October 2012 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:21148] FW: Morning update 10/29/12
by Kramer, Harold, WJ1B 29 Oct '12

29 Oct '12

Hi all, FYI, Here is Mike Corey's latest update to the SMs. These have been going out all weekend. If you need more info, Mike is available via email. We continue to monitor the situation from an EmComm response perspective. Mike and other staff have been working with FEMA and National VOAD to coordinate our response. Mike tells me that, atypically, WX4NHC is staying on the air for the duration of the event due to the intensity of the storm. 73, Harold ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------ From: Corey, Michael, KI1U Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 10:22 AM To: Beaudet,Robert(SMRI); Cecere, Pete SM ENY; Clements, Carl (SM,VA); Cross, Jim, (SM, MDC); Doane, Betsey, K1EIC (SM, CT); Emco,Ed (SM,WMA); 'ENY SEC'; Famiglio, Bob K3RF (SM, EPA); Filipkowski, Frank ( SM, DE); Gayet, Paul SM VT; 'George'; 'John'; 'Julio'; Krohn, Richard (SN,NNJ); Lisenco, Mike (SM,NLI); Morine, Bill (SM,NC); Rinehart, Ann (SM,WV); 'Rob'; 'Robert VT'; Rodgers, John (SM, WPA); Shuman,Al, (SM,NH); Strayline, George, (SM,SNJ); Tarplee, Marc (SM,SC); Temples, Phil (SM,EMA); Woodhead, William (SM, ME) Subject: Morning update 10/29/12 Hi all, Thank you everyone for all the updates over the weekend. While I may not have replied to each one they were all read through. Over the weekend HQ participated in a conference call with SE PA VOAD. We were invited to sit in as one of the NVOAD members. I was glad to hear that the other participants were already in touch with local Amateurs. HQ will stay in touch with NVOAD and if any requests for assistance come through we will pass those on. ARRL HQ is preparing for the storm. Normal business hours may be altered over the next couple days. Watch the website for updates. (See Barry's message HK) Later today I will be shifting my operations to my home QTH. I will be on VOIP WX Net as long as we have internet. I can go to HF if needed (or locally VHF/UHF). From home I can also be reached on Skype, you should be able to find me using my ki1u(a)arrl.org email address. I will also continue monitoring email. Ham Aid requests - first these must be made through the Section Manager. Keep in mind that once a request is made transportation must be arranged. Many airports are shutting down so we're working on identifying alternative means of transportation. Thanks and stay safe! Mike Mike Corey, KI1U Emergency Preparedness Manager ARRL - The national association for Amateur Radio(tm) 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 Telephone: 860 594 0222 email: ki1u(a)arrl.org web: www.arrl.org/ www.twitter.com/arrl_emcomm

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[arrl-odv:21142] Re: Idea to solicit more Member input
by Bill Edgar 26 Oct '12

26 Oct '12

Makes sense to me. Bill Brian Mileshosky <n5zgt(a)swcp.com> wrote: >Hi Everyone -- > > > >An idea... > > > >As we know, members always like being invited to share their thoughts on >matters related to their organization. ARRL has the frequent QuickStats >poll >(http://www.arrl.org/news/new-quickstats-poll-now-available-on-arrl-website- >21) that I don't think is meant purely for entertainment purposes, and major >topics such as the past Regulation by Bandwidth have had unique calls for >member input, along with a mechanism to provide that input (special email >address). > > > >ARRL's website has contained a web forum for a while now. How about a >devoted "flash poll" section where, for perhaps 72 hours or a week each >month, a "What are your thoughts about (insert specific ARRL operations >topic, position, or upcoming agenda item here)?" question is opened briefly >for member input, and then closed? Seems like an easy way to collect a >bunch of opinions, ideas, and constructive criticism quickly, gather an idea >of how the membership sides on certain topics, and -- most importantly -- >give the membership an additional sense that their input is valued and >wanted. > > > >Of course there will be some posts that lean far on both sides of any topic. >That's unavoidable, but not a compelling reason to avoid using our web forum >for this purpose. The risk of public constructive criticism isn't either. >Like eHam.net product reviews, one can quickly identify an average >position/opinion of that particular product based on the range of posts. >That's valuable, and the same would be true in an ARRL poll. > > > >One idea, to really get this out there, would be to open this poll during >the same time-frame of each month, and advertise the poll and topic in a >small table within QST. That way it's promoted with consistency, and >available for input consistently. And the beauty is that only ARRL members >can post within ARRL forums. Posters are known by callsign, and non-member >haters wouldn't be able to dust things up. > > > >Seems like a win-win to me: ARRL leadership and staff gains a great deal of >ideas and opinions to important topics, and members get the satisfaction of >being called to action to openly opine on subjects related to their >organization. And the mechanism to make this happen already exists. > > > >Your thoughts? > > > >73, > >Brian N5ZGT > >ARRL Director, Rocky Mountain Division > > >_______________________________________________ >arrl-odv mailing list >arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org >http://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv

