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[arrl-odv:14472] IN-News
by Kustosik, Lisa, KA1UFZ 08 Sep '06

08 Sep '06

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Upcoming Meetings and Events Executive Committee October 7 in Memphis, TN United States Telecommunications Training Institute (USTTI) October 9-13 ARRL HQ Administration &Finance Committee November 18 in Newington, CT Production/Editorial Rick Lindquist reports The ARRL Letter, Vol. 25, No. 35, distributed to 65,200 members on Sep 1. Rick prepared/edited news items on the death of ARRL Midwest Division Director Wade Walstrom, W0EJ; breaking news reports/updates on Amateur Radios response to TS Ernesto; Amateur Radio Awareness Day (updated); Japanese youngsters ARISS QSO; Solar Cycle 24 could already be under way; ARRL Sales and Marketing Manager signs on with Yaesu; Digital Communications Conference 2006 will be silver anniversary event, and several announcements and news briefs. Rick also edited the youth column and the FCC enforcement letters for the Web page and took numerous photos of the W1AW antenna restoration project. With voiceover assistance from Khrystyne Keane, Rick voiced, edited and produced ARRL Audio News for Sep 1. Sales and Marketing Publication and product sales in August topped $216,000; the amount exceeds our mid-year reforecast by nearly $25k. Sales were considerably higher than those recorded in August 2004 and 2005. The Warehouse crew shipped approximately 500 more packages than in August 2005. ARRLs newest title, Getting Started with Ham Radio, by Steve Ford, contributed sales of $12,800 this month. Labor Day holiday weekend sales were spurred on by an email solicitation sent on Friday afternoon. The solicitation included a special offer: $5 flat rate shipping for all orders. Sales via the online store reached $26,574, and a particularly high $60 average order size. For the second year in a row, ARRL has been recognized by Graphic Design USA as a winner of the American Graphic Design Awards. The award specifically honored the graphic designs used in ARRLs convention display and exhibit materials at the ARRL National Convention held at Dayton Hamvention® in 2005. The designs, selected by a nationwide panel of judges, were composed by ARRL Headquarters graphic designers Sue Fagan and Diane Szlachetka. The competition is among the most prestigious design awards. It is among the most selective, too, as only 10% of the thousands of entries were honored this year. Marketing collateral has been produced to help introduce ARRLs upcoming book, More Vertical Antenna Classics--a collection of articles from QST, QEX and the National Contest Journal, as well as several ARRL Antenna Compendium publications. The book will be available in October. A new membership solicitation to 50,000 lapsed members is being developed to General, Advanced and Extra class licensees. Quotes are being gathered for the mailing which is expected to go out by the end of September. Congratulations to the Cathy Stepina of the Circulation staff for the largest membership recruitment in August as a part of the Sales and Marketing new membership recruitment initiative program. Kudos to the entire team for recruiting a total of 133 members!! Membership Services Awards Branch CategoryProcessedWAS Certificates (LoTW)4WAS Certificates (Manual)4VUCC Backfill Application1Grids200VUCC Initial Applications4Grids327VUCC Endorsement Apps.5Grids234Replacement Award1A-1 Operator Nominations5Awards charges5Awards Mailed31Processing Time2 Weeks DXCC Branch CategoryProcessedBeginning Credits32,384Credits Received5,309Credits Processed12,228Ending Credits25,465YTD Credits Received384,259YTD Applications Received3,381YTD Credits Returned416,435Applications Pending477Processing Time4.8 Weeks DXCC is currently entering credits received on August 21, 2006. DXCC is currently mailing applications received on August 7, 2006. One DXCC card checker nomination is in progress to replace Dan Manfre, W2NDP who became a silent key. Logbook of the World QSO records entered into the system107,463,799QSL records have resulted 6,307,711Logs Processed260,677Active Certificates20,484Users registered in the system13,566Hybrids Pending Mail103 QSL Branch There is no delay in opening mail and a 1 day delay in slotting of cards. This week, 90 pounds of cards were received from members. W1AW The W1AW Antenna Replacement is underway! Sixteen (16) antennas in all will eventually be replaced. To date, all the HF antennas (except the 160-meter dipole) on the 120 tower have been replaced. Three (3) of the four (4) on the South tower have been replaced as well. Last up is the North tower, in which two (2) HF and two (2) V/UHF antennas will be replaced. Matt Strelow, KC1XX and Andrew Toth (both of XX Towers) are doing the antenna work. All the new antennas are from M^2 Incorporated. Special thanks to Bob Allison, WB1GCM, Greg Kwasowski, W1GJK, Zack Lau, W1VT and Mike Tracy, KC1SX for their assistance in building the new antennas. Thanks also to HQ staff for their understanding the need to commandeer half of the front parking lot for the antenna construction. And, thanks for their support (both moral and otherwise). In addition to building antennas, Joe also constructed new coaxial pigtails (with new connecting hardware) for all the new antennas. He also coordinated staff time and materials for the antenna work. Scott worked on fast and slow code practice files for the early part of September. He assisted with the construction of some of the new antennas. Scott also handled some