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

[ARRL-ODV:8792] Re: Manufacturer Membership Program
by Tuck Miller NZ6T 17 May '03

17 May '03

What a great idea, and at virtually no cost to either party. Looks like it would be a win win situation for all, the member, ICOM or any other manufacturer for that matter, and the League!! Using an already tried method (the rebate) and expanding it) Will be anxious to see how it works out. 73, Tuck Rod Stafford W6ROD wrote: > Now that Dayton Hamvention weekend has arrived, those of you attending > the Hamvention have probably become aware of a new membership > marketing program that has rolled out. We wanted to keep a lid on the > concept until the Thursday night "Dealers/Manufacturers) Meeting at > Dayton where it was announced. > > For a limited time to assess its success, ICOM amateur radio equipment > dealers will give purchasers a coupon and membership application good > for $15.00 toward ARRL membership dues. This applies to new members > or those that have not been ARRL members for a least one year. If the > person purchasing the ICOM equipment is already an ARRL member, then > the coupon can be transferred to a third party. > > Attached is a paper that was prepared for discussion by the R&R > Committee a few weeks ago. It covers the details of the program. > > 73, Rod W6ROD > > > ICOM MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT PILOT PROGRAM > > > Program Summary: > > For a limited time, ICOM dealers will give purchasers of ICOM > equipment a coupon/membership application good for $15 toward > membership dues for each brand new or returning (after a lapse of 1 > year) ARRL member. Current members may transfer the coupon to a third > party. > > Program Timeframe: > > This program will premiere on Friday, May 16th, 2003, at the Dayton > Hamvention and will run through Friday August 15th, 2003. > > Program Preparation: > > ARRL and ICOM staff members are currently working jointly to product a > coupon with a face value of $15 to be used toward the purchase of an > ARRL membership. The face of the coupon will explain its use and the > reverse side will serve as an ARRL membership application. Coupon use > will be restricted to individuals who have never held ARRL membership > or whose membership has been expired by one year or more. The coupons > will carry an expiration date of August 15th, 2003. > > Signs depicting the coupon and its use will be created for display at > Hamvention and in ICOM dealer showrooms. > > Coupon and sign quantities are currently being determined by ICOM staff. > > ARRL will use Sales and Marketing department in-house graphics > services to design the coupons and signs. Upon ICOM approval of proof > copies, ARRL will arrange for, and incur the costs of, printing and > delivery of all items to ICOM at the Dayton Hamvention. > > · Initial Startup Cost Estimate - $1,200.00 > > Program Execution: > > Upon purchasing product from an ICOM Dealer, the customer will be > handed the coupon by Dealer staff. A provision has been made on the > coupon face for transferability if the customer does not meet the > requirements for use (i.e., customer is currently an ARRL member, etc.) > > Once the coupon and remittance are received at HQ (the coupon plus > remittance will equal desired term fee,) staff will verify that the > user has never held ARRL membership or their membership has been > lapsed for one year or more. If the criteria are met, ARRL will charge > ICOM the $15 face value of the coupon. However, ICOM will also be > afforded the same $15 "finders fee" that we currently offer ARRL > affiliated clubs. The "finder's fee" will offset the charge to ICOM, > creating a zero dollar transaction. > > If, upon receipt of the coupon and remittance, it is determined that > the customer does not meet the criteria necessary for coupon use > (customer is already currently an ARRL member, etc.,) the membership > transaction will be pro-rated based on the amount of remittance > received without the coupon. The coupon will be voided, and a > notification/explanation letter will be sent to the member regarding > the pro-rated term. > > At each thirty day interval, ARRL staff will provide ICOM with a > summary report documenting of the quantity of members acquired and the > quantity of coupons that were voided, due to the non-eligibility of > the user. > > At the end of the pilot period, we will generate an ARRL internal > comprehensive report, including final acquisition totals and the > acquisition cost per member. We will also provide ICOM with a full > summary account. > > We will seek ICOM's feedback to determine their perception of the > program's level of success, ease of administration, needed changes, > and viability of future periodic or full time deployment. -- ************************************************ ARRL The national association for Amateur Radio Remember, Helping Others....Always Worthwhile!! Southwestern Division Vice Director Are you a member yet? If not, please join! Check out the Convention web site at: http://www.hamcon.org/ Personal Web Page: http://www.qsl.net/nz6t

