March 2010 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

Typo
by Kay Craigie 24 Mar '10

24 Mar '10

In my last message I referred to the new ECAC chairman as both "Dale" and "Dave." Dale is his name. Sorry for the typo. 73 - Kay N3KN

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[arrl-odv:18722] Updates: Red Cross MOU, ECAC
by Kay Craigie 24 Mar '10

24 Mar '10

Dave and I will visit American Red Cross HQ in Washington tomorrow, where I will sign the MOU on behalf of the League. The Red Cross's president will also sign. The roster of the Emergency Communications Advisory Committee is complete. The Great Lakes Division representative, Dale Williams WA8EFK, will chair the committee for 2010. Dave is Section Manager of Michigan. According to his Director, Dave has management experience from his work life and has dealt very calmly and effectively with conflicts in the Michigan Section. Also he is definitely a team player and an innovative thinker when innovation is appropriate. He oversaw development of a Section-wide digital system that melded multiple digital formats depending upon the mindsets and means of people in the various regions of the state. Finally, Dale works toward "best available answers" by obtaining input from many sources and building from there. 73 - Kay N3KN

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[arrl-odv:18721] New Web Site Launch Tomorrow
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 23 Mar '10

23 Mar '10

The following is from Harold Kramer, who is home sick today and asked me to forward this. Dave K1ZZ We are planning to launch the new Web site tomorrow. We will be placing a notice on the current site this afternoon. The Web site may be down for a few hours in the morning for the transition. I'll send out more details as we get closer. Current usernames and passwords will work once the site is launched. I am attaching a Site Tree of the site compiled by Katie Glass in case you receive any questions about where something might be located. 73, Harold Harold Kramer, WJ1B Chief Operating Officer ARRL - The National Association for Amateur Radio 225 Main Street Newington , CT 06111 860 594 0220 www.arrl.org

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[arrl-odv:18720] The good guys win one
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 22 Mar '10

22 Mar '10

According to the FCC, "AARL" filed comments opposing this waiver request. But don't feel too bad about the error - the FCC also managed to misspell "Octatron" in the Daily Digest item. Dave K1ZZ OCTRATRON, INC. AND CHANG INDUSTRY, INC. Dismissed without prejudice the waiver request. (Dkt No. 05-356 ). Action by: Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology. Adopted: 03/17/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-453). OET http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-10-453A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-10-453A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-10-453A1.txt

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[arrl-odv:18718] March 13 Executive Committee Minutes
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 22 Mar '10

22 Mar '10

Attached are the minutes of the March 13 Executive Committee meeting. 73, David Sumner, K1ZZ Secretary <<ecmin490.doc>>

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[arrl-odv:18717] RE: [arrl-odv:18716] Spectrum dashboard
by Price, Brennan, N4QX 19 Mar '10

19 Mar '10

I've had some fun looking at this over the last few days. By the way, one of our members pointed out that the Amateur Radio allocation at 3300-3500 MHz was not there. Dave suggested and I agree that "Aviation" is a typo there, and it should be Amateur. I called this to the attention of the FCC via the "eSupport Help Request" link on the Spectrum Dashboard web page, and received a reply promising a fix. Said fix has not yet happened. 73 de Brennan N4QX ________________________________ From: Tom Frenaye [mailto:frenaye@pcnet.com] Sent: Fri 3/19/2010 5:33 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:18716] Spectrum dashboard Interesting stuff, particularly the web site --> http://www.fcc.gov/spectrumdashboard Released: 03/19/2010. SPECTRUM DASHBOARD LAUNCHED IN "BETA". (DA No. 10-475). WTB . Contact: James Brown at (717) 338-2621, email: James.Brown(a)fcc.gov or Joyce Jones at (202) 418-1327, email: Joyce.Jones(a)fcc.gov http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-10-475A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-10-475A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-10-475A1.txt -- 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:18716] Spectrum dashboard
by Tom Frenaye 19 Mar '10

19 Mar '10

Interesting stuff, particularly the web site --> <http://www.fcc.gov/spectrumdashboard>http://www.fcc.gov/spectrumdashboard > Released: 03/19/2010. SPECTRUM DASHBOARD LAUNCHED IN "BETA". (DA No. >10-475). WTB . Contact: James Brown at (717) 338-2621, email: >James.Brown(a)fcc.gov or Joyce Jones at (202) 418-1327, email: >Joyce.Jones(a)fcc.gov >http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-10-475A1.doc >http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-10-475A1.pdf >http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-10-475A1.txt -- 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:18714] New FCC web page
by Kay Craigie 18 Mar '10

