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[arrl-odv:20273] IN-News
by Kustosik, Lisa, KA1UFZ 20 Oct '11

20 Oct '11

<<101911.doc>> IN-Newsletter <<Microsoft Word Picture>> Vol. 34, No. 42 October 19, 2011 -- Covers the period October 9-15. Upcoming Meetings and Events Section Managers' Workshop October 21-23 - ARRL HQ Programs & Services Committee November 12 - ARRL HQ Ballot Counting for Director/Vice Director Elections November 18 - ARRL HQ Administration & Finance Committee November 19 @ 8:30am - ARRL HQ Regulatory Information Reported by Dan Henderson, N1ND A query was addressed about a beacon operation on the 30-meter band. We also worked with General Counsel Chris Imlay, W3KD, researching some background information for his presentation at Pacificon. A question about FM on HF bands was answered A query from a member who will be traveling in the Sacramento, CA area for several weeks and wished to operate 70-cm mobile was received. We explained the current status of the interference problem to the Beale PAVE PAWS site and explained that routine mobile operation for short periods of time should not be a problem for the radar. At the request of Honorary Vice-President Frank Butler, W4RH, we had an extended conversation with Major Armondo DeLeon, USAF. Major DeLeon is doing research for a presentation to be made by Frank's son on cooperative efforts in spectrum Management for an upcoming Air Force conference. Included in the conversation was discussion of the relatively good success we have had working the Air Force on the PAVE PAWS problem, as well as other incidents where we share spectrum (such as 60-meters). Interspersed during the week were calls on what to do about reporting licensed felons, repeater coordination problems and transferring trusteeship of a club callsign, as well as calls about operating reciprocity in several countries. Media & Public Relations Reported by Allen Pitts, W1AGP Watching the media hits, there was not much press coverage this time about JOTA activities. The DIY Magic of Amateur Radio video is now complete and I have seen a low resolution version of it. The full HD files, plus video clips not used in the main show, are being sent here. Some of these additional clips will be used for auxiliary videos on the WeDoThat-Radio.org web pages. I made one of these already, talking about D-Rats, posted at www.arrl.org/wedothat-page2 . As planned, the release of some sample "Ask me why I DIY with Ham Radio" buttons at Pacificon resulted in many inquiries and curiosity about the coming campaign. Full release of the materials is expected to be right after Christmas. The final arrangements have been made for the special webinar by the PRC on Nov 3rd and a "dress rehearsal" was set for Oct 19th. Development Reported by Mary Hobart, K1MMH The Spectrum Defense Fund is progressing toward its 2011 goal of $350,000. The year-to-date revenue has reached $205,180 with 2-1/2 months remaining in the year. The Diamond Club has reached 82% of its 2011 goal of $280,000. Individual Giving Manager Lauren Clark is working with Circulation and Graphics to develop some new materials to promote the Diamond Club. The ARRL Maxim Society has reached 90 participants. Production/Editorial Reported by Joel Kleinman, N1BKE The December 2011 issue of QST was released to the printer October 18. Khrystyne Keane wrote and distributed the ARRL Letter and produced and voiced ARRL Audio News for October 13, 2011. Sales and Marketing Reported by Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R The new editions of The ARRL Handbook and The ARRL Antenna Book have arrived, driving some of the highest levels of fulfillment activity for the year. The member services team has re-keyed over 1,600 orders this month. During the last week, the warehouse crew has fulfilled 1,775 packages for publication and product orders, 182 membership premiums, and QST mailing supplements. Bob Inderbitzen returned from attending the UK National Hamfest, RSGB Convention and Pacificon-the ARRL Pacific Division Convention. In the UK, he collected 65 membership applications, totaling 101 membership years; dues of $5,476. Among these applications were 54 first-time and previous members. The trip also included a visit to RSGB Headquarters in Bedford, England. Bob enjoyed meeting with RSGB Commercial Manager Mark Allgar, M1MPA, RadCom Managing Editor Elaine Richards, G4LFM, Advertising Manager Chris Danby, G0DWV, and RSGB President Dave Wilson, M0OBW. During his trip to Pacificon, Bob advanced some planning for next year's ARRL National Convention, meeting with convention organizers, hotel administration, and the Santa Clara Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Also attending Pacificon were General Counsel Chris Imlay, W3KD, Southeastern Division Vice Director Andrea Hartlage, KG4IUM, and Midwest Division Vice Director Rod Blocksome, KØDAS. The ARRL booth was staffed by Director Bob Vallio, W6RGG, Vice Director Jim Tiemstra, K6JAT, Section Managers and other ARRL volunteers. We collected 78 membership applications, totaling 135 membership years (28 of these were 3-year terms); dues of $4,820. Among these applications were 32 first-time and previous members. Bob posted a photo blog to the ARRL Facebook page for each event: UK National Hamfest <https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150315132902408.350132.20069212…> , RSGB Convention <https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150325531142408.352266.20069212…> and Pacificon <https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150327177407408.352684.20069212…> . Membership & Volunteer Programs Reported by Dave Patton, NN1N W1AW Congratulations to Scott Gee, WB9RRU, for making 25 years at ARRL! On Thursday, October 13, Matt Strelow, KC1XX and Andrew Toth - both of XX Towers, Inc. - were on hand to perform the Autumn W1AW (and W1HQ) antenna/tower inspections. In addition to the inspections, Andrew repaired a bent element on the 30-meter 3-element yagi located on the South tower. Matt also removed an old satellite preamp box. Two workers from the Paragon Fence LLC company began the job of removing the old wooden stockade fence - that surrounds the station's generator and North tower - replacing it with a new, white vinyl privacy fence. Joe processed one Qualifying Run certificate. He also processed regular QSL card requests and began readying the digital/MARS station to receive regular MARS test broadcasts. Field Organization/Public Service Team Once again, the ARRL is co-sponsoring "SKYWARN Recognition Day" with the National Weather Service. The one-day, on-the-air operating event will take place on Saturday, December 3, 2011, from 0000 UTC to 2400 UTC. Information and announcements about this 13th annual event will be distributed. Radio amateurs from Eastern Pennsylvania and South Carolina completed requirements to join the Official Observer program this week. The monthly ARRL Official Observer Summary was compiled and sent to all OOs, OOCs, and Section Managers. Also, the monthly Intruder Watch summary was prepared and sent to the IARU Region 2 Coordinator. Several reports of a steady signal on 14.200 MHz were received and forwarded to our monitors to check out. A new member was approved to join the ARRL Monitoring System/Intruder Watch from Hawaii. Several reports of an unidentified signal on or near 7.190 MHz were received and are being investigated. Another report of CODAR on 12 meters was reported by a Washington station. The Field Organization/Public Service Team has been coordinating and preparing for the Section Manager's Workshop that will be held here at ARRL Headquarters (Friday, October 21 through Sunday morning, October 23). Five new Section Managers are scheduled to attend the orientation. Sincerely Compiled by, Lisa Kustosik, KA1UFZ Assistant to the CEO Hamfest/Member Contact/ARRL Representative/Meetings/Vacations All Staff 11/24-11/25 Holiday Leona Adams 10/28 Vacation `` 11/11 Vacation Margie Bourgoin 11/10 Vacation Jackie Ferreira 10/20-10/24 Vacation Scott Gee 12/23-12/27 Vacation Joel Hallas 10/19am Vacation Dan Henderson 11/21-11/29 Vacation `` 12/16-1/4 Vacation Mary Hobart 10/21 Vacation `` 11/10-11/11 Vacation Bob Inderbitzen 10/24-10/26 Vacation Debra Johnson 10/27-10/30 ARISS Int'l Meeting Joel Kleinman 10/20pm-10/21 Vacation `` 10/25 Vacation Zack Lau 11/5-11/6 Iowa Section Convention, Davenport, IA Bill Moore 10/20 Vacation Diane Petrilli 10/25 Jury Duty Dave Sumner 10/20 Washington, DC

