January 2009 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

Martin's Defense re Energy & Commerce Majority Staff Report
by w3kd＠aol.com 26 Jan '09

26 Jan '09

Interesting reading is the now-departed FCC Chairman Kevin?Martin's defense, point by point,?relative to?the House Majority Staff Report. Page 9 of the attached document is?his reference to the FCC's handling of the ARRL FOIA and BPL generally. He says, in essence, that all of the BPL decisions were made by his predecessor, Powell, and he allowed the General Counsel's office to defend actions taken by Powell even if he, Martin, personally disagreed with them. Funny, I never noticed any disagreement expressed by Martin about the FCC's coverup in the BPL proceeding. Christopher D. Imlay BOOTH, FRERET, IMLAY & TEPPER, P.C. 14356 Cape May Road Silver Spring, Maryland 20904-6011 (301) 384-5525 telephone (301) 384-6384 facsimile W3KD(a)ARRL.ORG

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[arrl-odv:17532] Re:RE: Draft Board Minutes
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 24 Jan '09

24 Jan '09

Dick, our usual practice has been to give the time the Board resolved into a COW and the time the COW reported, with the elapsed time given at the very end of the Minutes. That's the format we followed here. Dave ________________________________ From: dick(a)pobox.com [mailto:dick@pobox.com] Sent: Fri 1/23/2009 11:39 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:17530] Re:Draft Board Minutes 23 JAN 2009 - 1738 CST Dave... Should the board meeting minutes include a time reference to our meeting as a committee of the whole? - Dick, W9GIG

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[arrl-odv:17531] Re: Draft Board Minutes
by Joel Harrison 23 Jan '09

23 Jan '09

No, just the minute at which it occurred. On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 5:39 PM, <dick(a)pobox.com> wrote: > 23 JAN 2009 - 1738 CST > > Dave... > > Should the board meeting minutes include a time reference to our meeting > as a committee of the whole? > > - Dick, W9GIG > > >

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[arrl-odv:17530] Re:Draft Board Minutes
by dick＠pobox.com 23 Jan '09

23 Jan '09

23 JAN 2009 - 1738 CST Dave... Should the board meeting minutes include a time reference to our meeting as a committee of the whole? - Dick, W9GIG

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[arrl-odv:17529] Re:LoTW website Improvements
by dick＠pobox.com 23 Jan '09

23 Jan '09

23 JAN 2009 - 1729 CST Hallelujah!! - Dick, W9GIG

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[arrl-odv:17528] Boy Scouts and new blood
by Tom Frenaye 23 Jan '09

23 Jan '09

In light of our good discussion about supporting the Boy Scouts at the 2010 Jamboree, this seems like a timely article from this week's issue of Newsweek: http://www.newsweek.com/id/180046 While ham radio doesn't depend on youngsters in the same way the BSA does, we may need to change in order to appeal to the growing immigrant populations in the country for our own long term health. -- Tom ===== e-mail: k1ki(a)arrl.org ARRL New England Division Director http://www.arrl.org/ Tom Frenaye, K1KI, P O Box J, West Suffield CT 06093 Phone: 860-668-5444

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[arrl-odv:17527] Draft Board Minutes
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 23 Jan '09

23 Jan '09

I believe the attached draft minutes are complete and accurate, but as usual I would appreciate your review before finalizing them for public release on Monday. 73, Dave K1ZZ <<2009 Annual Meeting Minutes Rev.1 DRAFT.doc>>

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[arrl-odv:17526] LoTW website Improvements
by Kramer, Harold, WJ1B 23 Jan '09