18 Mar '10

This was received today: Today, the FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau launched a new web page: Broadband and Public Safety and Homeland Security to better ensure that the public safety community, the general public, government agencies and communications providers have access to the latest news and information on the FCC's efforts to implement the National Broadband Plan for public safety. The implementation of the plan will include initiatives to bring interoperable communications to America's first responders through the creation of a nationwide wireless broadband network and new cyber security reporting and monitoring programs; as well as Next Generation 9-1-1 services; emergency alerts and warnings through a variety of outlets (including via television and radio broadcasts (Emergency Alert System), wireless hand-held devices, such as cell phones and the Internet) and much more. The web page includes access to the latest press releases, public notices, field hearings, and presentations. We encourage you to visit these pages for updates and background information to assist with your coverage of the National Broadband Plan and its impact on public safety across America. To access these pages, please visit: http://www.fcc.gov/pshs/broadband.html . ========== 73 - Kay N3KN

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[arrl-odv:18713] IN-News
by Kustosik, Lisa, KA1UFZ 18 Mar '10

18 Mar '10

<<031710.doc>> IN-Newsletter <<Microsoft Word Picture>> Vol. 33, No. 11 March 17, 2010 -- Covers the period March 7-13. Upcoming Meetings and Events Programs & Services Committee: May 1, 2010 @ 8:30am - ARRL HQ COO The launch of the new Web site is still on target for Wed. March 24, 2010. Regulatory Information Reported by Dan Henderson, N1ND On Wednesday March 10, we were pleased to host Lt. Col. Max Lantz, commander of the Cape Cod AFS PAVE PAWS radar site. Accompanying Lt. Col. Lantz were Lt. Col. Scott Schroff, who will be assuming command of the Beale CA PPR site in May, and Cape Cod AFS PIO Barbara Burnett. Lt. Col. Lantz presented the mission briefing for the radar site at the monthly headquarters brown bag luncheon. After lunch, the group toured ARRL HQ. Many thanks to Maty Weinberg, KB1EIB, and all those who helped coordinate the event set-up and clean-up. During the week, we worked with Directors Mileshosky, N5ZGT, and Ahrens, K0CA, on questions related to 97.113. We also were in contact with several amateurs regarding cellphone legislation in the SC legislature and the proposed ordinance in Ann Arbor, MI. With the emphasis on trying to generate momentum for S 1755 as it awaits action in the US House, we revised items on the current website (as well as updated the information on the new site for its opening). We also prepared a request for the Grassroots programs DLAC asking them to contact ARRL members requesting they the leadership of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Legislative Action Program information was sent to Director Vallio, W6RGG. We spoke with an amateur who is experiencing interference to his HT while moving in his motorized wheelchair. This was referred to the ARRL Lab (thanks Mike Gruber, W1MG!) We also worked with Steve Ewald, WV1X, on questions regarding two appointments in the field organization and continued to work with MVP Manager Dave Patton, NN1N, with the interview process for the EmComm manager's position. A PowerPoint presentation was edited for the Roanoke Division Convention for the weekend of March 13-14 in Charlotte.) A few calls and comments on the ROS situation continue to be received. Rounding out the week, the usual weekly activities and queries were handled - ranging from Field Day and VC referrals to proper identification while mobile in the US and power limits on repeaters. Media & Public Relations Reported by Allen Pitts, W1AGP Preparations continue for Field Day materials, the RTDNA forum, the PR/Education booth volunteers at Dayton, plus gathering reports for the ARRL annual report and aiding PIOs and others in media actions locally. Help and referrals were given to Corey McKenna of Emergency Management Magazine and a good article is expected early April. The agenda was set for the PRC conference call March 17 and preliminary work done on the PRC's special "webinar" for promoting Field Day which is now set for the evening of April 22. With the coming launch of the new website, final tweaks and polishing of the PIO pages is being done. The hope is to add media hits almost daily and audio clips weekly once it is "live." Development Reported by Mary Hobart, K1MMH Overall gross revenues for