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[arrl-odv:19019] List servers will be down for maintenance
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 24 May '10

24 May '10

Starting at about 3 PM EDT the various list servers including arrl-odv will be down for maintenance for a few hours. Sorry for the inconvenience. Dave K1ZZ

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[arrl-odv:19018] WP Docket No. 10-72, ARS Communications During Government Disaster Drills -- ARRL Comments Filed
by Chris Imlay 24 May '10

24 May '10

Greetings. Today, the due date, following review and approval by the Executive Committee and some helpful edits received, I have filed the attached comments electronically in the FCC's ECFS. These comments urge the adoption of the Board's limits on emergency and disaster preparedness drill participation by amateurs on behalf of their employers. This docket contains some 199 comments so far, and the reply comment date is coming up June 7. It is anticipated that some brief reply comments may be necessary, and with help from Dan Henderson, we are now looking at the comments filed. Several comments seek to open the door to Amateur communications for one's employer far more widely than the Board has decided to permit. That said, we have some well-respected organizations such as NPSTC urging relief that is slightly more restrictive than what the Board urges as well. So, perhaps some balance exists; we will see. Please let me know if you have any concerns or questions. 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:19017] RE: [arrl-odv:19016] Website feature kudos
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 22 May '10

22 May '10

Thanks, Brian. Several people who stopped by ARRL Expo at Dayton said they had been reminded to come to Hamvention by the carousel notice. Dave ________________________________ From: Brian Mileshosky [mailto:n5zgt@swcp.com] Sent: Sat 5/22/2010 5:06 AM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:19016] Website feature kudos All -- I have to say that I'm pleased with the way staff is using the rotating graphic on the homepage to promote upcoming events, such as Field Day and the VHF QSO Party. Though I'm sure it won't be limited to just contests in the future, I find this to be a great feature. The individual pillar graphics were nice, but showcasing upcoming events and such is a much better use and really maintains a fresh look to the site. Kudos. 73, Brian N5ZGT ARRL Director, Rocky Mountain Division On the web at www.RockyMountainDivision.org

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[arrl-odv:19016] Website feature kudos
by Brian Mileshosky 22 May '10

22 May '10

All -- I have to say that I'm pleased with the way staff is using the rotating graphic on the homepage to promote upcoming events, such as Field Day and the VHF QSO Party. Though I'm sure it won't be limited to just contests in the future, I find this to be a great feature. The individual pillar graphics were nice, but showcasing upcoming events and such is a much better use and really maintains a fresh look to the site. Kudos. 73, Brian N5ZGT ARRL Director, Rocky Mountain Division On the web at www.RockyMountainDivision.org

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[arrl-odv:19015] IN-News
by Kustosik, Lisa, KA1UFZ 21 May '10

