May 2012 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:20761] ONLINE DXCC PROGRAM
by Jim Weaver K8JE 08 May '12

08 May '12

Please help me understand part of the Online DXCC Program. In reading the discussion on our web site, I interpret that the only QSLs eligible to be certified by a field Checker are those that are to be applied specifically toward an award. If my interpretation is correct, this would mean that duplicate QSOs with an entity (but to a different station) could not be entered via the Checker. QSLs for these entity-dupes would still need to be sent to HQ to be entered and confirmed by employees. This does not sound right to me. Can any QSL (with stated exception) be submitted through field Checkers or only QSLs intended by the applicant to be used for an award? Tnx, 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:20765] 2011 Audited Financial Statements
by Shelley, Barry, N1VXY 08 May '12

08 May '12

Although the audited financial statements for 2011 will be included in the Annual Report, I thought you might like to see an advanced copy. If there are any questions, please let me know. 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:20764] FCC back up to full strength
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 08 May '12

08 May '12

After a six month delay, the Senate has confirmed the appointments of Jessica Rosenworcel and Ajit Pai as FCC Commissioners. Rosenworcel, who grew up in West Hartford, takes the Democratic seat previously held by Michael Copps; her term runs through June 30, 2015. Pai takes the Republican seat previously held by Meredith Attwell Baker; his term runs through June 30, 2016. >From the White House releases at the time of their nomination: Jessica Rosenworcel, Nominee for Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission Jessica Rosenworcel is the Senior Communications Counsel for the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, working for Senator Jay Rockefeller IV since 2009, and previously for Senator Daniel K. Inouye from 2007 to 2008. Before joining the Committee, she worked at the Federal Communications Commission from 1999 to 2007, serving as Legal Advisor and then Senior Legal Advisor to Commissioner Michael J. Copps (2003-2007), Legal Counsel to the Bureau Chief of the Wireline Competition Bureau (2002-2003), and as an Attorney-Advisor in the Policy Division of the Common Carrier Bureau (1999-2002). From 1997 to 1999, Ms. Rosenworcel was a communications associate at Drinker Biddle and Reath. Ms. Rosenworcel received a B.A. from Wesleyan University and a J.D. from New York University School of Law. Ajit Varadaraj Pai, Nominee for Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission Ajit Varadaraj Pai is a Partner in the Litigation Department of Jenner & Block LLP. Immediately prior to joining Jenner & Block, Mr. Pai worked in the Office of the General Counsel at the Federal Communications Commission, where he served as Deputy General Counsel, Associate General Counsel, and Special Advisor to the General Counsel. Previously, he served as Chief Counsel to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Property Rights and as Senior Counsel at the Office of Legal Policy at the U.S. Department of Justice. Mr. Pai also served as Deputy Chief Counsel to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Administrative Oversight and the Courts, and as Associate General Counsel at Verizon Communications Inc. Mr. Pai began his career as a law clerk to Judge Martin L.C. Feldman of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, and then as an Honors Program trial attorney in the Telecommunications Task Force at the U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division. Mr. Pai holds a B.A. from Harvard University and a J.D. from the University of Chicago. Dave K1ZZ

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[arrl-odv:20762] Trip report - Italy conventions
by Bruce Frahm 08 May '12

08 May '12

Attached is my report on two Italian conventions, attended at their expense. Norm W3IZ told me to expect hospitality and I thought I was prepared...... mamma mia ! Ciao Bruce K0BJ

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[arrl-odv:20759] Fwd: License Requirement
by Richard J Norton, N6AA 06 May '12

