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[arrl-odv:15924] IN-News
by Kustosik, Lisa, KA1UFZ 31 Aug '07

31 Aug '07

<<082907.doc>> IN-Newsletter <<Microsoft Word Picture>> Vol. 30, No. 35 August 29, 2007 -- Covers the period August 19-25. Upcoming Meetings and Events Executive Committee October 6 in Little Rock, AR United States Telecommunications Training Institute (USTTI) October 8-12 - ARRL HQ Ballot Counting for Director/Vice Director Elections November 16 in Newington, CT Administration &Finance Committee November 17 in Newington, CT Media & Public Relations Reported by Allen Pitts, W1AGP Meetings are set for this week to coordinate coming activities with Education, Marketing and Membership. CONTACT! will go out at the end of the week with material about National Preparedness Month (September) and Amateur Radio Awareness Day (September 15). Allen will be on vacation Aug 30 - Sept 4. Production/Editorial Reported by Joel Kleinman, N1BKE Khrystyne Keane wrote and prepared The ARRL Letter, Vol. 26, No. 34, for Friday, August 24. It was distributed to 65,742 members, an increase of 236 over last week. Khrystyne also voiced and produced the August 24 edition of ARRL Audio News. She also wrote stories about the 2007 ARRL National Convention and GAREC-07, among others. Joel Hallas reports that his popular "Getting to Know Your Radio" semi-monthly column will be closing down after the October 2007 issue of QST. Running in even-numbered months since April 2005, it covered many aspects of radio operation with the intention of helping readers understand "what's behind the panel" of their HF and VHF radios. It will be replaced, starting in the December issue, with a new semi-monthly series designed to help readers with new amateur licenses get their stations up and running. Sales and Marketing Reported by Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R The newly implemented online membership application has been operating successfully, with Web Services working thru a few minor adjustments. Already, we're realizing a significant efficiency in data entry since credit cards are automatically processed online. According to Charlie Emerson, N4OKL, vice president of the Huntsville Hamfest Association, more than 5,000 people enjoyed the ARRL National Convention and hamfest, held August 18-19. We signed-up more than 150 new and renewing members throughout the event. Publication sales are being tallied. Our corporate apparel distributor, Barker Specialties, has redesigned its ARRL web store. The site includes some updated product offerings, and some slow-movers have been phased-out. Among the new product offerings are a few new items specifically designed for women. Some new men's styles are also being introduced. You can review the new items at www.barkerspecialty.com/arrl and in the ARRL lobby store. Katie attended Manufacturers Day at Ham Radio Outlet in Salem, NH over the weekend. The event was well attended-drawing over 300 people to the store. Representatives from Icom, Yaesu, Kenwood and MFJ were on-hand to talk about their products. Katie returned with a few membership applications, too. A two-page ad introducing the 2008 ARRL Handbook and new editions of ARRL's HF Digital Handbook and ARRL's Low Power Communication was completed. The ad will appear in October QST. These titles are part of a suite of new books being introduced as our Fall Lineup: The ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications - 2008 (coming first week October); ARRL's HF Digital Handbook - Fourth Edition (coming first week October); ARRL's Low Power Communication - Third Edition (coming first week October); FCC Rules and Regulations for the Amateur Radio Service (coming end of Aug); Antenna Compendium Volume 4 (the return of a previously discontinued ARRL title); and AC Power Interference Handbook, 3rd edition, revised (published by Percival Technology). Business Services Reported by Deb Jahnke We wrapped the advertising section for October 2007 QST. As previously mentioned, we put together a number of proposals for new and existing advertisers. Many of these came together for the October issue resulting in QST advertising sales of $206,529. We have several specialty vehicle proposals pending for the November and December issues of QST as well. The likelihood of at least one 4-page tear out section is very good. Our recruitment efforts have also been paying off and we are pleased to welcome five new advertisers to the October issue: JTK Communications, a satellite internet service provider, Electromag History, a specialty book seller, Lido Mounts, a company offering no holes mounting solutions, Super Antennas, offering portable HF Antennas, and Eton USA, specializing in emergency communication accessories. We are currently soliciting our Publication Dealers for purchases of the new edition of the ARRL Handbook. A 4-color print flyer will be followed up with telephone calls. We are also proceeding with our efforts on the ARRL On-Line Auction site work and donation acquisitions. Membership & Volunteer Programs Reported by Dave Patton, NN1N The MVP north side staff would like to extend their thanks to Frank, Greg and Trevor for their hard work on last week's office renovation. Contest Branch August UHF totals as of August 31, 2007 follow: Type of Submission # of Submissions Electronic 127 IARU log totals as of August 31, 2007 follow: Type of Submission # of Submissions Electronic 3,098 Paper 136 Total 3,234 QSL Branch There is no delay in opening mail and a 3 