21 May '10

<<051910.doc>> IN-Newsletter <<Microsoft Word Picture>> Vol. 33, No. 20 May 19, 2010 -- Covers the period May 9-15. Upcoming Meetings and Events Second Board Meeting: July 16-17, 2010 @ 9:00am in Windsor, CT Media & Public Relations Reported by Allen Pitts, W1AGP It was an excellent time at Dayton this past weekend. Lots of contacts made and renewed, including the possibility of two sets of new video promotions in the near future. The PR Forum was well attended despite being the first hour of the first day at Dayton. Presentations were also made at the ARES forum and at Bill Pasternak's Town Hall Meeting. Present and helping out at various points were PRC members Diana Eng, Walt Palmer, Gordon West, and a LOT of help from Bill Morine. The 2009 Leonard Award for audio work was given to Ted Randall. Key discussions were held on many topics including the exploration of in-house video capabilities, the 75th anniversary of ARES and maximizing the options of the new website. The earthquake in Puerto Rico was a surprise, but even from Dayton we quickly established contact and monitored events as they unfolded, able to offer aid if needed. On May 19, Media & PR also participated in the Field Day webinar led by Dan Henderson. Development Reported by Mary Hobart, K1MMH ARRL hosted the largest reception for donors since 2002 as nearly 150 donors gathered at the Meadowbrook Country Club on May 12 prior to Dayton Hamvention. The event included dignitaries from the international ham radio community. New members of the Maxim Society were welcomed, bringing the total of donors in the lifetime giving society to 67. ARRL received contributions during Hamvention totaling $60,000, including $45,000 for the Education & Technology Fund and $10,000 for Spectrum Defense. Revenues from the W1AW Endowment campaign have reached $61,535 from 1029 donors. The ARRL Diamond Club has received gross revenues for 2010 totaling $120, 526 from 843 contributions. Production/Editorial Reported by Joel Kleinman, N1BKE Khrystyne Keane was a faculty member and Senior Support Staff at the 2010 Dayton Contest University. She co-led the RTTY forums with Ed Muns, W0YK, and then took photos at and wrote Web and QST articles about the Hamvention. Khrystyne wrote and Joel Kleinman distributed The ARRL Letter for May 13, 2010. Lab Reported by Ed Hare, W1RFI RFI Mike Gruber received a phone call from WTIC Chief Engineer Jeff Hugabonne. Jeff reported that CL&P was less than enthusiastic than correcting a power line interference problem in the Spoonville area of East Granby. The area had previously been investigated by Mike Gruber and Jerry Ramie. Jeff reports that CL&P doesn't have the capability to track interference. His contact at CL&P further suggested that this was actually a complaint filed by a radio Amateur - not by a listener of WTIC. Jeff's CL&P contact apparently had been involved with a problematic power line nose case in Coventry. Jeff refused to take no for an answer and promised to let me know how it goes. (Note: The initial complainant was filed by a nearby radio Amateur, W1AEX on behalf of his mother-in-law, who wants to listen to ball games on WTIC.). Mike Gruber completed work on the EMC Chapter for the 2011 ARRL Handbook. All material, with the exception of a sidebar, has been forwarded to Ward Silver for editing. Laura Smith will be in Moscow most of next week. Mike also expects a backlog of RFI issues will develop as a result of an extended absence. Travel Bob Allison traveled to Dayton Ohio for the ARRL Exposition at the Dayton Hamvention. As with last year's event, Bob organized and conducted the kit building exhibition, with great success. We had double the number of participants as compared to last year's exhibition, with the number of kits built or sold jumping from 42 to 93. Friday started out with just a few kit builders during the first hour, but filled to capacity by mid morning and continued filled the rest of the day. Saturday, the kit building area was packed and a waiting list had to be used for the rest of the day. Unfortunately, many were not staying around on Sunday and had to walk away disappointed since the class was filled to capacity. The big surprise was Sunday, in which last year, we had only one or two completing their kits. This year, the kit building area filled to capacity shortly after the doors were open. Another waiting list was started and I had to cut off new builders at 11 AM in order for everyone to complete their kit by 1 PM, closing time. Which kit sold the most? The paddle/keyer kit! It was nice to see several of last year's participants again this year. Also, we seemed to have more children building kits who liked the Morse code. The volunteers who worked with me were absolutely wonderful and all promised to help next year, if we decide to have another kit building exhibition. Electronic Publications There are reports of bad disks that just can't be read. We are forwarding them to Amy Hurtado to arrange for replacement. We did get one runtime error regarding the new Travelplus 14-we sent that report to Al Ambrose to investigate. Membership & Volunteer Programs Reported by Dave Patton, NN1N W1AW As usual, W1AW had seen a significant number of visitors on the days leading up to the Dayton Hamvention. Quite a few hams took time out of their travels to the convention to make a quick stop at the station. Joe worked the late afternoon/night shifts on Thursday and Friday for the vacationing Scott Gee. He also processed regular QSL card requests and continued processing the 2009 IARU cards for W1AW/KL7. Joe built a digital interface for the Kenwood TS-480SAT (located in Studio Three). He also processed one Qualifying Run certificate. Sincerely Compiled by, Lisa Kustosik, KA1UFZ Assistant to the CEO Staff Absentee List All Staff 5/31 Holiday Bob Allison 5/19pm-5/21 Vacation `` 5/28 Vacation `` 6/11-6/13 Tennessee State Convention, Knoxville, TN Margie Bourgoin 5/31-6/8 Vacation Joe Carcia 5/21pm Vacation `` 5/28 Vacation `` 6/18 Vacation `` 7/2-7/9 Vacation `` 7/16 Vacation `` 7/23 Vacation `` 7/30 Vacation `` 8/9 Vacation Jackie Cornell 6/3-6/14 Vacation Scott Gee 8/30-8/31 Vacation Mike Gruber 5/25-5/28 Vacation `` 6/1-6/4 Vacation `` 6/19-6/26 Vacation `` 8/23-8/27 Vacation Ed Hare 6/4-6/6 Northwestern Division Convention, Seaside, OR Dan Henderson 6/22-7/5 Friedrichshafen/Vacation Mary Hobart 5/21 Vacation `` 6/10-6/13 HamCom, Dallas, TX Bob Inderbitzen 6/9-6/12 West Gulf Division Convention, Plano TX `` 6/22-6/30 Friedrichshafen, Germany / Vacation Joel Kleinman 5/25-5/28 Vacation `` 6/14-6/16 AMP Publishing Conference, Washington, DC Sean Kutzko 5/28-5/30 Rocky Mountain Division Convention, Casper, WY Zack Lau 6/17-6/21 Vacation `` 7/12-7/23 Vacation Dave Patton 8/6-8/7 Texas State Convention, Austin, TX Diane Petrilli 5/21 Vacation `` 5/27-6/4 Vacation Allen Pitts 5/24-5/28 Vacation Brennan Price 5/8-5/21 ITU-R Working Party 5A&5B, Geneva Dave Sumner 5/19-5/21 Washington/Vacation `` 6/23-6/28 Friedrichshafen, Germany `` 6/29-7/13 Vacation

