May 2006 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:14104] Re: DS out Friday
by Jim Weaver, K8JE 24 May '06

24 May '06

GL, Dave. Jim Weaver, K8JE Director, Great Lakes Division Chairman, Legislative Action Committee 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040 K8JE(a)arrl.org; Tel., 513-459-0142; FAX, same ARRL, the Reason Amateur Radio is! Members, the Reason ARRL is! -----Original Message----- From: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ [mailto:dsumner@arrl.org] Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 9:09 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:14103] DS out Friday Some of you may recall that in October 2004 I had surgery on my left hand to correct a progressive condition that was causing me not to be able to straighten some of my fingers. This coming Friday I am having the same thing done to my right hand. I will only be out the one day, but it remains to be seen how much I will be able to do with my right hand for at least a couple of weeks afterwards. In other words, I probably won't be typing War and Peace next week, nor will I be doing a serious WPX CW entry this weekend. 73, Dave K1ZZ

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[arrl-odv:14102] FW: Thanks
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 23 May '06

23 May '06

I wanted to share this with you all since Bill included the volunteers in his blanket "thank you." We have alerady shared it with staff. Dave K1ZZ _____ From: WILLIAM BISHOP [mailto:wbishop1@mindspring.com] Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2006 9:53 PM To: HQ Info Subject: Thanks Hey -- I just wanted to take a minute to tell all of the paid and volunteer staff that you are doing a great job. So much of your effort is transparent to us -- the membership -- that we get to thinking that this is just the way "it is." I hope that you are excited every day to be working for us, with us, and to support us. Thanks for your dedication, knowledge, enthusiasm and hard work. Now if you'd just push that sunspot cycle along -- just a little. You do everything else, I'm sure you can do that. With admiration, Bill K7WHB

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June Atlantic Monthly
by JIM WEAVER, K8JE 23 May '06

23 May '06

A member said the June Atlantic Monthly contains an interesting article written by a James Fellows related to BPL. Not being a subscriber to this august journal and not being able to get to a library for about a week (yes, we have them out here in the mid-central plains but I'm headed out of town for a grandson's graduation) I wonder if anyone has seen it yet. Jim Weaver, K8JE Director, Great Lakes Division ARRL; http://www.arrl.org/ Chairman, ARRL ad hoc Legislative Action Committee 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!

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[arrl-odv:14100] Another Win for ARRL & Amateur Radio
by joelh＠centurytel.net 23 May '06

23 May '06

Due to the rush of Dayton and my dad's emergency surgery yesterday, I apologize for not getting this to you sooner, however you may have already seen the story related to this on the Web. As you know, we have been battling UTC over their self imposed restrictions to the Access BPL database, having been limited and restricted on searches on numerous occassions in addition to the database not being completely accurate. We had sometime ago filed a formal complaint with FCC and on numerous occassions had met in-person with FCC OET staff to demand the database comply with FCC's requirements. Late Friday, in response to our complaint subsequent to a meeting between FCC and UTC, UTC sent the attached letter to FCC with copy to our Counsel, Chris Imlay. Another win for ARRL and amateur radio! 73 Joel W5ZN

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[arrl-odv:14099] Fw: Beautiful 4 el Steppir
by joelh＠centurytel.net 23 May '06

23 May '06

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[arrl-odv:14098] Forwarded message for Joel
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 23 May '06

23 May '06

________________________________ From: joelh(a)centurytel.net [mailto:joelh@centurytel.net] Sent: Tue 5/23/2006 3:23 AM To: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ Subject: Slow Dave, I can't post to ODV from this email address. Please forward to ODV for me. Having arrived at Dayton with a computer that wouldn't boot, then returning home and having to take my dad to Little Rock early this morning for some emergency surgery (he's doing fine for 87) I'm horribly behind on email. If you have one awaiting a response, please QRX a bit while I try to work through the huge pile from webmail on a backup computer. Joel

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[arrl-odv:14096] ARRL EXPO 2006
by Jim Weaver, K8JE 22 May '06