day delay in slotting of cards. This week, 103 pounds of cards were received from members. W1AW Thanks to our volunteer tour guide, Bob Allison, WB1GCM, for his assistance in getting the Johnson Valiant AM transmitter back on the air. Although no specific issue was identified with the transmitter, it now functions properly. Bob made sure of this by placing it on the air and running it through its paces. W1AW is now a MARS station and holds the Army MARS callsign AAR1CAD. Joe processed one Qualifying Run certificate. He made a quick repair to the Harris amplifier used on 17-meters. Joe also processed regular W1AW QSL card requests and worked the late afternoon/night shift on Monday for the vacationing Scott Gee. Scott worked on fast and slow code practice files for the latter part of the month of August and first part of the month of September. He also worked the early afternoon (and his regular night shift) on Friday for the vacationing Joe Carcia. Field Organization/Public Service Team The members of the San Francisco Section re-elected incumbent Bill Hillendahl, KH6GJV, to a new two-year term starting October 1. Field Organization Team members lead the ballot counting on Tuesday, August 21. Bob Schneider, AH6J, has been nominated to run for new term as Pacific SM starting in the spring of 2008. Leona Adams has been receiving and handling an increased number of orders for exhibit kits now that clubs and groups are planning for Jamboree on the Air. Thanks to the Mailroom Staff for compiling and boxing these kits. Nearly 20 new Field Appointments were processed this past week. Amateur Radio operators, and especially those involved with the Hurricane Watch Net, VoIP Hurricane Net and the WX4NHC at the National Hurricane Center, were busy tracking Hurricane Dean early in the week. ARRL HQ staff kept in touch, and we also were in contact with Section Leaders in Ohio who experienced flooding conditions. Steve Ewald and Dennis Dura took part in a teleconference with all of the Section Managers of the Northwestern Division. Chuck Skolaut reports that the case of a lack of proper repeater identification in California has been resolved. HQ staff received updates concerning beacons on 30 meters and the South American "PUN" beacon. There is a resolution in the works about interference to an Arkansas traffic net by another out-of-state net. Connecticut and Virginia radio amateurs are hearing an unidentified digital type signal on 75 and 40 meters. Chuck recently returned from a successful convention in Kansas with 21 new or renewed memberships that were collected at the ARRL booth along with one "brick" donation for the ARRL Diamond Terrace. Education Services Reported by Debra Johnson, K1DMJ The August issue of the e-newsletter to Instructors and Teachers was sent to 3,924 mailboxes. I've been responding to many follow-up questions relating to the content of the newsletter. I had some good discussions with instructors at the Huntsville convention during my forum opportunities. Jennie and I worked with John Proctor and Jon Bloom to add some flexibility to the process for generating mentor stipends. The changes implemented will reduce the amount of labor and other costs involved. We are experiencing a surge in requests for instructional materials for General and Extra license instruction. Rose-Anne is handling many inquiries about JOTA activities. Education & Technology Program Mark submitted a summary activity report on the recently completed Teachers Institutes and has updated the list of ETP project schools on the website. The equipment purchased for the May round of ETP grants is being delivered to the schools. Mark is continuing work on a prototype for a new instructional activity board that will integrate the 4 major content areas of the Teachers Institute. ARISS ARISS and ham radio garnered many media hits these past two weeks. The QSO at the space exhibition put on by the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin, IL, got great local coverage. Richmond Hill Community Center (NY) had a successful QSO. This organization runs a summer camp that teaches English as a Second Language and technology courses, plus it sponsors a Community Emergency Response Team - all of which was tied into the QSO. Astronaut Barbara Morgan, KD5VNP, got great news coverage, and her ARISS QSO with McCall-Donnelly School was aired in CNN reports and was heard on NASA TV and NASA podcast. Sincerely Compiled by, Lisa Kustosik, KA1UFZ Assistant to the CEO Staff Absentee List All Staff 9/3 Holiday Jon Bloom 9/26-10/5 Vacation Katie Breen 9/5-7 US Power Squadrons & VA Beach ARC, Norfolk, VA `` 9/10 Vacation Hugh Brower 9/7-9/14 Vacation Steve Capodicasa 9/4-9/10 Vacation Jackie Cornell 9/7 Vacation Steve Ford 9/7 Vacation Scott Gee 9/4 Vacation `` 9/21 Vacation Mike Gruber 10/1-10/5 Vacation Dan Henderson 9/21-10/1 Wash. State Conv., Spokane, WA/PC NW VHF Conf., OR Mary Hobart 8/31 Vacation `` 9/7-9/9 MFJ Anniversary/Starkville MS `` 9/14-9/16 W9DX Convention, Chicago, IL `` 10/5-10/6 DARA Board meeting, Dayton, OH Amy Hurtado 8/28 Vacation `` 9/6 Vacation Gail Iannone 8/17-8/31 Vacation Debra Johnson 8/31 Vacation Joel Kleinman 9/6-9/7 Vacation Lisa Kustosik 8/27-9/5 Vacation Monique Levesque 8/30-9/4 Vacation Dave Patton 9/14-9/15 W9DXCC Convention Northern Illinois DX Association Allen Pitts 8/30-8/31 Vacation John Proctor 9/27-10/9 Vacation Dave Sumner 9/8-9/15 IARU Reg. 2 Conference, Brasilia Mike Tracy 9/7-9/14 Vacation `` 10/26 Vacation Perry Williams 7/19-9/4 Vacation

