January 2011 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:19641] Re: QST Demos - More
by G.P. Widin 27 Jan '11

27 Jan '11

The more the merrier. I have certainly seen cases where such experts do not agree. They usually agree on what's awful, not as much about what is best. I was concerned that we'd not have any human factors evaluation at all. More is better, to me. -- 73, Greg, KØGW Director, Dakota Division ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kay Craigie" <n3kn(a)verizon.net> To: "arrl-odv" <arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org> Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 12:43:11 PM Subject: RE: [arrl-odv:19638] Re: QST Demos - More Not sure I'd hire any expert on Fathom's say-so, but the idea of a human factors review makes some sense to me. What if we could find two or three professionals in that field who are League members and might do the evaluations pro bono? If we were going to do it, I'd kinda like us to have more than one evaluation to consider. 73 - Kay N3KN

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Member Comments Regarding e-QST
by Jim Weaver K8JE 27 Jan '11

27 Jan '11

As I mentioned earlier, I am taking a survey of GLD members regarding making QST available by the Internet. Included in the survey is a box in which participants can add any comments (on any topic) they wish. The topic has drawn many ad libitum comments. I'm still reading through these, but several basic wants relative to reading QST are apparent. These desires include having the ability: - to carry the journal wherever they go. - to read the journal wherever they wish. - to leaf through pages. - to flip back and forth between pages (i.e. between different areas in the journal or between different articles). - to mark pages for easy return to them. - to read for a few minutes, lay the journal down and be able to pick it up later to continue reading where they left off. - to search the issue easily. - to search back issues easily. - to be able to pass back issues on to "the kid" down the street to fuel his interest in Amateur Radio. These preferences come from comments by members who are rather cool toward an e-version as well as those who are receptive to an e-version. Jim Jim Weaver, K8JE, Director ARRL Great Lakes Division 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040; Tel. 513-459-1661 ARRL, The national association for Amateur Radio

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RE: [arrl-odv:19638] Re: QST Demos - More
by Kay Craigie 27 Jan '11

27 Jan '11

Not sure I'd hire any expert on Fathom's say-so, but the idea of a human factors review makes some sense to me. What if we could find two or three professionals in that field who are League members and might do the evaluations pro bono? If we were going to do it, I'd kinda like us to have more than one evaluation to consider. 73 - Kay N3KN

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[arrl-odv:19638] Re: QST Demos - More
by G.P. Widin 27 Jan '11

27 Jan '11

I agree emphatically with the importance of getting this right. There are people in the world who are experts in "human factors", and one of the things they do is evaluate user interfaces of computer programs for various kinds of ergonomic factors. Many will also let you know about the degree of friendliness of a website/interface for those with various disabilities. I think this choice is sufficiently important that it would be worthwhile to get such an evaluation before we commit to any interface/vendor. Perhaps the League and/or Fathom already have access to such a person. Perhaps there are volunteers who have this expertise, and as long as it is at a professional level, I think that would be OK. No matter what, I think it will diminish the amount of egg on everyones' faces if we perform an evaluation before selecting the vendor. -- 73, Greg, KØGW Director, Dakota Division ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kay Craigie" <n3kn(a)verizon.net> To: "arrl-odv" <arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org> Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 10:30:44 AM Subject: RE: [arrl-odv:19612] QST Demos - More Several people have posted comments about the electronic QST demos. Others may have sent comments directly to Harold. I would like to encourage everyone on the Board to play, a lot, with the demos on whatever platforms you have available, and send in your comments both pro and con. Everybody's going to have an opinion about this product when it's finally seen by members at some time in the future. It is very important for all of us have opinions NOW and contribute them to the process of getting this right before it is ever seen by members. 73 - Kay N3KN

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RE: [arrl-odv:19612] QST Demos - More
by Kay Craigie 27 Jan '11

27 Jan '11

Several people have posted comments about the electronic QST demos. Others may have sent comments directly to Harold. I would like to encourage everyone on the Board to play, a lot, with the demos on whatever platforms you have available, and send in your comments both pro and con. Everybody's going to have an opinion about this product when it's finally seen by members at some time in the future. It is very important for all of us have opinions NOW and contribute them to the process of getting this right before it is ever seen by members. 73 - Kay N3KN

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RE: [arrl-odv:19631] K5UZ Biopsy Results
by Kay Craigie 27 Jan '11

27 Jan '11

Sorry you had to go through those tests, David, but getting peace of mind is worth a lot of temporary discomfort. Thanks for letting us know you're okay. Many good thoughts were aimed your way from the Board meeting. 73 - Kay N3KN

