April 2005 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:12045] Memberships
by Kay Craigie 04 Apr '05

04 Apr '05

We sold six memberships at the Maryland State Convention over the weekend. I decided to look up the membership expiration dates of the three people who were not new members or timely renewals, and I'm glad I did. One person's membership had expired in 1987, and he signed up for two years. Another person, whose membership expired in 2003, also signed up for two years. The third returning member, whose membership expired in 2000, signed up for three years. Three returning members isn't very many people in absolute terms, of course, but when we have some long-lapsed members signing up for multiple-year memberships, it certainly looks like the ARRL is doing some things right. Something persuaded these guys to rejoin the League after lapses of 2, 5, and 18 years. Another nice moment was when a member brought his teen-aged grandson to the booth and bought him a youth-rate membership. 73 - Kay N3KN

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[arrl-odv:12044] Re: Yachts, cruisers, and rowboats
by Jim K8JE 04 Apr '05

04 Apr '05

Tom, This may not be the "in thing" to do, but during nearly each time I speak to a group of hams I comment on membership in ARRL. Included in my remarks on this subject is a very brief, frank and non-confrontational statement that I value the input of MEMBERS on issues of note to them. I add that I review comments from anyone, but that it Is MEMBER input that carries the greatest significance for me. I note this position should come as no surprise to nonmembers inasmuch as one would not expect the Shrine to routinely pay much attention to non-members, the Knights of Columbus to non-members, the Kiwanis, etc., etc. I typically am congratulated for my position on this and have yet to be lambasted for it. Jim Weaver, K8JE Director, Great Lakes Division ARRL; http://www.arrl.org/ 5065 Bethany Rd., Mason, OH 45040 Tel.: 513-459-0142; E-mail: k8je(a)arrl.org ARRL: The reason Amateur Radio Is! MEMBERS: The reason ARRL Is! -----Original Message----- From: Tom Frenaye [mailto:frenaye@pcnet.com] Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2005 7:10 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:12043] Yachts, cruisers, and rowboats The e-mail about wideband digital modes has been interesting in the last couple of weeks. I see the Winlink "managers" have called out the troops. I assume you've all seen at least a couple of them. The thing that strikes me most about the messages I've received is just how little they appear to know about ARRL and what is being considered, even though they were prompted with detailed info on what to comment on. A large majority are not ARRL members. Why not? Ham radio seems to be an important thing in their life. Getting licensed, then investing in the hardware and setting up and using an HF radio with Winlink isn't exactly plug and play. We've always thought that getting people on the air was an important step in getting people to a lifetime of ham radio - and that leads to ARRL memberships. Is it just that they can't easily get delivery of QST while "on the road"? What aren't they members? (Why don't they understand that membership gives them a real voice?) -- Tom ===== 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:12043] Yachts, cruisers, and rowboats
by Tom Frenaye 03 Apr '05

03 Apr '05

The e-mail about wideband digital modes has been interesting in the last couple of weeks. I see the Winlink "managers" have called out the troops. I assume you've all seen at least a couple of them. The thing that strikes me most about the messages I've received is just how little they appear to know about ARRL and what is being considered, even though they were prompted with detailed info on what to comment on. A large majority are not ARRL members. Why not? Ham radio seems to be an important thing in their life. Getting licensed, then investing in the hardware and setting up and using an HF radio with Winlink isn't exactly plug and play. We've always thought that getting people on the air was an important step in getting people to a lifetime of ham radio - and that leads to ARRL memberships. Is it just that they can't easily get delivery of QST while "on the road"? What aren't they members? (Why don't they understand that membership gives them a real voice?) -- Tom ===== 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:12042] Re: Dayton
by Jim K8JE 02 Apr '05

02 Apr '05

Tnx, Rev. I'm having a special pulpit built for you. :-) Jim Weaver, K8JE Director, Great Lakes Division ARRL; http://www.arrl.org/ 5065 Bethany Rd., Mason, OH 45040 Tel.: 513-459-0142; E-mail: k8je(a)arrl.org ARRL: The reason Amateur Radio Is! MEMBERS: The reason ARRL Is! -----Original Message----- From: warren morton [mailto:mortonwg@bresnan.net] Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2005 11:52 AM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:12038] Re: Dayton I will be there for my very first Dayton. So TRY and be nice to me. Rev WS7W On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 21:25:33 -0800 "R. B. Vallio" <w6rgg(a)sbcglobal.net> wrote: > I'll be there... > > >

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[arrl-odv:12041] Re: Dayton Registration
by Jim K8JE 02 Apr '05