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[arrl-odv:19014] Re: RE: Updated Web Punch List
by Brian Mileshosky 21 May '10

21 May '10

Thank you, Harold and Barry. Brian On Fri, 21 May 2010, Kramer, Harold, WJ1B wrote: > Hi Brian et al, > > I'll reply to my part of the message. > > We have been working with both Jon and Fathom to restore the SM applications. The Section Alert was added back in last week. We are now working on restoring multiple appointments. I will issue a more detailed punch list report again around the middle of next week to let everyone know where we are with this project. > > 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 > > ________________________________ > > From: Brian Mileshosky [mailto:n5zgt@swcp.com] > Sent: Thu 5/20/2010 11:43 PM > To: arrl-odv > Subject: RE: [arrl-odv:18977] Updated Web Punch List > > > > Harold - > > > > Thank you for this update. I know everything on the list is important, but I can tell you that my Section Managers are most anxious to see the issues related to their corner of the website, and all the applications contained within, resolved. Speaking to the choir, but we want to keep our volunteers satisfied and able to do their jobs. > > > > One concern I have is the loss of our two employees who have had a hand in the improvement of the website. I'm not entirely concerned that they found better jobs, since that's a possibility for anyone anywhere, but my concern is Jon Bloom. If he's now working the equivalent of 2-3 FTEs (figuratively...or perhaps literally) because this all ended up on his back as a result of the others leaving for other employment, I'd consider him as at-risk. I hope that replacements for these vacant positions are filled with excellent candidates soon since web issue will no doubt be ongoing. We don't want to beat a good horse (Jon) to the ground in the meantime. > > > > 73, > > Brian N5ZGT > > ARRL Director, Rocky Mountain Division > > www.RockyMountainDivision.org <http://www.rockymountaindivision.org/> > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: Kramer, Harold, WJ1B [mailto:wj1b@arrl.org] > Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 2:23 PM > To: arrl-odv > Cc: Kim Mitola; Brent Robertson; Daniel Rynaski; Ryan Rose > Subject: [arrl-odv:18977] Updated Web Punch List > > > > Hi, > > > > As requested, I am attaching the current Web punch list/updates document. > > > > I am also sending a shorter version, mostly with the status of the SM part of the site, to the SM List for their information. > > > > I am leaving for Dayton tomorrow morning. I hope to see many of you there. > > > > 73, > > > > Harold > > > > Harold Kramer, WJ1B > > Chief Operating Officer > > > > ARRL - The national association for Amateur Radio(tm) > > 225 Main Street > > Newington, CT 06111 > > Telephone: 860 594 0220 > > email: hkramer(a)arrl.org <mailto:hkramer@arrl.org> > > web: www.arrl.org/ <http://www.arrl.org/> > > > > ARRL Director, Rocky Mountain Division On the web at www.RockyMountainDivision.org

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[arrl-odv:19013] RE: [arrl-odv:18977] Updated Web Punch List
by Kramer, Harold, WJ1B 21 May '10

