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Professional Land Surveyors of Ohio, Inc.
6465 Reflections Drive, Suite 100
Dublin, Ohio 43017-2353
Telephone: (614) 761-2313
Fax: (614) 761-2317
E-mail: plso@ohiosurveyor.org

2011-2012 PLSO OFFICERS
Pickenpaugh PRESIDENT
Donald E. Pickenpaugh, PS
Parsell PRESIDENT-ELECT
Dana A. Parsell, PS
Hofmann SECRETARY
George A. Hofmann, PS
Ellis TREASURER
Bryan D. Ellis, PS, PE
Akins NSPS GOVERNOR
Robert L. Akins, PS
Myers PAST PRESIDENT
Albert O. Myers III, PS
Frederick 2nd PAST PRESIDENT
Dean R. Frederick, P.S., P.E.
STAFF
Gilpin Executive Director
Melinda Gilpin
Administrative and Financial Assistant
Donna Bates
Communications Specialist
Lynn Smith
 

LightSquared explores ‘spectrum swap’

According to GPS World, The McChrystal Group, led by retired four-star general Stanley McChrystal, contacted a U.S. Department of Defense official on behalf of LightSquared to discuss “a spectrum swap”.  The article notes that moving LightSquared’s license to a different radio frequency spectrum has been suggested by some as a possible exit strategy from the LightSquared/GPS interference conflict.

Read the GPS World article.

FCC comment deadline Feb. 27

The Jan. 31, 2012 Coalition to Save Our GPS Clips included excerpts from a series of articles regarding LightSquared including the Federal Communications Commisssion is seeking public comment on a petition for declaratory ruling by LightSquared that says GPS receivers aren’t entitled to protection from interference. Read LightSquared’s Petition for Declaratory Relief.

The FCC has asked for comments related to LightSquared’s claim that, “Commercial GPS receivers are not licensed, do not operate under any service rules, and thus are not entitled to any interference protection whatsoever,” requesting that the FCC “not grant interference protection to global positioning systems”. (more…)

H.B. 32 amendment passes Senate committee

The Ohio Senate amendment was proposed to be added to House Bill 32 by Sen. David Burke at the Senate Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources Committee at a hearing Jan. 24, 2012.  The amendment was accepted by the committee, and the bill was passed out of committee with a favorable recommendation to the Senate. (more…)

Surveying museum debuts video

The National Museum of Surveying has released a promotional movie that is a five-minute virtual tour of the museum. The National Museum of Surveying is the only museum and tourist attraction of its kind in the country and is located in Springfield, Ill. Check out the new video. For more information about the museum, go to www.surveyingmuseum.org/.

January Executive Committee reports available

Approved November 2011 Executive Committee minutes, and chapter and committee reports from the Jan. 13, 2012 Executive Committee meeting are now posted in the members-only section of the PLSO website.

Cambria offers nearby Annual Conference lodging

Lodging at The Conference Center at NorthPointe is sold out for Feb. 8-9, 2012 during the PLSO Annual Conference. A wait list is being honored so call NorthPointe at (614) 880-4300 to have your name added to that list. The Cambria Suites Polaris is a nearby alternative for lodging. Cabmria’s number is (614) 841-9100. Be sure to mention you are with the PLSO Annual Conference. There are rooms available at The Conference Center at NorthPointe for Feb. 10, 2012.

 

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