July 2002 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[ARRL-ODV:7507] RF Safety Web Column "Do We Need to Protect Children from RF?"
by Huntington Howard-CADV02 22 Jul '02

22 Jul '02

Today it is real easy to find Greg Lapin's latest RF Safety Column "Do We Need to Protect Children from RF?" It is at arrl.org immediately on the front page of Amateur Radio News and it appears directly below the lead story about the Homeland Security Training Grant. There is a nice photo of Greg, too. Click on Full Story next to Greg's photo. For all the previous columns, go to Services, Technical Information, Technical Information Page Menu, (Follow this Link), Safety, RF Exposure, N9GL's RF Safety Column. Or just go to http://www.arrl.org/rfsafety/lapin/index.html That explains why I was unable to specify the location at the Meeting. We have a member benefit written by a knowledgeable scientist at a very attractive benefit/cost ratio. Howie, K9KM

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[ARRL-ODV:7505] Re: You too ka-choo?
by dick＠pobox.com 22 Jul '02

22 Jul '02

21 JUL, 2002 - 1945 CDT Hello Kay... I did not get a headache, stuffyness, or a cough. But my eyes started itching on the second day we were there - particularly in the boardroom. A major component of adhesives and paints of all types is formaldehyde wich is an allergen for many people in varying degrees. In new construction, it will normally vaporize away in 8 to 12 months. Several years ago, the Chicago Tribune ran an article about "new house syndrome" in which it detailed the many ways people can have allergies appear in a new building - particularly with the tighter construction practices now being used to reduce energy costs. 73 - Dick

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[ARRL-ODV:7504] Re: You too ka-choo?
by Gary Johnston 22 Jul '02

22 Jul '02

on 7/21/02 8:04 PM, Kay Craigie at wt3p(a)earthlink.net wrote: > Did anyone else develop head cold type symptoms (cough, sneezing, stuffy > head) during our stay at the Marriott and then notice that the symptoms went > away a few hours after leaving the hotel? This has happened to me before at > some hotels ... for example, during our first several stays at Rocky Hill. I > guess it could be particular cleaning products or something used in > construction of the building. Just curious. > 73 - Kay WT3P Not a head cold, but general stuffiness and at times, uncontrollable sneezing. I think there was mold in the building (sick building syndrome?). There was a strong damp, moldy odor near the first floor elevators (by the workout room). I mentioned it to a maintenance guy. 73, Gary KI4LA

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[ARRL-ODV:7502] Re: You too ka-choo?
by Mike Raisbeck 22 Jul '02

22 Jul '02

Hi Kay, VERY funny you should mention that. I was in the process of writing a note to Tom on this when your note arrived in my mailbox. Something was going on. I had a slow drip from my sinuses, and was generally not running on all cylinders. I noticed that a number of people seemed to be in the same boat. My symptoms went away after a nap this afternoon. Something in the ventilation? Mold spores? Mike K1TWF -----Original Message----- From: Kay Craigie [mailto:wt3p@earthlink.net] Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2002 8:05 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [ARRL-ODV:7501] You too ka-choo? Did anyone else develop head cold type symptoms (cough, sneezing, stuffy head) during our stay at the Marriott and then notice that the symptoms went away a few hours after leaving the hotel? This has happened to me before at some hotels ... for example, during our first several stays at Rocky Hill. I guess it could be particular cleaning products or something used in construction of the building. Just curious. 73 - Kay WT3P --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com) Version: 6.0.375 / Virus Database: 210 - Release Date: 7/10/2002

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[ARRL-ODV:7506] 101 Ways to Get Your Callsign in QST
by Tom Frenaye 22 Jul '02