21 May '10

Hi Brian et al, I'll reply to my part of the message. We have been working with both Jon and Fathom to restore the SM applications. The Section Alert was added back in last week. We are now working on restoring multiple appointments. I will issue a more detailed punch list report again around the middle of next week to let everyone know where we are with this project. 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 ________________________________ From: Brian Mileshosky [mailto:n5zgt@swcp.com] Sent: Thu 5/20/2010 11:43 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: RE: [arrl-odv:18977] Updated Web Punch List Harold - Thank you for this update. I know everything on the list is important, but I can tell you that my Section Managers are most anxious to see the issues related to their corner of the website, and all the applications contained within, resolved. Speaking to the choir, but we want to keep our volunteers satisfied and able to do their jobs. One concern I have is the loss of our two employees who have had a hand in the improvement of the website. I'm not entirely concerned that they found better jobs, since that's a possibility for anyone anywhere, but my concern is Jon Bloom. If he's now working the equivalent of 2-3 FTEs (figuratively...or perhaps literally) because this all ended up on his back as a result of the others leaving for other employment, I'd consider him as at-risk. I hope that replacements for these vacant positions are filled with excellent candidates soon since web issue will no doubt be ongoing. We don't want to beat a good horse (Jon) to the ground in the meantime. 73, Brian N5ZGT ARRL Director, Rocky Mountain Division www.RockyMountainDivision.org <http://www.rockymountaindivision.org/> ________________________________ From: Kramer, Harold, WJ1B [mailto:wj1b@arrl.org] Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 2:23 PM To: arrl-odv Cc: Kim Mitola; Brent Robertson; Daniel Rynaski; Ryan Rose Subject: [arrl-odv:18977] Updated Web Punch List Hi, As requested, I am attaching the current Web punch list/updates document. I am also sending a shorter version, mostly with the status of the SM part of the site, to the SM List for their information. I am leaving for Dayton tomorrow morning. I hope to see many of you there. 73, Harold Harold Kramer, WJ1B Chief Operating Officer ARRL - The national association for Amateur Radio(tm) 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 Telephone: 860 594 0220 email: hkramer(a)arrl.org <mailto:hkramer@arrl.org> web: www.arrl.org/ <http://www.arrl.org/>

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[arrl-odv:19012] RE: [arrl-odv:18977] Updated Web Punch List
by Shelley, Barry, N1VXY 21 May '10

21 May '10

Brian: I'll answer the staffing question. I'm not sure which two positions you're referring to, but we've only lost one staffer in the IT Dept this year. There is a second programming position open. That one was created at the January A&F meeting and added to this year's plan but has yet to be filled. Jon had been on vacation last week, but we've recently received about 25-30 resumes in total for the two positions and we think there may be 7 or 8 interesting ones in that group. We will start talking to the potential candidates in the near future, some as early as next week. 73, Barry J. Shelley, N1VXY Chief Financial Officer ARRL, Inc-The National Association for Amateur Radio(tm) 225 Main St. Newington, CT 06111 www.arrl.org <http://www.arrl.org/> Phone: (860) 594-0212 E-mail: bshelley(a)arrl.org <mailto:bshelley@arrl.org> From: Brian Mileshosky [mailto:n5zgt@swcp.com] Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 11:43 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: RE: [arrl-odv:18977] Updated Web Punch List Harold - Thank you for this update. I know everything on the list is important, but I can tell you that my Section Managers are most anxious to see the issues related to their corner of the website, and all the applications contained within, resolved. Speaking to the choir, but we want to keep our volunteers satisfied and able to do their jobs. One concern I have is the loss of our two employees who have had a hand in the improvement of the website. I'm not entirely concerned that they found better jobs, since that's a possibility for anyone anywhere, but my concern is Jon Bloom. If he's now working the equivalent of 2-3 FTEs (figuratively...or perhaps literally) because this all ended up on his back as a result of the others leaving for other employment, I'd consider him as at-risk. I hope that replacements for these vacant positions are filled with excellent candidates soon since web issue will no doubt be ongoing. We don't want to beat a good horse (Jon) to the ground in the meantime. 73, Brian N5ZGT ARRL Director, Rocky Mountain Division www.RockyMountainDivision.org ________________________________ From: Kramer, Harold, WJ1B [mailto:wj1b@arrl.org] Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 2:23 PM To: arrl-odv Cc: Kim Mitola; Brent Robertson; Daniel Rynaski; Ryan Rose Subject: [arrl-odv:18977] Updated Web Punch List Hi, As requested, I am attaching the current Web punch list/updates document. I am also sending a shorter version, mostly with the status of the SM part of the site, to the SM List for their information. I am leaving for Dayton tomorrow morning. I hope to see many of you there. 73, Harold Harold Kramer, WJ1B Chief Operating Officer ARRL - The national association for Amateur Radio(tm) 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 Telephone: 860 594 0220 email: hkramer(a)arrl.org <mailto:hkramer@arrl.org> web: www.arrl.org/ <http://www.arrl.org/>

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RE: [arrl-odv:18977] Updated Web Punch List
by Brian Mileshosky 21 May '10