23 Jan '09

Hi, There have been some recent upgrades to the Logbook of the World Website. I asked Norm Fusaro to list a few of these improvements and I have included his comments below. Through the efforts of Dave Patton and Jon Bloom, we have also added an automated results table on the Logbook Users Home Page that lists members who have achieved the Triple Play Award in numeric order. Jon has also fixed a number of longstanding issues with Logbook in recent weeks and he assures us that some additional enhancements are underway. 73, Harold From: Fusaro, Norm W3IZ Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 4:29 PM To: Kramer, Harold, WJ1B Subject: LoTW website Hi Harold. The LoTW webpage www.arrl.org/lotw has been updated to better accommodate new users as well as existing account holders. Some things that have been added are: 1. An LoTW user's corner with quick links to log onto your account, save or renew a certificate and address PC failure. 2. The GET STARTED section has been simplified with links for each of the four steps in the certificate process. 3. LoTW instructions are available in nine foreign languages. These links have always been available but now we have moved them up front to the GET STARTED page. The languages are identified with icons of flags the nation for each language. 4. The GET STARTED pdf file has been updated to include new screenshots and refinement of some of the processes. 5. The software download section now consists of only three icons representing the three operating systems for which software is available. (Windows, Mac, Linux) The user simply selects their operating system and they are redirected to the download only for their system. 6. A new link has been added for QSL Manager, Club Calls and DX-peditions. This link gives details on establishing account for these special operations and includes a section for 1x1 callsigns. 7. A new PowerPoint overview is now available from the LoTW site. This PPT has also been added to our multimedia library www.arrl.org/multimedia The program is an overview of LoTW and what users can expect from the service. There are screenshots to explain what the people are viewing and a condensed version of the certificate process as well as the award application process. Kathy Allison, KA1RWY, and I made these improvements based on tracking the LoTW help questions and listening to the users. Micah Murray, KB1RPF made the changes to the website. Norm Fusaro, W3IZ Assistant Manager, Membership & Volunteer Programs Department ARRL - The national association for Amateur Radio 225 Main St. Newington, CT 06011 w3iz(a)arrl.org 860-594-0230

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[arrl-odv:17525] West Gulf Division Vice Director
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 23 Jan '09

23 Jan '09

President Harrison has appointed J. John Thomason, WB5SYT, the current Section Manager of Oklahoma, to fill the vacancy in the office of Vice Director of the West Gulf Division. An announcement will be posted on the ARRL Web over the weekend. In the meantime please be prepared to welcome John to the Board family. I hope everyone has a pleasant, productive and/or relaxing weekend. 73, Dave Sumner, K1ZZ

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[arrl-odv:17524] Re:Forget CQ awards on LOTW
by dick＠pobox.com 23 Jan '09

23 Jan '09

23 JAN 2009 - 1214 CST Since CQ magazine is now apparently willing to trash its operating award programs in an effort to increase its readership, I'm not to eager to have these programs serviced on LoTW. It's too bad that a lot of hams (both experienced and newly licensed) are being taken in by the eQSL operation. However, I think most experienced DXers and contesters understand that eQSL is easily abused with forged contacts and QSL cards and they are making this known to the newer enthusiasts. Below is a recent two-message exchange on the SMC reflector that shows this on-going process. I doubt if eQSL will ever go away. But I think CQ will eventually regret reducing the integrity and status of its award programs. - Dick, W9GIG ======================================================================= Delivered-To: dick(a)pobox.com Received: from www4.qth.com (www4.qth.com [216.229.20.39]) by maroon.pobox.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id CAB37772 for <dick(a)pobox.com>; Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:07:09 -0500 (EST) Received: from localhost ([127.0.0.1]:33592 helo=www4.qth.com) by www4.qth.com with esmtp (Exim 4.69) (envelope-from <smc-bounces(a)w9smc.com>) id 1LNbHO-0004Gt-6E; Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:05:38 -0600 Received: from imo-d20.mx.aol.com ([205.188.139.136]:56434) by www4.qth.com with esmtp (Exim 4.69) (envelope-from <KI9A(a)aol.com>) id 1LNbHK-0004GT-NT for smc(a)w9smc.com; Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:05:34 -0600 Received: from KI9A(a)aol.com by imo-d20.mx.aol.com (mail_out_v39.1.) id x.cf9.4cd5a052 (39954) for <smc(a)w9smc.com>; Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:05:29 -0500 (EST) From: KI9A(a)aol.com Message-ID: <cf9.4cd5a052.36a11b39(a)aol.com> Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:05:29 EST To: smc(a)w9smc.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Wow. Eqsl is so unregulated, it means now, to me at least, any CQ award isn't worth the paper its printed on. I have made more than one fake call, and, have 46 states, and 132 countries confirmed via EQSL!!! Oh well.. 73- Chuck KI9A ---------------------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 1/15/2009 12:29:22 P.M. Central Standard Time, k9wis(a)yahoo.com writes: I was just visiting the eQSL.cc website for the first time in a few weeks and read that CQ magazine will accept eQSL confirmations for their awards like WAZ WPX and counties awards. They're still working out the details but apparently you will be able to apply for an award in a fashion similar to LOTW in the very near future. eQSL has different levels of membership and membership is required to use the award service. Brian K9WIS

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