August 2009 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

RE: [arrl-odv:18014] Re: interesting mail
by John Bellows 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

I agree with Kay. As she notes though we are already involved in projects involving youth ( e.g. SAREX/ARISS, BSA, ETP, Teachers Institute, etc.) none of which has proven to be a one size fits all answer. Unless we want to find a new source of revenue or scale back other programs, ARRL isnt in a position to shoulder the lead in a new major project, but investigating areas of common ground and companion strengths with N6RC doesnt cost us anything and could lead to another beneficial relationship. We appear to agree that we need to act soon (see comments bellows) and that a single ARRL reply is preferable and that should come from Joel or Dave. Normally I would suggest the reply should come fro the President but given Daves prior involvement with Radio Arcala as a Judge of its essay contest and on the Radio Arcala Facebook group I think the nod goes to him. 73, Jay, KØQB. -----Original Message----- From: Kay Craigie [mailto:n3kn@verizon.net] Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 7:03 AM To: arrl-odv Subject: RE: [arrl-odv:18014] Re: interesting mail Outcomes of projects like Radio Arcala are hard to quantify. For example, there are no data showing how many children go on to become Amateurs because of the SAREX/ARISS program, so we can't prove it is successful in that regard, but we continue to support it. I'm not impressed by the prediction of "hordes" of youth stampeding into ham radio as a result of this or any other project. I stopped believing in magic wands some time ago. I do think that social networking is a really good opportunity for outreach. Radio Arcala is one of several organizations with which the League might be able develop a cooperative relationship because their goals match some of our goals. However, "cooperative relationship" and "give you a pile of our money" are not synonyms. (N6RC does mention fund-raising towards the end of his letter.) The nature of the cooperation would have to be worked out carefully and objectively. I doubt we're in a position to provide an ongoing stream of major money to an independent organization, no matter how worthy their aims. Talk, however, is cheap, and so some talk with N6RC might lead to something good for ham radio. 73 - Kay N3KN Prior Comments Some but not all * I'm thinking they are really trying to figure out the same thing we are - how are we going to engage the next generation and interest them in what we enjoy so much. At the end Mr. Crouch asks for help.and..asks me for "a vision of the future for amateur radio". Maybe he's lookingfor the ARRL strategic plan? I think the response should come from Dave, or Joel (or Bob Vallio). Other thoughts? * I also think it appropriate for Joel to respond *In my opinion, if we don't lead the charge, others will and we become seem as the old guys without a clue while others displace us (the ARRL). Its time to get moving!!!!!!! * think they are indeed worthy of our possible assistance and any promotion we can give them. They are well worth a look. * Amen ..Its time to get moving!!!!!!! * (W)we talked about Radio Arcala in our breakout group. The suggested strategy .. was to enhance the ARRL's existing presence on the various general-interest social networking sites (such as Facebook) to grab the interest of people who don't know about ham radio already. Step Two would be to steer them towards sites such as Radio Arcala. It could be a really nice synergy. * (T)here is a Radio Arcala group on Facebook called "Arcala Xtremes" with 258 members. Im (i.e. K1ZZ) one of the 258.

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RE: [arrl-odv:18014] Re: interesting mail
by Kay Craigie 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

Outcomes of projects like Radio Arcala are hard to quantify. For example, there are no data showing how many children go on to become Amateurs because of the SAREX/ARISS program, so we can't prove it is successful in that regard, but we continue to support it. I'm not impressed by the prediction of "hordes" of youth stampeding into ham radio as a result of this or any other project. I stopped believing in magic wands some time ago. I do think that social networking is a really good opportunity for outreach. Radio Arcala is one of several organizations with which the League might be able develop a cooperative relationship because their goals match some of our goals. However, "cooperative relationship" and "give you a pile of our money" are not synonyms. (N6RC does mention fund-raising towards the end of his letter.) The nature of the cooperation would have to be worked out carefully and objectively. I doubt we're in a position to provide an ongoing stream of major money to an independent organization, no matter how worthy their aims. Talk, however, is cheap, and so some talk with N6RC might lead to something good for ham radio. 73 - Kay N3KN

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RE: [arrl-odv:18015] RE: [arrl-odv:18012] 7O1YGF
by K8JE 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

