May 2004 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[ARRL-ODV:10607] Re: 2004 Dayton Hamvention Attendance?
by Dennis Bodson 12 May '04

12 May '04

Congratulations to Deryn: I would like to inform you that my father and brother are graduates of the Washington College of Law at American University. Dennis _____ From: W3KD(a)aol.com [mailto:W3KD@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2004 9:36 AM To: arrl-odv Subject: [ARRL-ODV:10600] Re: 2004 Dayton Hamvention Attendance? In a message dated 5/11/2004 8:32:45 AM Eastern Standard Time, dsumner(a)arrl.org writes: In August Deryn will enter the Washington College of Law at American University in Washington, DC, which counts among its distinguished graduates Chris Imlay and John Chwat. I remain very proud of Deryn, having followed her academic career for years. I must note for the record that the Washington College of Law is now much, much better than when I was a student there. It is now highly competitive with Georgetown and other top tier law schools. Of course, the alumni relations office there never lets older alumni forget how lucky they are to be WCL alums, and what a privilege it should be to send big bucks to annual giving. Bully for Deryn! 73, Chris W3KD

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[ARRL-ODV:10606] News Story: Earthlink Invests in BPL (Ambient Corp.)
by Andy Oppel 11 May '04

11 May '04

February 20, 2004 EarthLink Invests In Powerline Broadband By Jim Wagner <http://www.internetnews.com/xSP/article.php/3315881>http://www.internetnews.com/xSP/article.php/3315881 Earthlink ( Quote ,Chart ), one of the largest broadband Internet service providers in the U.S., is investing $500,000 in a broadband Internet technology only recently approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), it was announced Friday. Officials at Ambient Corp., a Newton, Mass., communications company specializing in broadband over power line (BPL) broadband Internet, announced the ownership investment in its company, as well as the addition of Earthlink to its advisory board, the first ISP to join their ranks. The announcement is another victory for Ambient, which provides Internet connectivity over a medium that's faced a lot of criticism the past year over interference concerns. BPL uses radio frequency ( define ) power to deliver digital information over a utility line, using repeaters at power boxes to strengthen the signal from the carrier to the home. Because of the ubiquitous nature of power lines, the FCC has warmly embraced the technology as an alternative to existing broadband Internet technologies, and bridging the digital divide throughout the country, mainly in rural locations. Digital subscriber line ( define ) is limited to areas surrounding telephone companies; cable isn't carried outside urban areas (for the most part), and satellite Internet connectivity is bogged down with lag issues. According to Ambient officials, Earthlink and Con Edison have been working side-by-side with them the past two years on a BPL pilot. And even though they provide cable, DSL and satellite Internet connectivity, officials said its part of the company's strategy to look at next-generation technologies as well. "We look at it as our role to support companies and encourage development of broadband," Dave Blumenthal, Earthlink spokesperson, told internetnews.com . "We plan to participate in trials of a broad array of alternative broadband technologies." On Wednesday, Earthlink launched a BPL pilot program with Progress Energy in North Carolina. The test bed involves 500 homes and costs $19.95 for the first three months and $39.95 afterwards. For a company the size of Earthlink, a half-million bet on a BPL carrier is a slight risk for the company if the technology doesn't pan out; on the other hand, it is positioned to reap bigger rewards if BPL is successful. The investment contract includes the option to buy more shares of the company down the road. It's uncertain whether BPL will pay off in the long run, despite Earthlink's increased interest and the well-wishes of the FCC. Amateur radio enthusiasts claim the interference issues caused by BPL more than offset the advantages to the technology. Under Part 15 of the FCC's rules governing wireless communications, unlicensed equipment has to abide by emission rules before it's used in the U.S. Equipment used in fixed wireless Internet connections also fall under the Part 15 rule. Last April, the FCC released a notice of inquiry (NOI) regarding BPL, taking arguments both for and against the technology from 5,100 individuals and organizations. The agency then released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) Feb. 12, finding that although BPL equipment couldn't sufficiently address Part 15 emission guidelines, it would approve the use of the equipment in rollouts. Andy Oppel andy(a)andyoppel.com andy_oppel(a)earthlink.net andy_oppel(a)comcast.net

