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Last week’s cellphone ordinance has raised the rancor of a small group of local ham radio operators.

The group says that, as written, the Coconino County cellphone restrictions ban radio communications for school bus, taxi, truckers and other drivers who depend on the technology. And it stops amateur radio operators from being able to easily assist in a volunteer capacity with local events.

The measure provides exemptions for amateur radio operators working during an emergency situation under the direction of “authorized first responders.” It also allows for drivers who have pulled over and placed their cars in “park.”

“There are hundreds, if not thousands, of amateur radio operators in Coconino County,” said ham radio user Joshua Camon. “This will directly impact them, as well as the tens of thousands of truck drivers that pass through the area daily.”

The group has been reaching out to Matt Ryan, chair of the Coconino County Board of Supervisors. They’d like to get a clarification or an amendment that would create an exemption allowing radio operations to continue.

Reached for comment on Tuesday, Coconino County officials confirmed that the ordinance does ban amateur radio operations, forcing users to pull over in nonemergency situations.