company, Ltd.
"Standard C: A Low-Cost Message Handling Ship Earth Station," by John C. Bell and David C.
Schoen, International Maritime Satellite Corporation.
12:35-2:05 pm—Lunch Period, no scheduled activities.
2:05-3:15 pm—Session VI Moderator: Carl S. Andren, Racal- Megapulse, Inc.
"Capabilities of Future Radiodetermination Systems: An Analysis of Surface and Space-Based Candidates," by Keith D. McDonald, Federal Aviation Administration.
"NAVSAT in the Marine Environment," by C. Rosetti, European Space Agency.
"The Loran C System of the People's Republic of China," by the representatives of the People's Republic.
3:15-3:30 pm—Coffee Break 3:30-5 pm—Session VII Moderator: Ralph F. Eschenbach, Trimble Navigation.
"Special Committee 104 Recommendations for Differential GPS Service," by Dr. Rudolph M. Kalafus, Transportation Systems Center, Department of Transportation.
"U.S. Coast Guard Differential GPS System Development," by Lt.
Cdr. John E. Quill, USCG.
"Examining the Use of a VHF Radio Link for Transmission of Differential GPS Data," by James B.
Chadwick and Thomas B. Silli- man, Camden Instruments Corporation.
"A Differential GPS Receiver for Marine Navigation, by Dr. Alison Brown, Litton Industries.
5:45-7:45 pm—RTCM Assembly Reception for registrants and spouses.
Thursday, May 1 8:30-10:30 am—Registration desk open 9-10:30 am—Session VIII Moderator: John H. Beattie, Racal- Decca Ltd.
"The Perfect Fix—A Marriage Made in Heaven," by Patrick Patent, Racal-Megapulse, Inc.
"An Innovative Solution to Marine Radionavigation Systems Integration," by A. Ramsay, Racal- Decca Marine Navigation, Ltd., U.K.
"Maritime Racons and Transponders," by Joseph D. Hersey Jr., U.S. Coast Guard.
"Racons, Transponders and User- Selectable Services," by C. Gunnar Svala and Bo Morwing, The Ericcson Corporation, Sweden.
10:30-10:45 am—Coffee Break 10:45 am-12:15 pm—Session IX Moderator: David C. Scull, RSPA, Department of Transportation.
Panel Discussion: The Impact on Users of Government Radionavigation Policy and Plans.
12:15-1:45 pm—Lunch Period, no scheduled activities.
1:45-3:15 pm—Session X Moderator: Charles S. Carney, National Marine Electronics Association.
"Electronic Charts," by Mortimer RogofF, Navigation Sciences, Inc.
"WATERCOM—The Direct Line," by Richard A. Baker, Waterway Communications Systems, Inc.
"From Telegraphy to Teletherapy," by Steven A. Herring, PA-C, Medical Advisory Services, Inc.
"A Demonstration of the Navigation Information Network," by Bruce Seaton, Defense Mapping Agency, Department of Defense.
3:15-3:30 pm—Coffee Break 3:30-5 pm—Session XI Moderator: Martin W. Bercovici, Keller and Heckman.
"Planning NOAA Satellite Operations for the 1980s," by Daniel J.
Cotter and W. John Hussey, National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service, NOAA, Department of Commerce.
"Update from the FCC: The Mobile Satellite and Radiodetermination Satellite Services," by John B.
Richards, Federal Communications Commission.
"The First Geostar Satellite—Initial Test Results," by Dr. Leslie O.
Snively, Geostar Corporation.
"Cellular Technology in the Offshore Environment," by Alec J.
Bentley, Gull Cellular Associates.
5-5:10 pm—Closing remarks.
For additional information on the meeting and tour programs, contact Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services, 655 15th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.: (202) 639- 4006.
