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[arrl-odv:21051] IN-News
by Kustosik, Lisa, KA1UFZ 31 Aug '12

31 Aug '12

IN-Newsletter Vol. 35, No. 35 August 29, 2012 -- Covers the period August 19-25. Upcoming Meetings and Events Section Managers' Workshop September 14-16 - ARRL HQ Executive Committee: September 29 @ 8:30am - Denver, CO United States Telecommunications Training Institute (USTTI) October 1-5 - ARRL HQ Director/Vice Director Elections November 16 Media & Public Relations Reported by Allen Pitts, W1AGP Hurricane Isaac resulted in few media hits for Amateur Radio as there were few instances of priority or emergency traffic passed. While some media noted that hams were providing reports to HWN and NWS, these were a mention at best. Once again there was little timely information coming into HQ from the field on any deployments. A request from the Weather Channel to speak with a ham in the storm area was referred to the LA PIC, but at this time we have not heard of any follow-up. Contact! for September has been posted and sent out on the PR email reflector and the media hits for August posted to the website. A special version of the ARRL Centennial Convention press release, one intended for media outside of the Amateur Radio community, has been sent out to business related papers and media in the greater Hartford region. Development Reported by Lauren Clarke, KB1YDD Development has received several donations in memory of Joel Kleinman, N1BKE. We expect more in the coming weeks. Unrestricted gifts are being put into the ARRL General Fund to benefit the organization. To date: The Spectrum Defense Fund has received $143,502 from a total of 1,358 donors. The Diamond Club has received $142,137 in contributions from 755 donors. The W1AW Endowment Campaign has received $52,413 in contributions from 857 donors. The Education & Technology Program has received $57,183 in contributions from 594 donors. An additional $109,194 from six donors has been received in support of the Teachers Institute Program. Membership & Volunteer Programs Reported by Dave Patton, NN1N Field Organization/Public Service Team On Tuesday, August 21, ballot counting for two Section Manager elections took place. Leona Adams, Steve Ewald, and Jo-Anne Arel were on hand to count ballots and handle administrative duties. In Connecticut, incumbent Section Manager Betsey Doane, K1EIC, of Shelton, was re-elected. In Western New York, John Mueller, K2BT, of Falconer, was elected Section Manager for the first time. Terms of office begin October 1. Puerto Rico will be getting a new Section Manager starting on October 1. Rene Fonseca, NP3O, of Fajardo, will be taking over from Roberto Jiminez, KP4AC, who has been Section Manager since 2007. Jiminez decided not to run for another term of office. The following incumbent ARRL Section Managers did not face opposition and were declared elected for their next two-year terms of office beginning October 1, 2012: Ed Stuckey, AI7H, Idaho; Skip Jackson, KSØJ, Minnesota; Lynn Nelson, WØND, North Dakota; Frank Piper, KI8GW, Ohio; Kevin O'Dell, NØIRW, Oklahoma; David Fowler, K4DLF, Southern Florida; Fred Kleber, K9VV, US Virgin Islands. Chris Stallkamp, WØADZ, will start an 18-month term of office in South Dakota. Chuck Skolaut attended the Kansas State Convention in Salina on August 19. News from the previous week indicated that a new Official Observer from Missouri has joined the Field Organization. The monthly ARRL Monitoring System report was compiled and forwarded to the IARU Region 2 Coordinator. In addition, the monthly Official Observer summary was sent out to all OOs, OOCs, and Section Managers. Leona Adams reports that Phil Temples, K9HI, has been nominated to run for another term of office as the Eastern Massachusetts Section Manager. Also, Leona has sent out Field Organization Reports to Section Managers to assist them in record keeping. Sincerely Compiled by, Lisa Kustosik, KA1UFZ Assistant to the CEO Hamfest/Member Contact/ARRL Representative/Meetings/Vacations All Staff 9/3 Holiday Margie Bourgoin 10/4-10/5 Vacation Joe Carcia 8/31 Vacation Jackie Ferreira 10/10-10/15 National Convention, Santa Clara, CA Scott Gee 8/30 Vacation Mike Gruber 8/27-8/31 Vacation `` 10/1-10/5 Vacation `` 10/12 NearFEST, Deerfield, NH Ed Hare 10/1-10/5 ANSI EMC Committee Meeting, Santa Clara, CA Mary Hobart 8/31-9/4 Vacation Amy Hurtado 10/10-10/15 National Convention, Santa Clara, CA Bob Inderbitzen 10/10-10/15 National Convention, Santa Clara, CA Khrystyne Keane 8/31 Vacation Lisa Kustosik 9/4 Vacation Maryann Macdonald 9/24-10/1 Vacation Diane Petrilli 8/31 Vacation `` 10/11-10/15 National Convention, Santa Clara, CA Allen Pitts 9/19-9/24 Radio & TV Digital News Assoc. Convention, Orlando, FL Barry Shelley 9/21 Vacation `` 9/28 Vacation