Congrats, Jim. Jim Weaver, K8JE, Director ARRL Great Lakes Division 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040 E-mail: k8je(a)arrl.org, Tel.: 513-459-1661 ARRL - The national association for Amateur Radio -----Original Message----- From: jfenster(a)pacifier.com [mailto:jfenster@pacifier.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 10:14 PM To: arrl-odv Cc: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:18015] RE: [arrl-odv:18012] 7O1YGF Yippee...this gives me #1 Honor Roll. I have been waiting for this for 9 years! 73 Jim K9JF

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[arrl-odv:18015] RE: [arrl-odv:18012] 7O1YGF
by jfenster＠pacifier.com 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

Yippee...this gives me #1 Honor Roll. I have been waiting for this for 9 years! 73 Jim K9JF

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[arrl-odv:18016] RE: [arrl-odv:18012] 7O1YGF
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

The announcement should have said April 2000, not August. Sorry. Dave K1ZZ ________________________________ From: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ [mailto:dsumner@arrl.org] Sent: Wed 8/12/2009 9:41 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:18012] 7O1YGF Those of you who are DXers or who occasionally hear from DXers are probably aware that the question of accreditation of the April 2000 operation of 7O1YGF has been pending for a VERY long time while additional information was being sought. The following announcement is coming from the DXCC Desk and will make lots of DXers happy. Dave K1ZZ (don't need it) The following operation has been approved for DXCC: 7O1YGF - Yemen Operation from August 16, 2000 through August 26, 2000 After reviewing recently-received information regarding the 7O1YGF operation, and after additional dialogue with a leader of the DXpedition, the DXCC desk has approved this operation. Considering the length of time that has passed since this operation, we ask that DXCC participants who would like to claim credit for 7O1YGF follow the options below: * Send the 7O1YGF card ONLY to DXCC with a SASE, or return postage if outside the US; DXCC will process the card and applicants will not be charged a submission fee. 7O1YGF cards included with other cards will be handled as part of a normal submission. * Bring the card to a DXCC Card Checker. The card checker will forward the confirmation to the DXCC desk for processing. Again, there will be no submission fee if this is a single-card submission. You must fill out an application form, however. In all other cases applicants can include their QSL card with their next submission, and it will be handled normally. We will work with the 7O1YGF team to use Logbook of the World if possible. Remember, the cutoff date for the 2009 DXCC Annual listing and Honor Roll list is December 31, 2009. We encourage applicants to handle this sooner rather than wait until the last minute. 73 es DX!

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[arrl-odv:18014] Re: interesting mail
by G.P. Widin 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

Tom, et al., The mailing from Radio Arkala has caused a lot of comment. I think all of us agree that we need positive activity to attract and retain young people in ham radio. It certainly looks like Radio Arkala has a lot of style, and apparently the idea is that this will attract the interest of new, technology-savvy and interested candidates for ham radio. But before we jump on their bandwagon, I think we need to understand a little more about how this whizzy kind of presentation actually translates to an influx of new hams. Granted, the technology can attract them, but then how are they converted to new hams? Please don't misunderstand this--I am not disparaging Radio Arkala. I am saying that when everything gets boiled down, I don't see the connection between ham radio and the activities Radio Arkala shows on the calendar or describes in the cover letter. The Teachers' Workshops, etc., that are put on by the League seem to me to be much better targeted where they can have the most effect. So, while I certainly support Radio Arkala's goals, I'm not convinced that their activities will get them where they want to go. Specifically, I don't think we should put our support into the form of funding their activities, however interesting and creative they seem to be. Maybe someone else can articulate why and how Radio Arkala can achieve its goals. Meanwhile, let's not distract ourselves from other activities that seem more likely to pay off. -- 73, Greg, KØGW Vice Director, Dakota Division ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Frenaye" <frenaye(a)pcnet.com> To: "arrl-odv" <arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 7:46:04 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central Subject: [arrl-odv:18002] interesting mail I'm assuming all Directors and Officers received a copy of the Radio Arcala calendar and two-page letter from Richard Crouch/N6RC (Pacific Division, Life Member), based on a quick check with two others. I don't usually respond to a letter from someone outside of the New England Division. It's a nice calendar and has USA-focused events listed (though the first four months have passed). I've been aware of the effort being made by the folks in the Radio Arcala project since early this year and it seems like an interesting effort to engage young people. Pretty hard for me to tell how successful it has been so far though. At first it seemed like an ego-filing exercise by some of the proponents, but now I'm thinking they are really trying to figure out the same thing we are - how are we going to engage the next generation and interest them in what we enjoy so much. At the end Mr. Crouch asks for help, but doesn't suggest much specific, and asks me for "a vision of the future for amateur radio". Maybe he's looking for the ARRL strategic plan? In any case, my inclination is not to respond directly. If he's sending his letter to 20 ARRL officials I think the response should come from Dave, or Joel (or Bob Vallio). Other thoughts? -- 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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RE: [arrl-odv:18012] 7O1YGF
by Joel Harrison 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