Development have topped $91,000 through March 16 ...a good start for the first quarter of 2010. With a strong response to the special mailing in February, the Diamond Club revenues are strong for the first quarter so far with gross revenues exceeding $74,000 from 566 contributions. The mailing for the W1AW Endowment is in production and expected mail to 50,000 members on March 25. The Education & Technology fund has received contributions totaling $4417 so far. One commitment has been received for the Teachers Institute Program. Ten letters have been mailed to major prospects with requests totaling $165,000 to fund the Teachers Institutes for 2010. The next project for Development is to develop and launch a strategy for quarterly mailings to solicit support for the Spectrum Defense Fund. With President Craigie as the Guest of Honor and speaker for the Donor reception on Thursday May 13 in Dayton, the invitations to major donors will be mailed before month end. Production of the Member Loyalty Program letters and certificates are underway for more than 1000 members of 40-, 50-, 60-, 70-years. Approximately 75% of the major donors have responded to our request for permission to be listed in the ARRL Annual Report, on the web and in QST. Production/Editorial Reported by Joel Kleinman, N1BKE Production work is wrapping up on May 2010 QST. It will be released to the printer March 23. Khrystyne Keane wrote and distributed The ARRL Letter for March 11, 2010. Sales and Marketing Reported by Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R Meetings were held with printers including RR Donnelley (QST's printer) to hear presentations involving digital media publishing, distribution, and multi-platform content management. This is a recurring theme with all publication vendors-branching out beyond traditional print-only based services. Our work reviewing these opportunities is ongoing. As previously reported, we have been investigating QST delivery complaints from the Northern Indiana region-problems reported by members made directly to HQ and via SM John Poindexter W3ML. We have engaged the mailer (RR Donnelley) and the US Postal Service, and have narrowed the problem to a single USPS mail processing facility in Gary, Indiana. Tracking the delivery of April QST into the area has been a priority over the last week. Our contribution to the new web site planning is ongoing. Updates are being made to product descriptions within the new online store. Diane Petrilli is scouting for additional tour guide volunteers to help fill several open slots. The spring/summer 2010 publications catalog is in the works and expected to go to the printer at the end of the month. The next large membership campaign is being readied for mailing on April 5. A smaller mailing, targeting volunteer instructors and schoolteachers mailed last week. Less expensive, lighter, and more durable shipping materials were introduced earlier this year following a period of testing. Customer feedback and response cards indicate that orders are being received in excellent condition. Warehouse Supervisor Steve Capodicasa reports that the change will save ARRL approximately $20,000 during the year. During the last week, the warehouse crew fulfilled 691 packages for publication and product orders, 508 membership premiums, and QST mailing supplements. Now Shipping: Understanding Basic Electronics 2nd edition and a newly introduced ARES pin. Dayton Hamvention Update: --A complete list of ARRL volunteers is being finalized. This information will be compiled with our lists of ARRL staff and officials traveling to Dayton-and used for ordering exhibitor badges, event apparel and lunches. --The Hamvention Forums schedule is published at hamvention.org. The slate includes 7 ARRL-sponsored forums. Membership & Volunteer Programs Reported by Dave Patton, NN1N Contest Branch 3,641 logs have been received for the 2010 DX CW Contest. Log submission deadline is March 23. 2,399 logs have been received for the 2010 DX SSB Contest. Log submission is in three weeks. Even without meeting the log submission deadline for either contest yet, we've already received more logs for the DX contest (SSB and CW logs combined) in history. 2009 DX CW certificates went out the door last week. 2009 DX SSB certificates will go out the door this week. Many thanks to Kim Dotolo and her staff upstairs for their help in processing the certificates. 