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[arrl-odv:21049] National Science Teachers Association Article
by Kramer, Harold, WJ1B 30 Aug '12

30 Aug '12

A nice piece from the National Science Teachers Association about our educational endeavors. (Scroll down) Congrats to Debra Johnson and her department. http://www.nsta.org/publications/news/story.aspx?id=59583 Regards/73, Harold Harold Kramer, WJ1B ARRL Chief Operating Officer 860 594 0220

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[arrl-odv:21048] Press Release for national ARRL Centennial Convention
by Kramer, Harold, WJ1B 30 Aug '12

30 Aug '12

Hi, I am sending you an MS Word copy of the press release that has gone out to various outlets about the 2014 Centennial Convention. I am also enclosing the graphics of the new logo along with an explanation (written by Bob Inderbitzen) of why it was chosen. So we are now officially on our way! About the ARRL Centennial logo To help mark the occasion of ARRL's Centennial in 2014, the organization created this colorful, contemporary, celebratory, and forward-looking logo. A key element of the ARRL Centennial logo is the traditional ARRL diamond flanked by five diamonds in different colors representing each of the organization's underpinnings: public service, advocacy, education, technology, and membership. The diamonds are arranged together, pointing forward. The larger version includes the centennial slogan, "Advancing the Art and Science of Radio -- since 1914." Regards/73, Harold Harold Kramer, WJ1B ARRL Chief Operating Officer 860 594 0220

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[arrl-odv:21044] Public vs. private reaction to FCC study
by Kay Craigie 24 Aug '12

24 Aug '12

While we are very disappointed in and even disgusted with the quality of the FCC's study, I would like to suggest, with all due respect, that we keep our language moderate in public statements and communications with members. It's always fun to slam-dunk the Commission and goodness knows they have it coming on more than one account, but it probably isn't good strategy on this subject for the long game that lies ahead. I don't respond very well to name-calling and don't suppose other people do, either. We can and will let it be known to members that we are not happy with the study's conclusions about CC&Rs, but please let's do our best to put it in terms that show us to be responsible, sensible stakeholders who deserve to be listened to at the highest levels of government. Of course, in the family here we can cuss the sorry so & so's up one side and down the other. 73 - Kay N3KN

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[arrl-odv:21043] IN-News
by Kustosik, Lisa, KA1UFZ 24 Aug '12