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[arrl-odv:15923] Introducing Sean Kutzko, KX9X
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 31 Aug '07

31 Aug '07

Forwarded for Dave Patton, with pleasure. 73, Dave K1ZZ I would like to announce that we have hired Sean Kutzko, KX9X, for the position of ARRL Contest Manager. He will relocate to the Hartford area and begin work at HQ around October 1. I am very pleased to have Sean onboard. He is enthusiastic, bright, and an active contester with a special love for VHF/UHF contesting and operating. His bio follows. 73, Dave, NN1N First licensed in 1982 as KA9NGH, Kutzko developed a taste for contesting after winning the Illinois section in the 1988 ARRL Novice Roundup. Since then, he has been active in both HF and VHF contesting as well as HF DXing and VHF weak-signal communications. A long-standing member of the Society of Midwest Contesters and a strong advocate of mentoring new contesters, Kutzko has won several contest and DX awards, including several Top Ten finishes in the ARRL Sweepstakes SSB contest as a QRP entrant. He has been on two HF contest DXpeditions, including 6Y7M in the 1994 CQ WPX CW contest and V26NA in the 1997 ARRL DX CW Contest. Kutzko also enjoys activating rare grid squares by going on "Grid DXpeditions" in the continental US for the VHF/UHF community. In the late 1990s, Kutzko published a regular column in the National Contest Journal focusing on DX QTHs that were available for hams to rent for contests or DXpeditions. Kutzko holds a B.A. in Communications from The University of Illinois at Springfield and worked as an announcer and jazz host at National Public Radio affiliates in Illinois and Indiana throughout the 1990's. Most recently, he was the Advertising and Marketing Director for Area Diesel Service, a diesel parts company based in Carlinville, Illinois. When he's not involved in amateur radio, Kutzko is an active musician, playing guitar, drums and ethnic percussion and is working on his first solo CD. He enjoys studying music history and has a diverse musical appetite ranging from classic rock, jazz, blues, bluegrass, West African highlife and even classical. He is also a rabid baseball fan and follows the Chicago Cubs religiously.

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[arrl-odv:15922] FW: Membership Update
by Kramer, Harold, WJ1B 29 Aug '07

29 Aug '07

Some Good News from Katie: 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: Breen,Katie, W1KRB Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 10:51 AM To: Kramer, Harold, WJ1B Subject: Membership Update Harold, I would like to share some exciting news with you. Even though we still have a few days left in the month, I'm pleased to report that we now have 152,000 members - exceeding the year-end forecast for membership and achieving a milestone not seen since November 2004. With strong returns from conventions and field recruitment efforts, direct mail and better retention tactics, we started August with 150,000 members - another milestone. As a good comparison of the growth that is occurring in the organization, August 2006 membership was at 147,283 - making our current membership 4,717 stronger than just one year ago. This certainly is good news for ARRL. It certainly can make it more exciting for our volunteers in the field to feel that they are part of a winning team. It is always easier to get someone to join in an active and vibrant organization, which I feel confident to say that we are! 73, Katie Katie Breen, W1KRB Membership Manager ARRL - the national association for AMATEUR RADIO 225 Main Street Newington CT 06111 860.594.0297 direct Join Now! www.arrl.org/join

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[arrl-odv:15921] FW: [smlist:4248] Summary of August SM Teleconference
by Kramer, Harold, WJ1B 27 Aug '07

