May 2003 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[ARRL-ODV:8802] Special Fares into Hartford on Southwest
by Andy Oppel 20 May '03

20 May '03

I just got an e-mail from Southwest Airlines announcing fares of $99 and less to/from Hartford. But apparently you have to act fast. All the seats from San Jose, CA at the $99 each way fare for July 17 and 20 are already gone. The cheapest I can find now is over $200 each way. The details on the Hartford promotion appear below. Maybe your luck will be better than mine. ================================================================= southwest.com NEWS ON THE FLY ================================================================= We are currently accepting reservations for travel through October 24, 2003. 1. southwest.com(R) Click 'n Save Internet Specials: Travel between select markets for $99 or less one-way with 21-day advance purchase. 2. This week's Featured Destination: Albuquerque, NM Including Air Fare Specials from $29 to $99 one-way with 21-day advance purchase. 3. Security Document Information. 4. Subscriber Information. Find out more about these great deals below or visit: http://www.southwest.com/jp/hotfares2.shtml?src=et052003 ================================================================= 1. southwest.com CLICK 'N SAVE INTERNET SPECIALS ================================================================= *Available only on southwest.com. *21-day advance purchase required. *Fares shown are one-way and do not include federal excise tax of $3.00 for each flight segment. (a segment is defined as a takeoff and landing) *Fares do not include airport-assessed passenger facility charges (PFC) of up to $9 and government-imposed September 11th Security Fee of up to $5 one-way. *Purchase through May 22, 2003, midnight Pacific Time. *Travel June 10 through October 24, 2003, except July 3 and 6, 2003. *Available on published, scheduled service. *Orange County, CA is not included in this sale. <snip> Hartford, CT/Springfield, MA $99 one-way, to/from Albuquerque, NM $67 one-way, to/from Columbus, OH $99 one-way, to/from Detroit, MI $99 one-way, to/from Kansas City, MO $99 one-way, to/from Little Rock, AR $68 one-way, to/from Norfolk, VA/Southern Virginia $99 one-way, to/from Ontario, CA $68 one-way, to/from Raleigh-Durham, NC $99 one-way, to/from Reno/Tahoe, NV $99 one-way, to/from San Antonio, TX $99 one-way, to/from San Jose, CA

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[ARRL-ODV:8801] More problems for us at 5 GHz
by Tom Frenaye 20 May '03

20 May '03

This was posted in the FCC Daily Digest last Thursday. Hadn't seen anything about it here or on the ARRL web. Looks like we get unlicensed wireless networks on the lower 75 Mhz of "our" band, as expected. The full NPRM text is apparently not available yet. -- Tom FCC PROPOSES ADDITIONAL SPECTRUM FOR UNLICENSED USE. Proposed making available for unlicensed us an additional 255 megahertz of spectrum in the 5.470- 5.725 GHz band.. News Release. Adopted: 05/15/2003. News Media Contact: Lauren Van Wazer (202) 418-0030 OET. Contact Ahmed Lahjouji (202) 418-2061 <http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-234566A1.doc> <http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-234566A2.doc> <http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-234566A3.doc> <http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-234566A4.doc> <http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-234566A5.doc> ===== 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:8800] April Financial Reports
by Shelley, Barry, N1VXY 20 May '03

20 May '03

The financial reports for April are now posted on the ODV File section of the web page. 73, Barry, N1VXY

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[ARRL-ODV:8799] Re: Logbook of the World Update
by R. B. Vallio 20 May '03

20 May '03

Thanks for the good news, Mark. 73, Bob -- W6RGG ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wilson, Mark K1RO" <k1ro(a)arrl.org> To: "arrl-odv" <arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org> Sent: Monday, May 19, 2003 12:03 PM Subject: [ARRL-ODV:8796] Logbook of the World Update Since beta testing began Friday, over 800 different callsigns have been registered to the LoTW Beta project, and those people have submitted over 2.2 million QSOs to the system! Most are finding plentiful matches to their submissions, which means those are good 2 way QSOs. Obviously after LoTW goes live the authentication process will become more difficult, but people will know that it will be worth the effort and that the system works. The Beta period has located a few bugs and glitches and some areas for improvement but overall LoTW has been working well. There is a bit of consternation among Macintosh users because we have not provided a stand alone utility for that platform. A major thrust of the development effort was a library of source code and software tools for logging software developers and other software writers to incorporate LoTW submission features in their own programs. We carefully chose the components (libraries, etc) of the software to ensure that Macintosh ports exist for each component. So it should be relatively easy to do the port for someone who is equipped and experienced in Mac development. And at least one such developer has come forward so far. If you receive any correspondence about the Mac issue, please feel free to forward it to Dave Patton here at HQ (nt1n(a)arrl.org) for a response. 73, Mark K1RO

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[ARRL-ODV:8798] Dayton RTTY Journal Announcement
by Frank Fallon - N2FF 20 May '03

20 May '03

During the RTTY Dinner Saturday night at the Howard Johnston Hotel Bill Henry (Hal Radio) announced that he has done a deal to turn over the RTTY Journal to CQ Magazine. Nice to see many of you in Dayton. Frank...N2FF......

