November 2011 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:20314] Digital QST Contract Approved
by Kramer, Harold, WJ1B 03 Dec '11

03 Dec '11

Good morning, Yesterday afternoon, Dave signed the agreement with nxtbook media <http://www.nxtbookmedia.com/> that initiates the publication of the digital edition of QST. The contract was approved unanimously by the A&F Committee and by Chris Imlay. Nxtbook has been our preferred vendor and I believe that they will do a great job helping us create the digital edition. Many of you have seen the browser based nxtbook QST edition that we demonstrated at recent Committee and Board Meetings. Here is the link to the demo version if you want to review it again: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/arrl/qst_201009 <http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/arrl/qst_201009/> /#/0 <http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/arrl/qst_201009/> . All of us that have worked on this project are excited about the launch of the digital edition that is still slated for the June 2012 issue of QST. I asked Steve Ford, as Editor of QST and Publications Manager, to write a few words about the digital edition. Steve said that "The digital edition of QST is going to present some challenges to my staff, but it also offers fascinating opportunities, particularly with multimedia such as video and audio. At the very least, digital QST gives us an important foothold in a rapidly changing media universe." Because of this rapidly changing digital media universe, it's an exciting, and challenging time for us. As I said in my original presentation to the Board: "This is just the beginning of the ongoing migration of print content to digital content. It is our first major step in creating a long term ARRL publishing strategy that includes our currently produced content and our massive collection of valuable legacy content. " I would also like to acknowledge the contribution of the Digital QST Team here at HQ for getting us to this point. This team includes Katie Glass, Lead; Steve Ford; Bob Inderbitzen; Amy Hurtado; Shelly Bloom; and Debra Jahnke. Michael Keane also contributed as head of IT. 73, Harold Harold Kramer, WJ1B Chief Operating Officer ARRL -the national association for Amateur Radio 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860) 594 -0220

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[arrl-odv:20341] Thanks
by Jim Weaver K8JE 30 Nov '11

30 Nov '11

All, Thanks for the kind thoughts and prayers I received regarding my surgery and upon returning home. The only thing that could have been better than the current outcome was for me to have taken the simple steps to avoid needing the surgery. 73, Jim Jim Weaver, K8JE Director, Great Lakes Division 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040 Tel. 513-459-1661; e-mail K8JE(a)arrl.org ARRL: The reason Amateur Radio Is Members: The reason ARRL is

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[arrl-odv:20339] FW: Marconi, the First Ham - a holiday gift idea
by Jim Weaver K8JE 30 Nov '11

30 Nov '11

Did everyone receive this? Know who he is? Jim Weaver, K8JE Director, Great Lakes Division 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040 Tel. 513-459-1661; e-mail K8JE(a)arrl.org ARRL: The reason Amateur Radio Is Members: The reason ARRL is _____ From: cam(a)trowintl.com [mailto:cam@trowintl.com] Sent: 28 November, 2011 6:57 PM To: k8je(a)arrl.org Subject: Marconi, the First Ham - a holiday gift idea Jim My biography of Marconi, the father of wireless, is available at Amazon.com. Calvin D. Trowbridge, Jr. Trowbridge International Consulting 646-256-0639 Paris London New York Washington, D.C.

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[arrl-odv:20338] Preliminary Call for Board Meeting
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 29 Nov '11

29 Nov '11

No. 2192-Z November 29, 2011 ARRL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND VICE DIRECTORS: In accordance with Standing Order 19, you are hereby notified that the formal call for the 2012 Annual Meeting of the ARRL Board of Directors, January 13-14, 2012, will be sent on or about December 13. Please note the provisions of Article 10 of the ARRL Articles of Association: These articles may be amended by a three-fourths vote of all Directors, or, provided due notice of the proposed amendment shall have been placed in the mail to each Director at least thirty days in advance, by a two-thirds vote of all Directors. The Board of Directors may from time to time adopt By-Laws not inconsistent with the Articles and applicable statutes. By-Laws may be amended by a three-fourths vote of all Directors, or, provided due notice of the proposed amendment shall be mailed to each Director at least thirty days in advance, by a two-thirds vote of all Directors. Notices shall be sent by First-Class mail or electronic mail to the last known address to each Director. Our meeting will be held at the Hartford/Windsor Airport Marriott, 88 Day Hill Rd., Windsor, CT. A group dinner is scheduled for Thursday evening, January 12. The Board meeting will begin at 9:00 AM Friday and is expected to be completed by dinnertime Saturday. Expenses related to Board Meeting attendance and travel will only be reimbursed for Thursday through Sunday. Should your membership on a committee require you to arrive earlier to attend a meeting of that committee, the additional expenses will be charged to the appropriate committee account. Standing Order 04-1.39 (amended January 2005) reads: "The Board of Directors authorizes the attendance of Vice Directors at Board meetings. Expenses for attendance will be chargeable to the Board Meeting account." I look forward to seeing you and to our having another productive meeting. Sincere 73, David Sumner, K1ZZ Secretary