27 Aug '07

I know that some of you have already seen this on the PSComm list, but for those who have not, it may be of some interest. Harold 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: Ewald, Steve, WV1X [mailto:wv1x@arrl.org] Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 5:14 PM To: smlist Subject: [smlist:4248] Summary of August SM Teleconference Greetings, I have attached the Summary of Highlights from the August 2007 Teleconference with Section Managers. On Wednesday evening, August 22, Membership and Volunteer Programs hosted an ARRL telebridge teleconference with all the Section Managers of the Northwestern Division. We welcomed SMs David Stevens, KL7EB (Alaska); Mark Tharp, KB7HDX (Eastern Washington); Doug Rich, W7DVR (Idaho); Doug Dunn, KY7D (Montana); Bonnie Altus, AB7ZQ (Oregon); Ed Bruette, N7NVP (Western Washington); Dick Flanagan, K7VC (Nevada, of the Pacific Division); Northwestern Division Director Jim Fenstermaker, K9JF; Headquarters staff members Dennis Dura, K2DCD, and Steve Ewald, WV1X. Dennis Dura recently returned from the ARRL National Convention and the Global Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Conference in Huntsville. He summarized and reviewed some of the main points of discussion at these meetings. In response to suggestions that ARRL's main date for the national Simulated Emergency Test be moved to Spring or to September (to coincide with National Preparedness Month), several comments were shared that validated reasons to make a change in the date. However, flexibility of scheduling a local or section-wide SET seemed valuable to others as well. Perhaps, in the future, the development of a series of region-wide SETs could help make the experience very effective for everyone involved. Could a "cost of living" increase for the ARRL Section budgets be considered? The high cost of gasoline these days has spotlighted this particular need because a much greater percentage of a section's budget is now often used to cover mileage-reimbursement expenses. The SMs who live in geographically large sections notice this even more so. The SMs plan their travels to club meeting visits, hamfests and other ARRL-related events around their sections carefully. In some cases, considering scheduling and all, it can take a Section Manager in a large section up to three years to complete a visiting circuit. ARRL membership recruitment ideas were exchanged. Also, there are potential incentives that could be considered and/or offered to ARRL members who manage to recruit new members, retain present members and gain former members' renewals. Further ideas and details will be shared with HQ staff. The volunteer examiner test session was noted as a good and natural venue for ARRL membership promotion. This teleconference - and the opportunity to discuss issues -- received a positive rating. Thank you to all for your participation and interest. 73, Steve Ewald, WV1X Supervisor, Field Organization Team ARRL - The national association for Amateur Radio 860-594-0265 sewald(a)arrl.org <mailto:sewald@arrl.org>

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[arrl-odv:15920] Big Chicago Area Storm
by dick＠pobox.com 25 Aug '07

25 Aug '07

24 AUG 2007 - 2330 CDT I have received a couple of inquiries about the very severe storm front that clobbered the entire Chicago metropolitan area late Thursday afternoon. We are OK and our property damage was absolutely minimal. We had small limbs, other debris all over our yard, about 1/4 of the apples stripped off our apple tree, and no electrical power for the better part of an hour. I have no visual damage to my antennas, but I have not had time to check their performance. We received 2.5" of rain in about 25 minutes with wind gusts of 80 mph. Tonight's detailed weather report said there was a minimal tornado about 15 miles to the east of us. Total rainfall in my gauge was 4.3" at 8:00 AM this morning. The Fox River is a couple feet above flood stage (several days of very heavy rain in southern Wisconsin) and will probably go as much as a foot higher before it crests. However our house is 7 blocks west of the river and 50-70 feet higher. We were extremely fortunate compared to lot of other folks. - Dick, W9GIG

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FW: New Books - ARRL's Fall Lineup!
by Kramer, Harold, WJ1B 24 Aug '07

