March 2003 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[ARRL-ODV:8592] QSL Card order form
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 28 Mar '03

28 Mar '03

A form for ordering the new style "ARRL family" QSL cards is now available at: http://www.arrl.org/members-only/ODV/ARRL-QSL-Card-Order-Form.doc Dave K1ZZ

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[ARRL-ODV:8591] HR 1478, The Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Consistency Act
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 28 Mar '03

28 Mar '03

Derek Riker reports that HR 1478 was introduced last night (3/27/03) by Rep. Steve Israel (D-NY). The bill's official title is "To provide that private land use rules be treated as State or local regulation for purposes of certain Federal Communications Commission regulations." The language is identical to last Congress' version. The bill has been referred to the House Energy & Commerce Committee. Rep. Israel also included a Statement for the Record as well: SPEECH OF HON. STEVE ISRAEL OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2003 * Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce an important piece of legislation that will assist not only amateur radio operators, but society as a whole. * Organized amateur radio operators, or ``hams,'' regularly provide emergency communication when regular communications channels are disrupted by disaster. Hams have formal agreements with federal agencies such as FEMA and private relief organizations like the Red Cross. Hams are federally licensed volunteers and provide a variety of important communications services that protect lives while using their own equipment without compensation. * With the growth of developed communities, amateur radio operators have begun to fall under an array of inconsistent regulations, making it increasingly difficult for them to operate. Burdensome regulations are imposed on amateur radio operators making it difficult, and in some cases impossible, for them to erect antenna vital to their communications capabilities. We should remember that many of these antennas are stealth in nature. Hams can place antennas behind drainpipes or attach flexible antennas along the gutters of their own home. In some cases, when the homeowners associations have found these antennas, the Hams were forced to take it down. * Amateur Radio operators, who work with local disaster communication groups, are finding it more difficult to erect antennas. Sometimes homeowner associations arbitrarily forbid installation of any kind of antenna. It is especially important to keep in mind that most homeowners associations are not elected, and most Hams have no recourse or appeal process to pursue. * This is particularly troubling given the role that Hams have played in communications during emergency and catastrophic situations in the past. Not allowing Hams the equipment they need could restrict communication to the local community in similar situations in the future. * To remedy this situation, we have introduced legislation, the Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Consistency Act, which seeks to ensure the continued viability of amateur radio through consistent application of federal regulations. * The Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Consistency Act is based upon a 1985 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulation that required state and local authorities to ``reasonably accommodate'' amateur radio antennas. This ruling failed, however, to address situations affecting private land developments. * The Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Consistency Act will include homeowner associations and other land use regulators in the regulation. This bill would grant the FCC the authority to consistently apply the 1985 ruling to all homeowners, regardless of whether they are petitioning state or local authorities, or public land-use regulators or homeowners' associations. This simply means that these organization will be required to work with homeowners to achieve a ``reasonable accommodation'' when homeowners seek to install an antenna on their own property. * The FCC recognizes the invaluable service amateur radio operators provide to our nation. Congress also recognizes the contribution that Hams make. These good faith negotiations will help ensure that amateur radio operators' technical needs and the public service they provide are met while preserving the general welfare of the community. Joining Rep. Israel on the legislation are 13 original co-sponsors. Rep Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) Rep Roscoe Bartlett (R-MD) Rep Marion Berry (D-AR) Rep Rick Boucher (D-VA) Rep Jo Ann Davis (R-VA) Rep Ralph Hall (D-TX) Rep Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) Rep Michael McNulty (D-NY) Rep Dennis Moore (D-KS) Rep Mike Ross (D-AR) Rep Charles Taylor (R-NC) Rep Patrick Tiberi (R-OH) Rep Greg Walden (R-OR) 73, Dave Sumner, K1ZZ

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[ARRL-ODV:8590] Re: Banner
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 28 Mar '03

28 Mar '03

Art, the short answer to your question is that my reply to Bill Edgar's question didn't require any research. Dave -----Original Message----- From: Goddard, Art (Dir, SW) Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2003 3:16 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [ARRL-ODV:8583] Re: Banner Why does an inquiry about expired credit cards get a couple of immediate replies to ODV and Jim and Dick's inquiries not get any reply to ODV? dARTh ----- Original Message ----- From: <dick(a)pobox.com> To: "arrl-odv" <arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2003 10:01 PM Subject: [ARRL-ODV:8570] Re: Banner > 25 MAR, 2003 - 2355 CST > > Just so Jim does not think he is alone in his inquiry, I was able to > purchase web site hosting for the Central Division web site at slightly > less than half the cost of using the services of ARRL's Internet > Service Provider. This brings me to the same question that Jim Weaver > asks: Why is it cheaper for us as indviduals to search out products > and services of at least the same quality, than to use the vendors that > headquarters is using? > > 73 - Dick, W9GIG > > >

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[ARRL-ODV:8589] Re: Re Banners Other Options
by Jim Weaver 28 Mar '03

28 Mar '03

Jay, Thanks for the information. Sue, et al., did a great job. 73, Jim Weaver, K8JE, Director, Great Lakes Division k8je(a)arrl.org ARRL -- The reason Amateur Radio is! GREAT LAKES DIVISION CONVENTION, September 6-7, 2003: See http://greatlakes.arrl.org

