Section Traffic Manager (STM)
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.
Requirements: Familiarity with traffic handling on all
modes; Technician class license or higher; Full ARRL Membership
Responsibilities:
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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.
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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.
·
Encouraged to earn
certification in Levels 1, 2, and 3 of the ARRL Emergency Communications Course.