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[arrl-odv:19635] ARRL Fairfax office closed
by Price, Brennan, N4QX 27 Jan '11

27 Jan '11

The same system that affected Connecticut hit the Washington area from around 2:30 yesterday until about midnight. Although we've got less total accumulation, the science of snow removal is much less advanced here. I have asked the professional staff to participate in any scheduled meetings by teleconference and have closed the office for the day. I can be reached at 703-243-0455. Brennan Price, N4QX

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[arrl-odv:19634] ARL HQ closed until noon EST
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 27 Jan '11

27 Jan '11

An overnight snowstorm has dumped another 15 inches or more of snow on central Connecticut. The storm is ending but it is going to take a few hours to clear the roads of both snow and accidents. Governor Malloy has ordered state offices closed until noon and we are following his lead; ARRL HQ will be closed until noon. Dave Sumner, K1ZZ

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Re: [arrl-odv:19632] Re: K5UZ Biopsy Results
by Gary Johnston KI4LA 27 Jan '11

27 Jan '11

Whew! Wonderful news, David. de Gary KI4LA Great Lakes Division Vice Director Sent from Gary's iPhone 4. On Jan 27, 2011, at 12:49 AM, JRS <jrs(a)hamradio.us.com> wrote: > David > > Congratulations!!!! > > > It is good to be smiled upon. > > > > 73 > > > ----------------------------------------------------- > John Robert Stratton > > N5AUS > > <mime-attachment.gif> > > West Gulf Division > Vice Director > > West Gulf Division > Legislative Action Chair > > > Office telephone: 512-445-6262 > Cell: 512-426-2028 > PO Box 2232 > Austin, Texas 78768-2232 > > ----------------------------------------------------- > > > > On 1/26/11 11:31 PM, David A. Norris wrote: >> >> Ladies and Gents, >> >> I got the results from the pathologist late Monday and the results from my last blood work today. They are all normal! There is nothing wrong with my liver or pancreas as was feared. What ever was wrong with my liver and/or pancreas, and multiple blood tests over the past five months showed that there was something wrong, is gone! The pathologist went over this several times and ran multiple tests because he simply could not believe what he was seeing. My GI is at a loss too but as he stated “God has smiled upon you my boy because this defies all logic! However, we can’t argue with the results of a liver biopsy as thorough as this…” The prayers worked! >> >> One week later I am just a bit sore from the procedure but as you can imagine I do feel considerably better! I am already working at the office, and working the pile-ups! This has been one of the most stressful periods of my life. I am relieved that it has resolved and with the most satisfactory ending. God has blessed me. >> >> The Norris Clan wants to thank the ARRL Board family for your concerns and prayers. You truly are an amazing group! >> >> I hope to see you all soon. >> >> 73 ES DX >> >> David A. Norris, K5UZ >> Vice Director, Delta Div. >> >

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[arrl-odv:19632] Re: K5UZ Biopsy Results
by JRS 27 Jan '11

27 Jan '11

*David Congratulations!!!!* *It is good to be smiled upon.* 73 *-----------------------------------------------------* ** John Robert Stratton N5AUS West Gulf Division Vice Director West Gulf Division Legislative Action Chair Office telephone: 512-445-6262 Cell: 512-426-2028 PO Box 2232 Austin, Texas 78768-2232 *-----------------------------------------------------* On 1/26/11 11:31 PM, David A. Norris wrote: > > Ladies and Gents, > > I got the results from the pathologist late Monday and the results > from my last blood work today.They are all normal!There is nothing > wrong with my liver or pancreas as was feared. What ever was wrong > with my liver and/or pancreas, and multiple blood tests over the past > five months showed that there was something wrong, is gone!The > pathologist went over this several times and ran multiple tests > because he simply could not believe what he was seeing.My GI is at a > loss too but as he stated "God has smiled upon you my boy because this > defies all logic!However, we can't argue with the results of a liver > biopsy as thorough as this..."The prayers worked! > > One week later I am just a bit sore from the procedure but as you can > imagine I do feel considerably better! I am already working at the > office, and working the pile-ups!This has been one of the most > stressful periods of my life.I am relieved that it has resolved and > with the most satisfactory ending.God has blessed me. > > The Norris Clan wants to thank the ARRL Board family for your concerns > and prayers.You truly are an amazing group! > > I hope to see you all soon. > > 73 ES DX > > David A. Norris, K5UZ > > Vice Director, Delta Div. >

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