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[ARRL-ODV:8791] Manufacturer Membership Program
by Rod Stafford W6ROD 17 May '03

17 May '03

Now that Dayton Hamvention weekend has arrived, those of you attending the Hamvention have probably become aware of a new membership marketing program that has rolled out. We wanted to keep a lid on the concept until the Thursday night "Dealers/Manufacturers) Meeting at Dayton where it was announced. For a limited time to assess its success, ICOM amateur radio equipment dealers will give purchasers a coupon and membership application good for $15.00 toward ARRL membership dues. This applies to new members or those that have not been ARRL members for a least one year. If the person purchasing the ICOM equipment is already an ARRL member, then the coupon can be transferred to a third party. Attached is a paper that was prepared for discussion by the R&R Committee a few weeks ago. It covers the details of the program. 73, Rod W6ROD ICOM MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT PILOT PROGRAM Program Summary: For a limited time, ICOM dealers will give purchasers of ICOM equipment a coupon/membership application good for $15 toward membership dues for each brand new or returning (after a lapse of 1 year) ARRL member. Current members may transfer the coupon to a third party. Program Timeframe: This program will premiere on Friday, May 16th, 2003, at the Dayton Hamvention and will run through Friday August 15th, 2003. Program Preparation: ARRL and ICOM staff members are currently working jointly to product a coupon with a face value of $15 to be used toward the purchase of an ARRL membership. The face of the coupon will explain its use and the reverse side will serve as an ARRL membership application. Coupon use will be restricted to individuals who have never held ARRL membership or whose membership has been expired by one year or more. The coupons will carry an expiration date of August 15th, 2003. Signs depicting the coupon and its use will be created for display at Hamvention and in ICOM dealer showrooms. Coupon and sign quantities are currently being determined by ICOM staff. ARRL will use Sales and Marketing department in-house graphics services to design the coupons and signs. Upon ICOM approval of proof copies, ARRL will arrange for, and incur the costs of, printing and delivery of all items to ICOM at the Dayton Hamvention. · Initial Startup Cost Estimate - $1,200.00 Program Execution: Upon purchasing product from an ICOM Dealer, the customer will be handed the coupon by Dealer staff. A provision has been made on the coupon face for transferability if the customer does not meet the requirements for use (i.e., customer is currently an ARRL member, etc.) Once the coupon and remittance are received at HQ (the coupon plus remittance will equal desired term fee,) staff will verify that the user has never held ARRL membership or their membership has been lapsed for one year or more. If the criteria are met, ARRL will charge ICOM the $15 face value of the coupon. However, ICOM will also be afforded the same $15 finders fee that we currently offer ARRL affiliated clubs. The finders fee will offset the charge to ICOM, creating a zero dollar transaction. If, upon receipt of the coupon and remittance, it is determined that the customer does not meet the criteria necessary for coupon use (customer is already currently an ARRL member, etc.,) the membership transaction will be pro-rated based on the amount of remittance received without the coupon. The coupon will be voided, and a notification/explanation letter will be sent to the member regarding the pro-rated term. At each thirty day interval, ARRL staff will provide ICOM with a summary report documenting of the quantity of members acquired and the quantity of coupons that were voided, due to the non-eligibility of the user. At the end of the pilot period, we will generate an ARRL internal comprehensive report, including final acquisition totals and the acquisition cost per member. We will also provide ICOM with a full summary account. We will seek ICOMs feedback to determine their perception of the programs level of success, ease of administration, needed changes, and viability of future periodic or full time deployment.

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[ARRL-ODV:8790] Re: FCC Releases R&O on New Amateur Allocations
by K5ur＠aol.com 15 May '03

15 May '03

In a message dated 5/15/03 7:48:51 AM Central Daylight Time, W3KD(a)aol.com writes: << now that we have been backstabbed (my term only) >> And you wonder why nobody at the FCC wanted to go to Dayton? Oh, what a joke. They didn't want to face the music. Did I tell ya what I think of the FCC? Oh yeah, I just asked that. 73, K5UR

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[ARRL-ODV:8789] Re: FCC Releases R&O on New Amateur Allocations
by K5ur＠aol.com 15 May '03

