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[arrl-odv:21314] ARRL Policy on DXCC Honor Roll Regarding Silent Keys?
by Richard J Norton 06 Dec '12

06 Dec '12

1) I just had an inquiry from a member asking about the ARRL's policy regarding listing of callsigns on the DXCC Honor Roll that are Silent Keys. The DCXX lists include only callsigns. A reasonable number of the 6th call-area DXCC Honor Roll members have passed away, and others now hold the callsigns. 2) I notice the same thing on the list of A-1 Operators. However, since these are identified not only by callsign, but but also include name, there should not be any confusion. 3) The same situation probably exists on the VE list. I did not have an answer regarding the DXCC list question. Do we have a policy? If so, what is it? 73, Dick Norton, N6AA

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[arrl-odv:21313] IN-News
by Kustosik, Lisa, KA1UFZ 05 Dec '12

05 Dec '12

IN-Newsletter Vol. 35, No. 49 December 5, 2012 -- Covers the period November 25-December 1. Upcoming Meetings and Events Administration & Finance Committee January 17 @ 8:30am in New Orleans, LA Programs & Services Committee January 17 @ 9:00am in New Orleans, LA Annual Board Meeting January 18-19, 2013 @ 9:00am in New Orleans, LA Development Reported by Lauren Clarke, KB1YDD More than $844,000 in cash and stock gifts have been secured toward the Second Century Campaign this year. Total cash and pledges for the SCC total more than $3.8 million. SCC pledge reminders are being sent out this week. Cultivation for Maxim Society donors for the Campaign are on-going. An estate gift added $71,000 to the ARRL Endowment (separate from the SCC). A Year-End e-blast was sent out on Nov. 30 and Dec. 3 to 80,000 ARRL members. Members are being offered a $10 Donor Rewards Certificate if they make a gift to any ARRL Fund of $50 or more. Many thanks to Publications for allowing this special offer. The Diamond Club has raised $212,614 from 1,147 donors and is currently at 77% of the goal for 2012. The Spectrum Defense Fund has raised $298,788 from 2,396 donors - including a recent stock gift valued at $63,885. It is at 79% of goal. The W1AW Endowment Campaign has raised $54,303 in contributions from 875 donors and is at 70% of goal. The Education & Technology Program has raised $68,559 from 646 donors and $109,000 toward TI gifts. Two additional gifts toward TI are expected by the end of the year. We are at 105% of goal. Sales and Marketing Reported by Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R Diane Petrilli reports that November ended with 159,637 members-592 members more than October; a bigger gain that we had a forecasted. 72% of November 2012 expirees paid on time (vs. 72% last November). Membership is ahead of the year-to-date forecast by 612 members. Several e-mailings, including promotions conducted during the Thanksgiving holiday, returned applications for nearly 500 memberships. The top sources of membership acquisition in November included responses to a recent mailing, an appeal to new licensees, and applications taken via the ARRL website and by telephone. Jackie Ferreira reports that November product sales were $294,700-extremely close to the month's sales forecast of $294,804. Direct sales were $187,263; dealer sales were $107,437. Year to date sales are $2,828,963 -- 99% of the forecast goal. Direct sales were up almost 13% over November 2011. A follow-up mailing featuring the new editions of The ARRL Handbook, The ARRL Operating Manual, The Amateur Radio Public Service Handbook and the 22nd Edition of The ARRL Antenna Book contributed $18,326 in combined sales this month. Promotions prepared for the Thanksgiving holiday, including "Black Friday" and "Cyber Monday," contributed to peak levels of online ordering. We received 1,266 orders over the seven days beginning with Thanksgiving-up 16% over 2011. This year's "Cyber Monday" promotion (which was extended into Tuesday) generated $16,969 in sales. Bob Inderbitzen prepared a variety of promotions for the audience following ARRL's Facebook page. These generated some impressive click-through-rates-contributing to both publication sales and membership. Summary of Sales and Marketing Department telephone group (reported by Amy Hurtado): Week of Phone calls Per hour Average wait Complete without transfer 11/19/12 662 25 41 seconds 82% 11/26/12 1,324 29 45 seconds 81% For the month of November a total of 4,308 calls were received by the Sales and Marketing Department. Member Service Representatives processed 3,941 orders in November (3,823 in November 2011). Summary of warehouse fulfillment activity (reported by Steve Capodicasa): Week of Packages fulfilled Member Premiums 11/26/12 2,014 1,763 Membership & Volunteer Programs Reported by Dave Patton, NN1N DXCC Branch Credits Applications 2011 Carryover 214,257 1,666 2012 Received 1,160,263 11,296 Cumulative Total 1,374,520 12,962 2012 Processed 1,342,540 12,651 Remaining 31,980 311 Paper/Fieldcheck Processing Time 4 Weeks LoTW Processing Time 5 Business Days Logbook of the World Category November 2012 % Change Jan-Nov 2012 QSO Records Entered Into System 458,410,279 14% QSL Record Matches 62,488,268 21% Logs Processed 3,718,897 28% Active Certificates 80,954 13% Registered Users in System 53,896 12% Logbook Inquiries November 2012 Emails 1,597 Phone Calls 211 Total 1,808 W1AW Joe updated the web code practice files. He created the texts for the