June 2003 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[ARRL-ODV:8927] Re: Bogus QST telemarketing calls
by Jim Weaver 26 Jun '03

26 Jun '03

I had a bit of fun last night when I spoke before the June meeting of the Greater Cincinnati ARA. I asked "how many subscribed" to QST (a common question) and when the few who failed to make the distinction between subscribing and a member perk announced they subscribed, I told them they were ripe for being taken by this new scam. One cannot be taken in by a scam effort regarding QST subscriptions if one knows how they receive the magazine. On the other hand, anyone who takes 73 and is scammed deserves it! 73, 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:8926] Re: Board reports
by Coy Day 26 Jun '03

26 Jun '03

Mark, I'm working on my report now. I floated it by the MSC and have some additions to make. I've been trying to get into the ARRL web site all morning and have been unsuccessful. Coy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wilson, Mark K1RO" <k1ro(a)arrl.org> To: "arrl-odv" <arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org> Cc: "Kustosik, Lisa, KA1UFZ" <ka1ufz(a)arrl.org> Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 10:34 AM Subject: [ARRL-ODV:8924] Board reports Based on the discussions in January, we will be distributing the pre-meeting copies of Board meeting reports electronically via the ODV reflector, but will send paper copies upon request. If you would like to receive paper copies of these reports, please Lisa Kustosik know and she will be glad to send them. Please reply to Lisa directly, rather than to the reflector. 73, Mark K1RO

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[ARRL-ODV:8925] Re: BPL Education and Fund Raising
by Art Goddard 26 Jun '03

26 Jun '03

Could they be using a Proctophone, now available in a gold-plated model from Bravo-Sierra Audio? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kay Craigie" <wt3p(a)comcast.net> To: "arrl-odv" <arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org> Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 8:08 AM Subject: [ARRL-ODV:8923] Re: BPL Education and Fund Raising > Mary wrote: > "... several groups on 20 meters had expressed sentiments that this issue > was simply a ploy on the part of ARRL to raise money," > > Since presumably these people have to fit their microphones into the same > confined space where their heads are stuck, it's amazing they can transmit > at all. Ouch. > > Thanks for letting us know how we can help get the word out to hams who > *have* seen daylight recently! > 73 - Kay N3KN > > >

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[ARRL-ODV:8924] Board reports
by Wilson, Mark K1RO 26 Jun '03

26 Jun '03

Based on the discussions in January, we will be distributing the pre-meeting copies of Board meeting reports electronically via the ODV reflector, but will send paper copies upon request. If you would like to receive paper copies of these reports, please Lisa Kustosik know and she will be glad to send them. Please reply to Lisa directly, rather than to the reflector. 73, Mark K1RO

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[ARRL-ODV:8923] Re: BPL Education and Fund Raising
by Kay Craigie 26 Jun '03

26 Jun '03

Mary wrote: "... several groups on 20 meters had expressed sentiments that this issue was simply a ploy on the part of ARRL to raise money," Since presumably these people have to fit their microphones into the same confined space where their heads are stuck, it's amazing they can transmit at all. Ouch. Thanks for letting us know how we can help get the word out to hams who *have* seen daylight recently! 73 - Kay N3KN

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[ARRL-ODV:8922] BPL Education and Fund Raising
by Hobart, Mary K1MMH 26 Jun '03

26 Jun '03

Good morning! This week the ARRL Development Office will mail a total of 140,000 letters to active ARRL members (117,000), lapsed members (10,000) and never members in CT, VA and CA (10,000), seeking financial support for a Spectrum Defense special campaign for Broadband over Power Line. This campaign is being coordinated with the ARRL Circulation Department to raise awareness of the critical BPL issue and to encourage both memberships and contributions to support ARRL's work on this issue. During the course of an A & F conference call last night, one of the committee mentioned that several groups on 20 meters had expressed sentiments that this issue was simply a ploy on the part of ARRL to raise money, and that the Department of Defense (DOD) and Short-wave listening groups has "signed off" on BPL as a non-issue. At the request of the committee I checked with Ed Hare, the staff guru on BPL, this morning to determine whether those comments are valid. While he is not aware of the DOD position, Ed assures me that the short-wave groups are filing comments against BPL. I have sent a message to Chris Imlay to determine any knowledge of a DOD position. As Directors and Officer of ARRL you can play a vital role in boosting awareness and education on the BPL issue, and the filing of comments to the NOI by the July 7 deadline. By using your websites, newsletters, email list serves, and appearances at hamfests and conventions you can be extensions of our Development Office in this effort. If you use the web and email, please encourage your Division constituents to read the article on the ARRL Website at http://www.arrl.org/bpl and the information on how to file comments to the NOI: File Comments Comments are due on or before July 7, 2003. Reply comments are due on or before August 6, 2003. The FCC now is accepting electronically filed comments via its Electronic Comment Filing System (http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/) Under ECFS Main Links, click on "Submit a Filing." In the "Proceeding" field, enter "03-104" and complete the required fields. Comments may be typed into a form or you may attach a file containing your comments. Comments also may be submitted via e-mail per instructions on the ECFS page. The FCC has created a Web page that offers more information about filing comments, http://wireless.fcc.gov/csinfo/comments.html. There's also a mailing address for those wishing to file comments by postal mail. Thank you so much for adding your voices to those raising this issue and encouraging support of the Spectrum Defense Fund so that ARRL can fight this latest threat. 73, Mary K1MMH