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[arrl-odv:20272] Report of the General Counsel to the Executive Committee
by Chris Imlay 19 Oct '11

19 Oct '11

I am chronically late in sending my Executive Committee reports to the full Board, and once again, I apologize for it. Dave Sumner reminded me today that I have not sent the report prepared for the October 1, 2011 EC Meeting out to the Board as I am obligated to do. I will try hard to remember in the future, when it is sent to the EC, to send it to all Board members as well. The latest one is attached to this message. Please let me know if you have any questions about any entry. There is only one significant update to this report at the present time: a draft NPRM on the TDMA emission authorization has been prepared by the Mobility Division of the Wireless Bureau, and it is in the process of review by the WTB Front Office. However, Motorola did change their emission designators in their equipment authorization for the MotoTRBO devices in a way that changed some of the regulatory relief we need. They did not solve the problem entirely however. We need to file an amendment to our Petition for Rule Making changing the relief we are asking for due to Moto's changes, and FCC asked us to file it fairly soon. The bottom line is that Moto got rid of the "X" as the second symbol for single slot TDMA from the mobiles and portables, but left the "7" emission designator symbol in for the two-slot TMDA repeaters. So we need to modify the Petition (as well as our Temporary Waiver request) muy pronto. We are working on those items right now. 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:20271] Band Plan Committee Document Launch
by Marty Woll 18 Oct '11