I don't need it either, but will you accept my P5RS7 card in exchange? _____ From: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ [mailto:dsumner@arrl.org] Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 3:41 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:18012] 7O1YGF Those of you who are DXers or who occasionally hear from DXers are probably aware that the question of accreditation of the April 2000 operation of 7O1YGF has been pending for a VERY long time while additional information was being sought. The following announcement is coming from the DXCC Desk and will make lots of DXers happy. Dave K1ZZ (don't need it)

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[arrl-odv:18012] 7O1YGF
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

Those of you who are DXers or who occasionally hear from DXers are probably aware that the question of accreditation of the April 2000 operation of 7O1YGF has been pending for a VERY long time while additional information was being sought. The following announcement is coming from the DXCC Desk and will make lots of DXers happy. Dave K1ZZ (don't need it) The following operation has been approved for DXCC: 7O1YGF - Yemen Operation from August 16, 2000 through August 26, 2000 After reviewing recently-received information regarding the 7O1YGF operation, and after additional dialogue with a leader of the DXpedition, the DXCC desk has approved this operation. Considering the length of time that has passed since this operation, we ask that DXCC participants who would like to claim credit for 7O1YGF follow the options below: * Send the 7O1YGF card ONLY to DXCC with a SASE, or return postage if outside the US; DXCC will process the card and applicants will not be charged a submission fee. 7O1YGF cards included with other cards will be handled as part of a normal submission. * Bring the card to a DXCC Card Checker. The card checker will forward the confirmation to the DXCC desk for processing. Again, there will be no submission fee if this is a single-card submission. You must fill out an application form, however. In all other cases applicants can include their QSL card with their next submission, and it will be handled normally. We will work with the 7O1YGF team to use Logbook of the World if possible. Remember, the cutoff date for the 2009 DXCC Annual listing and Honor Roll list is December 31, 2009. We encourage applicants to handle this sooner rather than wait until the last minute. 73 es DX!

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[arrl-odv:18011] IN-News
by Kustosik, Lisa, KA1UFZ 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