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[arrl-odv:20334] Back Soon
by J Weaver 25 Nov '11

25 Nov '11

Gang, Personally, I am pleased to report the procedure was apparently a great success and that the patient survived. I should be able to return home and to my usual ornery self tomorrow if not yet today. Tnx to all for your good wishes. 73, Jim Jim Weaver K8JE Sent from my I-Phone

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[arrl-odv:20333] FCC agenda item for Nov 30
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 25 Nov '11

25 Nov '11

One result of the long delay between the opening of an FCC proceeding and the Commission's eventually taking action is that it's easy to forget what the proceeding was about. Next Wednesday the FCC will consider a Report and Order in ET Docket 09-36. The agenda item reads: The Commission will consider a Report and Order that allocates spectrum in the 413-457 MHz band and adopts service and technical rules for Medical Micropower Networks, which rely on new types of implanted medical devices that use functional electric stimulation to, among other things, restore sensation, mobility, and function to paralyzed limbs and organs. These are very low power devices, so their interference susceptibility is as much a concern as the interference they might cause which would be very localized. The proceeding dates back more than two years; see http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-responds-to-fcc-s-proposed-allocation-for-med… <http://mymail.arrl.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.arrl.org/news/a…> It does look as if the Commission has decided against adopting our suggestion for a diffferent frequency range. Let's hope they took some of our other suggestions on board. ARRL's comments filed back in 2009 are at http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/view?id=7019934908 <http://mymail.arrl.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/e…> 73, Dave K1ZZ

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[arrl-odv:20331] ARRL 2012-13 Plan and Financial Projections
by Shelley, Barry, N1VXY 23 Nov '11

23 Nov '11

ARRL Board of Directors, Officers and Vice Directors Attached is the 2012-13 Plan, including financial projections, that the Administration and Finance Committee, at their meeting on November 19th, voted unanimously to recommend to the full Board of Directors for their approval at the upcoming meeting in January. As we have in the past several years, the A&F Committee will be sponsoring a conference call prior to the Board meeting to allow individual Directors to ask any questions of management regarding the Plan. Tentatively, we are planning the conference call for the evening of Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at a time to be determined. Regardless, if anyone has any questions about the Plan prior to the meeting, please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to respond to your questions. 73, Barry J. Shelley, N1VXY Chief Financial Officer ARRL, Inc. The National Association for Amateur Radio (860) 594-0212 www.arrl.org

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[arrl-odv:20330] Keystaff List
by Kustosik, Lisa, KA1UFZ 23 Nov '11

23 Nov '11

Please let me know if you have any changes. <<KEYSTAFF2.doc>> Sincerely, Lisa Lisa Kustosik, KA1UFZ Assistant to the CEO / Meeting Planner ARRL--The National Association for Amateur Radio 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 Tel: 860-594-0245 --- Fax: 860-594-0259 email: lkustosik(a)arrl.org

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[arrl-odv:20329] IN-News
by Kustosik, Lisa, KA1UFZ 22 Nov '11

