February 2006 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

Blizzard '06
by Andy Oppel 13 Feb '06

13 Feb '06

I heard that the blizzard now hitting the Northeast was actually scheduled for our Board Meeting weekend, but it's apparently been on backorder. 73, Andy Oppel, N6AJO Vice Director, Pacific Division, ARRL n6ajo(a)arrl.org home: (510) 864-2299 cell: (510) 851-6214

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Blizzard '06
by Andy Oppel 13 Feb '06

13 Feb '06

I heard that the blizzard now hitting the Northeast was actually scheduled for our Board Meeting weekend, but it's apparently been on backorder. 73, Andy Oppel, N6AJO Vice Director, Pacific Division, ARRL n6ajo(a)arrl.org home: (510) 864-2299 cell: (510) 851-6214

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[arrl-odv:13713] Re: Article 11 Review
by Joel Harrison 11 Feb '06

11 Feb '06

When I sent this message yesterday, I failed to put Dave's name on the list...it should have been. So, please add Executive Vice President Sumner to this list. 73 Joel W5ZN -----Original Message----- From: Joel Harrison [mailto:w5zn@arrl.org] Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 12:46 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:13712] Article 11 Review At our board meeting a few weeks ago, Director Bellows presented a proposal regarding Article 11 of our Articles of Association. You will recall the board took no formal action on this matter, however there was some interest in a further investigation of the alternatives to the current language that Jay proposed. It was the consensus of the board that the President should consider a small informal ad-hoc group to conduct this review with Director Bellows. To accomplish this task, the following have agreed to work with Jay on this matter and report to the board at the 2006 Second Meeting: Director Bellows Director Frenaye Director Rev Morton First Vice President Craigie Vice President Stafford 73 Joel W5ZN

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[arrl-odv:13712] Article 11 Review
by Joel Harrison 10 Feb '06

10 Feb '06

At our board meeting a few weeks ago, Director Bellows presented a proposal regarding Article 11 of our Articles of Association. You will recall the board took no formal action on this matter, however there was some interest in a further investigation of the alternatives to the current language that Jay proposed. It was the consensus of the board that the President should consider a small informal ad-hoc group to conduct this review with Director Bellows. To accomplish this task, the following have agreed to work with Jay on this matter and report to the board at the 2006 Second Meeting: Director Bellows Director Frenaye Director Rev Morton First Vice President Craigie Vice President Stafford 73 Joel W5ZN

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[arrl-odv:13711] FW: New Employee Annoucement
by Kramer, Harold, WJ1B 10 Feb '06

10 Feb '06

Hi, FYI, this was just announced here in the building. Dennis and I are very pleased to have Deb return. The Business Services Group is magazine advertising and dealer publication sales. I am heading out to the Orlando show momentarily so I will not be available by phone. I will be able to check email once I get to the motel if you need to reach me. 73, Harold Harold Kramer, WJ1B Chief Operating Officer ARRL - The National Association for Amateur Radio 860 594 0220 <http://www.arrl.org/> ________________________________ From: Motschenbacher, Dennis K7BV Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 10:31 AM To: HQ Staff Subject: New Employee Annoucement I am delighted to announce that Debra Jahnke will be returning to ARRL reporting to me effective March 1st. Deb will be working in the Business Service group. We are very excited to once again have benefit of her many years of experience working with our industry partners. Deb will be doing a number of things for us on a remote basis while she is making moving arrangements. You can, however, expect to see her popping in and out of HQ over the next several weeks. Deb asked that I pass along the following to each of you, "I have missed my work and friends at ARRL and look forward, more than I can say, to being a part of the ARRL family again." Regards, Dennis Motschenbacher

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Big Gun
by Bob Vallio 10 Feb '06

10 Feb '06

Joel, Hell, I hope you agree with me more than once! :>) 73, Bob On 2/9/06, Joel Harrison <w5zn(a)arrl.org> wrote: > > Bob, > > For once, I agree with you !!!!!!!! > > Even worse, I know where his old apartment was at the University of > Arkansas which had a creek behind it and, aside from containing water, also > contained a wire that was the "ground leg" of the wire he had thrown up in > the trees out back. > > Never could get clear TV reception over there at those apartments! > > Joel >

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Update - BPL Complaint - Manassas, VA
by Bob Vallio 10 Feb '06