15 May '03

Ya'll want to know what I think of the FCC? Oh yeah, I already told ya. 73, Rick - K5UR __________________________ In a message dated 5/15/03 7:48:51 AM Central Daylight Time, W3KD(a)aol.com writes: << As far as the LF matter goes, Joel, I agree with you. We had been told first that we had "made our case" for both the 135-137 kHz segment AND the 160-190 kHz segment. Then the NPRM comes out, only proposing the former. As recently as January, I was told by the OET staffer that 5 MHz was the only problem, and that there were no surprises in the remainder. The same thing was repeated to me in March, before the EC meeting in Dallas. I had two conversations with Kathy Medley at OET after that about timing, and nothing was mentioned about anything else. However, this R&O was released later than predicted. I believe that what happened was that one or more Commissioners saw it, took the utilities' side (PLC now ruling the day at the agency), and the 8th Floor caused the change after OET had drafted the order differently on the LF matter. I have a call in to Kathy Medley now to determine that and to ask for OET's view of what they can do for us now that we have been backstabbed (my term only). Chris >>

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[ARRL-ODV:8788] Sending ART to legislators
by Frank Fallon - N2FF 15 May '03

15 May '03

I am not sure whose idea this was but I will certainly buy them two drinks at Dayton. The web page had this story: A copy of the new Amateur Radio Today CD-ROM video presentation this week went out to all 535 members of the US Congress. The ARRL video tells Amateur Radio's public service story from a non-Amateur Radio perspective. Former CBS news anchorman Walter Cronkite, KB2GSD, narrates the six-minute presentation. This is a good use of our Advocacy money. If only some of them are used we will have gained. Frank...N2FF....

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[ARRL-ODV:8787] Re: FCC Releases R&O on New Amateur Allocations
by W3KD＠aol.com 15 May '03

15 May '03

In a message dated 5/14/2003 5:44:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, wb5igf(a)ipa.net writes: > > FCC doesn't mind letting it be known that they screwed us, then they sit > back and smoke a cigarette and we run back to their door and light it for > them! > > I see no reason in hiding the fact that we're pissed. > > As far as the LF matter goes, Joel, I agree with you. We had been told first that we had "made our case" for both the 135-137 kHz segment AND the 160-190 kHz segment. Then the NPRM comes out, only proposing the former. As recently as January, I was told by the OET staffer that 5 MHz was the only problem, and that there were no surprises in the remainder. The same thing was repeated to me in March, before the EC meeting in Dallas. I had two conversations with Kathy Medley at OET after that about timing, and nothing was mentioned about anything else. However, this R&O was released later than predicted. I believe that what happened was that one or more Commissioners saw it, took the utilities' side (PLC now ruling the day at the agency), and the 8th Floor caused the change after OET had drafted the order differently on the LF matter. I have a call in to Kathy Medley now to determine that and to ask for OET's view of what they can do for us now that we have been backstabbed (my term only). Chris

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[ARRL-ODV:8786] Re: Logbook of the World Beta Test Period to Open
by Wilson, Mark K1RO 15 May '03

15 May '03

Tom, as long as it deleted the folders you're all set. On my XP system they were hidden when I ran the uninstall and I had to unhide them and delete manually. Mark > -----Original Message----- > From: Frenaye, Tom (Dir, NE) > Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2003 4:26 PM > To: arrl-odv > Subject: [ARRL-ODV:8775] Re: Logbook of the World Beta Test Period to > Open > > > At 05:14 PM 5/14/2003 -0400, K1RO wrote: > >Tomorrow (Thursday May 15) we will be posting a story on the > ARRL Web site announcing the opening of the public beta > testing period for Logbook of the World. We are finishing up > the last minute details, including our first cut at customer > support documentation. > > > >Those of you who participated in the initial tests last > December and January will need to take a few extra steps to > uninstall the old software and delete some files before > installing the new sofware. You'll also need to request a new > certificate valid for the beta test period, which will > include instructions for accessing the Web site. All > passwords and log data from the initial tests have been deleted. > > > >1) Uninstall the old software from your system. > > With my installation (Win98) there was an Uninstall option > under the Trusted QSL folder in the Program list. Running > it seems to have deleted everything including the directory. > That seems simpler than manually deleting folders, or is > there something I missed? > > -- Tom > > >2) Delete the folders with the old certificates from your system. > >Under Win 2000 or XP that's usually: > >C:\Documents and Settings\<Username>\Application Data\TrustedQSL > > > >Under Win 95/98/Me it's: > >C:\WINDOWS\Application Data\TrustedQSL > > > >Please note that the Application Data folder may be a hidden > folder and you may need to use the Properties tab to Unhide > it and find the files. Be careful to delete only the > TrustedQSL folders. > > > >3) Follow the links from the Web story when it's posted and > download and install the new software. > > > >4) Submit a request for a new certificate for use with the > Beta version and install it. This part works pretty much like > the original system and will be spelled out in the instructions. > > > >Please let me or Dave Patton know if you have any trouble with this. > > > >Mark > > ===== > 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:8785] Re: Re R & O 135.7 - 137.8 kHz and BPL
by Steve Mendelsohn 15 May '03