22 Nov '11

<<112311.doc>> IN-Newsletter <<Microsoft Word Picture>> Vol. 34, No. 47 November 23, 2011 -- Covers the period November 13-19. Upcoming Meetings and Events Annual Board Meeting January 13-14, 2012 @ 9:00am in Windsor, CT CEO Reported by Lisa Kustosik, KA1UFZ The ARRL HQ will be closed on Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Sending good wishes your way for a safe and happy holiday weekend! Lisa and the Ethics & Elections Committee would like to thank Katie Glass, Margie Bourgoin, Greg Kwasowski, Khrystyne Keane, Mark Dzamba, Maryann Macdonald, China Chaney, Amy Leary, Gail Iannone, Kathy Bouchard, Phil Witham, Joe Johnsky and Amy Strickland for making ballot counting go so smoothly this year. Thanks also to the department managers who also contributed to the effort by supplying the staff. Regulatory Information Reported by Dan Henderson, N1ND During the last two weeks, we have been quite busy. We were asked to review a proposed zoning ordinance from Pulaski County AR. It does not appear to be a problem for amateur radio towers. At the request of Emergency Preparedness Manager Mike Corey, W5MPC, we reviewed a chapter for an upcoming publication and suggested some editorial changes. We also authored a side bar on some common questions about legally operating in support of disaster relief. With holiday travel coming, there has been an increase of requests for information on reciprocal operating both in the US and by US licensees traveling abroad. At the request of the VEC Department, we were asked to inquire if there was any movement on the ARRL petition to reconsider portions of the Vanity Callsign Report and Order from earlier in the year. The VEC has received a request from a club in Pennsylvania for an additional 20 sequentially issued club callsigns. The problem arises in the applications are all listing the same licensee as trustee. The rules change that went into effect February 14, 2011 changed Part 97.17 (d) to allow a licensee to serve as trustee for only a single club call sign for new applications. Discussions between the Wireless Bureau office in DC and staff in Gettysburg will be held to resolve a discrepancy in how these are being handled by the FCC. At the request of COO Harold Kramer, WJ1B, the RIB manager has joined the team working on the redesign of QST. We have also agreed to work with the "Feedline" team at his request. Several queries were received regarding identification when operating as an organized net. The FCC rules require each station to ID every ten minutes when they are communicating and at the end of the contact. Part 97 does not require the club callsign to be used by the net control station when running a club net (though the trustee of the club callsign may authorize the net control station to use the club call). Media & Public Relations Reported by Allen Pitts, W1AGP More things for the coming DIY outreach were assembled and organized. The brochures came in. More video clips put on the website for it. Launch date remains Dec 27th. In a pleasant confluence of events, Gary Pearce will be guest hosting the HamNation webcast show that evening. Together (with me talking from W1AW) we have the opportunity to get things off to a good start by plugging it as the main topic for the show that night. On Nov 22, Michelle Macaluso of Fox TV News (national) published her very positive article on the growth of Amateur Radio. http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/11/17/radio-days-are-back-ham-radio- licenses-at-all-time-high/. Development Reported by Mary Hobart, K1MMH This is the time of year when we expect some of the larger donations to support areas not funded by member dues, and some have already arrived. Two $10,000 contributions came in last week and each was divided between the Spectrum Defense Fund and the Education & Technology Fund. Today (11/22) a gift of $5,000 was received for a Diamond Club renewal. To date, Development has reached $761,564 or 79% of its 2011 goal with five weeks to go. Lauren Clark is working on some tweaking of the renewal process for the Diamond Club over the next 6 months or so. Her efforts are focused on growing participation in that key area of unrestricted giving. The final issue of Spectrum Defense Matters will be sent electronically this week to members requested it in that format and to more than 90,000 ARRL members who have opted in for information and special offers from ARRL. Print materials for the Second Century Campaign are expected to go to the printer before Thanksgiving. Production/Editorial Reported by Joel Kleinman, N1BKE The January 2012 issue of QST was released to the printer November 21. Khrystyne Keane wrote and distributed the ARRL Letter and produced and voiced ARRL Audio News for November 17, 2011. This week's ARRL Letter will be distributed November 23. ARRL Audio News will resume December 1. Sales and Marketing Reported by Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R Member Services staff continue to keep pace with brisk levels of ordering and membership workflow as we head into the holiday season. The warehouse