December W1AW Qualifying Runs. Joe also processed three Qualifying Run certificates. He updated the web Qualifying Run schedules for 2013. And, in the previous week, Joe assisted Andrew Toth of XX Towers Inc. with the installation of the 2m/70cm Satellite antennas for W1HQ. Field Organization/Public Service Team One radio amateur from Western Pennsylvania successfully completed requirements to become an Official Observer this past week. A carrier that is heard every two minutes was reported on 7040 kHz. It's is being investigated. The New York City -Long Island Official Observer Coordinator is following up on reports of interference to several local repeaters. Questions this week involved properly identifying tests on the air, the ISS uplink frequency, operating overseas, and information included on APRS beacons. Chuck Skolaut handled one morning code practice session at W1AW. Leona Adams received a petition nominating incumbent Tom Brehmer, N0LOH, for another term as Iowa Section Manager. Petitions for this SM election cycle are due at Headquarters by Friday, December 7. Education Services Reported by Debra Johnson, K1DMJ Education & Technology Program We received and reviewed 11 school station and progress grant requests. Our recommendations were forwarded to the Executive Committee, and were unanimously accepted. Requests for notification about the 2013 schedule of Teachers Institutes continue to arrive-we now have a notification list of 75 names. Mark Spencer, WA8SME advanced development of the SeaPerch marine robot (a program sponsored by US Office of Naval Research) outfitting it with remote sensing devices including a temperature sensor, pressure sensor, light sensor, a compass module, as well as a device for collecting a water sample. Most recently he has also outfitted the SeaPerch with an XBee RF module, which enables the Sea Perch to receive commands via packet radio, and as a way of integrating learning opportunities about satellite communications, also via the packet station on the ISS. This RF module outfits the SeaPerch rover to perform as part of the MAREA (Mars Lander/Marine ARISS/Amateur Radio Robotic Explorer Activity) program as another option to the land based BoeBot rover that the ETP plans to roll out as a new curriculum expansion next year. At the invitation of the SeaPerch technology instructor at Central Connecticut State University, Mark gave a presentation to a class of technology education students, demonstrating the educational opportunities for integrating real time scientific research of marine environments with the engineering and communications technology of the robot platform utilizing packet radio. The presentation resulted in a request to provide a one-day workshop for local technology education teachers. ARISS A new proposal window has just opened for contacts to be scheduled May - November 2013. Details will be announced in a website news story, in the ARRL Letter and are posted on the ARRL website at: www.arrl.org/ariss-proposal-requirements <http://www.arrl.org/ariss-proposal-requirements> . We developed a promotional handout for ARISS utilizing a reprint of the article appearing on p. 75 of November QST that featured the ARISS contact at Northland Preparatory School. Copies of the handout may be obtained from Education Services. Students at Indian Trail Middle School in Palm Coast, FL participated in a direct contact with astronaut Sunita Williams, KD5PLB on November 16 that was broadcast to students throughout the school district. Flagler Palm Coast Amateur Radio Club provided the ground station and has been developing a relationship with the school bringing ham radio activities and resources to support hands-on learning activities with students. Scheduled November contacts included two contacts with schools in Switzerland, three with Italy, one with India, and one with Russia. Licensing Instruction and Instructor Support We completed development of a Technician privileges band chart. This band chart is intended to improve clarity for students who are preparing for licensing as a Technician, and to provide utility for new hams and Technician operators. You can view, download and print the new band chart at: www.arrl.org/tech-prep-resource-library <http://www.arrl.org/tech-prep-resource-library> . We also plan to include this band chart in the next revision of the Ham Radio License Manual. Nathan McCray, K9CPO wrapped up a General License class he has been instructing at HQ for staff. Work continues on developing an Instructor Orientation course and a radio and wireless technology patch program for Girl Scouts. Sincerely Compiled by, Lisa Kustosik, KA1UFZ Assistant to the CEO Hamfest/Member Contact/ARRL Representative/Meetings/Vacations Holiday 12/24-12/25 Holiday Joe Carcia 12/20pm PTO Lauren Clarke 12/26-12/31 PTO Steve Capodicasa 12/4 PTO `` 1/16 PTO Steve Ewald 11/26-11/30 PTO Jackie Ferreira 12/31 PTO Steve Ford 12/20-1/2 PTO Scott Gee 12/10-12/11 PTO Scott Gee 12/21-12/26 PTO Dan Henderson 12/17-1/7 PTO Mary Hobart 12/26 PTO Amy Hurtado 12/17-12/21 PTO Gail Iannone 12/21-12/31 PTO Bob Inderbitzen 12/26-12/31 PTO Debra Johnson 12/10 PTO `` 12/26-12/27 PTO Khrystyne Keane 12/7 PTO `` 12/14 PTO `` 12/21-31 PTO Lisa Kustosik 11/30-12/3 PTO Maryann Macdonald 12/26-28 PTO Nathan McCray 12/28 PTO Diane Petrilli 12/14 PTO `` 12/21 PTO `` 12/31 PTO Barry Shelley 12/17-12/19 PTO Dave Sumner 12/14-12/19 Business Travel `` 12/26 PTO `` 12/31-1/2 PTO