22 May '06

I think my experience regarding the ARRL presence at Dayton this year is probably much the same as that of others who also were there. Yes, I picked up a couple of complaints about what the League is doing and has done and likely will do, but none of them were overly spectacular. I guess the most heated one was an impassioned plea to begin giving good "representation" to New Jersey by making it a self-contained Division. (Using my best skills in politics, I passed this one to the visible member of the EC (Mr. Isely) who, in turn, slipped from under it and suggested Kay would be a wonderful person to field the issue.) Otherwise, nearly everyone was a happy as could be over the size, content and staffing of Expo. I commend Bob Inderbitzen and the folks who worked with him to make Expo 2006 a reality, as well as HQ management for all the direction and cooperation given in making this year's event a success from an interpersonal standpoint. I hope the dollar figures come back as successful as the people interface proved to be. If the membership number I heard (excess of 1000) was at all correct, we ought to have done very well overall. The following quote from an E-mail I received from a member sums things up responses I've received pretty well. ". . . I did get a lot of good information from Ed, W1RFI, manning the equipment test booth and a 'senior' ham that was manning the booth containing the emergency radio equipment sent to disaster areas by container. The Youth Area was also interesting and I was impressed by the 'youthful enthusiasm' and knowledge the 'kids' shared for the hobby. Reminded me of when I first got my Novice License at age 11. Their work and comments was enough to sway me again to renew my membership. "All the ARRL volunteers there were very cordial, helpful and knowledgeable. Even with the 'chaos' that was going on at the Membership Table, the folks were able to maintain their sanity and were very helpful answering my questions...and zillions of others. "73, "--Ivy, W8IUQ" Jim Weaver, K8JE Director, Great Lakes Division Chairman, Legislative Action Committee 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040 K8JE(a)arrl.org; Tel., 513-459-0142; FAX, same ARRL, the Reason Amateur Radio is! Members, the Reason ARRL is! ------=_NextPart_000_000C_01C67DBD.DBE70840 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable <html xmlns:o=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" = xmlns:w=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" = xmlns=3D"http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"> <head> <meta http-equiv=3DContent-Type content=3D"text/html; = charset=3Diso-8859-1"> <meta name=3DProgId content=3DWord.Document> <meta name=3DGenerator content=3D"Microsoft Word 9"> <meta name=3DOriginator content=3D"Microsoft Word 9"> <link rel=3DFile-List href=3D"cid:filelist.xml@01C67DBD.DBA54450">  <style>  </style> </head> <body lang=3DEN-US style=3D'tab-interval:.5in'> <div class=3DSection1> I think my experience regarding the ARRL = presence at Dayton this year is probably much the same as that of others who also = were there.  Yes, I picked up a = couple of complaints about what the League is doing and has done and likely = will do, but none of them were overly spectacular.  I guess the most heated one was an impassioned plea to begin = giving good “representation” to New Jersey by making it a self-contained = Division.  (Using my best skills in = politics, I passed this one to the visible member of the EC (Mr. Isely) who, in = turn, slipped from under it and suggested Kay would be a wonderful person to field the = issue.)  Otherwise, nearly everyone was = a happy as could be over the size, content and staffing of = Expo.<o:p></o:p> <![if = !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> I commend Bob Inderbitzen and the folks who = worked with him to make Expo 2006 a reality, as well as HQ management for all = the direction and cooperation given in making this year’s event a = success from an interpersonal standpoint.  = I hope the dollar figures come back as successful as the people interface = proved to be.  If the membership = number I heard (excess of 1000) was at all correct, we ought to have done very = well overall.<o:p></o:p> <![if = !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> The following quote from an E-mail I received = from a member sums things up responses I’ve received pretty well.  <o:p></o:p> <![if = !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> “. . . 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Their work and<o:p></o:p> comments was enough to sway me again to renew = my membership.<o:p></o:p> <![if = !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> “All the ARRL volunteers there were = very cordial, helpful and knowledgeable.<o:p></o:p> Even with the 'chaos' that was going on at = the Membership Table, the folks<o:p></o:p> were able to maintain their sanity and were = very helpful answering my<o:p></o:p> questions...and zillions of = others.<o:p></o:p> <![if = !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> “73,<o:p></o:p> “--Ivy, W8IUQ”<o:p></o:p> <![if = !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> <![if = !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> <![if = !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> <b= >Jim Weaver, K8JE<o:p></o:p> = Director, Great Lakes = Division<o:p></o:p> = Chairman, Legislative Action = Committee<o:p></o:p> 5065 Bethany Rd.<o:p></o:p> Mason, OH 45040<o:p></o:p> K8JE(a)arrl.org; Tel., 513-459-0142; FAX, = same<o:p></o:p> <= span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'>ARRL, the Reason Amateur Radio = is!<o:p></o:p> <= span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'>Members, the Reason ARRL = is!<o:p></o:p> <![if = !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p><= /p> </div> </body> </html> ------=_NextPart_000_000C_01C67DBD.DBE70840--