24 Aug '07

FYI - Here's what Publishing has been doing! 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: Inderbitzen, Bob, NQ1R Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 11:19 AM To: HQ Staff Subject: New Books - ARRL's Fall Lineup! ARRL has a great suite of new books coming -- our "Fall Lineup." Most of these books get attention in October QST, and will be included within the online catalog during the first weeks of Sept. --Bob The ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications - 2008 (coming first week October) Early Bird Bonus - ARRL Software Library for Hams CD-ROM v 2.0 - included with each Handbook ordered before October 31, 2007-a $20 value! Softcover, ARRL Order No. 1018, retail $44.95 Hardcover, ARRL Order No. 1026, retail $59.95 ARRL's HF Digital Handbook - Fourth Edition (coming first week October) ARRL Order No. 1034, retail $19.95 ARRL's Low Power Communication - Third Edition (coming first week October) Book, ARRL Order No. 1042, retail $19.95 Book with Kit, ARRL Order No. 1042K [includes the MFJ-9340K 40M QRP-Cub CW Transceiver Kit], retail $99.95 FCC Rules and Regulations for the Amateur Radio Service (coming end of Aug) ARRL Order No. 1173, retail $5.95 Antenna Compendium Volume 4 Back by popular demand! This marks the return of this previously discontinued ARRL title, originally published in 1995. ARRL Order No. 4912, retail $20 (now shipping) AC Power Interference Handbook), 3rd edition, revised by Marv Loftness, KB7KK, and published by Percival Technology - an ARRL exclusive! (ARRL is the worldwide distributor for this title) ARRL Order No. 1103, $34.95 (now shipping) PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS The ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications - 2008 Eighty-Fifth Edition Early Bird Bonus - ARRL Software Library for Hams CD-ROM v 2.0 - included with each Handbook ordered before October 31, 2007. Softcover, ISBN 0-87259-101-8, ARRL Order No. 1018, retail $44.95 Hardcover, ISBN 0-87259-102-6, ARRL Order No. 1026, retail $59.95 Unmatched Excellence! The 2008 ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications uniquely serves both amateur experimenters and industry practitioners, emphasizing connections between basic theory and application. The ARRL Handbook is simply THE Standard in applied electronics and communications. This 85th edition is both a useful introduction to radio communication and a source for answers to questions about every aspect of the state-of-the-art. Topics include Amateur Radio licensing requirements and operating activities, fundamental and advanced electronics and communications concepts, radio propagation and antenna theory, practical projects, repair techniques, references and much more. The Handbook includes descriptions for new and emerging wireless technologies involving digital signal processing (DSP) innovations, and radio applications utilizing software and the Internet. The book is filled with valuable references, practical examples and projects. CD-ROM Included. The CD-ROM at the back of the book includes all of the fully searchable text and illustrations in the printed book, as well as companion software, PC board templates and other support files. Always Revised! * New filter theory and design examples, including a HF/6 meter high-power low-pass filter project * Revised and expanded RF safety content-including new insights into RF safety regulations and research * New Projects: o MKII updated universal QRP transmitter o MicroR2 receiver and MicroT2 transmitter o ID-O-Matic-10-minute ID timer for individual, repeater or beacon control o Simple computer-to-transceiver serial port interface and USB interface o Keying adapter to interface vintage radios with modern gear (CW keying or amplifier TR keying) ...and MORE! Table of Contents Introduction to Amateur (Ham) Radio Activities in Amateur Radio Safety Electrical Fundamentals Electrical Signals and Components Real-World Component Characteristics Component Data and References Circuit Construction Modes and Systems Oscillators and Synthesizers Mixers, Modulators and Demodulators RF and AF Filters EMI / Direction Finding Receivers and Transmitters Transceivers, Transverters and Repeaters DSP and Software Radio Design Power Supplies RF Power Amplifiers Station Layout and Accessories Propagation of RF Signals Transmission Lines Antennas Space Communications Web, Wi-Fi, Wireless and PC Technology Test Procedures Troubleshooting and Repair ARRL's HF Digital Handbook Fourth Edition by Steve Ford, WB8IMY ISBN 0-87259-103-4 ARRL Order No. 1034, retail $19.95 Join the Digital Race! ARRL's HF Digital Handbook is your guide to understanding the most active HF digital communication modes in use today. There is something here for every radio operator-beginners and more advanced operators alike. And, as this technology rapidly advances, your increased understanding of digital communication techniques will make certain that you stay in the race as new modes and methods unfold. This fourth edition book includes expanded station setup information, discussion of PSKMail and other varieties of PSK, new content on Olivia, DominoEX, HF digital voice and image modes, and Automatic Link Establishment. Just getting started? All it takes is your sound-card-equipped computer and your HF transceiver. ARRL's HF Digital Handbook will guide you through the rest! Contents: Assembling Your HF Digital Station RTTY PSK31 PACTOR Winlink 2000 Clover Hellschreiber MFSK G-TOR, MT-63, Throb, Olivia and DominoEX HF Digital Contesting HF Digital Voice and Image Automatic Link Establishment ...and much more! ARRL's Low Power Communication The Art and Science of QRP Third Edition by Rich Arland, W3OSS ISBN 0-87259-104-2 Book, ARRL Order No. 1042, retail $19.95 Book with kit, ARRL Order No. 1042K [MFJ-9340K 40M QRP-Cub CW Transceiver Kit], retail $99.95 Build and operate low-power radio gear-the QRP way! Welcome to the world of QRP! Now you can explore the excitement of low-power radio operating with this third edition of ARRL's Low Power Communication: * Equipment and Station Accessories - commercial gear, kit-building and home-brew * Antennas - wire beams, loops, dipoles, portable antennas and more * Operating Strategies - operating techniques, awards, and contesting * NEW! Emergency Communication - training, planning and more * NEW! Surplus Military Equipment - restoring and using this classic radio hardware Plus - QRP calling frequencies, manufacturers...and much more! BONUS Includes the complete assembly manual for the MFJ Cub Transceiver Kit.* You'll enjoy countless hours operating this tiny high performance radio. Build the kit in just a few hours, and you'll be working the world with low-power fun! *kit sold separately Rich Arland became a licensed Amateur Radio operator in 1963. He also holds an FCC General Radiotelephone Operator's License. Rich has authored many articles for ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio, and its monthly journal, QST. He is an avid low-power radio operator and emergency communication volunteer. His newest volume of QRP information is the culmination of many months of research, interviews, antenna experimentation and building projects. FCC Rules and Regulations for the Amateur Radio Service ARRL Order No. 1173, retail $5.95 Includes the complete Part 97 rules from Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations Effective February 23, 2007