15 May '03

You make a good point Jay. In an era where homeland security is a major focus of government, I bet I know at least one TV network that will assign a reporter to this story in the next few weeks. We have a few cards to play of our own. -73- Steve, W2ML

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[ARRL-ODV:8784] Re: Fwd: FW: Thank you.
by Frank Fallon - N2FF 15 May '03

15 May '03

Jim, I think Mary Hobart may have been down there talking to those kids. Seriously, this is great and deserves an item on the web page. Frank...N2FF... ----- Original Message ----- From: W5JBP(a)aol.com To: arrl-odv Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2003 3:43 PM Subject: [ARRL-ODV:8764] Fwd: FW: Thank you. I felt that the board should be aware of this. Is this not great or what? Jim Haynie

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[ARRL-ODV:8783] Re: FCC Releases R&O on New Amateur Allocations
by Joel Harrison 14 May '03

14 May '03

FCC Releases R&O on New Amateur AllocationsQSL Dave - Tnx. C U tmw. Joel -----Original Message----- From: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ [mailto:dsumner@arrl.org] Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2003 5:31 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [ARRL-ODV:8782] Re: FCC Releases R&O on New Amateur Allocations Joel, the delegation has now been named and delegation proceedings are closed. I'm not privy to them. However, I have every reason to believe that there will be a US proposal, and that it will represent an improvement over the status quo. I don't think I've been guilty of excessive optimism on 40 meters. For this weekend in Dayton it would be best to emphasize the extreme difficulty and complexity of the issue despite the fact that we have support from 25 countries in Europe for the ECP, 15 countries in the Americas for the IAP, and a handful of others. The ECP and IAP are both favorable, but they are significantly different and will have to be reconciled. The Arab States and Iran could throw a huge monkey wrench into the works if they decide they want to, not just (or even principally) on our issues but for the conference as a whole. They have experienced spokesmen capable of doing it. We may find ourselves subject to political forces well above the delegation level. Other than on the Morse requirement I'm not making predictions. Dave -----Original Message----- From: Harrison, Joel (1st Vice President) Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2003 5:53 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [ARRL-ODV:8779] Re: FCC Releases R&O on New Amateur Allocations You missed my point, Dave, or I didn't state it clearly enough. My remarks were in response to your comment: "The news is not as good as we had earlier been led to believe it would be, particularly with regard to LF." We've been led to believe things are going well with 40 meters, but I believe we're going to find out otherwise very soon. That was my point. Joel -----Original Message----- From: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ [mailto:dsumner@arrl.org] Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2003 4:42 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [ARRL-ODV:8778] Re: FCC Releases R&O on New Amateur Allocations The same considerations with regard to federal agencies with homeland security responsibilities do come into play at 7 MHz as at 5 MHz. One difference, though, is that we have pushed very hard on 7 MHz because this is our one chance to fix it. At 5 MHz, since we didn't get what we want at the start we can build a good record and try for relaxed restrictions fairly quickly. At least we got our nose in the tent. Dave -----Original Message----- From: Harrison, Joel (1st Vice President) Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2003 5:27 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [ARRL-ODV:8774] Re: FCC Releases R&O on New Amateur Allocations Given the current (continuing) attitude at NTIA and FCC regarding amateur radio, as was apparent today, how can we expect to convince them to "see it our way" regarding 40 meters??? I think we're hosed there also, and just haven't faced that fact yet. 73 Joel W5ZN

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