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[arrl-odv:14095] Re: H Res 230
by Jim Weaver, K8JE 22 May '06

22 May '06

Tnx for the clarification, Dave. Excellent input. Jim Weaver, K8JE Director, Great Lakes Division Chairman, Legislative Action Committee 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040 K8JE(a)arrl.org; Tel., 513-459-0142; FAX, same ARRL, the Reason Amateur Radio is! Members, the Reason ARRL is! -----Original Message----- From: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ [mailto:dsumner@arrl.org] Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 3:05 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:14094] Re: H Res 230 It doesn't hurt if a member writes a Representative to ask for support of H.Res. 230, but for now it would be better just to keep our powder dry with regard to the full House and to focus on the Senate -- particularly the 22 Senators who are on the Senate Commerce Committee. (By the way, markup of the Senate telecom bill, S.2686, has been postponed until June 20.) The other Senators also can be approached to support the inclusion of our BPL language in the telecom bill, although the Commerce Committee is the priority for the next few weeks. Section 502 is of course a very minor part of HR 5252. There are some aspects of HR 5252 that are quite controversial and that some of our members may not like because of their own views on Internet governance. If we ask our members to support HR 5252 we may generate some negative response because of that. It could hurt us if members of Congress start to hear conflicting messages from hams about HR 5252. Instead, our objective is for the House Rules Committee to not permit any amendment being offered on the floor that would delete or emasculate Section 502 of the bill. For that reason we have asked Directors with members of the Rules Committee in their divisions to identify contacts who can be activated at the appropriate time. If HR 5252 is defeated (not likely, in my opinion, assuming it is brought to a vote) we will have H.Res. 230 to fall back on (although to be realistic, by then it will be so late in the session and Congress has so much else to do that it's unlikely to go anywhere). That's my take on the situation at present. Dave K1ZZ -----Original Message----- From: Jim Weaver, K8JE [mailto:k8je@arrl.org] Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 12:11 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:14092] Re: H Res 230 The word given me and that I've been passing on is: 1) No need to support H. Res. 230 and 2) It is too soon to become involved in a campaign to support H.B. 5252. I don't recall if it was Joel, Dave or maybe even John C. who gave this advice, initially. Similarly, there is nothing specific to support at this moment in the Senate regarding a BPL amendment to its communications act rewrite. Jim Weaver, K8JE Director, Great Lakes Division Chairman, Legislative Action Committee 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040 K8JE(a)arrl.org; Tel., 513-459-0142; FAX, same ARRL, the Reason Amateur Radio is! Members, the Reason ARRL is! -----Original Message----- From: Kay Craigie [mailto:n3kn@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 9:11 AM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:14091] H Res 230 Please forgive me if I'm missing a point that everyone else has gotten. It's still not clear to me if we want members to continue writing their Representatives in support of H Res 230, or if that campaign is on hold while we urge them to write in support of keeping Section 502 in HR 5252. Thanks & 73 - Kay N3KN

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[arrl-odv:14094] Re: H Res 230
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 22 May '06