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[ARRL-ODV:8921] Re: Bogus QST telemarketing calls
by Hobart, Mary K1MMH 26 Jun '03

26 Jun '03

Unfortunately -- or forunately, in this case -- my hands are clean!! Mary K1MMH -----Original Message----- From: Mendelsohn, Stephen (ABC) Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 8:08 AM To: arrl-odv Subject: [ARRL-ODV:8920] Re: Bogus QST telemarketing calls >>Several members have called this week to say that they have received >>telephone solicitations to renew their "ham radio magazine subscription" >>before a price increase. Damn. Mary Hobart has gone TOO FAR this time! :-))) -73- Steve, W2ML Steve Mendelsohn, W2ML ARRL Hudson Division Vice Director w2ml(a)arrl.org

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[ARRL-ODV:8920] Re: Bogus QST telemarketing calls
by Mendelsohn, Stephen A. 26 Jun '03

26 Jun '03

>>Several members have called this week to say that they have received >>telephone solicitations to renew their "ham radio magazine subscription" >>before a price increase. Damn. Mary Hobart has gone TOO FAR this time! :-))) -73- Steve, W2ML Steve Mendelsohn, W2ML ARRL Hudson Division Vice Director w2ml(a)arrl.org

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[ARRL-ODV:8919] New Western Washington SM
by Wilson, Mark K1RO 26 Jun '03

26 Jun '03

Effective July 1, Harry Lewis is retiring as SM in Western Washington. Harry's current term would have expired October 1, and he did not seek re-election. In consultation with Director Milnes, Rosalie White has appointed Ed Bruette, N7NVP, to fill the remainder of Harry's term. Ed was the only candidate for the next election and would have become SM on October 1 had Harry not retired, so this just moves things up a few months. Ed is currently an ASM. He held the SEC spot for 5 years, and before that was an EC from 1990-1995. He is currently the Washington state RACES officer. 73, Mark K1RO

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[ARRL-ODV:8918] Re: FW: Apology Oregon SM Recall Election
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 25 Jun '03

25 Jun '03

I don't know if Rob sent each of you a similar message. Dave -----Original Message----- From: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ Sent: Wed 6/25/2003 4:44 PM To: Rob Worley Cc: Subject: RE: Apology re: Oregon SM Recall Election Rob, while I appreciate your message, as far as I am concerned there is no need for you to apologize. The Board has provided an avenue for the membership to remove a Section Manager from office and you have exercised it, as you had every right to do. Given the result, your reasons clearly were not frivolous. 73, David Sumner, K1ZZ in Geneva at WRC-03 -----Original Message----- From: Rob Worley [mailto:w7vww@oregonfast.net] Sent: Tue 6/24/2003 10:49 PM To: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ Cc: Subject: Apology re: Oregon SM Recall Election Good afternoon Dave. Steve Ewald called me this morning with the news that our recall of Oregon Section Manager Marshall Johnson was successful. I feel I need to apologize to you, the Board of Directors, and the ARRL staff for instigating this recall. Holding a recall election cannot be cheap. The funds expended for this election could instead have been used for the "Big Project", defending our bands against the onslaught of commercial interests, or for any of the myriad other expenses the ARRL incurs in representing and defending our beloved avocation, Amateur Radio. I apologize for creating the circumstance that placed the League in a position of having to expend money on this "extra" election. That being said, I am very grateful that the Bylaws and Rules & Regulations make provision for such an occurrence. This recall effort was not undertaken lightly, and in the collective opinion of the petitioners, was absolutely necessary for the well-being of the the ARRL in general and of ARES/RACES in particular in the State of Oregon. 73, Rob T. Worley, Jr. W7VWW Life Member: American Radio Relay League Quarter Century Wireless Association Central Oregon Coast Amateur Radio Club Elmered by Christine Stovall W5VWW, SK

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