24 Aug '12

<<082212.doc>> IN-Newsletter <<Microsoft Word Picture>> Vol. 35, No. 34 August 22, 2012 -- Covers the period August 12-18. Upcoming Meetings and Events Section Managers' Workshop September 14-16 - ARRL HQ Executive Committee: September 29 @ 8:30am - Denver, CO United States Telecommunications Training Institute (USTTI) October 1-5 - ARRL HQ Director/Vice Director Elections November 16 Media & Public Relations Reported by Allen Pitts, W1AGP The Public Relations Committee concluded its consideration of many Centennial ideas. I wrote up their summaries and the report was sent to the Chairman for submission to the President. PR-101 now has 172 graduates and ARRL_PR on Twitter, where I post breaking PR related information, has over 1,000 followers. Information regarding Joel's death was sent on to appropriate Amateur Radio and general news outlets. Inquiries into cost are being made for printing the centennial timeline onto an approximately 2x18' paper banner for posting in the HQ hallway where people can add more information or comments directly on it. Beginning work on budget projections for 2013. Development Reported by Lauren Clarke, KB1YDD The Development team is working on a map to help Diamond Club members identify their bricks on the Diamond Terrace. To date: The Spectrum Defense Fund has received $142,356 from a total of 1,343 donors. The Diamond Club has received $135,267 in contributions from 738 donors. The W1AW Endowment Campaign has received $51,963 in contributions from 849 donors. The Education & Technology Program has received $55,827 in contributions from 585 donors. An additional $109,194 from six donors has been received in support of the Teachers Institute Program. Production/Editorial Reported by Khrystyne Keane, K1SFA The entire Editorial/Production Department is mourning the passing of QST Managing Editor Joel Kleinman, N1BKE. QST was released to the printer on August 21. Khrystyne Keane wrote and distributed the August 9 edition of The ARRL Letter and produced and voiced the ARRL Audio News. Lab Reported by Ed Hare, W1RFI Product Review Bob Allison completed testing of a modern HF/6 meter portable transceiver. Overall, test results were good, but Bob found a few quirks. This information was shared with the manufacturer, along with data tables and charts, to assist them with the improvement needed of their product. Bob also started evaluating a new, low lost spectrum analyzer for Product Review. Besides being a future tool for the Lab, it will be used for field work and demonstrations at conventions. IEEE EMC Society Ed Hare attended the IEEE EMC Society Symposium in Pittsburgh, PA. This event is a combination of peer-reviewed presentations, IEEE EMC standards meetings and a major networking opportunity for ARRL. Ed was re-elected as the IEEE EMC Society Standards Development Committee Secretary. Radio Frequency Interference Mike Gruber had a number of conversations with EFH concerning the K3GT power line noise case near Pittsburgh, PA. The utility has repaired some of his noise sources and, after an investigation, has concluded that the remaining noise is not caused by utility equipment. The location was within 15 miles of Ed's ride home from Pittsburgh, so he stayed an extra day to look at the problem. It was Ed's impression that the noise presently being heard at the complainant's station is a combination of power-line and other man-made noises caused by various devices. With the possibility that some of these noises may be new, or at least newly reported, the complainant has agreed to try to locate the noise sources and to contact the utility. He and Ed pretty much agreed that if the utility agrees to seriously work on the case, that it would be a better alternative than trying to get the FCC to take additional action. EPub Support Zack Lau has been busy supporting Travel Plus and the new version of the Extra Class Review software-there is an issue in printing exams noted by a number of folks who had no issues with the Tech and General software. Sincerely Compiled by, Lisa Kustosik, KA1UFZ Assistant to the CEO Hamfest/Member Contact/ARRL Representative/Meetings/Vacations All Staff 9/3 Holiday Margie Bourgoin 10/4-10/5 Vacation Steve Capodicasa 8/28 Vacation Joe Carcia 8/24 Vacation `` 8/31 Vacation Jackie Ferreira 10/10-10/15 National Convention, Santa Clara, CA Scott Gee 8/30 Vacation Mike Gruber 8/27-8/31 Vacation `` 10/1-10/5 Vacation `` 10/12 NearFEST, Deerfield, NH Joel Hallas 8/21-8/23 Vacation `` 8/29 Vacation Ed Hare 10/1-10/5 ANSI EMC Committee Meeting, Santa Clara, CA Mary Hobart 8/31-9/4 Vacation Amy Hurtado 8/23 Vacation `` 10/10-10/15 National Convention, Santa Clara, CA Gail Iannone 8/20-8/28 Vacation Bob Inderbitzen 8/24-8/26 New England Division Convention, Boxborough, MA `` 10/10-10/15 National Convention, Santa Clara, CA Khrystyne Keane 8/24 Vacation `` 8/31 Vacation Joel Kleinman 8/23 Lisa Kustosik 9/4 Vacation Maryann Macdonald 9/24-10/1 Vacation Diane Petrilli 8/24 Vacation `` 8/31 Vacation `` 10/11-10/15 National Convention, Santa Clara, CA Allen Pitts 8/24-8/26 Western Pennsylvania Convention, New Kensington, PA `` 9/19-9/24 Radio & TV Digital News Assoc. Convention, Orlando, FL Barry Shelley 8/23-8/24 Vacation `` 9/21 Vacation `` 9/28 Vacation Chuck Skolaut 8/16-8/28 Kansas State Convention/Vacation