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[arrl-odv:21120] QST App for Apple iOS Devices
by James F. Boehner, MD 26 Oct '12

26 Oct '12

My experience is the same as Kay’s and Kermit’s. I loaded the app on both my Iphone 4S and Second Generation IPad. I searched “QST”, chose “all results”, and the app was the second on the list. Hopefully members that will eventually receive the e-mail informing them about the app will be on the computer with which they will sync their device. A click on the e-mail’s “View in ITUNES” will bring them to the app download without having to search for the app. This is not a solution for non-apple devices, though. The sizing of the pages was excellent. IPhone was good, but the IPad was great! I did notice that if I log out, I need to fully reenter my credentials to view the magazine. I see there is a “remember me” button on the log-in screen, but it apparently does not work. I’m not sure if that was by design or not. That would be my only critical comment. The app seems to work well for me! Bravo! ’73 de JIM N2ZZ Vice Director, Roanoke

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[arrl-odv:21133] IN-News
by Kustosik, Lisa, KA1UFZ 25 Oct '12

25 Oct '12

IN-Newsletter Vol. 35, No. 43 October 24, 2012 -- Covers the period October 14-20. Upcoming Meetings and Events Director/Vice Director Elections November 16 Administration and Finance Committee: November 17 @ 8:30am - Newington CT Regulatory Information Reported by Dan Henderson, N1ND Several Volunteer Counsel / Volunteer Consulting Engineer records were updated. We continue to make frequent referrals to these valuable volunteers and can always use additional, qualified volunteers to these two programs. It appears that an antenna case in NY State that appeared dormant (since we had not heard from the amateur in many months) is in fact still ongoing. We are now working with General Counsel Chris Imlay, W3KD, to provide information to Myles Landstein, N2EHG, of Lagrangeville, NY, and his attorney related to the classification of antenna support structures being of customary and incidental use. It is unfortunate that Landstein and his attorney - after their initial conversations with General Counsel and the Regulatory Information Manager - did not seek additional information and/or advice on the topic. We will continue to monitor this situation. The RIB office has received numerous questions regarding the FCC's NPRM 12-121A. At the request of General Counsel, we prepared a memo about concerns the NPRM raised to the RIB Manager. Also at Counsel's request, we are working with the VEC office to gather some information related to the number of exam sessions where improprieties have been reported. The 60-clock for comments has not started yet, as we are still waiting its publication of the NPRM in the Federal Register. The long-awaited response to the questions submitted first in March, then again in July to the FCC for a QST interview of FCC Special Counsel Laura Smith on the status of Amateur Radio enforcement was received, prepped and forwarded to production. The article will appear in the December issue of QST. In addition, the 2012 ARRL Field Day results article was finalized, edited and prepared for production. An expanded version for publication on the ARRL-web is still in progress. Leading to the Scouting "Jamboree On The Air" (held the third weekend of October), numerous phone calls and email queries on third-party participation in making Amateur Radio contacts were handled. Development Reported by Lauren Clarke, KB1YDD We are pleased to welcome DARA and Maurice Schietecatte, N4LZ as our 112th and 113th Maxim Society members. To date: Response from the second issue of Spectrum Defense Matters has been very good. In the past two weeks, almost 200 donors have contributed $15,000 toward this fund. To date, the Spectrum Defense Fund has received $166,869 from a total of 1,635 donors. The 10th Anniversary of the Diamond Club promotion is successfully producing increased and new Diamond Club giving. To date, the Diamond Club has received $177,444 in contributions from 963 donors. The W1AW Endowment Campaign has received $53,268 in contributions from 865 donors. The Education & Technology Program has received $58,228 in contributions from 612 donors. An additional $109,194 from six donors has been received in support of the Teachers Institute Program. Sales and Marketing Reported by Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R Members of the marketing team are contributing to planning involving the introduction of the new QST Apple "app" for iOS mobile devices. A staggered announcement introducing the new membership benefit is being prepared to email to over 100,000 