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

[ARRL-ODV:8772] FW: Quote for attribution
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 14 May '03

14 May '03

Here's what I gave Rick. Unlike Chris, I take some comfort in the HF PLC discussion although I have some difficulty understanding footnote 55. To the best of my knowledge, the gain of an HF antenna is not directly proportional to its height. Dave > -----Original Message----- > From: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ > Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2003 5:15 PM > To: Lindquist, Rick, N1RL > Subject: Quote for attribution > > While the new amateur privileges at 5 MHz are not as flexible as we had hoped, we recognize that much has changed since the ARRL petition for rulemaking was submitted to the FCC in the summer of 2001. Federal agencies with homeland security responsibilities have renewed interest in HF radiocommunication. Over time, amateurs will develop a record of disciplined, responsible use of the five channels in the public interest that will justify another look at these rather severe initial restrictions. > > We are disappointed that the FCC could not see its way clear to providing even a narrow LF allocation to the amateur service, given earlier encouraging signs and the general trend in other countries. > > On a brighter note, we are pleased that the upgrade of the 2400-2402 MHz amateur allocation to primary provides a seamless primary allocation from 2390 to 2417 MHz in addition to the secondary allocations of 2300-2310 and 2417-2450 MHz. We are also pleased that the FCC has underscored the fact that broadband Power Line Carrier systems must be designed so as to not cause harmful interference to licensed, allocated services. > > Dave >

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[ARRL-ODV:8771] Logbook of the World Beta Test Period to Open
by Wilson, Mark K1RO 14 May '03

14 May '03

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. 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

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[ARRL-ODV:8770] Re: FCC Releases R&O on New Amateur Allocations
by W3KD＠aol.com 14 May '03

14 May '03

In a message dated 5/14/2003 4:47:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, dsumner(a)arrl.org writes: > I'm trying to come up with an appropriate quote to give Rick Lindquist. My > first reaction, "We got hosed," somehow doesn't seem sufficiently > dignified. > > Nevertheless, given the previous statements about what we should expect from FCC OET staff, repeatedly, and as recently as prior to the last Executive Committee meeting in Dallas, the sentiment is exactly correct. Perhaps more accurately, we got backstabbed. This current emphasis on PLC systems is frightening, and is, I believe, the culprit. Protection of PLCs for broadband delivery, and for utility control functions, is the policy du jour at FCC now. Our timing in all respects in this proceeding was unfortunate, but given the timetables, unforeseeable. I would like to recommend that we consider reconsideration on the LF matter, because the record is extremely favorable to our position, and does not support the conclusions in the Report and Order. Chris

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[ARRL-ODV:8769] Re: FCC Releases R&O on New Amateur Allocations
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 14 May '03

14 May '03

I erred in saying 5402 kHz. It should be 5405 kHz. Normal practice in the maritime service where 2.8 kHz bandwidth is authorized is for the carrier frequencies to be 1.4 kHz below the assigned (center) frequency, or 5330.6, 5346.6, 5366.6, 5371.6, and 5403.6 kHz. However, footnote 54 uses 1.5 kHz as an example. In any case it is left up to the amateur to choose the carrier frequency that will cause the transmitted energy to be confined to the authorized 2.8-kHz bandwidth. Dave -----Original Message----- From: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2003 4:30 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [ARRL-ODV:8767] FCC Releases R&O on New Amateur Allocations This afternoon the FCC released the attached Report and Order in ET Docket 98-02 concerning our requests for new domestic amateur allocations at 5 MHz and an upgrade of the amateur allocation at 2400-2402 MHz. The news is not as good as we had earlier been led to believe it would be, particularly with regard to LF. Taking the worst news first, once again, as occurred during the runup to WARC-79, the FCC has declined an amateur LF allocation after first indicating sympathy for it. This is an abrupt about-face from statements made previously by OET personnel and is a disappointment given the general trend in other countries toward at least the narrow allocation near 135 kHz. At 5 MHz NTIA (the principal domestic custodian of the HF fixed bands) was able to see its way clear only to letting us have access to five spot frequencies, USB only, with a maximum e.r.p limit of 50 watts relative to a half-wave dipole, General, Advanced, and Extra only. We can make use of this new capability to bridge the propagation gap between 80 and 40 meters for disaster relief communications but it is going to require unprecedented discipline. On the bright side, if we can show responsible use in the public interest we can seek further relaxation of these severe limitations. The spot frequencies are 5332, 5348, 5368, 5373, and 5402 kHz. Note that these are center frequencies for 2.8-kHz-wide channels. The carrier frequencies will be a bit lower, below the lower edge of the channel. We'll double check what they should be before we publicize them. At 2400-2402 MHz the amateur service got the upgrade to primary as long promised. There is no change in the status of teh amateur-satellite service. The changes become effective 30 days after publication in the Federal Register, which has not yet occurred. I'm trying to come up with an appropriate quote to give Rick Lindquist. My first reaction, "We got hosed," somehow doesn't seem sufficiently dignified. Dave Sumner, K1ZZ <<FCC-03-105A1.doc>>