21 May '10

Harold - Thank you for this update. I know everything on the list is important, but I can tell you that my Section Managers are most anxious to see the issues related to their corner of the website, and all the applications contained within, resolved. Speaking to the choir, but we want to keep our volunteers satisfied and able to do their jobs. One concern I have is the loss of our two employees who have had a hand in the improvement of the website. I'm not entirely concerned that they found better jobs, since that's a possibility for anyone anywhere, but my concern is Jon Bloom. If he's now working the equivalent of 2-3 FTEs (figuratively.or perhaps literally) because this all ended up on his back as a result of the others leaving for other employment, I'd consider him as at-risk. I hope that replacements for these vacant positions are filled with excellent candidates soon since web issue will no doubt be ongoing. We don't want to beat a good horse (Jon) to the ground in the meantime. 73, Brian N5ZGT ARRL Director, Rocky Mountain Division www.RockyMountainDivision.org _____ From: Kramer, Harold, WJ1B [mailto:wj1b@arrl.org] Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 2:23 PM To: arrl-odv Cc: Kim Mitola; Brent Robertson; Daniel Rynaski; Ryan Rose Subject: [arrl-odv:18977] Updated Web Punch List Hi, As requested, I am attaching the current Web punch list/updates document. I am also sending a shorter version, mostly with the status of the SM part of the site, to the SM List for their information. I am leaving for Dayton tomorrow morning. I hope to see many of you there. 73, Harold Harold Kramer, WJ1B Chief Operating Officer ARRL - The national association for Amateur RadioT 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 Telephone: 860 594 0220 email: <mailto:hkramer@arrl.org> hkramer(a)arrl.org web: <http://www.arrl.org/> www.arrl.org/

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[arrl-odv:19010] RE: [arrl-odv:19000] E-mail to Division
by Shelley, Barry, N1VXY 19 May '10

19 May '10

Jim: I'm including our entire exchange on this subject because I only sent my original response to you, not the complete ODV list. Blame my haste last night in sending it out. To answer your further question about progress on hiring programmers, we've advertised the positions and received about 27 total resumes in response. Jon Bloom was on vacation last week so, in between the continuing work on the web site, he will be culling through those and making decisions on who to interview. Again, I apologize for not sending my first response to everyone. 73, Barry J. Shelley, N1VXY Chief Financial Officer ARRL, Inc-The National Association for Amateur Radio(tm) 225 Main St. Newington, CT 06111 www.arrl.org <http://www.arrl.org/> Phone: (860) 594-0212 E-mail: bshelley(a)arrl.org <mailto:bshelley@arrl.org> From: Jim Weaver K8JE [mailto:K8JE@ARRL.org] Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 9:35 PM To: Shelley, Barry, N1VXY Cc: Fenstermaker, James (Dir, NW) Subject: RE: [arrl-odv:19000] E-mail to Division Barry, Tnx for the information. I appreciate it. I'm a bit surprised that changing to HTML or at least to a system that would allow directors and section managers to dress up their e-mail to the troops would require a lot of effort. Then, I'm barely computer literate so don't know that much about the problem. Incidentally, how is the effort going to hire the replacement IT worker as well as the one to fill the new IT slot? I trust we are still zeroing in on the end of this year to have VUCC linked with LOTW as well as to have direct field entry available to everyone. CU, Jim Jim Weaver, K8JE, Director ARRL Great Lakes Division 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040; Tel. 513-459-1661 ARRL, The national organization for AMATEUR RADIO ________________________________ From: Shelley, Barry, N1VXY [mailto:bshelley@arrl.org] Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 8:05 PM To: Jim Weaver K8JE Subject: RE: [arrl-odv:19000] E-mail to Division Jim: Harold passed this note to me as it's really an IT issue. The present e-mail bulletin system used by the Directors and Section Managers (I believe), does not support the HTML format. To have a system that did would either require significant modifications to the current system or a change to a completely new technology (more likely), including the training of all the appropriate volunteer users in a similar way as we did the newsletter editors who are now producing our HTML newsletters. At the moment, this would be a brand new, significant IT project that, heretofore, has not been proposed and is not currently on any priority list for the IT Dept. If the Board wants, we can propose to add it to the 2011 list of projects with an appropriate priority. I'm sorry that I can't give you a more specific answer on timing. 73, Barry J. Shelley, N1VXY Chief Financial Officer ARRL, Inc-The National Association for Amateur Radio(tm) ________________________________ From: Jim Weaver K8JE [mailto:K8JE@ARRL.org] Sent: Sun 5/16/2010 11:46 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:19000] E-mail to Division Harold, When will directors be able to send e-mail in HTML format to their division members via the ARRL system? Jim Weaver, K8JE, Director ARRL Great Lakes Division 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040; Tel. 513-459-1661 ARRL, The national organization for AMATEUR RADIO No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.819 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2881 - Release Date: 05/18/10 14:26:00

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