members during the week of October 29. Some new graphic features have been introduced to the ARRL website home page, promoting the upcoming ARRL Auction, November Sweekstakes, and Division Conventions. A large membership campaign mailed to lapsed and "never" members is beginning to return applications. The next major campaign is planned for early November mailing. Additionally, a handful of targeted email appeals are being conducted to help augment other ongoing membership retention and prospecting efforts. Jackie Ferreira reports that a Holiday Gift Guide mini-catalog is being prepared to encourage orders for the upcoming holiday season. This direct mail piece is expected to go to the printer next week, and mail mid-November. A shipping schedule with cut-off-dates for in-time holiday delivery will also be added to www.arrl.org/shipping <http://www.arrl.org/shipping> before the end of the month. Diane Petrilli reports that there were 225 membership applications collected at the 2012 ARRL National Convention/Pacificon, with total dues of $19,102. There were 4 Life Membership applications (2 paid-in-full). National Convention Memberships Apps Total Membership Yrs. Dues Santa Clara, CA 2012 225 581 $19,102 Plano, TX 2011 237 435 $14,523 Dayton, OH 2009 945 1413 $49,546 Huntsville, AL 2007 155 - - Dayton, OH 2005 942 1364 $45,482 Summary of Sales and Marketing Department telephone group (reported by Amy Hurtado): Week of Phone calls Per hour Average wait Complete without transfer 10/1 910 20.2 38 seconds 85% 10/8 934 20.7 1.03 minutes 83% 10/15 1,048 23.3 43 seconds 88% Summary of warehouse fulfillment activity (reported by Steve Capodicasa): Week of Packages fulfilled Member Premiums 10/15/12 946 328 Membership & Volunteer Programs Reported by Dave Patton, NN1N W1AW On Saturday, scouts from Den 8 Pack 15 from Long Meadow Elementary School in Middlebury, CT and their parents were on hand at W1AW to participate in the 55th annual Jamboree On-The-Air (JOTA). All the scouts held the rank of Webelos II. After a brief tour of W1AW and the facilities, the scouts got a chance to get on the air. They spoke with hams from Canada, South America, Europe and the US. The parents of one scout even expressed some interest in amateur radio. The scouts were having such a good time that they didn't want to leave! Joe also worked the late afternoon/night shifts on Monday and Tuesday for the vacationing Scott Gee. Joe updated the web code practice files. He also created the 2013 W1AW/West Coast Qualifying Run schedules. Joe processed regular QSL card requests. He constructed some new coax baluns and phasing lines for W1AW's Cushcraft 416TB 70cm crossed-yagi antenna. The station's antenna contractor did this in anticipation of an upcoming visit. Field Organization/Public Service Team Leona Adams received a petition from Montana Section Manager Doug Dunn, K7YD, to run for a new term of office that will begin on April 1, 2013. Petitions are due for this Section Manager election cycle on December 7, 2012. Steve Ewald compiled and edited Monthly Section News reports from this past year that will be included in the annual QST on CD that our Production Department staff is working on. The ARRL Emergency Communications Advisory Committee has prepared an on-line survey and has invited all Emergency Coordinators, District Emergency Coordinators and Assistant District Emergency Coordinators to participate over the next two weeks. Section Emergency Coordinators and Section Managers were informed about this survey, too. Chuck Skolaut returned from a successful Florida State Convention in Melbourne. He was able to meet with the Southeastern Division Director, Section Managers from North Florida, Southern Florida, West Central Florida, the Southern Florida OOC, and the former Southeastern Division Director. The convention provided a good opportunity for area amateurs to meet league officials and share information. Fifteen new or renewed memberships were received and a number of DXCC applications were brought back to headquarters. Sincerely Compiled by, Lisa Kustosik, KA1UFZ Assistant to the CEO Hamfest/Member Contact/ARRL Representative/Meetings/Vacations Holiday 11/22-11/23 Holiday Holiday 12/24-12/25 Holiday Leona Adams 10/26 Vacation `` 11/2 Vacation Steve Ford 11/26 Vacation Scott Gee 11/9-11/15 Vacation `` 12/21-12/26 Vacation Joel Hallas 10/31 Vacation Dan Henderson 11/16-11/21 Indiana Section Convention, Ft. Wayne, IN / Vacation Amy Hurtado 11/1-11/2 Vacation `` 12/17-12/21 Vacation Bob Inderbitzen 10/26 Vacation `` 11/21 Vacation Khrystyne Keane 10/26 Vacation Barry Shelley 11/20-11/21 Vacation `` 12/17-12/19 Vacation Dave Sumner 10/30-11/10 IARU Region 3 Conference & Administrative Council meeting.