18 Oct '11

After circulating draft documents and conducting several teleconferences, the Band Plan Committee, established at the July Board meeting and responsible for updating the ARRL band plans between 902 MHz and 3.5 GHz, is ready to begin soliciting input from users of those bands. Our solicitation will be distributed several ways, including direct e-mails to known users and user group, a page on the ARRL Web site, and an announcement in the ARRL Letter, tentatively scheduled for Friday, October 28. Once the solicitation is released, members in your Division may ask how they can participate. You can send them a link to the ARRL Web site that Dave Sumner will circulate. A separate e-mail address is being provided to collect user input and to receive any questions about the process. If you would like to personally invite any specific members or organizations in your Division to participate, please let a Committee member know so we don't duplicate the invitation. You may also wish to include a mention of the data-gathering process in your Division-wide e-mails after the launch of the solicitation.. 73, Marty Marty Woll N6VI Vice-Director, ARRL Southwestern Division Ass't DEC, ARESLAX BCUL 15 & Training Officer, LAFD ACS CERT III

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[arrl-odv:20269] K9JF in CQ
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 17 Oct '11

17 Oct '11

If you receive CQ magazine, don't miss the profile of our own Jim Fenstermaker, K9JF, on page 107 of the October 2011 issue. Jim received USA-CA All Counties Award #1216 on May 31. Congratulations, Jim. I have no idea how you found the time! 73, Dave K1ZZ

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[arrl-odv:20268] Trudy, KC6NAX SK
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 17 Oct '11

17 Oct '11

We have just been advised by her son Wolf, KD6WUZ that Irene "Trudy" Maxwell, KC6NAX, the widow of Jim Maxwell, W6CF, died on September 17. I know Jim and Trudy's many friends in the ARRL family will be saddened by the news. 73, Dave Sumner, K1ZZ

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[arrl-odv:20267] FW: Cal Poly Arc
by Joyce Birmingham 16 Oct '11

16 Oct '11

Watching Leo LaPorte from TwiT - The Tech Guy - Nationally syndicated weekly show. The Tech Guy radio show which is also simulcast on TwiT.tv is coming live today from PACIFICON - Andrea Hartlage - KG4IUM is on right now. Link below California Polytechnic Institute Radio Club where 135 new Technology students are now studying for their Tech License. Neat stuff!! http://www.w6bhz.org/ ARRL - The national association for Amateur Radio Joyce A. Birmingham, KA2ANF ARRL Director - Hudson Division 235 Van Emburgh Avenue Ridgewood, NJ 07450-2918 201-445-5924 ka2anf(a)arrl.net

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[arrl-odv:20262] Fwd: FW: What the Hell???
by Richard J Norton 14 Oct '11

14 Oct '11

*Hopefully*, the problem has gone away - ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Andrew Seybold <aseybold(a)andrewseybold.com> Date: Fri, Oct 14, 2011 at 1:31 PM Subject: FW: What the Hell??? To: Richard J Norton <richardjnorton(a)dslextreme.com> Cc: "McEwen, Harlin R. (chiefhrm(a)pubsaf.com)" <chiefhrm(a)pubsaf.com>, Dick Mirgon <dick.mirgon(a)gmail.com> Ok Folks we can stand down now!!!! Dick Norton—Ed is Peter King’s Lead staffer for this issue. Andy From: Parkinson, Edward [mailto:Edward.Parkinson@mail.house.gov] Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 1:30 PM To: Andrew Seybold Subject: RE: What the Hell??? Ah Andy, if you saw the perfecting amendment offered by Mr. Long, he had that section removed. So the original ‘give back’ section has been removed… not to worry, all is good. From: Andrew Seybold [mailto:aseybold@andrewseybold.com] Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:29 PM To: Parkinson, Edward Subject: What the Hell??? Ed—HR 3116 includes the auctioning of the 420-440 and 450-470 and it passed committee with that in the bill???? Please tell me that is a mistake and should not have been put in the bill—Please tell me that!!! Andy Cell is 805-280-1414

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[arrl-odv:20263] False alarm
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 14 Oct '11