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[ARRL-ODV:8588] Re Banners Other Options
by John Bellows 28 Mar '03

28 Mar '03

Jim: The panels are rigid but we are looking into redoing them. The idea would be to have panels that fold in half and use rods for vertical support. The new panels would be something along the lines of Gatorboard. The framework (top and bottom) separates into four pieces each (with a bungee cord running through the pipe to hold the pieces together and for ease of assembly). The framework (PVC) fits in a bag the panels are carried separately. The kudos go to Sue Fagan of HQ and K0IVO, N0JPG and N1UW. 73, Jay K0QB >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Jay, You have a very nice looking display. I presume it disassembles fairly easily. What is required in transporting it from place to place? It appears to use PVC or such piping as the frame. Are the display panels rigid? What are they? I have been thinking of a related, but different approach to a display, itself, and you have given me more ideas. Nicely done. 73 Jim Weaver, K8JE, Director, Great Lakes Division k8je(a)arrl.org ARRL -- The reason Amateur Radio is! GREAT LAKES DIVISION CONVENTION, September 6-7, 2003: See http://greatlakes.arrl.org

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[ARRL-ODV:8587] Re: Re Banners Other Options
by Jim Weaver 28 Mar '03

28 Mar '03

Jay, You have a very nice looking display. I presume it disassembles fairly easily. What is required in transporting it from place to place? It appears to use PVC or such piping as the frame. Are the display panels rigid? What are they? I have been thinking of a related, but different approach to a display, itself, and you have given me more ideas. Nicely done. 73 Jim Weaver, K8JE, Director, Great Lakes Division k8je(a)arrl.org ARRL -- The reason Amateur Radio is! GREAT LAKES DIVISION CONVENTION, September 6-7, 2003: See http://greatlakes.arrl.org

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[ARRL-ODV:8586] Re Banners Other Options
by John Bellows 28 Mar '03

28 Mar '03

Attached is a picture of the Division Display we use. It was designed with the assistance of local hams and fabricated by N0JPG (OM of VD Greenheck) . Most of the photos and the artwork for the top banner came from HQ. The remaining artwork was produced locally. I think I still have the artwork available in digital format. The display fits quite nicely on a typical booth table and breaks down to a size that easily fits in a car trunk. We usually put the display at the back of the booth and use the space in front to meet and greet visitors. Total cost was under $50.00 with the donated labor and talent. The top banner is a scaled down version of the one used on the ARRL booth from Dayton. Jay, K0QB i

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[ARRL-ODV:8585] Re: Banner
by Jim Weaver 27 Mar '03

27 Mar '03

The banner stock being used on the ones being made for us is 13 oz. reinforced vinyl. This sounds essentially the same as Greg described for his banners. It certainly is pro-quality and the work the outfit here does is equally professional. As Coy suggested, I will send a photo of the actual product when I have it. Question for Dave or Mark: I'm curious about one thing. Are the prices we've been provided for banners their cost or are these cost plus some handling charge or "profit?" If they are cost plus some sort of factor, what is the "plus" amount or percent? 73, Jim Jim Weaver, K8JE, Director, Great Lakes Division k8je(a)arrl.org ARRL -- The reason Amateur Radio is! GREAT LAKES DIVISION CONVENTION, September 6-7, 2003: See http://greatlakes.arrl.org

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[ARRL-ODV:8584] Re: Banner
by Art Goddard 27 Mar '03

27 Mar '03

Answer: because one is factual and the other is critical... 73, DartH (dARTh's alter ego) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Art Goddard" <w6xd(a)attbi.com> To: "arrl-odv" <arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org> Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2003 12:15 PM Subject: [ARRL-ODV:8583] Re: Banner > Why does an inquiry about expired credit cards get a couple of immediate > replies to ODV and Jim and Dick's inquiries not get any reply to ODV? > > dARTh > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <dick(a)pobox.com> > To: "arrl-odv" <arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org> > Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2003 10:01 PM > Subject: [ARRL-ODV:8570] Re: Banner > > > > 25 MAR, 2003 - 2355 CST > > > > Just so Jim does not think he is alone in his inquiry, I was able to > > purchase web site hosting for the Central Division web site at slightly > > less than half the cost of using the services of ARRL's Internet > > Service Provider. This brings me to the same question that Jim Weaver > > asks: Why is it cheaper for us as indviduals to search out products > > and services of at least the same quality, than to use the vendors that > > headquarters is using? > > > > 73 - Dick, W9GIG > > > > > > > >

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[ARRL-ODV:8583] Re: Banner
by Art Goddard 27 Mar '03

27 Mar '03

Why does an inquiry about expired credit cards get a couple of immediate replies to ODV and Jim and Dick's inquiries not get any reply to ODV? dARTh ----- Original Message ----- From: <dick(a)pobox.com> To: "arrl-odv" <arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2003 10:01 PM Subject: [ARRL-ODV:8570] Re: Banner > 25 MAR, 2003 - 2355 CST > > Just so Jim does not think he is alone in his inquiry, I was able to > purchase web site hosting for the Central Division web site at slightly > less than half the cost of using the services of ARRL's Internet > Service Provider. This brings me to the same question that Jim Weaver > asks: Why is it cheaper for us as indviduals to search out products > and services of at least the same quality, than to use the vendors that > headquarters is using? > > 73 - Dick, W9GIG > > >

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