March 2002 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

RE: [ARRL-ODV:6998] Major Donor Prospect List and Dayton
by Shelley, Barry, N1VXY 05 Mar '02

05 Mar '02

Mochenbacher, Dennis Mary...you do realize that this is our new Sales and Marketing Manager? Barry -----Original Message----- From: Hobart, Mary [mailto:mhobart@arrl.org] Sent: Monday, March 04, 2002 4:19 PM To: ODV (E-mail) Subject: [ARRL-ODV:6998] Major Donor Prospect List and Dayton In preparation for our first Donor Recognition Event at Dayton, I have begun to create a list of prospects that we can invite to that event and that we can use as a base for our expanded membership and major donor program. The attached document details some of the information I have collected so far from Board members and staff. As you will see the list has some holes in it and can certainly be expanded over time. If you have not yet sent me your initial list of prospects, or if you've had additional ideas that should be added, please do so at your earliest convenience. The invitations for the Dayton event with special guest Joe Taylor will be ready for mailing next week and I want to make sure that our best prospects are on the invitation list. Remember, it's not always whether they attend, it's whether they receive an invitation. The Board will receive invitations to this inaugural recognition event, where I hope that Board members, select staff and current donors will help us cultivate increased contributions from some, and new contributions from others. The event presents some intersting challenges for all of us. It will be held on Friday evening, May 17 from 6 - 8 pm at the Officers' Club at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. It promises to be an unforgettable evening with Nobel prize winner Joe Taylor. As I plan the details of the event, one key element will present special challenges and make the event memorable. Due to heightened security at the base, the list of attendees MUST be at the Security Office for screening by May 10 at the latest. Once that list is submitted, no additional names can be added. For now, please review the attached list. This is by no means a final prospect list since the identification and cultivation process is continual. But if you can add information to any of these names, remove any you think are not viable, or wish to add names, please do so and provide as much information as you can. A reply by email rather than trying to add names to this document is preferable. As leaders of our organization, your input is vital to our continuing success. I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. Thank you. 73, Mary <<MDPropsects.xls>> You're invited...to inspire the next generation to enjoy Amateur Radio. The power of Amateur Radio will be expanded into the classroom to dramatically improve education in math, science, geography, social studies, economics and more. Join this landmark effort by making the most generous contribution when you receive a letter this month. Thank you. Mary M. Hobart Chief Development Officer ARRL 225 Main Street Newington CT 06111 Tel: 860-594-0397 email:mhobart@arrl.org

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Major Donor Prospect List and Dayton
by Hobart, Mary 05 Mar '02

05 Mar '02

In preparation for our first Donor Recognition Event at Dayton, I have begun to create a list of prospects that we can invite to that event and that we can use as a base for our expanded membership and major donor program. The attached document details some of the information I have collected so far from Board members and staff. As you will see the list has some holes in it and can certainly be expanded over time. If you have not yet sent me your initial list of prospects, or if you've had additional ideas that should be added, please do so at your earliest convenience. The invitations for the Dayton event with special guest Joe Taylor will be ready for mailing next week and I want to make sure that our best prospects are on the invitation list. Remember, it's not always whether they attend, it's whether they receive an invitation. The Board will receive invitations to this inaugural recognition event, where I hope that Board members, select staff and current donors will help us cultivate increased contributions from some, and new contributions from others. The event presents some intersting challenges for all of us. It will be held on Friday evening, May 17 from 6 - 8 pm at the Officers' Club at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. It promises to be an unforgettable evening with Nobel prize winner Joe Taylor. As I plan the details of the event, one key element will present special challenges and make the event memorable. Due to heightened security at the base, the list of attendees MUST be at the Security Office for screening by May 10 at the latest. Once that list is submitted, no additional names can be added. For now, please review the attached list. This is by no means a final prospect list since the identification and cultivation process is continual. But if you can add information to any of these names, remove any you think are not viable, or wish to add names, please do so and provide as much information as you can. A reply by email rather than trying to add names to this document is preferable. As leaders of our organization, your input is vital to our continuing success. I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. Thank you. 73, Mary <<MDPropsects.xls>> You're invited...to inspire the next generation to enjoy Amateur Radio. The power of Amateur Radio will be expanded into the classroom to dramatically improve education in math, science, geography, social studies, economics and more. Join this landmark effort by making the most generous contribution when you receive a letter this month. Thank you. Mary M. Hobart Chief Development Officer ARRL 225 Main Street Newington CT 06111 Tel: 860-594-0397 email:mhobart@arrl.org

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Planned Giving letter
by Hobart, Mary 04 Mar '02