<<081209.doc>> IN-Newsletter <<Microsoft Word Picture>> Vol. 32, No. 32 August 12, 2009 -- Covers the period August 2-8. Upcoming Meetings and Events Section Manager Workshop September 25-27 - ARRL HQ United States Telecommunications Training Institute (USTTI) October 12-16 - ARRL HQ Technical Relations Reported by Brennan Price, N4QX As expected, the next World Radiocommunication Conference has been moved from 2011 to January 23-February 17 2012. The ITU has finally started using the abbreviation WRC-12. I will represent ARRL at the FCC's wired broadband workshop on August 12 to appropriately respond, if necessary, to advocacy for BPL as a viable solution. Media & Public Relations Reported by Allen Pitts, W1AGP Two radio interviews were done in the past week and a third one is scheduled live for pm drive time on KQTM Sports Radio in Albuquerque, NM. There has been an uptick in the number of PSAs requested - most likely following Harold's mention of them in the recent QST. Because of this, a listing of resources available is planned for Media Hits in the October issue. Production/Editorial Reported by Joel Kleinman, N1BKE The September/October issues of NCJ and QEX have been released to the printer. Khrystyne Keane wrote and distributed The ARRL Letter, Vol. 28, No. 31, for August 7, 2009. She also voiced and produced ARRL Audio News for August 7. Lab Reported by Ed Hare, W1RFI RFI Thanks to help from Mike Martin, we may finally see resolution in a longstanding power line noise case in Florida. An updated report from Mike Martin regarding the Lakeland case looks very positive. Mike will do some preliminary investigation before he meets with the FCC. The complainant in this matter is very happy to know that Mike will be working on this for him. The new slightly revised "Sounds of RFI Page" has now been put in the hands of the new volunteer, Craig Miller, KA1GYB. Additional changes will be made when time allows, particularly with regard to the page format. Mike Gruber reviewed options concerning a rewrite the current TV chapters for the next printing of the RFI book. Due to the change to DTV, the current chapters on TV and CATV will be obsolete. I also discussed the antenna TV chapter with Bob Allison, who might be able to write one of the chapters. QST Bob Allison was busy working on antenna tuner testing procedures this week. Technical Information Service Bob Allison answered an inquiry from the Virgin Islands about HDTV signal strength and how it's measured. Bob sent along an article I he had previously written along with info from our website Business Services Reported by Deb Jahnke, K1DAJ Current advertising projects in the works are October 2009 QST (with an 8-page advertising pull-out section) and the ARRL Handbook. Our recruitment efforts continue to be successful and we are happy to welcome the following new advertisers on-board: Jericho Prints; Key Data Solutions, LLC; EMR Corporation; Champion Radio, Coaxical Dynamics and ACOM International. Although none of these companies have signed on for extended runs, they will be testing the waters in upcoming issues of QST. October QST will also feature a 6-page Z-Fold advertisement from Yaesu. Two promotions, via email, have been seen to our wholesale clients with the goal of stimulating early sales of the 2010 ARRL Handbook. Telephone calls to obtain orders will follow. Sales and Marketing Reported by Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R A recent membership campaign, a 50,000-piece mailing sent in June to lapsed- and never-members, continues to return at a healthy clip - 191 members just this month. So far, it has returned at a rate of 1.72%. Another campaign, mailed at the end of July, is just reaching mailboxes. Last week, we also sent out a broadcast e-mail soliciting membership. We enjoyed 78 responses. The Antenna Book was offered as a special premium for applicants joining for 3 years. Over 35% have signed for 3 years! A summary document, detailing helpful guidelines for field-based membership recruitment, is being wrapped-up. The work will include a summary of exhibit display materials and handouts, along with guidelines for handling membership applications and free book incentives. Monthly QST Silent Key reports are now shared with ARRL volunteer, Michael Carroll, N4MC, who has offered to help amalgamate the reports into an online database. Michael currently provides a vanity call sign search site at http://www.vanityhq.com/. The Warehouse crew fulfilled 609 packages for publication and product orders, and shipped 72 free book membership premiums and QST mailing supplements. System processing difficulties earlier in the week resulted in a late week surge of fulfillment activity. The forklift was serviced, replacing a leaking tilt cylinder assembly. ARRL Conventions Date Name Division City State ARRL HQ Rep. Aug 14-15 New Mexico State RM Albuquerque NM Allen Pitts Aug 15-16 Alabama Section SE Huntsville AL Bill Moore Aug 15 SW Division SW Santa Barbara CA Chris Imlay Aug 16 Kansas State MW Salina KS Chuck Skolaut Aug 22-23 West Virginia State RK Weston WV Ed Hare Aug 23 W. Pennsylvania Section AT New Kensington PA Sep 11-12 