10 Feb '06

YES, YES, and YES again. How about asking her if she knows what malfeasance and misprision are, while you're at it. It is time to stick it to these people, whose salary we pay, and get some action. Bob Vallio -- W6RGG On 2/9/06, Joel Harrison <w5zn(a)arrl.org> wrote: > > Yesterday, General Counsel Imlay sent an email to Katherine Power at FCC > inquiring was to what the Commission's timetable is for addressing theongoing BPL > interference problem in Manassas. Specifically, he asked when we might expect > the Commission to take some action in this matter. > > Ms. Power's response was "*Thank you for your inquiry as to when can you > expect to hear from the Commission regarding the complaints filed in the > Manassas BPL matter. Please be assured that we are actively working on > this matter. However, we do not have a specific date as to when we willtake action. > "* > > Chris' written email response to Ms. Powers was: > > *"Well, Ms. Power, with due respect, the reason I ask is that the > Commission's inaction in this case (the cause of which is difficult to > understand, frankly; normal power line interference cases involving Amateur > Radio are routinely addressed by Commission staff on a far more timely and > efficient basis than has this matter) has resulted in the untenable > situation in which the Commission has delegated, on a de facto basis, to an > interfering Part 15 facility operator the authority to determine > unilaterally how much interference Commission licensees should have to > accept. Again, with respect, let me suggest that the Commission has an > obligation to act on a more timely basis than has been exhibited here. > > Surely you must be able to tell me whether these interference complaints > will be addressed before the end of this month, this quarter, or this year. > If you are unable to do even that, please let me know and we will address > our concern about timeliness elsewhere."* > > Dave and I have discussed the matter and we have agreed to wait until the > middle of next week to see if Ms. Powers will respond further with > additional information. If that does not happen, I have given Dave the green > light to take this matter to the FCC Inspector General. Chris says he sees > no down side to doing so at this point. > > 73 Joel W5ZN >

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[arrl-odv:13708] Re: Big Gun
by Joel Harrison 10 Feb '06

10 Feb '06

Bob, For once, I agree with you !!!!!!!! Even worse, I know where his old apartment was at the University of Arkansas which had a creek behind it and, aside from containing water, also contained a wire that was the "ground leg" of the wire he had thrown up in the trees out back. Never could get clear TV reception over there at those apartments! Joel

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[arrl-odv:13707] Update - BPL Complaint - Manassas, VA
by Joel Harrison 10 Feb '06

10 Feb '06

Yesterday, General Counsel Imlay sent an email to Katherine Power at FCC inquiring was to what the Commission's timetable is for addressing the ongoing BPL interference problem in Manassas. Specifically, he asked when we might expect the Commission to take some action in this matter. Ms. Power's response was "Thank you for your inquiry as to when can you expect to hear from the Commission regarding the complaints filed in the Manassas BPL matter. Please be assured that we are actively working on this matter. However, we do not have a specific date as to when we will take action." Chris' written email response to Ms. Powers was: "Well, Ms. Power, with due respect, the reason I ask is that the Commission's inaction in this case (the cause of which is difficult to understand, frankly; normal power line interference cases involving Amateur Radio are routinely addressed by Commission staff on a far more timely and efficient basis than has this matter) has resulted in the untenable situation in which the Commission has delegated, on a de facto basis, to an interfering Part 15 facility operator the authority to determine unilaterally how much interference Commission licensees should have to accept. Again, with respect, let me suggest that the Commission has an obligation to act on a more timely basis than has been exhibited here. Surely you must be able to tell me whether these interference complaints will be addressed before the end of this month, this quarter, or this year. If you are unable to do even that, please let me know and we will address our concern about timeliness elsewhere." Dave and I have discussed the matter and we have agreed to wait until the middle of next week to see if Ms. Powers will respond further with additional information. If that does not happen, I have given Dave the green light to take this matter to the FCC Inspector General. Chris says he sees no down side to doing so at this point. 73 Joel W5ZN

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Big Gun
by Bob Vallio 09 Feb '06

09 Feb '06

Unless the "6ft long wire" is made from two-inch solid gold rod, the power he runs would merely vaporize it! Bob On 2/9/06, n5ok(a)arrl.org <n5ok.ok(a)att.net> wrote: > > Kay, > > Rick's accomplishment is all the more incredible since his antenna is a > 6ft long wire and he runs QRP. He must be QRP because he is real weak here > in OK. ;-) > > Coy > -- > ARRL West Gulf Division Director > Coy Day, N5OK > 20685 SW 29th St > Union City, OK 73090 > n5ok(a)arrl.org 405-483-5632 >

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