06 May '12

Based on your responses to my inquiry about GMRS operation last month, I have sent the following response to the ARRL member making the suggestion. I thank those of you for your comments, and look forward to other possible ARRL policy discussions on this reflector. 73, Dick, N6AA ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Richard J Norton, N6AA <n6aa(a)arrl.org> Date: Fri, May 4, 2012 at 8:26 PM Subject: Re: License Requirement To: David Swann <dcspas(a)verizon.net> David, I have forwarded your suggestion to the ARRL directors, and we have discussed it by E-mail. Although the idea has some merit, I do not expect to attempt to start an ARRL effort to try to get the FCC to approve it. The reasons are: 1) Apparently this or similar ideas have been proposed before, and the FCC has not been receptive. The standard FCC argument used is that the nature and purposes of the two radio services are substantially different and that mixing the two would be to change or compromise, one or both of the separate purposes for the two radio services. They have taken this position consistently, and it is not believed that getting it through this time would be any different. 2) There is a proposal to the FCC from GMRS manufacturers to de-license the GMRS service. If this actually passes, any need for special treatment of Amateurs is moot. 3) A couple of ARRL directors expressed concern that having equipment capable of operating on both GMRS frequencies and Amateur Radio frequencies might subject our bands to intrusion from GMRS interlopers. Although I do not share their concerns, I note that it would not be an easy sell to even get the ARRL board behind the idea. 4) In a real emergency, it would be lawful to use a GMRS radio, but note that this does not permit practice drills without licenses. Thank you for your suggestion. 73, Dick Norton, N6AA On Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 9:37 AM, David Swann <dcspas(a)verizon.net> wrote: > Richard, just a thought... > Dave S. (AD6WR) > > Begin forwarded message: > > From: "Henderson, Dan N1ND" <dhenderson(a)arrl.org> > Date: April 11, 2012 5:37:09 PDT > To: "David Swann" <dcspas(a)verizon.net> > Subject: RE: License Requirement > > Hi David > > Anything like FCC rule proposals must be determined by the ARRL Board of > Directors. You should be in contact with the Director for your > Division. > > 73 > > Dan Henderson, N1ND > Regulatory Information Manager > ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio > 860-594-0236 > dhenderson(a)arrl.org > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: David Swann [mailto:dcspas@verizon.net] > Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2012 2:09 PM > To: reginfo > Subject: License Requirement > > Need a possible regulation change to allow Licensed Amateurs the legal > use of General Mobile Radio Service equipment and Frequencies. There are > many Quality GMRS transceiver available and this capability would allow > Amateurs the ability to communicate with the general public on Family > Radio Service, > (FRS) and GMRS frequencies during emergencies. > Once the regulations modified, channels could be assigned for monitoring > and contact during emergencies. > This would provide another link to emergency services for the average > citizen with amateur radio or public service provider. > > This needs to be in place before an emergency and not wait until an > emergency to implement. > > Another Free Service Provided to the Public at No Cost, By Amateur > Radio. > Am I missing something, or does this make sense? > > Sincerely, > > David C. Swann , AD6WR > Mbr. ID 0010070859 > >

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[arrl-odv:20758] Chicago's New NATO Summit Security Weapon
by dick＠pobox.com 05 May '12

05 May '12

[] Chicago's taking NATO Summit security seriously!

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[arrl-odv:20757] April State Legislative Report
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 03 May '12

03 May '12

Here is the monthly state legislative report from Chwat & Co. It was prepared prior to the movement on Illinois HB 1390. Dave K1ZZ

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[arrl-odv:20756] IN-News
by Kustosik, Lisa, KA1UFZ 03 May '12