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[ARRL-ODV:8797] Re: Information to Board
by Jim Weaver 20 May '03

20 May '03

Rod, I have to admit that if this is the worst oversight any of us have, we'll be in good shape. I still say it is a great idea. Thanks to the committee. 73, mea maxima culpa, Jim W. Jim Weaver, K8JE, Director, Great Lakes Division k8je(a)arrl.org - Tel. 513-459-0142 ARRL -- The reason Amateur Radio is! GREAT LAKES DIVISION CONVENTION, September 6, 2003: See http://greatlakes.arrl.org

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[ARRL-ODV:8796] Logbook of the World Update
by Wilson, Mark K1RO 19 May '03

19 May '03

Since beta testing began Friday, over 800 different callsigns have been registered to the LoTW Beta project, and those people have submitted over 2.2 million QSOs to the system! Most are finding plentiful matches to their submissions, which means those are good 2 way QSOs. Obviously after LoTW goes live the authentication process will become more difficult, but people will know that it will be worth the effort and that the system works. The Beta period has located a few bugs and glitches and some areas for improvement but overall LoTW has been working well. There is a bit of consternation among Macintosh users because we have not provided a stand alone utility for that platform. A major thrust of the development effort was a library of source code and software tools for logging software developers and other software writers to incorporate LoTW submission features in their own programs. We carefully chose the components (libraries, etc) of the software to ensure that Macintosh ports exist for each component. So it should be relatively easy to do the port for someone who is equipped and experienced in Mac development. And at least one such developer has come forward so far. If you receive any correspondence about the Mac issue, please feel free to forward it to Dave Patton here at HQ (nt1n(a)arrl.org) for a response. 73, Mark K1RO

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[ARRL-ODV:8795] Information to Board
by Rod Stafford W6ROD 19 May '03

19 May '03

I am the one who dropped the ball on notifying the Board about the ICOM program. If you recall, a few weeks ago I sent out a report or update on what the R&R Committee was working on but didn't include information about the ICOM program. That update included information about a major retailer selling ARRL memberships but I asked the Board members to keep that under their hats for a while. And I don't have any problem with that concept. Mark Wilson reminded me that, as Committee chair, I was suppose to keep the Board up to speed on what we were doing with the ICOM program also. I had meant to get out an email to ODV just before Dayton but simply neglected to do so with the press of other business. mea culpa and we'll try to get it right in the future. 73, Rod W6ROD

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[ARRL-ODV:8794] Storms
by Joel Harrison 19 May '03

19 May '03

So far, we've dodged the storms that have been skirting by this year.....until Friday evening. I have some major roof damage. The towers are all still up, but the HF antennas are destroyed and the UHF/Microwave tower antennas are really roughed up. Looks like the 6 & 2 meter antennas came through OK. This has now been a triple whammy on the radio stuff....lightning last summer, ice last winter, now wind this spring. Is there a message here???? At least its not as bad as my in-laws just down the road.....they now have a nice big shade tree in their house now....just in time for summer! Good to see those that made it to Dayton. 73 Joel W5ZN

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[ARRL-ODV:8793] Re: Manufacturer Membership Program
by Jim Weaver 18 May '03

18 May '03

I think the manufacturer-disseminated membership rebate program is great. My only wish is that the Board had been taken into the confidence of Staff so we wouldn't seem to be such dummies when we saw the first rebate forms as we worked the ARRL booth at Hamvention. I would hope that in the future we have developed enough trust within Staff that we could keep a business decision secret for a short time, especially under the circumstances that surrounded this situation. 73, Jim W. Jim Weaver, K8JE, Director, Great Lakes Division k8je(a)arrl.org - Tel. 513-459-0142 ARRL -- The reason Amateur Radio is! GREAT LAKES DIVISION CONVENTION, September 6, 2003: See http://greatlakes.arrl.org

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