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[arrl-odv:21131] Federal Register
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 24 Oct '12

24 Oct '12

The summary of the NPRM in WT Docket No. 12-283, the exam/TDMA proceeding, is in today's Federal Register: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-10-24/pdf/2012-26201.pdf <http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-10-24/pdf/2012-26201.pdf> . This starts the clock on the 60-day window for public comment: Pursuant to §§ 1.415 and 1.419 of the Commission's rules, interested parties may file comments on or before December 24, 2012, and reply comments are due January 22, 2013. Dave K1ZZ

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[arrl-odv:21128] FW: Re: QST App for Apple iOS Devices
by Kramer, Harold, WJ1B 23 Oct '12

23 Oct '12

Hi, Magz has had some questions about the "Remember Me" function on the iOS app. Her explanation for its operation is below. We will add some language to our general membership email or the FAQ page about it. A couple of Board members have also asked about letting members know about the app. At this time, I have no objection to you discussing and demonstrating the app in person at a hamfest or club meeting. I would prefer that you wait until after we soft launch it (about 10,000 members) next week before you put it in writing either online or in a Division communication. That will make life easier at this end. Also, based on your feedback, we will modify the iOS app to open on the QST cover rather than the intro page. Thanks for all the comments so far, they have been helpful. Regards/73, Harold Harold Kramer, WJ1B ARRL Chief Operating Officer 860 594 0220 From: Owczarska,Magdalena W1MGZ Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 2:53 PM To: Kramer, Harold, WJ1B Subject: RE: [arrl-odv:21127] Re: QST App for Apple iOS Devices I would like to clarify the "Remember Me" function in the QST app. This function is standard to all programs and works in the following manner: -If you select "ON" next to "Remember Me," when you close out of the app (not "Log Out") and open it back up, you will remain logged in. -If you select "OFF" next to "Remember Me," when you close out of the app and open it back up, you will be prompted to log in. The "Remember Me" is not meant to keep you logged in once you hit "Log Out." If you would like the app to keep you logged in after you close out of it, do not hit "Log Out." Magdalena Owczarska, W1MGZ Digital Content Coordinator ARRL -- The national association for Amateur Radio 225 Main St, Newington CT 06111-1454 Email: W1MGZ(a)arrl.org Phone: 888-277-5289 Fax: 860-594-0303

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[arrl-odv:21112] QST App for Apple iOS Devices
by Kramer, Harold, WJ1B 23 Oct '12