evening phone sales calls in the daily 5 PM to 8 PM time slots. He continues processing some shipping forms to assist the Contest department with plaque plates and mailing labels. Field & Educational Services Field Organization/Public Service Team Team members kept an eye on Storm Ernesto through the week as it made progress from Florida to the Carolinas and onward toward the mid-Atlantic states at weeks end. We gathered news reports from the Section Leaders, the Hurricane Watch Net and WX4NHC at the National Hurricane Center and funneled these reports and information to Rick Lindquist at the news desk. Steve Ewald checked into the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster teleconferences. Steve and Chuck Skolaut attended the New England Division Convention in Boxboro the previous weekend and networked with several Section Managers, Field Organization Leaders and appointees who were there. Chuck received an FCC monitoring request for assistance from Official Observers to monitor a 75 meter frequency in the 4th call sign district. Three new Official Observers were added to the ranks this week. Two reports of bootlegged calls were received, and the information was passed on to various OOs to be on alert. The Chinese shortwave station continues to be heard on 14050 kHz. Chuck also filled in as backup operator for the Friday morning code practice at W1AW one day this week. Leona Adams reports that she received Section Manager nomination petitions from incumbents Jean Priestley, KA2YKN (Southern New Jersey) and Mike Neilsen, W1MPN (Eastern Massachusetts). Petitions were also received from Thomas Valosin, WB2KLD (Northern New York), Arthur Greenberg, K1GBX (Eastern Massachusetts), and Tom Carrubba, KA2D (New York City/Long Island). These petitions are for terms beginning in January, 2007. Nearly two dozen Field Appointments were added to the data base and a dozen Section expense reports were handled. ARISS PR: Rosalie spotted publicity for Amateur Radio in space on the following three Web sites: HYPERLINK "http://www.space.ref.com" www.space.ref.com carried news about hams setting up equipment for the latest school QSO the European Space Agencys Web site posted a schedule of the days duties completed by the ISS crew, including talking via the ISS ham radio equipment to youths the Canadian Space Agencys Web site covered preparations for ham radio QSOs done by the crew. ARISS Updates: One of our members who wants to contribute technical ideas to our SuitSat-2 Team said he has started looking into possibilities for corporate funding to expand ARISS activities. He believes ARISS is doing the right things for the world; he sees the excitement reflected in the kids eyes in the photographs taken during ARISS QSOs. For ARRL Members: An ARRL member wrote to Rosalie saying: I support ARISS to the fullest. Keep up the great work. It is making a difference and is appreciated. ARISS Effect on Schools: Rosalie is working with ARRL Special Service Club South Orange ARA members and students at the University of California-Irvine club to support an ARISS school QSO, thanks to the networking of the Orange Section SM and ACC. International Aspects: At the Yoshinari Junior High School ARISS QSO, 4 TV stations including NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) and five newspapers covered the story. Regulatory Information During the week we worked on PRB-1 related matters in Louisiana, South Carolina and New Hampshire. Working with the VEC we handled a query from some traveling to Vietnam and in need of special documentation to obtain a license. Several inquiries were received about upcoming vanity renewals and two cases requesting information on obtaining a recently deceased amateurs callsign for a club station. General inquiries were handled during the week from members is the Southwestern, Southeastern, Rocky Mountain, Central, Roanoke, Atlantic, Hudson, Great Lakes and New England division. Amateur Radio Education & Technology ProgramMark Spencer This week marks the one year anniversary of performing the ETP coordinator function by telecommuting from California. The Sat688 interface is ready for release to schools. For schools to receive the interface, they simply need to apply for one of the systems on school letter head and attach a copy of their ARISS contact application. The release will be posted on the ARRL web page as soon as the article has been processed. A majority of the costs for this project have been covered by specific contributions exchanged for circuit boards and programmed PICs for the project. Work on the PowerPoint presentations for the Tech License Class is in progress with an anticipated completion date of mid September. The first TI graduate has taken advantage of the Graduate Level Credit opportunity for completing the teachers institute. This will be the test to see how smoothly the administrative procedures for obtaining the credit goes. Sincerely Compiled by, Lisa Kustosik, KA1UFZ Assistant to the CEO Staff Absentee List Dave Sumner 9/5-9/15 ITU WP8A Meeting, Geneva Lisa Kustosik 9/13-9/15 Vacation Scott Gee 10/2-10/3 Vacation Wayne Mills 9/15-9/17 W9DXCC, Elk Grove Village, IL `` 10/5-10/10 RSGB Convention, England Mary Hobart 9/11-9/14 VON Meeting, Boston MA `` 9/21-9/25 SW Division Convention, San Diego, CA Bill Moore 9/15-9/17 Roanoke Division Convention, Virginia Beach, VA Katie Breen 9/10 LIMARC, Long Island, NY `` 9/21-9/25 SANDARC Convention, San Diego, CA Steve Ford 9/15-9/17 Digital Comm. 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07 Sep '06