Delta Division DL Mena AR Sep 12 GL Division Symposium GL Findlay OH Sep 12-13 Virginia Section RK Virginia Beach VA Sep 18-19 W9DXCC CL Elk Grove Village IL Sep 19 Ohio Section GL Reynoldsburg OH Sep 26 Mid-AT States VHF Conf. AT Plymouth Meeting PA Sep 26 Washington State NW Spokane Valley WA Oct 3 EMCOMM East AT Rochester NY Harold Kramer Oct 9-11 Pacific NW VHF NW Seaside OR Oct 11 Connecticut State NE Wallingford CT Membership & Volunteer Programs Reported by Dave Patton, NN1N W1AW The carpeting of the entire lower level of W1AW is complete. On Monday (8/3) the contractors replaced the carpeting in the main area. On Tuesday (8/4) they did the visitor operating studios and office. Scott worked on slow and fast code practice files for the early part of the month of August. He assisted the DXCC department with DXCC data entry/processing. Joe spent time putting the visitor operating studios back in order. (However, the first studio was back online for visitor operations by Wednesday morning.) Since the office and studios were "taken apart," Joe took the opportunity to clean out (using the League's air-compressor) all the various PCs in operation in the station, as well as a few of the older radios. He slightly reorganized those studios in need as well. Joe also began troubleshooting an issue with one of the old Harris amplifiers. Field Organization/Public Service Team Section Manager election ballots for South Texas and Los Angeles Sections are due at Headquarters by Friday, August 14, and the Field Organization branch of the MVP Department will counting these ballots on Tuesday, August 18. Leona Adams continues to process new Field Organization appointees from the Section Leaders including a group of six new Official Observers applicants. Chuck Skolaut returned this past week from a successful convention in Oklahoma City and vacation afterward. Quite a number of ARRL officials were in attendance including West Gulf Division Director David Woolweaver, K5RAV, Vice Director John Thomason, WB5SYT, Oklahoma SM, Dean Feken KL7MA, and West Texas SM John Dyer, AE5B and ASM Carla Dyer, K5RLA. Former Director Coy Day, N5OK, was also there. We continue to receive reports of operation by K1MAN on 14.275 MHz. Official Observers in California are investigating a steady carrier on a 2 meter frequency and OOs in South Texas are checking on intentional interference on 75 meters. We received several questions dealing with antenna restrictions and a tower installation. A report of a bootlegged call heard in Missouri is being checked out by local OOs. Steve Ewald prepared the Public Service column for October QST. This particular column will focus on and acknowledge the 60th anniversary of the start of the ARRL National Traffic System in 1949. The column will also announce the very recent creation of the George Hart Distinguished Service Award and encourage ARRL members to submit a nomination by November 1. Sincerely Compiled by, Lisa Kustosik, KA1UFZ Assistant to the CEO Staff Absentee List All Staff 9/7 Holiday Leona Adams 8/26-8/28 Vacation Kathy Allison 9/25-9/28 Vacation Bob Allison 9/25-9/29 Vacation Steve Capodicasa 9/8-9/14 Vacation Joe Carcia 8/14 Vacation `` 8/21 Vacation Steve Ewald 8/9-8/12 NCCP, Arlington, VA. Steve Ford 8/24 Vacation Scott Gee 8/27-8/28 Vacation `` 9/17-9/18 Vacation Mike Gruber 8/24-8/28 Vacation Joel Hallas 8/3-8/14 Vacation `` 8/24-8/28 Vacation Ed Hare 8/15-8/21 IEEE EMC Symposium , Austin, TX `` 8/22-8/23 WV State Convention, Weston, WV `` 8/24-8/25 Vacation Mary Hobart 8/12-8/14 Vacation `` 8/28 Vacation `` 9/4-9/8 Vacation `` 9/25 Vacation Berta Hould 8/3-8/14 Vacation Amy Hurtado 8/10-8/14 Vacation Bob Inderbitzen 8/24-8/28 Vacation Khrystyne Keane 8/14 Vacation Joel Kleinman 8/17 Vacation Linda Kleinschmidt 8/10-8/14 Vacation Bill Moore 8/13-8/16 Alabama Section Convention, Huntsville AL Diane Petrilli 9/8-9/11 Vacation AnnMarie Pinto 8/17-8/28 Vacation Ashley Rakus 8/14 Vacation Steve Sant Andrea 8/24-8/25 Vacation Barry Shelley 8/10-8/21 Vacation Chuck Skolaut 8/15-8/19 Kansas State Convention/Vacation Dave Sumner 8/19-8/26 Tokyo Ham Fair & GAREC-09 Alex Tara 8/24-8/28 Vacation Sharon Taratula 8/13 Vacation

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[arrl-odv:18010] Re:RE: RE: RE: interesting mail
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

I'm one of the 258. Dave K1ZZ From: Kay Craigie [mailto:n3kn@verizon.net] Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:54 AM To: arrl-odv Subject: RE: [arrl-odv:18008] Re:RE: RE: interesting mail As David K5UZ said, we talked about Radio Arcala in our breakout group. The suggested strategy we came up with was to enhance the ARRL's existing presence on the various general-interest social networking sites (such as Facebook) to grab the interest of people who don't know about ham radio already. Step Two would be to steer them towards sites such as Radio Arcala. It could be a really nice synergy. BTW, there is a Radio Arcala group on Facebook called "Arcala Xtremes" with 258 members. Not clear how many group members are as-yet unlicensed youth. 73 - Kay N3KN

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