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[arrl-odv:15918] RE: [arrl-odv:15914] RE: [arrl-odv:15907] FW: Candidates for ARRL Director and Vice Director
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 24 Aug '07

24 Aug '07

I guess I should have made clear in my earlier message that as the only eligible candidate, Bob Vallio has been declared re-elected. Congratulations, Bob. Dave K1ZZ -----Original Message----- From: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ [mailto:dsumner@arrl.org] Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 5:19 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:15914] RE: [arrl-odv:15907] FW: Candidates for ARRL Director and Vice Director The Ethics and Elections Commitee has completed its review of the candidates' eligibility and has found all of them to be eligible. [snip]

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EC Meeting
by Joel Harrison 24 Aug '07

24 Aug '07

Just a note to the board that the Executive Committee will meet October 6 in Little Rock, Arkansas. 73 Joel W5ZN

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[arrl-odv:15916] IN-News
by Kustosik, Lisa, KA1UFZ 23 Aug '07

23 Aug '07

<<082207.doc>> IN-Newsletter <<Microsoft Word Picture>> Vol. 30, No. 34 August 22, 2007 -- Covers the period August 12-18. Upcoming Meetings and Events Executive Committee October 6 in Little Rock, AR United States Telecommunications Training Institute (USTTI) October 8-12 - ARRL HQ Ballot Counting for Director/Vice Director Elections November 16 in Newington, CT Administration &Finance Committee November 17 in Newington, CT Regulatory Information Reported by Dan Henderson, N1ND As the ARRL Lab provided final confirmation the individualized PAVE PAWS mitigation information letter began being sent on Monday August 13. This will continue over the course of the nest week. An honest assessment is that the large number of the DOD-identified repeaters will not be able to remain on the air based on the measured and calculated amount of signal-strength reductions required (ranging from 7dB to 67dB). Regulatory Information and the ARRL Lab will continue to work with individual repeater owners on questions and techniques to further implement the required DoD reductions. We also spoke with the Air Force Spectrum Management people and they believe a follow-up teleconference in early September would be advisable. This will be scheduled. During the week initial data entry for Field Day entries was completed and the combined Logs Received list was posted to the ARRL Web. We are now handling corrections, omissions, errors, etc. It appears that for 2007 a record number of Field Day entries were received. We also are working with MVP Manager Dave Patton as necessary on contest-related matters during the period where there is no contest manager. Also during the week the presentation for the ARRL Stage at Huntsville was prepared. Media & Public Relations Reported by Allen Pitts, W1AGP Allen Pitts presented at GAREC about the need for a PIO to be in the JIC at any ARES deployment. We lose far too many good stories because no one is in the right place speaking to media at the time of the incident. With a 24 hour news cycle, even a few hours later is too little too late. This was well received and while many of the region's groups have recently added this to their action plans, approximately a dozen other groups stated that they will be adding this component to their activities and gave us names of who will be their PIO. This information was also well received by some of the international representatives who asked for copies of our PR materials and permission to translate and modify them for use in their home countries. Allen did an interview with TV station WAFF. Despite emails and faxes to all other stations and papers in the region, in addition to the work of the hamfest staff themselves, only this one TV station covered the events. Over 8,000 "Getting the Message Through" brochures were requested later at the hamfest in Huntsville along with copies of "Talk on a Disk" and the "Swiss Army Knife for PIOs - 2007" CDs. 14 more people requested to be added to the PR email reflector and there were several requests for information on how to become an ARRL PIO. The PR booth was well manned by the following people at the Huntsville ARRL Expo Media and PR booth: Allen Pitts, W1AGP, Sherri Brower, W4STB, Geoff Haines, N1GY, Myra Kitchen, K3PGH, Louise Connolly, KI4LNN, Amy Bullock, N5TBB, Karl Bullock, WA5TMC and Brett Shaler, KE5ALK. We also noted that a small sample (200 copies) of the reprinted "Hello!" brochure went out quickly and people were delighted to see that it was available again. The billboard on I-40 in Tennessee is up and pictures of it are available. Cliff Segar, KD4GT, made this possible and it is hoped that it may trigger other land owners who have outdoor signs on their properties to consider this opportunity. Allen has been accepted to attend the FEMA training for advanced crisis PIO work. The classes will be held at FEMA's site in Emmitsburg, MD in December. Development Reported by Mary Hobart, K1MMH Development was represented at the ARRL National Convention in Huntsville last weekend as were many of the HQ Departments. While our area was relatively quiet, we did come home with 2 new Legacy Circle commitments and interest was strong in the