22 May '06

It doesn't hurt if a member writes a Representative to ask for support of H.Res. 230, but for now it would be better just to keep our powder dry with regard to the full House and to focus on the Senate -- particularly the 22 Senators who are on the Senate Commerce Committee. (By the way, markup of the Senate telecom bill, S.2686, has been postponed until June 20.) The other Senators also can be approached to support the inclusion of our BPL language in the telecom bill, although the Commerce Committee is the priority for the next few weeks. Section 502 is of course a very minor part of HR 5252. There are some aspects of HR 5252 that are quite controversial and that some of our members may not like because of their own views on Internet governance. If we ask our members to support HR 5252 we may generate some negative response because of that. It could hurt us if members of Congress start to hear conflicting messages from hams about HR 5252. Instead, our objective is for the House Rules Committee to not permit any amendment being offered on the floor that would delete or emasculate Section 502 of the bill. For that reason we have asked Directors with members of the Rules Committee in their divisions to identify contacts who can be activated at the appropriate time. If HR 5252 is defeated (not likely, in my opinion, assuming it is brought to a vote) we will have H.Res. 230 to fall back on (although to be realistic, by then it will be so late in the session and Congress has so much else to do that it's unlikely to go anywhere). That's my take on the situation at present. Dave K1ZZ -----Original Message----- From: Jim Weaver, K8JE [mailto:k8je@arrl.org] Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 12:11 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:14092] Re: H Res 230 The word given me and that I've been passing on is: 1) No need to support H. Res. 230 and 2) It is too soon to become involved in a campaign to support H.B. 5252. I don't recall if it was Joel, Dave or maybe even John C. who gave this advice, initially. Similarly, there is nothing specific to support at this moment in the Senate regarding a BPL amendment to its communications act rewrite. Jim Weaver, K8JE Director, Great Lakes Division Chairman, Legislative Action Committee 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040 K8JE(a)arrl.org; Tel., 513-459-0142; FAX, same ARRL, the Reason Amateur Radio is! Members, the Reason ARRL is! -----Original Message----- From: Kay Craigie [mailto:n3kn@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 9:11 AM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:14091] H Res 230 Please forgive me if I'm missing a point that everyone else has gotten. It's still not clear to me if we want members to continue writing their Representatives in support of H Res 230, or if that campaign is on hold while we urge them to write in support of keeping Section 502 in HR 5252. Thanks & 73 - Kay N3KN

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[arrl-odv:14093] Re: H Res 230
by Frank Fallon 22 May '06

22 May '06

Kay and Jim, Good points there and I believe that Wade made a similar post a while back that none of us reacted to. I must confess I am not privy to the current plan or strategy we are employing on this important issue. The 30 or more folk in this ODV reflector should "always" be in the loop on any changes or tweaking in the plan if we are going to be successful. I certainly do not want to be beating a drum for letters or visits if that is no longer needed. I learned a long time ago that it is not a good idea for a leader to be asking the troops to do some unnecessary task. Bottom line - we need weekly updates/briefing sent to this reflector. Or at least twice a month. Frank......N2FF.............. Jim Weaver, K8JE wrote: >The word given me and that I've been passing on is: 1) No need to support >H. Res. 230 and 2) It is too soon to become involved in a campaign to >support H.B. 5252. I don't recall if it was Joel, Dave or maybe even John >C. who gave this advice, initially. Similarly, there is nothing specific to >support at this moment in the Senate regarding a BPL amendment to its >communications act rewrite. > >Jim Weaver, K8JE >Director, Great Lakes Division >Chairman, Legislative Action Committee >5065 Bethany Rd. >Mason, OH 45040 >K8JE(a)arrl.org; Tel., 513-459-0142; FAX, same >ARRL, the Reason Amateur Radio is! >Members, the Reason ARRL is! > >-----Original Message----- >From: Kay Craigie [mailto:n3kn@comcast.net] >Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 9:11 AM >To: arrl-odv >Subject: [arrl-odv:14091] H Res 230 > >Please forgive me if I'm missing a point that everyone else has gotten. It's >still not clear to me if we want members to continue writing their >Representatives in support of H Res 230, or if that campaign is on hold >while we urge them to write in support of keeping Section 502 in HR 5252. >Thanks & 73 - Kay N3KN > > > > > > >

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