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Section Manager
Peter Stohrer, K1PJS
Section Emergency Coordinator
Wayne Santos, N1CKM
Section Traffic Manager
Bill Noyce, AB1AV
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Al Shuman, K1AKS
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Jim Fowler, KA1SU
State Government Liaison
Bill Nelson, KA1PTW
Section Youth Coordinator
Phil Donovan, N1UNH
SECTION MANAGER - Peter Stohrer, K1PJS

Interest in Amateur Radio and radio in general began during my high school years.  I was first licensed in 1973 as WN1RYW later becoming ND1Q in 1986 with a call change to K1PJS in 2009. Like many hams, Amateur  Radio has provided a gateway to the field of electronics and ultimately to an occupation in Broadcast Engineering, employed by Saga Communications Inc, as Director of Engineering / IT for stations WZID, WMLL and historic WFEA in  Manchester. I also serve as President of NH Gospel Radio Inc. with stations WVNH in Concord and WANH in Meredith. 

In personal operating time you may find me engaged in nightly 80 meter CW traffic or receiving the latest information via FLDIGI during an ARES exercise. I am a Volunteer Examiner and enjoy sharing with the public the many facets of the hobby.

Although CW is my mode of choice, all modes are enjoyed. My interest in Amateur Radio and radio in general extends to its history including that of the ARRL and the many pioneers that labored before us. 

Peter, K1PJS
Concord, NH

​Section Manager
​The Section Manager is accountable for carrying out the duties of the office in accordance with ARRL policies established by the Board of Directors and shall act in the best interests of Amateur Radio.
Responsibilities:
  • The SM recruits, appoints, and supervises section-level staff to administer the Field Organization's principal areas of responsibility in the section. These areas are emergency communications, message traffic relay, technical activity / problem solving, volunteer monitoring, government relations, public relations in the general community, information services for amateurs, and cooperation with affiliated clubs.
  • Appoints qualified ARRL members in the section to other volunteer positions in support of Field Organization objectives, and may authorize section-level staff to make such appointments.
  • Keeps well informed concerning matters of ARRL policy so as to administer the Field Organization in accordance with current policy and to provide correct information in response to members' inquiries.
  • Supervises the activities of the section-level staff, monitors the performance of the Field Organization volunteers, and provides guidance as necessary to ensure that appointees act in the best interests of Amateur Radio and in accordance with ARRL policies.
  • Maintains liaison with the Division Director; makes periodic reports to the Director regarding the status of Section activities; receives  information and guidance pertaining to matters of mutual concern and interest from the Director; serves on the Division Cabinet and renders advice as requested by the Director.
  • Conducts correspondence and other communications with ARRL members and affiliated clubs in the Section; makes personal visits to clubs, hamfests, and conventions; responds to members' questions and concerns or refers them to an appropriate person or office in the League organization; maintains liaison with representative frequency coordinator(s) having jurisdiction in the Section.
  • Writes, or supervises preparation of, a monthly "Section News;" uses electronic communications, such as the Internet, to distribute information about Section activities and to encourage member participation in the Field Organization.
  • Promotes recruitment of new amateurs and new ARRL members
  • Encourages attitudes and actions which welcome new radio amateurs and integrate them into League and club activities.
  • Each new Section Manager shall be required to participate in a Section Manager orientation training session that is conducted by ARRL Headquarters.