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[arrl-odv:21042] FW: [R3-dcom] FCC confirms our emcomm role
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 24 Aug '12

24 Aug '12

In the US we tend to take for granted our government's recognition and support of amateur radio's emergency communications role. The same is not true in most of the world. In many countries, amateurs struggle to persuade their governments of their value. With that in mind I thought you might be interested in how the FCC report is being viewed elsewhere, in this case by Jim Linton, VK3PC, Chairman of the IARU Region 3 Disaster Communications Committee. Dave K1ZZ -----Original Message----- From: jlinton(a)iprimus.com.au [mailto:jlinton@iprimus.com.au] Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 2:33 AM To: r3-dcom(a)iaru-r3.net Subject: [R3-dcom] FCC confirms our emcomm role FCC confirms our emcomm role The Federal Communications Commission FCC in the US recommends the enhanced deployment and better volunteer use of radio amateurs for emergency communications and disaster relief. In answer to a Congressional directive the FCC found the need for improved integration of radio amateurs in the planning and development of the area. The FCC noted recent news stories where radio amateurs had been useful in providing communication links when normal systems were overloaded or unavailable. It said these services were suited to disaster response in a way that many more advanced forms of communication are not, it said, allowing the supplementation other emergency communications. In gathering evidence for the FCC study, public safety organisations submitted that when local government was stressed by an incident response, the radio amateur could provide a significant additional resource. They could help with communications to mass care shelters, handle logistics and status reports, process health and welfare traffic, while allowing emergency operations centre staff to focus on life safety, property and environmental protection. The FCC gathered information about how radio amateurs had provided auxiliary emergency communications to other agencies on numerous occasions. Several who commented to the study suggested that a national credentialing system should be established to allow access during major emergencies. The FCC full report and recommendations can be read at: http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2012/db0820/DA-1 2-1342A1.pdf (Jim Linton VK3PC, Chairman IARU Region 3 Disaster Communications Committee)

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[arrl-odv:21041] Trip report - SE Division Convention
by Kay Craigie 23 Aug '12

23 Aug '12

The Word document is my trip report. The PDF is the list of programs at the convention. 73 - Kay N3KN

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[arrl-odv:21033] FCC Report to Congress
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 21 Aug '12

21 Aug '12

Attached is the FCC Report to Congress Pursuant to Section 6414 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. I have not yet read the entire document carefully but the following sentence jumped out at me from paragraph 39: "Moreover, while commenters suggest that private land use restrictions have become more common,86 our review of the record does not indicate that amateur operators are unable to find homes that are not subject to such restrictions." They must be looking at a different record. Dave

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[arrl-odv:21035] Message from El Salvador about N1BKE
by Kay Craigie 21 Aug '12

21 Aug '12

Jose' Arturo Molina YS1MS, VP of IARU Region 2 and President of the Club de Radio Aficionados de El Salvador (CRAS), sent me the following message upon learning about Joel Kleinman's passing: "Sorry to hear this, please convey our condolences to the family on behalf of CRAS and of YS amateurs." 73 - Kay N3KN

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[arrl-odv:21032] Meriden Record-Journal article about Joel Kleinman
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 21 Aug '12

21 Aug '12

Meriden man who died in fire edited radio magazine http://www.myrecordjournal.com/meriden/article_cbe2f47e-eac4-11e1-9dc3-0 01a4bcf887a.html

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