03 May '12

<<050212.doc>> IN-Newsletter <<Microsoft Word Picture>> Vol. 35, No. 18 May 2, 2012 -- Covers the period April 22-28. Upcoming Meetings and Events Electromagnetic Compatibility Committee (EMC) Webinar, May 10, 2012 @5:00pm Dayton Hamvention May 18-20, 2012 in Dayton, OH Second Board Meeting July 20-21, 2012 @ 9:00am in Windsor, CT Media & Public Relations Reported by Allen Pitts, W1AGP The 2011 Annual Report is now complete and turned in to Graphics for layout. We continue to get more PR-101 grads and enjoy the compliments received from even seasoned reporters about the course content. CONTACT! for May was published. A writer for the DARC is creating articles about the differences between Europe and American ham activities and had many questions on promotions here. It will be interesting to see his eventual article. Aiding in the CC&R part of the response to the FCC inquiry, I organized the many attached CC&R documents submitted into manageable doc files. Development Reported by Lauren Clarke Development is pleased to welcome two new members into the Maxim Society, bringing total membership to 105. 2012 Spectrum Defense mugs arrived in-house as the premium for donors of $100 or more to this fund - thank you to the mailroom staff for getting mugs and pins out to all eligible Spectrum Defense donors to date. The first issue of Spectrum Defense Matters is scheduled for mailing in late June. To Date: The W1AW Endowment Campaign has received $46,332 in contributions from 765 donors. The Spectrum Defense Fund has received $46,289 in contributions from 291 donors. The Diamond Club has received $71,429 in contributions from 415 donors. The Education & Technology Program has received $24,346 in contributions from 72 donors. Production/Editorial Reported by Khrystyne Keane, K1SFA The digital edition of the June 2012 issue of QST has been released to the vendor. Khrystyne Keane wrote and distributed the ARRL Letter and produced and voiced ARRL Audio News for April 26, 2012. Lab Reported by Ed Hare, W1RFI Product Review Mike Gruber wrote a sidebar for an upcoming product review. The sidebar concerns Part 18 devices and other considerations in the 902 MHz band. RFI Mike Gruber made preparations for Mike Martin to do a Workshop here at ARRL HQ. This is a two day training session for power company personnel. He teaches how to locate power line noise and other sources of RFI. Mike Gruber and Bob Allison purchased LED lights for testing and developed an initial test plan. These bulbs will be tested for conducted emissions. Zack Lau lent a 12V spot light used to illuminate an American Flag in his front yard. Mike Gruber organized an EMB Webinar Committee Meeting for May 10th. Travel Mike Gruber and Bob Allison made preparations for Dayton. They will be holding kit building sessions. Early wireless equipment that was on special display at the Titanic Museum has now been returned to the Lab exhibit. The folks at the Titanic Museum were very thankful for the opportunity to display this equipment during the Titanic's 100th anniversary. They also indicate that there was a lot of interest in it. Membership Contact Bob Allison, along with staff member Norm Fusaro and Volunteer, Dave Kaplan, gave tours of ARRL Headquarters for member of the Split Rock Amateur Radio Club of New Jersey. Membership & Volunteer Programs Reported by Dave Patton, NN1N DXCC Branch Credits Applications 2011 Carryover 199,754 1,576 2012 Received 387,599 3,256 Cumulative Total 587,353 4,832 2012 Processed 494,183 3,918 Remaining 93,170 914 Paper/Fieldcheck Processing Time 8 Weeks LoTW Processing Time 3 Business Days Logbook of the World Category April 2012 Percent Change Jan - Apr 2012 QSO Records Entered Into System 422,314,144 5% QSL Record Matches 55,882,325 8% Logs Processed 3,133,574 8% Active Certificates 74,972 3% Registered Users in System 50,036 4% W1AW Thanks to Sean Kutzko, KX9X, for operating W1AW in the Florida QSO Party. He made 98 QSOs on 40, 20 and 15 meters using CW and SSB for an initial claimed score of 20,856. On Wednesday, April 25, members from the Split Rock ARC (New Jersey) were on hand to both visit ARRL/W1AW and operate the station. Stations were active on 40, 20, 17, 15 and 10 meters. Conditions weren't the greatest since they made less than 20 QSOs overall. Joe processed one Qualifying certificate and one endorsement. He also swapped out another PC in Studio Three for a new Windows 7 box and began to ready another PC for digital broadcast use. Field Organization/Public Service Team Leona reports that she received a Section Manager nomination petition form for Frank Piper, KI8GW for the Ohio section for the term beginning October 1, 2012. Ballots continue to arrive at ARRL HQ for both Northern Florida and Indiana. All ballots are due by Friday, May 18, 2012. Word was received of continuing interference to a 20 meter net, Laura Smith at the FCC was updated and she is following up on it as well as interference to a net on 75 meters. An interference report to a 75 meter net in Ohio was received and OOs in surrounding states were asked to monitor. A report of CODAR was received from Region 1 and was forwarded to our monitors, but it is not a problem in the US presently. A Texas station reported hearing an Over the Horizon Radar on 15 meters. We received and forwarded information to our counsel regarding recent activity in Illinois involving HB 1390. Questions this week involved proper identification while aeronautical mobile, handling traffic with the UK, a foreign station wanting to operate in the US and a possible report of bootlegging occurring. Chuck conducted one morning code run at W1AW and hosted 2 visiting amateurs while they operated. Sincerely Compiled by, Lisa Kustosik, KA1UFZ Assistant to the CEO Hamfest/Member Contact/ARRL Representative/Meetings/Vacations All Staff 5/28 Holiday Leona Adams 5/4 Vacation Bob Allison 5/11 Vacation Margie Bourgoin 5/16-5/20 Dayton Hamvention, Dayton, OH Joe Carcia 5/25 Vacation `` 6/29 Vacation Lauren Clarke 5/4 Vacation `` 5/16-5/20 Dayton Hamvention, Dayton, OH Steve Ewald 4/27-5/4 Vacation Jackie Ferreira 5/16-5/20 Dayton Hamvention, Dayton, OH Scott Gee 5/17-5/18 Vacation Mike Gruber 5/4 NEARfest `` 5/11 Vacation `` 5/16-5/20 Dayton Hamvention, Dayton, OH `` 6/4-6/8 Vacation Joel Hallas 5/16-5/21 Dayton Hamvention, Dayton, OH Ed Hare 5/11 Vacation Mary Hobart 5/16-5/20 Dayton Hamvention, Dayton, OH Amy Hurtado 5/16-5/20 Dayton Hamvention, Dayton, OH Bob Inderbitzen 5/16-5/20 Dayton Hamvention, Dayton, OH Khrystyne Keane 5/16-5/20 Dayton Hamvention, Dayton, OH `` 6/8-6/10 Arkansas State Convention, Rogers, AR Harold Kramer 5/3-5/5 EmComm West Convention, Reno, NV `` 5/17-5/20 Dayton Hamvention, Dayton, OH Zack Lau 5/4-5/7 Vacation `` 6/14-6/15 Vacation `` 6/22 Vacation Diane Petrilli 5/17-5/20 Dayton Hamvention, Dayton, OH `` 6/11-6/15 Vacation Allen Pitts 5/17-5/20 Dayton Hamvention, Dayton, OH Barry Shelley 5/7 Vacation `` 5/10-5/11 Vacation Chuck Skolaut 5/17-5/20 Dayton Hamvention, Dayton, OH Dave Sumner 5/16-5/20 Dayton Hamvention, Dayton, OH