23 Oct '12

Hi, We have just added the new iOS app for digital QST to the iTunes store. While it is available now for all members, will not be publicizing it until we make sure that it works correctly. We are asking any Board Members, SMs or staff (along with a few other selected testers) who have an iOS device to try to app and let us know how it is working. We are aware of one know bug with Facebook sharing. This has been reported and is being worked on. For information on obtaining and using the app, see the information below that we will be sending to members in a week or two. If you have any questions, you can direct them to Magdalena (Magz) Owczarska at W1MGZ(a)arrl.org who is coordinating the launch of the application. Thanks for your help. Regards/73, Harold Harold Kramer, WJ1B ARRL Chief Operating Officer 860 594 0220 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- QST App NEW Apple iOS Edition Access QST Wherever You Are Now you can get the digital, interactive edition of QST on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch every month Download the App Now <https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/qst/id531766442?mt=8> Overview ARRL members using Apple iOS mobile devices--iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch--can download a new dedicated app to access the digital edition of QST. The app allows ARRL members to read QST online or choose to download individual issues of the journal for offline reading. Features of the new QST App * Free: The QST app is free in the Apple App Store. You must be an ARRL member to access individual issues of QST. * QST Catalog: Browse all available digital issues. * My QST Library: Download issues of QST directly to your device for offline reading. Using the new QST App * From your iOS device, go to the Apple App Store to search for and install the free QST app. Or click here to download the app <https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/qst/id531766442?mt=8> now. * Verify your Apple ID Password * Open the app and go to the "QST Catalog" to browse available digital issues * Tap on the cover of an issue and select "Read" or "Download" * Log in with your ARRL website Username and Password (If you do not have an ARRL website Username and Password, please register at http://www.arrl.org/myarrl) * Each time you download an issue in the app, it is added to the "My QST Library" to view offline. Important: Before viewing issues offline, you must first initialize each issue online using your ARRL website login. * To stream embedded video and audio, you must be connected to the Internet. Using a Windows or Android device? No problem! ARRL members can already access the digital edition of QST from nearly any device with an internet browser, including desktop or laptop computer, smartphone, tablet, and e-book reader. To access QST online, visit www.arrl.org/qst. Tell us what you think! Use this online form <http://www.arrl.org/digital-qst-feedback-form> to share your feedback. Go Green! Go Digital-Only. ARRL members may choose to opt-out of the mailed, print edition of QST at any time. Complete our online opt-out form <http://www.arrl.org/qst-print-edition-opt-out-form> .

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[arrl-odv:21116] QRZ.com
by JRS 22 Oct '12

22 Oct '12

Is down. Amazon's Web Services (Elastic Cloud Compute) - again, has proved unreliable. C: http://techcrunch.com/2012/10/22/aws-ec2-issues-in-north-virginia-affect-he… 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 *-----------------------------------------------------*

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[arrl-odv:21115] Re: QST App for Apple iOS Devices
by JRS 22 Oct '12

22 Oct '12

Harold In fact, searching for "q s t space" results in having to select "All Results for QST" and even then it shows up as the 2nd choice. The first choice is "QST Mobile - Quick Screen Trading." Is QST trademarked? 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 *-----------------------------------------------------*

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[arrl-odv:21110] Fairfax telephone outage
by Price, Brennan, N4QX 22 Oct '12

22 Oct '12

Sometime between noon and 1, all phone and fax lines at the Fairfax office became inoperative. There are no outbound dial tones, and inbound calls get an "all circuits are busy" message, with no forwarding to voice mail. Verizon has been alerted, and has provided a Wednesday evening restoration estimate. (Don't roll your eyes; I've done so for you.) In the interim, please direct business calls to the office to my cell phone, +1 860 983-2873. Please rest assured that membership calls to the Fairfax office are very rare, and usually misdirected. Nevertheless, I will press for restoration. Brennan T. Price, N4QX Chief Technology Officer American Radio Relay League 3545 Chain Bridge Road Suite 209 Fairfax VA 22030-2708 Tel +1 703 934-2077 Fax +1 703 934-2079

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