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[ARRL-ODV:8768] FCC action on LF, 5Mhz and 2.4Ghz
by Tom Frenaye 14 May '03

14 May '03

From today's FCC Daily Digest: AMENDMENT OF PARTS 2 AND 97 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO CREATE A LOW FREQUENCY ALLOCATION FOR THE AMATEUR RADIO SERVICE. Adopted and Amended rules in this proceeding by providing access to 5 channels in or near the 5250-5400 kHz on a secondary basis for the amateur service, and upgrading the existing secondary amateur service allocation to primary status in the 2400-2402 MH. (Dkt No. 02-98). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 04/29/2003 by R&O. (FCC No. 03-105). OET <http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-03-105A1.doc> <http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-03-105A1.pdf> <http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-03-105A1.txt> ===== 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:8767] FCC Releases R&O on New Amateur Allocations
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 14 May '03

14 May '03

This afternoon the FCC released the attached Report and Order in ET Docket 98-02 concerning our requests for new domestic amateur allocations at 5 MHz and an upgrade of the amateur allocation at 2400-2402 MHz. The news is not as good as we had earlier been led to believe it would be, particularly with regard to LF. Taking the worst news first, once again, as occurred during the runup to WARC-79, the FCC has declined an amateur LF allocation after first indicating sympathy for it. This is an abrupt about-face from statements made previously by OET personnel and is a disappointment given the general trend in other countries toward at least the narrow allocation near 135 kHz. At 5 MHz NTIA (the principal domestic custodian of the HF fixed bands) was able to see its way clear only to letting us have access to five spot frequencies, USB only, with a maximum e.r.p limit of 50 watts relative to a half-wave dipole, General, Advanced, and Extra only. We can make use of this new capability to bridge the propagation gap between 80 and 40 meters for disaster relief communications but it is going to require unprecedented discipline. On the bright side, if we can show responsible use in the public interest we can seek further relaxation of these severe limitations. The spot frequencies are 5332, 5348, 5368, 5373, and 5402 kHz. Note that these are center frequencies for 2.8-kHz-wide channels. The carrier frequencies will be a bit lower, below the lower edge of the channel. We'll double check what they should be before we publicize them. At 2400-2402 MHz the amateur service got the upgrade to primary as long promised. There is no change in the status of teh amateur-satellite service. The changes become effective 30 days after publication in the Federal Register, which has not yet occurred. I'm trying to come up with an appropriate quote to give Rick Lindquist. My first reaction, "We got hosed," somehow doesn't seem sufficiently dignified. Dave Sumner, K1ZZ <<FCC-03-105A1.doc>>

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[ARRL-ODV:8766] Re: Fwd: FW: Thank you.
by Jim Weaver 14 May '03

14 May '03

Jim H., The kids sounds like budding responsible adults to me! Great! Sounds as though they have a good teacher and at least some of them must have good parents, as well. 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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[ARRL-ODV:8765] Re: Who's Going To Dayton?
by Huntington Howard-CADV02 14 May '03

14 May '03

I will be at Dayton. Here is a reminder about the RF Safety and TTF Forums: RF Safety Forum Fri Room 4 1:45 to 2:45 PM TTF Forum Sun Room 1 10:15 to 12:00 The TTF Forum follows the Sunday ARRL Forum in the same room. Hope to see many of you there. Howie, K9KM -----Original Message----- From: W3KD(a)aol.com [mailto:W3KD@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2003 7:26 AM To: arrl-odv Subject: [ARRL-ODV:8762] Re: Who's Going To Dayton? In a message dated 5/13/2003 1:34:03 PM Eastern Standard Time, dick(a)pobox.com writes: Who all is going to Dayton this year? I will be there all three days, including the ARRL Reception Thursday evening. I am going, Dick, and will be at the Marriott with my long time pal, N5LZ, arriving late Thursday evening. 73, Chris W3KD

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[ARRL-ODV:8764] Fwd: FW: Thank you.
by W5JBP＠aol.com 14 May '03

14 May '03

I felt that the board should be aware of this. Is this not great or what? Jim Haynie

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[ARRL-ODV:8761] Re: Who's Going To Dayton?
by Steve Mendelsohn 14 May '03

14 May '03

See you Friday Morning Dick. -73- Steve, W2ML

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