04 Mar '02

Good afternoon! By the end of this week we will mail our first quarterly mailing of planned giving information to 16,000 prospects. I am forwarding you a copy of the letter that will accompany an information brochure that outlines chartitable giving opportunities after the passage of the 2001 Tax Act. Accompanying the letter and brochure will be a response card which will help us follow up with interested prsopects and help us identify those who have already included ARRL in their estate plans. Individuals who do make a planned gift to ARRL will be included in major donor activities once we are notified. If you are interested in having a copy of the TAx Act brochure, let me know and I'll forward one to you. Mary <<memberletter.doc>> It's not too late to make a contribution to the 2002 Defense of Frequencies Fund by mail, phone or e-mail. Your support will help us defend Amateur Radio spectrum. Thank you. Mary M. Hobart Chief Development Officer ARRL 225 Main Street Newington CT 06111 Tel: 860-594-0397 email:mhobart@arrl.org

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New records for 47 and 75 GHz
by jmax＠attglobal.net 03 Mar '02

03 Mar '02

Forwarding this for Will Jensby, W0EOM, W0EOM(a)aol.com Congratulations to all involved. ------------------- On Friday, March 1, we completed several QSOs that we believe set a new North American record on 47 GHz and a new world record on 75 GHz. At 12:30pm PST W0EOM completed a QSO from Mt. St. Helena California (CM88QQ) to KF6KVG on Mt. Umunhum (CM97AE) on 47.040 GHz. Signal levels were 20+ db out of the noise. Several minutes later W0EOM and AD6FP both completed QSOs from Mt. St. Helena to KF6KVG on Mt. Umunhum on 75.600 GHz. Once again signal levels were 20+ db out of the noise. The grid to grid distance from CM88QQ to CM97AE is calculated as 176.75 Km. After several false starts in arranging a record attempt Will W0EOM finally got everyone to agree to go out on Friday March 1. Will and Gary AD6FP went to Mt. St. Helena, Bob KF6KVG went to Mt. Umunhum and Lars AA6IW was in Los Altos Hills. Previous tests indicated we might have difficulty with paths longer than 160 Km on 75 GHz so Lars was positioned 156 Km from the Mt. St. Helena end. Arriving at Mt. St. Helena Will and Gary found the traditional operating spot in disarray. High winds the previous evening had caused a tower to fall partially destroying the wooden deck that is usually used by the local microwave crowd. The winds were also still pretty high, estimated at 35 to 40 mph. After some exploration we were able to find a sheltered spot out of the wind and set up the radios. A quick try of the 10 GHz radio resulted in nothing heard from the local beacon or Lars high power transmitter so we concluded the transverter had failed. We were hoping to use the 10 GHz signals to determine bearings to Mt. Umunum so when the radio failed things were looking dismal. Luckily Will was able to find the signal from Bob on 47 GHz with a bit of panning of the dish. Once peaked up on 47 GHz we had a good optical target to use to sight the 75 GHz dishes. The 47 GHz signal levels were sufficient to allow Bob to complete the exchange using NBFM rather than CW. After aligning the 75 GHz dishes on the same heading as the 47 GHz dish the 75 GHz signal from Bob was quickly located on the Mt. St. Helena end. To our surprise the 75 GHz signal level was as good as the 47 GHz level. The two 75 GHz contacts were quickly completed from both W0EOM and AD6FP to KF6KVG. The 75 GHz signal from Mt. Umunhum peaked 23 db out of the noise with 6-8 db fades. After working Bob on 75 GHz Will and Gary repositioned their dishes and worked Lars AA6IW on 75 GHz at 156 Km distance (this would have previously been a 1 km increase in the 75 GHz world record). Signal levels from Lars on the 156 km path were comparable but slightly less than the levels from Bob on a 176 km path. The equipment used at each station is as follows: W0EOM 47 GHz: 60 mw xmit power, 2' cassegrain dish, 4db NF rcv. 76 GHz: 8 mw xmit power, 18" cassegrain dish, 15 db NF rcv. KF6KVG 47 GHz: >20 dbm xmit power, 2' prime focus dish, 4db NF rcv. 76 GHz: 10 mw xmit power, 1' prime focus dish, 15 db NF rcv. AD6FP 76 GHz: 4 mw xmit power, 3' cassegrain dish, 15 db NF rcv. AA6IW 76 GHz: 4 mw xmit power, 18" cassegrain dish, 15 db NF rcv. All the radios use LOs that are locked to either precision OCXOs or Rubidiums. Weather conditions were very favorable for mm-wave propagation: 18% to 26% rel. humidity along the path. 40 to 65 degree F temperatures On the way down Mt. St. Helena we could easily see the snow capped peaks of the Sierras over 150 miles away. The unusually low humdity as well as the clear atmospheric conditions were major factors in making QSOs on this record path. - Will W0EOM - Bob KF6KVG - Gary AD6FP

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DX bulletin
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 01 Mar '02

01 Mar '02

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