crew fulfilled 884 packages for publication and product orders, 278 membership premiums, and QST mailing supplements. Bob Inderbitzen prepared presentations for the Administration and Finance Committee. A Holiday Gift Guide featuring a selection of ARRL publications and products mailed last week-and has just started to reach mailboxes. Our planning for Dayton Hamvention 2012 (May 18-20) is underway. Amy Hurtado has committed hotel accommodations for ARRL staff and officials attending the event (Courtyard Marriot, Dayton University). Registration forms will be circulated sometime in January. Hamvention's 2012 theme is "Internationally Connected" emphasizing the many ways Amateur Radio contributes to international goodwill. A large membership campaign that mailed last week has started returning membership applications. In addition, emailings have brought in 130+ memberships this month. A holiday-themed membership postcard is being readied to send to a selection of lased members in early December. Table throws, stand up banners, and table top displays have been reordered to help re-supply the Forms and Media Warehouse <http://www.arrl.org/shop/Forms-and-Media-Warehouse/> . The items are popular with officials who represent ARRL at events, and with other volunteers who organize Amateur Radio demonstrations and displays. Membership & Volunteer Programs Reported by Dave Patton, NN1N W1AW Thanks to Southwestern Division Vice Director Marty Woll, N6VI, for operating W1AW in the 2011 ARRL SSB Sweepstakes. He made 538 QSOs with 71 sections, on 80 and 20 meters, for an initial claimed score of 76,396. Joe updated the web code practice files and the December Qualifying Run and weekly QST practice source web schedules and pages. He processed regular QSL card requests and three (3) Qualifying Run certificates. He also readied the station for the weekend's contest activity. Field Organization/Public Service Team Chuck Skolaut compiled and forwarded the monthly Official Observer summary to all OOs, OOCs, and Section Managers. One amateur from Los Angeles successfully completed requirements to become an Official Observer this week. Documentation was received regarding 3910 kHz, and this information was forwarded to the FCC. A status update was received regarding interference to an Eastern Massachusetts repeater. Other matters that were dealt with included reports of interference to the Maritime Net on 14.300 MHz, the YL Net on 14.332 MHz, and the County Hunters Net on 14.336 MHz. Complaints were received about the 147.435 MHz repeater in California and operation on 14.313 MHz. Several amateurs were sent information about the OO program after they requested information. Also, after a recent incident was reported to Laura Smith at the FCC, she responded by saying, "Tell the OO that he did the right thing, I will support him 100%. The Field Organization Team, along with support of others within the Membership and Volunteer Programs Department, continued to prepare to count Section Manager election ballots on Tuesday, November 22, for elections in Kansas, Tennessee and New Mexico. 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 11/30pm Vacation Joe Carcia 11/23pm Vacation `` 11/30 Vacation Steve Ewald 11/28-12/2 Vacation Steve Ford 11/23 Vacation `` 12/22-1/2 Vacation Scott Gee 12/23-12/27 Vacation Ed Hare 11/21-11/23 BPL Field Work in NC, VA & PA Dan Henderson 11/21-11/29 Vacation `` 12/16-1/5 Vacation Joel Kleinman 11/22-11/28 Vacation Barry Shelley 12/5-12/9 Vacation

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[arrl-odv:20328] 60 meter band plan
by Kay Craigie 22 Nov '11

22 Nov '11

The HF Band Plan Committee, chaired by VP Frahm, is tasked with formulating a band plan for 60 meters that accommodates the new and existing emission type privileges announced in the FCC's Report & Order. The band plan will be presented to the Board for approval. The ARRL is also committed to development of a best practices document for 60 meters. After you have read the R&O, Board members are invited to submit your suggestions on both the band plan and the best practices document. Please send your input to Bruce, who will relay it to the committee reflector. At my request the members of the ECAC will also be invited to provide input to the HF Band Plan Committee. This is not a formal study tasked to the ECAC per se (tasking them is the PSC's prerogative, not mine) but rather an opportunity for the ECAC members to express their individual views. Because emergency communications capability is the justification for our having access to this spectrum in the first place, I would like the experts whom you have appointed to the ECAC to know that their input is welcome. A misunderstanding that's been circulating among hams is that the new 60 meter rules take effect 30 days after the release of the R&O. It's 30 days after publication in the Federal Register, which is not the same thing, and we don't know when that will happen. I hope this misunderstanding can be cleared up before it gets anyone in trouble. 73 - Kay N3KN

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