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[arrl-odv:20752] ILLINOIS House PRB-1 Passed!
by dick＠pobox.com 03 May '12

03 May '12

2 MAY 2012 - 1508 CDT I am happy to announce that Illinois House Bill (HB1390) was passed by a vote of 106 to 10. This is, of course, the first of three steps before the terms of FCC PRB-1 become part of the Illinois Municipal Code. By the time HB1390 came to the house floor at 12:15 CDT today, it had picked up 20 co-sponsors. The keys to this success are: 1. having an active ham and ARRL member, as the principal sponsor, Rep Charles Krezwick, WC9V, IL District 37 2. having an effective SGL, Charlie Richey, K9DUE (a registered lobbyist) spend a lot of time helping HB1390's principal sponsor pick up key additional support. 3. obtain the active support of the Illinois Speaker Of The House, Michael Madigan. 4. getting hams in the Illinois legislative districts to send polite, effective requests for support of HB1390. The main rationale used for supporting this bill was Amateur Radio emergency and public service communications. We already have sponsor(s) lined up for the Illinois Senate proposed bill. At this time, I don't know the time frame for the senate bill. But I think it's a safe assumption that we will press for Illinois Senate approval before adjournment. 73 - Dick, W9GIG

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[arrl-odv:20751] MOU with NFCC
by Kay Craigie 01 May '12

01 May '12

The attached letter was sent by postal mail to the president of the NFCC today. I hope to hear from the NFCC president soon, and I hope his reply will be that the NFCC agrees to begin discussion of a new MOU. I would appreciate it if you would not publish this letter. The NFCC president has not seen it yet, obviously, let alone had time to discuss it with his fellow NFCC officials and formulate a reply. Out of courtesy to him, I believe we should keep the text of the letter out of the public eye for the time being. Since the EC meeting minutes have been published, it is no secret that the ARRL wants to re-do the MOU. If I were asked by a member how things stand, I would say truthfully that the ARRL president recently wrote to the NFCC president about the MOU and awaits his reply. I have asked the EC to advise me if they think publication of the letter before we hear back from the NFCC would be a better strategy for achieving our objective. If that's what they think, that's what we will do. However, in the meantime let's please not disseminate the letter any further. 73 - Kay N3KN

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