2009 DX Contest plaques have arrived and will go out the door this week. 2009 Sweepstakes participation pins have arrived. We haven't received the mugs yet. Once we do, we will begin shipping those immediately. We are on track for a delivery of late March - early April, as we had promised. W1AW Thanks to Hugh Brower for setting up a "shadow" server to support the W1AW EchoLink conference server called "W1AWBDCT." Because of EchoLink-related software issues, internal connections to the conference server couldn't be made since both the server and the EchoLink client are located on the same network. (EchoLink doesn't particularly like to see connections made from the same host.) The shadow server eliminates this problem. Joe worked the early afternoon and night shifts on Tuesday through Friday for the vacationing Scott Gee. He also updated the web code practice files and their archives. Joe also processed four Qualifying Run endorsements. He updated the weekly code practice files listings on the web. He also processed both regular and W1AW/140 QSL card requests. For test purposes, Joe also began sending W1AW transmission audio through the EchoLink conference server. Field Organization/Public Service Team As a summary, after the March 5 deadline for receipt of nominating petitions had passed, the following incumbent Section Managers -- who had previously submitted their petitions -- are unopposed and will start new terms of office on July 1: John Poindexter, W3ML (Indiana); Bill Woodhead, N1KAT (Maine); Paul Eakin, KJ4G (Northern Florida); Bonnie Altus, AB7ZQ (Oregon); Paul Gayet, AA1SU (Vermont); and Don Michalski, W9IXG (Wisconsin). Leona Adams also reports that Mark Timblin, W3LZK, has submitted a petition to run for the office of Southern Florida Section Manager. The next term of office for this particular section starts on October 1, 2010. Steve Ewald continued to edit material for the May issue of QST as monthly reports from the Field Organization arrived. Background work also continues on the new ARRL Web pages for Public Service and Field Organization areas. Chuck Skolaut notes that the Tennessee Official Observer Coordinator followed up on a report of out-of-band operation by a Technician class operator. Northeastern Official Observers are monitoring a case of reported harassment to a 75 meter net, and Connecticut OOs have been asked to help with identifying some QRM on 75 meters. Volunteer monitors in Arizona heard a signal that has been identified as a military over-the-horizon radar in Cyprus. It appears that an unidentified signal on 75 meters was from foreign digital shortwave broadcasts. USB voice signals were also heard on several 30 meter frequencies, and this continues to be under investigation. Sincerely Compiled by, Lisa Kustosik, KA1UFZ Assistant to the CEO Staff Absentee List All Staff 4/2 Holiday Leona Adams 3/18-3/19 Vacation Joe Carcia 5/28 Vacation Steve Ford 3/22 Vacation `` 4/22-4/23 Vacation Scott Gee 4/14-4/16 Vacation `` 5/13-5/14 Vacation Mike Gruber 4/30 Vacation Ed Hare 3/15-3/19 Vacation `` 4/19-4/22 ANSI asc C63 EMC Comm. meeting, Piscataway, NJ Dan Henderson 4/5-4/9 Vacation Mary Hobart 4/2-4/7 Vacation `` 5/12-5/16 Dayton Hamvention, Dayton OH `` 6/11-6/13 HamCom, Dallas, TX Bob Inderbitzen 3/19 Vacation `` 4/8-4/9 AES Superfest, Milwaukee, WI `` 4/19-4/23 Vacation Khrystyne Keane 3/19-3/21 Santa Clara Valley Convention, Monterey, California Joel Kleinman 3/25 Vacation `` 4/6-4/8 Vacation Lisa Kustosik 3/19-22 Vacation `` 5/14-5/18 Vacation Zack Lau 3/25-3/26 Vacation Maryann Macdonald 5/12-5/16 Dayton Hamvention, Dayton, OH Bill Moore 4/15-4/19 International DX Convention, Visalia, CA `` 5/13-5/16 Dayton Hamvention, Dayton, OH Barry Shelley 3/25-3/26 Vacation Dave Sumner 3/25-3/26 Washington `` 3/27-3/28 Maryland State Convention, Timonium, MD

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[arrl-odv:18712] S.2881 headed for markup
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 18 Mar '10

18 Mar '10

John Chwat has alerted us that the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has announced markup at the full Committee for S.2881, next Wednesday, March 24th. Dave Executive Session <http://commerce.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=Hearings&ContentRecord_id =471f77bd-5c82-4278-ac3b-644a6f30e7b6&ContentType_id=14f995b9-dfa5-407a- 9d35-56cc7152a7ed&Group_id=b06c39af-e033-4cba-9221-de668ca1978a&MonthDis play=3&YearDisplay=2010> Jena Longo - Democratic Deputy Communications Director 202.224.7824 Mar 24 2010 10:00 AM Russell Senate Office Building - 253 During the Executive Session, Committee members will consider the following legislation and nominations*: * S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 * S. 2881, FCC Commissioners' Technical Resource Enhancement Act [snip]

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