September 2006 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:14503] Re: DIRECTORS - YOUR ATTENTION REQUIRED
by Jim Weaver 12 Sep '06

12 Sep '06

I agree with Bob. In view of the total picture of what I consider to be the unethical, illegal and ill-advised nature of the Commissions actions regarding BPL, we dont dare not to take them to court. To acquiesce to the Commissioners (individually and collectively) actions is tantamount to agreeing that they can do anything they want with no threat of forceful opposition. If we need a rallying cry, maybe it ought to be Remember Part 15! Jim Weaver, K8JE, Director Great Lakes Division, ARRL 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: Bob Vallio [mailto:rbvallio@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 6:45 PM To: arrl-odv Cc: arrl-odv Subject: DIRECTORS - YOUR ATTENTION REQUIRED Please, folks, let's give Joel the unanimous support that this issue needs and deserves. Thanks, Bob -- W6RGG On 9/12/06, Harrison, Joel < Joel.Harrison(a)wgint.com <mailto:Joel.Harrison@wgint.com> > wrote: I have now received affirmative votes from 12 Directors: Edgar Isely Bellows Leggette Weaver Fallon Frahm Fenstermaker Vallio Bodson Morton Day A question has been posed by Director Norton that has been answered that he is pondering. I have heard nothing from Frenaye or Butler. Gentlemen, the clock is ticking and we need to make a decision. I realize we now have 12 affirmative votes and we are preparing to move forward, but I would like to hear from every Director one way or the other. 73 Joel W5ZN

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DIRECTORS - YOUR ATTENTION REQUIRED
by Bob Vallio 12 Sep '06

12 Sep '06

Please, folks, let's give Joel the unanimous support that this issue needs and deserves. Thanks, Bob -- W6RGG On 9/12/06, Harrison, Joel <Joel.Harrison(a)wgint.com> wrote: > > > I have now received affirmative votes from 12 Directors: > > Edgar > Isely > Bellows > Leggette > Weaver > Fallon > Frahm > Fenstermaker > Vallio > Bodson > Morton > Day > > A question has been posed by Director Norton that has been answered that > he is pondering. > > I have heard nothing from Frenaye or Butler. > > Gentlemen, the clock is ticking and we need to make a decision. I > realize we now have 12 affirmative votes and we are preparing to move > forward, but I would like to hear from every Director one way or the > other. > > 73 Joel W5ZN > > >

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[arrl-odv:14501] FW: In -News
by Kramer, Harold, WJ1B 12 Sep '06

12 Sep '06

Forwarded from Lisa. Harold Kramer, WJ1B Chief Operating Officer ARRL - The National Association for Amateur Radio 860 594 0220 hkramer(a)arrl.org http://www.arrl.org/ _____________________________________________ From: Kustosik, Lisa, KA1UFZ Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 2:30 PM To: Kramer, Harold, WJ1B Subject: <<091306.doc>>

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[arrl-odv:14500] Message from K7BV/1/6
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 12 Sep '06

12 Sep '06

Dennis has asked me to pass the following message along to you all. Dave K1ZZ ______ Friends, I would like to say that it has been an extremely fascinating and rewarding experience working at ARRL under your Board level leadership. The time I was allowed to spend in the Board room with you ladies and gentlemen during Board deliberations provided me with critical understanding of how decisions were made that later were handed down to me to carry out. Maybe more important, those meetings allowed me to get to know most all of you much closer, something I will always treasure. As Harold may have already told you, I had a very difficult time making the decision to leave. I was quite happy here; we are making some giant leaps forward. Yaesu sought me out, though, putting a compensation package on the table that was just too hugely attractive to pass up. So, it is with very mixed emotions that I have decided to go for it. So that there are not misunderstandings, I wish to state that there is nothing any one person or any part of the organization did that caused me to make this change. Harold or anyone else is not to be blamed for my departure; quite the contrary. Leaving this job where I got to work for Harold was one of the main reasons making this decision was so very difficult. Good luck to each you and may a Yaesu radio find its way into your operating position soon - make that an FTdx9000 Yaesu radio... Warm regards, Dennis Motschenbacher K7BV

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[arrl-odv:14499] Re: DIRECTORS - YOUR ATTENTION REQUIRED
by Harrison, Joel 12 Sep '06

12 Sep '06

I have now received affirmative votes from 12 Directors: Edgar Isely Bellows Leggette Weaver Fallon Frahm Fenstermaker Vallio Bodson Morton Day A question has been posed by Director Norton that has been answered that he is pondering. I have heard nothing from Frenaye or Butler. Gentlemen, the clock is ticking and we need to make a decision. I realize we now have 12 affirmative votes and we are preparing to move forward, but I would like to hear from every Director one way or the other. 73 Joel W5ZN