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[arrl-odv:21299] Welcome to ODV
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 05 Dec '12

05 Dec '12

Please join me in welcoming Hudson Division Director-Elect Mike Lisenco, N2YBB and Northwestern Division Vice Director-Elect Jim Pace, K7CEX to the ODV remailer. 73, Dave Sumner, K1ZZ

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[arrl-odv:21311] (no subject)
by Dennis Bodson 05 Dec '12

05 Dec '12

Mike and Jim, Welcome to the ARRL Board family. We will look forward to meeting you both in New Orleans this January! Dennis, W4PWF ARRL Director Roanoke Division

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[arrl-odv:21309] Welcome to ODV
by James F. Boehner MD 05 Dec '12

05 Dec '12

Mike and Jim, Welcome to the ARRL Board family. We will look forward to meeting you both in New Orleans this January! Joyce and Grant, we will miss you. Thank you both for your service to the ARRL board, and for all you have done over the years to raise the awareness and joy of amateur radio. '73 de JIM N2ZZ ARRL Vice Director Roanoke Division From: arrl-odv-bounces(a)reflector.arrl.org [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 9:29 AM To: arrl-odv(a)arrl.org Subject: [arrl-odv:21299] Welcome to ODV Please join me in welcoming Hudson Division Director-Elect Mike Lisenco, N2YBB and Northwestern Division Vice Director-Elect Jim Pace, K7CEX to the ODV remailer. 73, Dave Sumner, K1ZZ

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[arrl-odv:21308] Digital QST iOS Archive Info
by Kramer, Harold, WJ1B 04 Dec '12

04 Dec '12

Hi again, Just of clarify, the first issue of Digital QST was released to the members was June 2012. The Board and other Beta testers had the test issues starting January 2012. Since the test issues were already in Nxtbook digital format, we have placed all of the back issues starting January 2012 in both the iOS app and in the on-line QST archive. Thanks to Marty Woll for reminding me! 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:21307] Thank You
by Jim Pace 04 Dec '12

04 Dec '12

Good Morning from soggy Western Washington: Thank you all for your kind welcomes. I look forward to meeting all of you, learning, serving and enjoying the new challenge. -- 73 and good Hamming Jim Pace K7CEX Vice Director-elect Northwestern Division email: nwdvd(a)comcast.net web: www.k7cexcom.com phone: 360 508 8437 ARRL...The National Association for Amateur Radio "We are all faced with a series of great opportunites that are brilliantly disguised as impossible situations"

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[arrl-odv:21305] Re: Welcome to ODV
by Mike Lisenco N2YBB 04 Dec '12

04 Dec '12

Good morning all, I'd like to thank Dave, Kay, Dwayne, et al. for the warm welcome to the reflector. I look forward to meeting all of you in New Orleans, and to working with you in the time to come. 73, Mike N2YBB

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[arrl-odv:21304] iOS App Bug
by Kramer, Harold, WJ1B 04 Dec '12

04 Dec '12

Hi - - and welcome to Mike and Jim, For those of you who are iOS (iPad, iPhone, etc.) users, we have been informed by Nxtbook that their iOS updates from yesterday have a bug across all of their apps. The bug is related to how the opening page of a magazine is displayed. They fixed the bug and have submitted the update to Apple. We are never sure how long Apple takes to update the app. Sometimes it is days and sometimes it two or three weeks. If you have downloaded the QST update, in order to make it function properly, you will need to delete the QST app and then install the latest update that can be found in the iTunes store. If you have not updated, you will not change their accessibility to the QST app. Also, we have added all of the back issues of digital QST to the iOS app. You can now read or download all issues dating back to the inception of Digital QST with the June 2012 issue. The digital publishing world is complex and is still emerging technology, so glitches are to be expected! If you have any questions on this, please contact me or Magdalena Owczarska who has doing a good job handling all of these issues with Nxtbook. 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:21298] WCIT
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 04 Dec '12

04 Dec '12

The World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT) is being held in Dubai this week and next. ARRL Technical Relations Specialist Jonathan Siverling, WB3ERA is on the US delegation. A WCIT would not normally be of direct interest to the ARRL. Its objective is to renegotiate the International Telecommunications Regulations (ITRs), the purpose of which is to ensure the interoperability of the various telecommunications networks used for international communications. Normally this is a pretty dry subject, but anything that smacks of international regulation of the Internet is an area of hypersensitivity today. While there is a possibility that one definition might be expanded in such a way as to make the ITRs theoretically applicable to amateur radio networks, this in itself would not have tipped the balance in favor of our seeking a slot on the delegation. The ITRs are of concern if you want to be compensated for carrying telecommunications that arrive on your network from another country, but of course the amateur service is not in that category. However, the State Department made a strong request that we make Jon available to serve on the delegation because they were in need of his ability to interface with other delegations, particularly from Latin America. Our cooperation may or may not ever result in a benefit to the ARRL on a matter of more direct concern, but it can't hurt. Dave Sumner, K1ZZ

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