22 Jul '02

With the changes we made on Saturday, there are two fewer ways for members to get their callsign into QST as of next January. The typical issue has 5300 callsigns, and we'll be taking about 60% of them out. Here's a list I started (in fun) for answering members who really feel slighted. I only came up with about 40 items, not 101 though... you can probably think of some to add. -- Tom 101 Ways to Get Your Callsign in QST Join ARRL (your call will be on the mailing label) Get an advertiser to use your callsign in an ad Work for ARRL Become a contributing editor Get an article published in QST Run for office (Board or Section Manager) and get elected Do something the FCC doesn't like (watch for your call in the Happenings column) Get elected to a local, state or national office (DC Current highlights national politicians) (the higher the office, the more likely your call will be in QST) Help to generate a good story about ham radio in your local media (Media Hits) Take an interesting or unusual photo of something in ham radio (Up Front in QST) Write an interesting letter to the editor (Correspondence) Sell a useful new product to the ham radio market (New Products) Write a book about ham radio, electronics or communications (New Books) Participate in a very large public service event (and make sure PR is generated) Go on a Dxpedition (How's DX) Submit a good technical question (The Doctor is IN) Send in information on a good technical or practical problem solution (Hints and Kinks) Write to the QST editor about a tough or interesting technical issue (Technical Correspondence) Win (or lose) an important tower/antenna court case (Happenings) Organize a successful effort to get your state to adopt a PRB-1 law Do something outside of ham radio that is very newsworthy Become an astronaut and visit the International Space Station Qualify for the Public Service Honor Roll Qualify for the brass Pounders League (BPL) for traffic handling Send the editor a good item for the xxx column (many of them to choose from) Work a long distance on a very shortwavelength band (The World Above 50 MHz) Earn a VHF/UHF Century Club (VUCC) award Organize a ham radio hamfest or convention (Coming Conventions) Become a Silent Key Do something in ham radio that will be significant in 25/50/75 years Volunteer to be the contact person for a contest (Contest Corral) Put together a Special Event station (Special Events) Continue to be an ARRL member for at least 25 years Advertise products to the ham radio marketplace Create a good video or multi-media presentation about ham radio Get licensed at a very young or very old age Become an ARRL Life Member Earn a spot on the DXCC Honor Roll Receive a scholarship grant from the ARRL Foundation Extend the long distance record for a QSO on a VHF, UHF or microwave band ===== e-mail: k1ki(a)arrl.org ARRL New England Division Director http://www.arrl.org/ Tom Frenaye, K1KI, P O Box J, West Suffield CT 06093 Phone: 860-668-5444

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[ARRL-ODV:7501] You too ka-choo?
by Kay Craigie 22 Jul '02

22 Jul '02

Did anyone else develop head cold type symptoms (cough, sneezing, stuffy head) during our stay at the Marriott and then notice that the symptoms went away a few hours after leaving the hotel? This has happened to me before at some hotels ... for example, during our first several stays at Rocky Hill. I guess it could be particular cleaning products or something used in construction of the building. Just curious. 73 - Kay WT3P --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com) Version: 6.0.375 / Virus Database: 210 - Release Date: 7/10/2002

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[ARRL-ODV:7500] Going Away
by George Race 21 Jul '02