Diamond Terrace. We received word of a new $10,000 estate gift that should be in hand in the next couple of weeks. The new Membership pages continue to generate contributions to Spectrum Defense in advance of the membership solicitation scheduled for September. Production/Editorial Reported by Joel Kleinman, N1BKE The 2008 ARRL Handbook has been released to the printer, as have new editions of The HF Digital Handbook and Low Power Communication. In addition, files for the Handbook CD were turned over to programmer Hugh Brower and a new title, FCC Rules and Regulations, was released to the printer. We checked printer's proofs for the September/October issues of NCJ and QEX. Khrystyne Keane gave a talk on how to write for QST at the National Convention in Huntsville. Khrystyne and Joel Kleinman wrote and prepared the ARRL Letter, Vol. 26, No. 33, for Friday, August 17. It was distributed to 65,506 members, an increase of 213 over last week. ARRL Audio News will resume Friday, August 24. The October issue of QST will be released to the printer August 23. Joel Hallas has turned in most of the technical material for the November issue. Membership & Volunteer Programs Reported by Dave Patton, NN1N QSL Branch There is no delay in opening mail and a 1 day delay in slotting of cards. This week, 95 pounds of cards were received from members. W1AW Scott worked on fast and slow code practice files for the latter part of the month of August. He also assisted the DXCC department with checking database-inputted cards against DXCC applications. Joe updated the web code practice files and their archives. He processed one Qualifying Run certificate. Joe also processed and uploaded logs to LoTW for contacts made the previous week. Field Organization/Public Service Team A new member has been added to the ARRL Monitoring System/Intruder Watch and two new Official Observers completed certification this week. Word was received that the FBI and local FCC office became involved with the case of a bootlegger using several Rockford, IL, repeaters. Chuck Skolaut learned that the South American "PUN' beacon continues to be heard on many of the amateur bands, and the FCC informs us that they have sent another request to the country responsible to get it resolved. The FCC has been asked to assist in locating an unidentified beacon on 30 meters. Intruder reports this week included a "numbers" station on 20 meters and a suspected BY7 Over the Horizon radar on 30 meters. Chuck also filled in at W1AW for one session of the early code practice and assisted visitors in operating W1AW afterward. Incumbent Michigan Section Manager Dale Williams, WA8EFK, has been nominated to run for another term of office starting January, 2008. Leona Adams has also followed up via e-mail to those SMs who have not yet sent in their nominations in case they want to run for another term that starts in January. She has been in touch with each Section Manager with current details of their section's annual budget. Fifteen new Field Organization appointee packages were sent out. Steve Ewald and Dennis Dura kept in touch with Pacific Section Leaders as Hurricane Flossie affected portions of Hawaii. We also heard from the Hurricane Watch Net, VoIP Hurricane Net, and WX4NHC at the National Hurricane Center late in the week as Hurricane Dennis began its march through the Caribbean. Reports were gathered and posted on the ARRL Web's news page. Steve continued work on the Public Service column, and he filled in a couple of times as a HQ tour guide for visitors as other staff members traveled to Huntsville. Web/Software Development Reported by Jon Bloom, KE3Z Hugh Brower is working on the 2008 Handbook CD. Hugh also supplied weekend support for ARRL Web stories about Hurricane Dean, and he continues to try to work through problems with BellSouth delivery of our bulk e-mailings. Micah Murray continues to perform site updates and refinements to the membership forms. I worked on Web/Siebel integration programming before leaving on Thursday to attend the National Convention in Huntsville. Members I spoke to at the convention seemed upbeat and appreciative of the substantial ARRL showing there. Sincerely Compiled by, Lisa Kustosik, KA1UFZ Assistant to the CEO Staff Absentee List All Staff 9/3 Holiday Jon Bloom 8/23-8/24 Vacation `` 9/26-10/5 Vacation Hugh Brower 9/7-9/14 Vacation Steve Capodicasa 9/4-9/10 Vacation Joe Carcia 8/24 Vacation Steve Ford 9/7 Vacation Norm Fusaro 8/20-8/27 Japan Ham Fair, Tokyo, Japan Scott Gee 9/4 Vacation `` 9/21 Vacation Mike Gruber 10/1-10/5 Vacation Joel Hallas 8/20-8/24 Vacation Ed Hare 8/24-8/26 West Virginia State Convention, Weston, WV `` 8/27-8/28 Vacation Dan Henderson 8/16-8/28 ARRL National Convention, Huntsville, AL/Vacation `` 9/21-10/1 Wash. State Conv., Spokane, WA/PC NW VHF Conf., OR Mary Hobart 8/24 Vacation `` 8/31 Vacation `` 9/7-9/9 MFJ Anniversary/Starkville MS `` 9/14-9/16 W9DX Convention, Chicago, IL `` 10/5-10/6 DARA Board meeting, Dayton, OH Gail Iannone 8/17-8/31 Vacation Joel Kleinman 9/6-9/15 Vacation Zak Lau 8/16-8/24 Vacation Monique Levesque 8/30-9/4 Vacation AnnMarie Pinto 8/13-8/24 Vacation Allen Pitts 8/30-8/31 Vacation John Proctor 9/27-10/9 Vacation Barry Shelley 8/10-8/24 Vacation Dave Sumner 9/8-9/15 IARU Reg. 2 Conference, Brasilia Mike Tracy 9/7-9/14 Vacation `` 10/26 Vacation Perry Williams 7/19-9/4 Vacation

