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

RE: [arrl-odv:18008] Re:RE: RE: interesting mail
by Kay Craigie 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

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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[arrl-odv:18008] Re:RE: RE: interesting mail
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

Earlier this year Radio Arcala ran an essay contest: 250 words in which to excite the interest of young people in amateur radio. I was on the jury. The entry that was selected as the winner is at http://www.radioarcala.com/nbspHome/YoungPeopleTerms/tabid/200/Default.a spx Dave K1ZZ From: David A. Norris [mailto:k5uz@suddenlink.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 10:53 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:18006] Re:RE: interesting mail Bob, Tom and group, I had been hearing about Radio Arcala for a while and wondered if they were for real. Our break-out group discussed them during Strategic Planning Session. I think now they are, and knowing a couple of the people involved I must to agree with Bob. I think they are indeed worthy of our possible assistance and any promotion we can give them. They are well worth a look. That's my opinion, and yes I intend to help them any way I can monetarily, as a local Elmer or arranging local Elmers in my region. We need to throw out big and many nets to catch these youngsters (of all ages)! 73 ES GN David A. Norris, K5UZ Vice Director, Delta Div. -----Original Message----- From: Bob Vallio [mailto:rbvallio@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 8:36 PM To: arrl-odv Cc: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:18003] Re: interesting mail Yes, Tom, I too believe that they are trying to figure out what we have been discussing, but have yet to get the handle on, ourselves. The virtual world they have created seems to be a possible way to reach the gamers, and probably others, in the age groups we are not bringing on board. A lot of time and money has been spent so far, at least some of which was received as donations from other non-profit organizations. I've known Dick Crouch for many years, and I do not believe that he is in this effort for self-aggrandizement. I'm sure that any reply, if one is to be sent, should come from an Officer of the corporation. I'm also certain that Dick would be happy to hear what any of the recipients would care to offer as their own personal thoughts. 73, Bob -- W6RGG/7 On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 5:46 PM, Tom Frenaye <frenaye(a)pcnet.com> wrote: 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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[arrl-odv:18007] Re: interesting mail
by Brian Mileshosky 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

Amen, Jim. 73, Brian N5ZGT On Tue, 11 Aug 2009, jfenster(a)pacifier.com wrote: > Actually, I used this document when we were discussing Strategic Planning > and marketing Amateur Radio on the Saturday of the Board meeting. 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!!!!!!! > > 73 > Jim K9JF > > > > > > > ARRL Director, Rocky Mountain Division On the web at www.RockyMountainDivision.org

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[arrl-odv:18006] Re:RE: interesting mail
by David A. Norris 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

Bob, Tom and group, I had been hearing about Radio Arcala for a while and wondered if they were for real. Our break-out group discussed them during Strategic Planning Session. I think now they are, and knowing a couple of the people involved I must to agree with Bob. I think they are indeed worthy of our possible assistance and any promotion we can give them. They are well worth a look. That's my opinion, and yes I intend to help them any way I can monetarily, as a local Elmer or arranging local Elmers in my region. We need to throw out big and many nets to catch these youngsters (of all ages)! 73 ES GN David A. Norris, K5UZ Vice Director, Delta Div. -----Original Message----- From: Bob Vallio [mailto:rbvallio@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 8:36 PM To: arrl-odv Cc: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:18003] Re: interesting mail Yes, Tom, I too believe that they are trying to figure out what we have been discussing, but have yet to get the handle on, ourselves. The virtual world they have created seems to be a possible way to reach the gamers, and probably others, in the age groups we are not bringing on board. A lot of time and money has been spent so far, at least some of which was received as donations from other non-profit organizations. I've known Dick Crouch for many years, and I do not believe that he is in this effort for self-aggrandizement. I'm sure that any reply, if one is to be sent, should come from an Officer of the corporation. I'm also certain that Dick would be happy to hear what any of the recipients would care to offer as their own personal thoughts. 73, Bob -- W6RGG/7 On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 5:46 PM, Tom Frenaye <frenaye(a)pcnet.com> wrote: 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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[arrl-odv:18005] Re: interesting mail
by jfenster＠pacifier.com 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

Actually, I used this document when we were discussing Strategic Planning and marketing Amateur Radio on the Saturday of the Board meeting. 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!!!!!!! 73 Jim K9JF

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RE: [arrl-odv:18002] interesting mail
by K8JE 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

Tom, I think you've made an astute assessment of the Arcala effort. I also think it appropriate for Joel to respond (as the leader of a big bunch of hams) to this overture rather than to ask the ARRL (e.g., Dave on behalf of the corporation) respond. I sense each group of hams has a mutual goal of recruiting increased numbers of new people into the Amateur Radio ranks. 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: Tom Frenaye [mailto:frenaye@pcnet.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 8:46 PM To: arrl-odv 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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[arrl-odv:18003] Re: interesting mail
by Bob Vallio 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

Yes, Tom, I too believe that they are trying to figure out what we have been discussing, but have yet to get the handle on, ourselves. The virtual world they have created seems to be a possible way to reach the gamers, and probably others, in the age groups we are not bringing on board. A lot of time and money has been spent so far, at least some of which was received as donations from other non-profit organizations. I've known Dick Crouch for many years, and I do not believe that he is in this effort for self-aggrandizement. I'm sure that any reply, if one is to be sent, should come from an Officer of the corporation. I'm also certain that Dick would be happy to hear what any of the recipients would care to offer as their own personal thoughts. 73, Bob -- W6RGG/7 On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 5:46 PM, Tom Frenaye <frenaye(a)pcnet.com> wrote: > > 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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[arrl-odv:18002] interesting mail
by Tom Frenaye 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

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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[arrl-odv:18001] FCC ET Docket No. 09-36
by Chris Imlay 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

Greetings. Today (the due date) after review by the Executive Committee, I filed the attached comments in response to the FCC's Notice of Proposed Rule Making, released March 20, 2009, proposing to permit implantable neuromuscular microstimulation devices in portions of the 70 cm band. Brennan Price and I had met with the Alfred Mann Foundation, the proponent of this allocation some time ago, but they subsequently failed to respond to our request that they cooperate in a firm statement that their devices would not malfunction in the presence of?nearby RF signals from Amateur Radio stations. Failing that, these comments reflect our?continuing concern about the effect on implant patients from unpredictably close Amateur Radio station operations. Other radio services affected, both above and below the 430-450 MHz band, are taking similar positions. We may have to file reply comments, we don't know yet. The reply comment date is September 10, 2009. 73, Chris W3KD 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:17999] Letter to NSC on distracted driving
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 07 Aug '09

07 Aug '09

Joel Harrison asked me to pass along to you the attached letter that was sent to the National Safety Council yesterday. It conveys the League's policy on potential restrictions on mobile Amateur Radio operation. John Chwat is carrying the same message to the Hill. Dave K1ZZ

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