TASMA will automatically coordinate existing 70 cm repeaters that meet certain guidelines. This automatic coordination is a grandfather coordination. Three types of stations will qualify for a grandfather coordination.

1. The coordinee shows proof of a current existing SCRRBA coordination in a written or electronic form. These coordinations will be given the highest priority by the technical committee. Stations wishing a grandfather coordination under this provision should complete a TASMA coordination form and send it to the technical committee along with a copy of the documentation showing the existence of a current SCRRBA coordination.
2. The coordinee shows proof of the filing of an application to SCRRBA for coordination prior to January 1, 2009 which was not acted on by SCRRBA for a frequency which will not cause harmful interference to any coordinated repeater. Stations wishing a grandfather coordination under this provision should complete a TASMA coordination form and send it to the technical committee along with a copy of the documentation showing application for coordination.
3. The coordinee can demonstrate the use of a frequency over a long period of time that is not causing harmful interference to other stations. The technical committee is in the process of determining what documentation is required to demonstrate long term use, Check back on this web page for more information when the technical committee has determined the required documentation.

TASMA will be issuing grandfather coordinations for a limited period of time. All applications for a grandfather coordination must be filed before January 1, 2012. Any coordination request filed after that date will be treated as a new coordination request by the technical committee and will not qualify for grandfather treatment. TASMA will not start processing requests for grandfathered coordinations until after May 1, 2010.

Disputes regarding grandfather coordinations will be resolved by the technical committee. Members who disagree with the determination of the technical committee have the right to appeal their decision to the board. The technical committee will be bound by the board decision of any appeal.

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