02 Apr '05

I hear you, Joel, and understand. For added perspective, I've found it best in dealing with Gary to pose issues to him so he can ruminate on the point, and follow up with him later. Jim Weaver, K8JE Director, Great Lakes Division ARRL; http://www.arrl.org/ 5065 Bethany Rd., Mason, OH 45040 Tel.: 513-459-0142; E-mail: k8je(a)arrl.org ARRL: The reason Amateur Radio Is! MEMBERS: The reason ARRL Is! -----Original Message----- From: Joel Harrison [mailto:w5zn@arrl.org] Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2005 8:34 AM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:12037] Re: Dayton Registration Its not a matter of price, Jim. If I had a nickel for every time I blew 20 bucks I'd be rich (don't try to add that up!!! hi hi) It is about policies and procedures for our conventions, at least that is the way I view it. 73 Joel W5ZN -----Original Message----- From: Jim K8JE [mailto:K8JE@arrl.org] Sent: Friday, April 01, 2005 10:17 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:12035] Re: Dayton Registration Greg and all, I can't say at this time if everyone who is going to Dayton will receive comp. tickets. I'm working on this with Gary DesCombes, Hamvention Chairman. I asked about this after the DARA meeting tonight. He wanted to think about how to make this happen and said they would give a highly discounted price if nothing else. I should learn more at the coming Hamvention meeting. In the meantime, he and I will shuffle information between us by E-mail or phone. Jim Weaver, K8JE Director, Great Lakes Division ARRL; http://www.arrl.org/ 5065 Bethany Rd., Mason, OH 45040 Tel.: 513-459-0142; E-mail: k8je(a)arrl.org ARRL: The reason Amateur Radio Is! MEMBERS: The reason ARRL Is! -----Original Message----- From: Greg Milnes [mailto:w7oz@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, April 01, 2005 10:09 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:12033] Re: Dayton Registration Jim I'm not sure I mentioned this, but I am coming to Dayton this year ( will be flying in from Sacramento) I too have airline tickets but have not purchased Dayton tickets as I assumed they would be comps for Directors. My Vice Director, Jim Fenstermaker, K9JF, will also be attending this year. I also assumed he will be comp. It is our National after all. It has been a while since I was the head of the committee that held a National (1988 in Portland) but I remember that all the Board family were comped for registration. 73/Greg W7OZ

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[arrl-odv:12040] Replies to Oppositions to Petition for Reconsideration, BPL
by W3KD＠aol.com 02 Apr '05

02 Apr '05

Greetings. Attached are the three separate (and quite different) replies to various oppositions we received in the BPL proceeding. The opponents raised somewhat different issues, and only two groups could be consolidated. Current stood alone, as you will see. This was a good collaborative effort involving Dave Sumner, Ed Hare, Paul Rinaldo and myself. I especially want to thank Ed Hare for extraordinary performance on the BPL matter. The Board got its money's worth out of Ed and a lot more, let me tell you. This ends the BPL filings for now. FCC will have to sort out the issues on reconsideration. The EC will be discussing the BPL issue, of course, at the meeting next Saturday in Denver. 73, Chris W3KD

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[arrl-odv:12039] Memo of the General Counsel to the Executive Committee
by W3KD＠aol.com 02 Apr '05

02 Apr '05

Greetings. The EC is meeting in Denver next weekend. Here is my usual memo to the EC. It is keyed to the agenda circulated in draft form to the EC by Dave Sumner, so don't worry if the numbering of this appears out of order. It is intentionally so. Bruce, looking forward to seeing you there. 73, Chris W3KD

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[arrl-odv:12038] Re: Dayton
by warren morton 02 Apr '05

02 Apr '05

I will be there for my very first Dayton. So TRY and be nice to me. Rev WS7W On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 21:25:33 -0800 "R. B. Vallio" <w6rgg(a)sbcglobal.net> wrote: > I'll be there... > > >

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[arrl-odv:12037] Re: Dayton Registration
by Joel Harrison 02 Apr '05

02 Apr '05

Its not a matter of price, Jim. If I had a nickel for every time I blew 20 bucks I'd be rich (don't try to add that up!!! hi hi) It is about policies and procedures for our conventions, at least that is the way I view it. 73 Joel W5ZN -----Original Message----- From: Jim K8JE [mailto:K8JE@arrl.org] Sent: Friday, April 01, 2005 10:17 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:12035] Re: Dayton Registration Greg and all, I can't say at this time if everyone who is going to Dayton will receive comp. tickets. I'm working on this with Gary DesCombes, Hamvention Chairman. I asked about this after the DARA meeting tonight. He wanted to think about how to make this happen and said they would give a highly discounted price if nothing else. I should learn more at the coming Hamvention meeting. In the meantime, he and I will shuffle information between us by E-mail or phone. Jim Weaver, K8JE Director, Great Lakes Division ARRL; http://www.arrl.org/ 5065 Bethany Rd., Mason, OH 45040 Tel.: 513-459-0142; E-mail: k8je(a)arrl.org ARRL: The reason Amateur Radio Is! MEMBERS: The reason ARRL Is! -----Original Message----- From: Greg Milnes [mailto:w7oz@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, April 01, 2005 10:09 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:12033] Re: Dayton Registration Jim I'm not sure I mentioned this, but I am coming to Dayton this year ( will be flying in from Sacramento) I too have airline tickets but have not purchased Dayton tickets as I assumed they would be comps for Directors. My Vice Director, Jim Fenstermaker, K9JF, will also be attending this year. I also assumed he will be comp. It is our National after all. It has been a while since I was the head of the committee that held a National (1988 in Portland) but I remember that all the Board family were comped for registration. 73/Greg W7OZ

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[arrl-odv:12036] Re: Dayton Donor Reception
by Rod Stafford W6ROD 02 Apr '05

02 Apr '05

Mary -- I will be attending Dayton but I will be arriving late in the evening on Thursday and not available to attend the donor event earlier that evening. 73, Rod Stafford At 05:44 AM 4/1/2005, you wrote: >Good morning! > >I hope that all of you who are attending Hamvention this year will be able >to join us for the Donor Reception honoring Tony England on Thursday, May >19 at 6:30 pm. To help with our planning, I hope you will let us know if >you are attending and who your guest will be, and if you will be riding on >the bus with us from the Marriott to Wright State University. > >Thank you and 73, > >Mary K1MMH

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