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[arrl-odv:14498] Organization Changes
by Kramer, Harold, WJ1B 12 Sep '06

12 Sep '06

Hi, I am pleased to announce two changes in our Management Team. Bob Inderbitzen has been promoted to Interim Manager of Sales and Marketing and Debra Jahnke has been promoted to Interim Manager of Business Services. They will both report directly to me as Department Heads. Congratulations to Bob and Deb. 73, Harold Harold Kramer, WJ1B Chief Operating Officer ARRL - The National Association for Amateur Radio 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 860 594 0220 www.arrl.org/ hkramer(a)arrl.org

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[arrl-odv:14497] Re: DIRECTORS - YOUR ATTENTION REQUIRED
by jfenster＠pacifier.com 12 Sep '06

12 Sep '06

> Dick N6AA, > Joel and all, I support taking legal action against the FCC as recommended. There is a point where a line in the sand needs to be drawn. Even if we don't prevail, at least we will have tried to support and protect amateur radio and other services in the USA. Just standing by is not acceptable. On the other hand, I expect we will win some portion of our position and, as stated in earlier threads, gain the attention and respect of other services that are, in some way, affected by this change in the FCC's flawed direction. 73, Jim Fenstermaker K9JF > > > I have nothing to add to what Chris has stated other than to amplify the > fact that I do not believe we can let the FCC just walk away from their > attempt set arbitrary limits on what a Part 15 device operator is required > to do to correct harmful interference. The FCC has now said for the first > time, in this proceeding, that ALL licensed radio services (including the > Amateur Service) are not entitled to protection against interference from > Part 15 devices. > > > > That just isn't acceptable to me. > > > > 73 Joel W5ZN >

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[arrl-odv:14496] Re: K0BJ DIRECTORS - YOUR ATTENTION REQUIRED
by Bruce Frahm K0BJ 12 Sep '06

12 Sep '06

Tnx to Joel, Dave and Chris for the info. Considering the Part 15 preeminence that FCC has established here, and my surmise that most any division member would be glad to contribute their $1.50 or so share to this battle, I vote YES to pursue litigation as outlined by EC and the motion. Bruce K0BJ

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[arrl-odv:14495] Re: DIRECTORS - YOUR ATTENTION REQUIRED
by Henry R. Leggette 12 Sep '06

12 Sep '06

I support recommendation of the EC's to pursue a juricial appeal. I feel the FCC needs to know in court of appeals, we are not happy with their ruling. I am very sorry for the tardy response. 73, Henry R. Leggette, WD4Q Director, Delta Division ARRL - The National Association for Amateur Radio ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank Fallon" <n2ff(a)optonline.net> To: "arrl-odv" <arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org> Cc: "arrl-odv" <arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org> Sent: Monday, September 11, 2006 3:24 PM Subject: [arrl-odv:14492] Re: DIRECTORS - YOUR ATTENTION REQUIRED >I hear many hams saying that BPL is going to fail and that I think we all >hope will be true. > > But the problem we will still face is the current BPL regulations and all > the implications for ANY part 15 device which Dave speaks of below. From > what I can see many of the utilities will most likely want to continue to > use some form of BPL for monitoring their grid and billing. Depending on > what systems they deploy and how robust their polling is many amateur > could well be facing BPL noise in areas where it will not be used for > Internet access. > For that reason alone, I feel, we need to continue to push for a change in > the current regulations. It appears then only way to do that at the > moment is through the courts. > > Regime Change would be a good tactic too but we would probably loose our > 501 c 3 status in the process. > > Frank...N2FF..... > > Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ wrote: > >> Bruce, I have commented separately to the effect that I think the most >> important reason for us to appeal is the FCC's attempt to set arbitrary >> limits on what a Part 15 device operator is required to do to correct >> harmful interference. >> < SNIP> >> Dave K1ZZ >> > > > > >

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[arrl-odv:14494] Re: Executive Committee Meeting
by Henry R. Leggette 12 Sep '06

12 Sep '06

Hi Joel, Do you need me to take care of anything in Memphis in preparation for the EC meeting? If so, let me know. 73, Henry - WD4Q ----- Original Message ----- From: Harrison, Joel To: arrl-odv Sent: Monday, September 11, 2006 12:00 PM Subject: [arrl-odv:14489] Executive Committee Meeting The Executive Committee will meet October 7 in Memphis, TN. The agenda will be forthcoming. 73 Joel W5ZN

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