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Section Governance Study
by John Bellows 23 Aug '07

23 Aug '07

To: All ARRL Officers, Directors and Vice Directors: At the July ARRL Board Meeting the Programs and Services Committee was tasked to "study the governance of the Section Field Organization" and provide an interim report at the January 2008 ARRL Board Meeting. (Minute 32) Any credible study of Field Organization governance should consider the strengths and weaknesses of the current structure and must include active input from those responsible for Field Organization governance, namely; ARRL Field Services management, ARRL Section Managers and Division Directors. For reference a summary of the current field organization structure is set forth below. The complete rules and Regulations of the ARRL Field Organization can be found on the ARRL Web Page immediately after the Articles and Bylaws. The Committee would appreciate your answers, comments and observations regarding these questions. Please be as specific and detailed as possible. The information from your answers is important and the success of this study is dependant upon your cooperation. Similar questions are being sent to Section Managers and to Field Services. 1. Does the present Field Organization governance structure works well in your division? ANSWER: 2. Does the present Field Organization governance structure works well in throughout the League? ANSWER: 3. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the present Field Organization governance structure in your division? ANSWER: 4. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the present Field Organization governance structure throughout the League? ANSWER: 5 Are the current Field Organization Regulations adequate to promote cooperation and communication between the Section Managers and their Division Director? ANSWER: 6. How could the current Field Organization Regulations be changed to foster communication and cooperation between Directors and Section Managers? ANSWER: 7. What are the advantages and disadvantages of member election of Section Managers? ANSWER: 8. What advantages and disadvantages would result from the appointment Section Managers by Directors? ANSWER: 9. If the current Field Organization Regulation don't adequately define the organizational structure and chain of command of the Field Organization how should they be changed? ANSWER: 10. What specific areas of Field Organization governance are most in need of change? ANSWER: PLEASE SEND YOUR RESPONSES TO: k0qb(a)arrl.org Thank you for taking the time to review and forward your answer to these questions. The quality of the committee's recommendations will be in large part dependant upon the cooperation and responses of those with the most knowledge and experience in these issues such as you. 73, Programs & Services Committee ********************************************************************* SUMMARY OF CURRENT ARRL FIELD ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE .Each section elects a Section Manager (SM). The Section Manager has "authority over the section's Field Organization" and, "in cooperation with the Division Director", shall "foster and encourage ARRL activities and programs within that section." The Section Manager is required to act in accordance with ARRL policies established by the Board of Directors. The Section Manager is responsible for recruiting, appointing, and supervising the section in administering the Field Organization's areas of responsibility. The Section Manager shall maintain liaison with the Division Director and make periodic reports to the Director regarding the status of Section activities. In return the Director is to provide the Section Manager with information and guidance pertaining to matters of mutual concern and interest. The Section Manager serves on the Division Cabinet and renders advice as requested by the Director. Field Organization appointments may be canceled by the Executive Committee whenever it appears to be in the best interest of the ARRL.

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