Hi, Some good news. Amy Hurtado, our customer service/circulation manager, just passed her Technician test this week and she is now KB1NXO. Congratulations to Amy. 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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by Richard J. Norton 07 Sep '06

07 Sep '06

I'm not certain that I have adequate information to decide at this time, and request the following: 1) Does ARRL have any record of appealing FCC decisions to courts? If so, have these been successful? 2) I would like to be personally convinced that the arguments that will be made will win. In all honesty, reading what has been presented leads me to predict a second-place finish. The concept of having a very-likely technically-unsophisticated judge rule favorably on the appropriateness of a 40 dB per decade extrapolation factor seems unlikely. Can someone outline the planned arguments better at this point? 3) What remedy will we ask for? If we win a ruling that proper procedures were not followed, will the FCC then simply conduct a kangaroo rehearing, and reaffirm their findings? Will the FCC go to congress and ask that rules be changed? What do we expect to win? 4) It appears that the desired outcome of the appeal is introduction of possibly more uncertainty and delay. If this is a significant component, cannot our General Counsel do an adequate job himself at a much lower cost to the League? Are our best interests served by hiring a law firm that is housed in a "new, palatial, office building?" My overall view of BPL is that little is likely to be gained from interaction with those responsible for establishing BPL rules. However, BPL is a poorly-engineered design to perform a job that is better performed by several other systems. Power companies are more likely to recognize this than are government bureaucrats or politicians. 73, Dick Norton, N6AA On 9/6/06, Joel Harrison <w5zn(a)arrl.org> wrote: > > Please see the attached memo regarding a judicial appeal of the FCC's action > regarding BPL. > > Your action is required in this matter. > > If you have any questions, please ask.

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[arrl-odv:14468] Re: DIRECTORS - YOUR ATTENTION REQUIRED
by w3kd＠aol.com 07 Sep '06

07 Sep '06

For the record, and so no one feels as if it is necessary to tread on eggshells, it was long long ago my suggestion to the Executive Committee that if we were to pursue a court appeal, we needed to get some experienced appellate litigators to work with. It is clearly the right thing to do, so no worries, mates. I am quite comfortable in the D.C. Circuit, but in this case, for a lot of reasons, we absolutely want name guys with daily appellate litigation experience. No doubt. Right now, we are arranging a "beauty contest" principally among two firms, so as to be ready, should the Board approve this strategy. Each involves appellate litigators who I have seen in action recently in a commercial antenna case of mine that I won in the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals that went to the Supreme Court. Both groups of litigators performed like champs in that case (though it went the wrong way) and I will assure you, either would be most impressive. This is "what they do" all the time. 73, Chris W3KD -----Original Message----- From: k8je(a)arrl.org To: arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org Sent: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 6:54 PM Subject: [arrl-odv:14460] Re: DIRECTORS - YOUR ATTENTION REQUIRED Joel, <![endif]> First, I fully support the plan to sue FCC over its outrageous stance in promoting BPL. <![endif]> Second, I fully support going to outside, expert counsel to pursue the case for us. This is not a question of Chris’ competency. He is highly competent. Instead, it is a question of focus by leading counsel. If we are to pursue this case, we absolutely should obtain the best lead counsel we can afford. Chris will certainly prove as invaluable in assisting lead counsel as they prepare for and pursue trial as he has always proven to us on more general matters. <![endif]> Jim <![endif]> 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! <![endif]> -----Original Message----- From: Joel Harrison [mailto:w5zn@arrl.org] Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 11:17 AM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:14456] DIRECTORS - YOUR ATTENTION REQUIRED <![endif]> Please see the attached memo regarding a judicial appeal of the FCC’s action regarding BPL. Your action is required in this matter. If you have any questions, please ask. 73 Joel W5ZN ________________________________________________________________________ Check out AOL.com today. Breaking news, video search, pictures, email and IM. All on demand. Always Free.