14 Oct '11

Gang, I just got off the phone with Ed Parkinson of the House Homeland Security Committee staff. He explained that while the amendment adding the offensive text to H.R. 3116 was part of the bill at one point, it was removed by a "perfecting amendment" introduced by Rep. Billy Long of Missouri and is NOT in the bill that will be going to the House floor. You may recall that Rep. Long got some heat from his local press about his co-sponsorship of H.R. 607 and subsequent met with amateurs in his district, so it's noteworthy that he went to bat for us. At this point there is not a "clean" version of H.R. 3116 as reported out of committee available. The House is out of session next week and there is no way to predict when one will be available, but Ed will call me as soon as it is. So, you can have a nice weekend after all. 73, Dave K1ZZ

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[arrl-odv:20259] A revolting development
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 14 Oct '11

14 Oct '11

Remember how, when some were quick to claim victory on H.R. 607, we said "not so fast - it ain't over 'til it's over?" This afternoon John Chwat advised us that H.R. 3116, the Department of Homeland Security Authorization Bill, has been reported out of the House Homeland Security Committee with 74 amendments amounting to about 200 pages added by the committee. Among the amendments is the provision of H.R. 607 that we have objected to so strenuously, calling for the eventual auctioning of 420-440 and 450-470 MHz. It is not yet clear whether this is the result of simple incompetence on the part of the committee chairman (Rep. Peter King) and his staff, or whether it was a deliberate decision to renege on the commitments he reportedly had made. Either way, the bill is headed to the House floor with this toxic provision in place. The House committee staff with responsibility for spectrum matters, Energy and Commerce, is said to be livid at this violation of their jurisdiction. We will be planning strategy over the weekend. 73, Dave Sumner, K1ZZ <<HR3116_AmendmentZ_Sec569.pdf>>

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[arrl-odv:20258] IN-News
by Kustosik, Lisa, KA1UFZ 14 Oct '11