21 Jul '02

To My Board Family: I am sorry that I did not take the opportunity to say goodbye to each of your individually. Emotionally, that probably would have been one of the most difficult tasks that I would have ever faced. Rather than have you remember me as a "blubbering idiot" I chose to leave in a much more private way. I feel that I owe each of you a bit more explanation than you have been given for the events leading up to my decision. Since the January meeting, I have been torn between the proper thing to do for the Organization, and the direction the Division Leadership and Membership wanted me to go in on the Section News and Contest Score issues. Thanks to the support and conversations with now Director Johnston, I know that my performance within the Division since the January meeting has not been the glowing example that it may have been in years previous. For some time I have known that my Section Managers have been looking for a candidate to run against me. This issue came to the top of the pile when I heard from Past President Wilson, on Board Meeting Wednesday, that he had been visited by two of the three Division Section Mangers who informed him that the third Section Manager had decided to run for Division Director, and had their full support. Having this confirmed by George Wilson, and feeling certain that the Board would approve the removal of the two items from QST, I began to consider options that would lead to future harmony and peace between Division Leadership and Section Leadership. After sharing my upcoming election dilemma privately with some of you, and conversations with Director Johnston and my loving Wife Barbara, the best solution became very clearly defined. Knowing that Vice Director Johnston was ready and willing to take on the challenge of being the Great Lakes Director was comforting, and provided what I think is the ideal solution. As Vice Director Johnston had also been approached to run for Director, he became the ideal choice as the next Great Lakes Division Director. He was sitting in the chair directly behind me, and I had the opportunity to make it happen instantly. Truly, a once in a lifetime opportunity was at hand, an opportunity that I could not afford to pass up. I could not be more pleased, having Director Johnston as MY Director. In the years ahead, he will provide Division Leadership that will help to provide the support that is needed by the League from it's Membership in this Division. As a member of the Board Family for these almost 12 past years, I have admired each of you personally for the difficult decisions that often were at hand and had to be made for the benefit of the League, Amateur Radio, and ultimately the Membership. From this recent Board Meeting, I must single out one event that truly gave me the courage to move ahead with my decision to step aside. Director Stinson's speech on doing what was best for the League and Amateur Radio again demonstrated to me the caliber of people who set around the "square". I am both honored and humbled to have been a part of the Amateur Radio history making that I have been witness to these past years. I will remember for a lifetime the way that each of you have counseled, shared with me, and respected me. You are truly family, and memories of our times together will remain in my heart forever. 73...George --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com) Version: 6.0.372 / Virus Database: 207 - Release Date: 6/20/2002 ------------------------------------------- Introducing NetZero Long Distance Unlimited Long Distance only $29.95/ month! Sign Up Today! www.netzerolongdistance.com

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[ARRL-ODV:7499] Fallout from the Section News decision
by jmax＠attglobal.net 21 Jul '02

21 Jul '02

Ladies and Gents: I received an email yesterday evening from the Sacramento Valley SM, Jerry Boyd, K6BZ, announcing his resignation as SM. Jerry is one of the very best of SMs, one whose reputation for excellence extends well beyond California. Jerry has been planning for some time to move from California to Oregon, so he would not have been able to serve as SM far into the future. However, the Section News decision caused him to reevaluate his schedule and resign now, in protest, rather than wait until his plans for moving to Oregon were firmed up. I don't intend to continue to debate the wisdom of our decision. The debate is over and you all know what I think. However, this resignation speaks volumes. 73. Jim, W6CF

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[ARRL-ODV:7498] Re: Audit
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 17 Jul '02

17 Jul '02

As of the end of July there will no longer be an Arthur Andersen office in Hartford. Dave -----Original Message----- From: Tom Frenaye [mailto:frenaye@pcnet.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2002 2:26 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [ARRL-ODV:7497] Re: Audit At 02:15 PM 7/17/2002 -0400, Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ wrote: >Today a subcommittee of A&F is meeting with firms that responded to the request proposals. I understand they do not include Arthur Anderson (though one seems to have a number of AA refugees). --- Tom ===== e-mail: k1ki(a)arrl.org ARRL New England Division Director http://www.arrl.org/ Tom Frenaye, K1KI, P O Box J, West Suffield CT 06093 Phone: 860-668-5444

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[ARRL-ODV:7497] Re: Audit
by Tom Frenaye 17 Jul '02

17 Jul '02

At 02:15 PM 7/17/2002 -0400, Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ wrote: >Today a subcommittee of A&F is meeting with firms that responded to the request proposals. I understand they do not include Arthur Anderson (though one seems to have a number of AA refugees). --- Tom ===== e-mail: k1ki(a)arrl.org ARRL New England Division Director http://www.arrl.org/ Tom Frenaye, K1KI, P O Box J, West Suffield CT 06093 Phone: 860-668-5444

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