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- Radio Technical Commission For Maritime Services Annual Meeting Maritime Reporter, Apr 1985 #24
Break 10:30-11:45—Session I Moderator: L.R. Raish, Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth "The Changing Regulatory Environment," by Raymond A. Kowalski, U.S. Federal Communications Commission San Diego, A "Federal Government Policy on Radionavigation—What It Means to the Mariner," by David C. Scull, Research
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- 1983 RTCM ASSEMBLY Maritime Reporter, Mar 15, 1983 #12
." The RTCM was established in 1947 as a government/industry organization under the aegis of the Department of State. In 1972, after passage of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, it became a Federal Advisory Committee chartered by the Federal Communications Commission. Today, it is structured as
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- FCC Okays Automated Communication System For Inland Waterways Maritime Reporter, Jan 9, 1982 #13
The Federal Communications Commission recently issued a license to Waterway Communications System, Inc. (Watercom), Jeffersonville, Ind., for the construction and operation of an automated communications system serving the Mississippi, Ohio, and Illinois Rivers, and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.
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- 1984 RTCM ASSEMBLY Maritime Reporter, May 15, 1984 #16
12. The RTCM was established in 1947 as a government/industry organization under the aegis of the Department of State. In 1972, after passage of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, it became a Federal Advisory Committee chartered by the Federal Communications Commission. Today, it is structured as
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- COMSAT General Plans Expansion Of MARISAT Maritime Reporter, Apr 1977 #46
, and additional terminals are on order by industry users. COMSAT General said it will promptly seek appropriate authorization from the Federal Communications Commission to expand its MARISAT voice-grade services in the near future
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- Tracor W i l l Develop Communications System For I n l a n d W a t e r w a ys Maritime Reporter, May 1980 #41
for an automated maritime radio communications system. D e v e l o p m e n t of the system meets a recently proposed rule of the Federal Communications Commission, which r e c o g n i z e s the need for this type of communications system network, and is planning new maritime frequency allocations
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- MariTel Completes Field Test of Wireless DSC VHF Maritime Reporter, Jun 2001 #10
test also confirms MariTel's ability to successfully apply its marine communications business model. The company owns all nine regional Federal Communications Commission licenses to provide wireless telephone interconnect in the marine VHF radio spectrum. The company has also concluded a $31 million
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- COMSAT President To Deliver Keynote Address At Satellite Communications Users Conference Maritime Reporter, Sep 1994 #78
from all areas of the satellite communications industry, including decision-makers from the White House, Capitol Hill, the State Department and the Federal Communications Commission, will lead discussions in different sessions. Sessions fall into one of the following four categories: User Track, Issues Tr
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- WATERCOM Files Application For Automated Waterway Communications System Maritime Reporter, Oct 1981 #43
Waterway C o m m u n i c a t i o ns System, Inc. (WATERCOM), Arlington, Va., has filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission requesting authority to construct and operate an automated communications system serving the Mississippi, Illinois, and Ohio Rivers and the Gulf Intracoasta
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- USCG Announces Mandatory Registration of EPIRBs Maritime Reporter, Sep 1994 #8
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) announced that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is now requiring owners of 406 MHz Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBS) to register them with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), effective September 13. This amendment is
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- NMEA Plans to Expand Electronics Technician Certification Program Maritime Reporter, Dec 15, 1984 #7
marine electronics equipment. According to NMEA president Gerald A. Gutman, the CMET program is expected to assume greater importance as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) de-emphasizes its licensing activities. "Formerly, one could measure a technician's competence by the class of
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April 2024 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 43“The industry is an ecosystem which includes owners, managers, mariners, shipyards, equipment makers, designers, research institutes and class societies: all of them are crucial,” – Eero Lehtovaara, Head of Regulatory & Public Affairs, ABB Marine & Ports All images courtesy ABB Marine and Ports provi
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April 2024 - Marine News page: 25for IOOS radar. After the NAS 2022 report, the volunteer expert study committee disbanded. Since then, according to the study’s chair, no one from any federal agency has contacted com- mittee members seeking advice about following up on the study’s recommendations. The NAS study – BOEM’s study – sits on
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April 2024 - Marine News page: 24commercial ? shing vessels, and recreational vessels.” The USCG’s references to radar issues are oblique. (The Wind towers and radar degradation USCG’s Federal Register text does not even include the word Concerns about wind towers and radar degradation re- “radar”; the word only appears in a footnote referencing
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