14 Oct '11

<<101211.doc>> IN-Newsletter <<Microsoft Word Picture>> Vol. 34, No. 41 October 12, 2011 -- Covers the period October 2-8. Upcoming Meetings and Events Section Managers' Workshop October 21-23 - ARRL HQ Programs & Services Committee November 12 - ARRL HQ Ballot Counting for Director/Vice Director Elections November 18 - ARRL HQ Administration & Finance Committee November 19 @ 8:30am - ARRL HQ Technical Relations Reported by Brennan Price, N4QX The annual United States Telecommunication Training Institute Amateur Radio Administration Course was held at ARRL Headquarters October 3-7. Brennan Price, N4QX, was lead instructor, and Lisa Kustosik, KA1UFZ, coordinated ARRL's participation with USTTI, handling the logistical needs of the students. Four attendees--two from Trinidad & Tobago, one from Ghana, and one from Uganda, were introduced to Amateur Radio in both classroom and practical environments. One of the Trinidadian students, Harrinath Sawh, holds United States license KC2HFO, and upgraded to General at the end of the course, as the rest of the students observed an examination session. Thanks are due to Maria Somma, Perry Green, Dan Henderson, and Amanda Grimaldi, who taught the unit on Amateur Radio licensing, Bob Allison and Mike Gruber, who taught the laboratory unit and supervised the students' construction of 40m receivers, and the VE team of Penny Harts, Chuck Skolaut, and Norm Fusaro, who gave Sawh his General Class examination. Regulatory Information Reported by Dan Henderson, N1ND During the week, a targeted e-mailing was prepared to ARRL members in the Oklahoma section asking for letters to Senator Coburn, asking him to release his hold on S 191. Thanks to Diane Petrilli, KB1RNF, for helping get the email request and sample sent. John Chwat reported that within a couple of hours his office had already received several responses. We are also working on an issue of the Legislative Update newsletter, scheduled to be sent in late October. A question on the legality of amateur radio operators providing communications services to a movie production company was received from the Georgia Section Manager and handled. We provided comments on an antenna zoning permit case in the Dallas TX area. In addition, as part of the USTTI course, the RIB manager participated with the ARRL VEC in an overview presentation and discussion of licensing in the US. Inquiries on reciprocal operating in Ireland and the UK were answered during the week, along with the usual routine inquiries. Media & Public Relations Reported by Allen Pitts, W1AGP JOTA materials have been sent out. The editing of The DIY Magic of Amateur Radio is complete and as of this writing they are just doing some final color corrections and tweaking the audio. I expect a low resolution version to arrive this week and the full version next week. The Graphics Department is working on the packaging and flier. An initial trial order of "Ask me why I DIY with Ham Radio" buttons arrived and "teaser samples" have been provided for speakers at the Pacificon and West Gulf conventions. Over 60 hours of additional video will be coming and the plan is to edit it in-house as/if time allows to create short auxiliary pieces on different topics. John Amodeo, NN6JA, held a VE session for the crew working on "Last Man Standing" (ABC-TV) and got 7 new hams, but so far we know of no show script showing the main Tim Allen character as being a ham. The PRC will be trying GoToWebinar for their Oct 19th monthly conference in order to learn the program in preparation for using it on Nov 3rd at 9pm EST when they host a national level webinar for SM's, SEC and other EmComm volunteers as well as PIOs. Howard Price and Mark Kraham, both nationally recognized leaders in news media will be answering the question "What does the news media want from hams and how do they want it?" The balance of the hour will be discussion on how we can most efficiently meet those needs. Development Reported by Mary Hobart, K1MMH The Diamond Terrace continues to grow. There will be 95 additional bricks to install before Thanksgiving and a new granite bench is being produced. We are awaiting fulfillment of commitments from two donors to reach the $10,000 level in lifetime giving and become members of the Maxim Society: Paul Trouten, W8PI and Steve Goggans, K7LZJ. Peter Naumburg, K5HAB is Maxim Society member #89. The Spectrum Defense Fund has realized an infusion of contributions resulting from the second issue of the Spectrum Defense Matters newsletter. The fund has now received $181,653 in contributions or 52% of its 2011 goal. A third issue of the newsletter is expected to mail in November. Adjustments have been made to the 2012 Development and Second Century Campaign budgets. Production/Editorial Reported by Joel Kleinman, N1BKE Khrystyne Keane wrote and distributed the ARRL Letter and produced and voiced ARRL Audio News for October 6, 2011. Membership & Volunteer Programs Reported by Dave Patton, NN1N Field Organization/Public Service Team Steve, WV1X and Leona, W1LGA report that effective Wednesday, October 5, 2011, Walt Mayfield, KE5SOO, of Krum, has been appointed the North Texas Section Manager, to fulfill the present term of office of North Texas Section Manager, Jay Urish, W5GM, who stepped down for personal reasons. ARRL Membership and Volunteer Programs Manager Dave Patton, NN1N, made the appointment in consultation with West Gulf Division Director David Woolweaver, K5RAV. Mayfield has served as the North Texas Section Emergency Coordinator and is the president of the Denton County Amateur Radio Association. Mayfield's appointment continues through March 31, 2013. Leona also reports that statements of candidates and ballots were mailed to members the end of September 2011 for the three upcoming SM elections in Kansas, New Mexico and Tennessee. Thank you to the mailroom staff. One Amateur from Indiana completed certification to become an Official Observer. Alleged continuing intentional interference to a net on 20 meters was reported and information was forwarded to the FCC. A Tennessee Technical Specialist is checking out a report of an amateur causing TVI. A report of jamming and bad language on 20 meters was reported and SCV OOs are checking it out. On-going incidents happening on another 20 meter frequency was reported and information was forwarded to the FCC. An update on fishermen using 80 meters near Hawaii was received. Continuing interference to the Mid Cars net on 7258 was received, OOs were alerted and information was forwarded to the FCC. Recordings regarding continuing business use of a repeater in Missouri was forwarded to the FCC. A shortwave broadcaster on 7175 was reported and is believed to be Eritrea. Questions received this week involved operating overseas, antenna restrictions and volunteer counsel, repeater control and an update was received regarding alleged interference on a West Pennsylvania repeater. Chuck gave two tours for people visiting headquarters. Sincerely Compiled by, Lisa Kustosik, KA1UFZ Assistant to the CEO Hamfest/Member Contact/ARRL Representative/Meetings/Vacations All Staff 11/24-11/25 Holiday Cathy Allison 10/10-10/14 Vacation Margie Bourgoin 11/10 Vacation Steve Ewald 10/4-10/12 Vacation Jackie Ferreira 10/20-10/24 Vacation Steve Ford 10/13 Vacation Scott Gee 12/23-12/27 Vacation Joel Hallas 10/19am Vacation Dan Henderson 11/22-12/2 ARI HQ Milan, Pescara Hamfair `` 12/16-1/4 Vacation Mary Hobart 10/21 Vacation `` 11/10-11/11 Vacation Gail Iannone 10/14-10/17 Vacation Bob Inderbitzen 10/13-10/17 Pacificon , Santa Clara, CA `` 10/24-10/26 Vacation Debra Johnson 10/27-10/30 ARISS Int'l Meeting Joel Kleinman 10/25 Vacation Zack Lau 11/5-11/6 Iowa Section Convention, Davenport, IA Maryann Macdonald 11/16 Vacation Bill Moore 10/20 Vacation Diane Petrilli 10/25 Jury Duty Allen Pitts 10/14 Vacation Steve Sant Andrea 10/14 Vacation

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