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[arrl-odv:14467] Re: Returning Home
by Henry R. Leggette 07 Sep '06

07 Sep '06

Thanks, Joyce! I will be head back South next Thursday to help him as he goes through the 2nd Surgery next Friday. 73, Henry - WD4Q ----- Original Message ----- From: Joyce Birmingham To: Henry R. Leggette ; arrl-odv Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 8:02 PM Subject: RE: [arrl-odv:14437] Re: Returning Home Henry, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your brother during this time. Who's face is gracing the "HELLO" page, you ask? Click on the link below to see! http://www.hello-radio.org/ 73, Joyce KA2ANF ARRL Hudson Division Vice Director -----Original Message----- From: Henry R. Leggette [mailto:wd4q@bellsouth.net] Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 10:16 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:14437] Re: Returning Home Hi Everyone: I returned home on last night. Thanks to Karl for getting the word out about my absent and being in Mississippi with my brother. He was hit in the eye with a nail as it was being driven into some wood. He glanced the nail and it flew and hit him broad sided in the eye. The cornea was torn and damaged. My brother received surgery Sunday evening after the accident. I will be going back down after Labor Day and I will advise you all when and how I can be reached if needed. He will be having surgery again I believe on Wednesday, September 6, 2006. Thanks for all your prayers! 73, Henry - WD4Q

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[arrl-odv:14466] Re: FW: Ask this go to the ODV please
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 07 Sep '06

07 Sep '06

Jim, when an incumbent wins re-election by a 4:1 margin, I believe it shows both (1) a low level of discontent in the division and (2) that the incumbent has all of the traits you mention. Dave ________________________________ From: Jim Weaver [mailto:k8je@arrl.org] Sent: Wed 9/6/2006 11:40 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:14459] Re: FW: Ask this go to the ODV please Boy Dave, you certainly know how to deflate a guy's ego. All along I thought my margin of victory was due to my good looks and inherent charm - plus a wee bit o' the gift from the Blarney Stone. Hi! 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: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ [mailto:dsumner@arrl.org] Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 4:44 AM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:14455] Re: FW: Ask this go to the ODV please If Joe's premise is valid one would have expected somewhat different numbers from last year's Great Lakes Director election: IN THE GREAT LAKES DIVISION: Incumbent Director James E. ''Jim'' Weaver, K8JE, of Mason, Ohio, was elected to a second term. By a vote of 3505 to 883, he held off a challenge from Neil Sablatzky, K8IT. My own theory is that some of Mark's support is the result of his having a two-letter call sign vs. Joe's 1x3. Dave K1ZZ

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[arrl-odv:14463] Re: DIRECTORS - YOUR ATTENTION REQUIRED
by Bruce Frahm K0BJ 07 Sep '06

07 Sep '06

Point 3 of the memo to the EC discusses adding "yet another year of uncertainty" for the BPL promoters. My biggest hesitation in voting to spend the appeal money is: Will the flaws inherent in making BPL a viable marketplace broadband alternative FINALLY bring it down WITHOUT adding the time uncertainty of the appeal? Sure it would be great to duke this out in court (esp. if we win) but I suggest we not spend the money IF we have reasonable assurance BPL will fade in a somewhat timely fashion. Of course I realize reading the tea leaves accurately on that question are about as problematic as "will the FCC finally act on Morse and give our 2006 budget plan a chance of coming true" has been...... Nonetheless, I'd like to hear some as-of-today discussion of the chances BPL will wither and die on its own, within the framework of the above. Bruce

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RE: [arrl-odv:14456] DIRECTORS - YOUR ATTENTION REQUIRED
by Bill Edgar 07 Sep '06

07 Sep '06

Joel, I support the EC's recommendation that we file a judicial appeal challenging the FCC's action regarding the BPL rules as outlined in your September 6, 2006 memo. - Bill N3LLR _____ From: Joel Harrison [mailto:w5zn@arrl.org] Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 11:17 AM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:14456] DIRECTORS - YOUR ATTENTION REQUIRED Please see the attached memo regarding a judicial appeal of the FCC's action regarding BPL. Your action is required in this matter. If you have any questions, please ask. 73 Joel W5ZN

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