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[ARRL-ODV:10605] Re: 2004 Dayton Hamvention Attendance?
by dick＠pobox.com 11 May '04

11 May '04

11 MAY, 2004 - 1200 CDT In my original message, I forgot to mention that I will be staying at the Holiday Inn, Dayton-North located at the Wagner Ford Road, I-75 interchange. - Dick, W9GIG

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[ARRL-ODV:10604] Re: 2004 Dayton Hamvention Attendance?
by K5ur＠aol.com 11 May '04

11 May '04

Hi All: I will not make it to Dayton this year. I think that I went something like 32 years straight without missing and now I missed like the last 5 years. Have fun! 73, K5UR

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[ARRL-ODV:10603] Re: 2004 Dayton Hamvention Attendance?
by n5ok.ok＠att.net 11 May '04

11 May '04

Dick, I'll be there. Coy -- ARRL West Gulf Division Director Coy Day, N5OK 20685 SW 29th St Union City, OK 73090-9726 n5ok(a)arrl.org 405-483-5632 > 10 MAY, 2004 - 1505 CDT > > In addition to the Directors and Vice Directors from the Great Lakes > and Central Divisions, who else will be going to Dayton this week? > > 73 - Dick, W9GIG > > >

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[ARRL-ODV:10602] Re: Foundation Scholarship Awards
by Hobart, Mary K1MMH 11 May '04

11 May '04

Good morning... Last week the ARRL Foundation Scholarship Committee and Board completed its work to award scholarships for the 2004-2005 academic year. President Frenaye and the Board are pleased to share the list of 39 awards with the full ARRL Board. Letters of award have been mailed to the winners, including the winner of the Goldfarb scholarship, Jon Krenzel of Leoti, KS. This list is posted on the ARRL website. 73, Mary Hobart, K1MMH Secretary ARRL Foundation

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[ARRL-ODV:10601] Re: 2004 Dayton Hamvention Attendance?
by Paul L Rinaldo 11 May '04

11 May '04

I'll be there. Paul At 09:04 AM 5/11/2004 EDT, you wrote: >>>> In a message dated 5/10/2004 5:54:18 PM Eastern Standard Time, dick(a)pobox.com writes: <excerpt>In addition to the Directors and Vice Directors from the Great Lakes and Central Divisions, who else will be going to Dayton this week?</excerpt>

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[ARRL-ODV:10600] Re: 2004 Dayton Hamvention Attendance?
by W3KD＠aol.com 11 May '04

11 May '04

In a message dated 5/11/2004 8:32:45 AM Eastern Standard Time, dsumner(a)arrl.org writes: > In August Deryn will enter the Washington College of Law at American > University in Washington, DC, which counts among its distinguished graduates Chris > Imlay and John Chwat. > > I remain very proud of Deryn, having followed her academic career for years. I must note for the record that the Washington College of Law is now much, much better than when I was a student there. It is now highly competitive with Georgetown and other top tier law schools. Of course, the alumni relations office there never lets older alumni forget how lucky they are to be WCL alums, and what a privilege it should be to send big bucks to annual giving. Bully for Deryn! 73, Chris W3KD

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[ARRL-ODV:10599] Re: 2004 Dayton Hamvention Attendance?
by W3KD＠aol.com 11 May '04

11 May '04

In a message dated 5/10/2004 5:54:18 PM Eastern Standard Time, dick(a)pobox.com writes: > > In addition to the Directors and Vice Directors from the Great Lakes > and Central Divisions, who else will be going to Dayton this week? > I am going. Chris W3KD

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[ARRL-ODV:10598] Re: 2004 Dayton Hamvention Attendance?
by Frank Fallon - N2FF 11 May '04

11 May '04

I will be at Dayton this year but I am staying at the Crowne Plaza with the NJDXA. CU Frank...N2FF....

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