TNARRL

Assistant Section Traffic Manager (ASTM)

Will Adams, KN4ZPF

đź“Ť Address: 926 Forest Acres Court, Nashville, TN 37220
✉️ Email: [email protected]
đź“ž Phone: (615) 426-5435


Assistant Section Traffic Manager (ASTM) - Position Description

Requirements:

  • Familiarity with traffic handling across all modes.
  • Technician class license or higher.
  • Full ARRL membership.

Responsibilities

  • May serve as a general assistant to the Section Traffic Manager (STM) or as a specialist in a key function.
  • Assists the STM with leadership responsibilities and may act as the STM’s alternate when needed.
  • Takes over as STM in their absence or during emergency response operations to ensure continuous leadership when 24-hour activity requires multiple shifts.
  • Works with the STM to establish, administer, and promote a traffic handling program at the section level, based on (but not limited to) National Traffic System (NTS) networks.
  • At the Section Manager’s (SM) discretion, the ASTM may be designated as the recommended successor in the event the STM resigns or cannot complete their term.
  • Should be familiar with the Official Appointment Description for the ARRL Section Traffic Manager, which outlines the fundamental STM responsibilities.

Recommended Training & Certification

  • Encouraged to complete both ARRL Emergency Communications Courses:
    • EC-001: Introduction to Emergency Communications
    • EC-016: Public Service and Emergency Communications Management for Radio Amateurs

Recruitment & Membership Growth

  • Recruiting new hams and ARRL members is a core responsibility of the ASTM.
  • Should actively encourage participation in amateur radio and expand ARRL membership.
  • Strengthening Field Organization programs enhances public service capabilities.