November 2013 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:22088] K1ZZ will be offline
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 12 Dec '13

12 Dec '13

As I have mentioned to some of you, I am having some minor outpatient surgery tomorrow morning and will be out for the remainder of the week. A second round is scheduled for December 13, but as that's a Friday it will only involve one day out of the office. Dave K1ZZ

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[arrl-odv:22106] RM-11708 erratum
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 28 Nov '13

28 Nov '13

In one respect the criticism being voiced about our RM-11708 petition has some merit. This is with regard to the addition of "unspecified digital codes" language to 97.307(f)(3). This change is not discussed at all in the body of the petition and was not intended to be included in the proposal. Chris is filing an erratum with a corrected appendix later today. The revised proposed 97.307(f)(3) will read: "Only a RTTY or data emission using a specified digital code listed in §97.309(a) of this part may be transmitted. The authorized bandwidth is 2.8 kHz." By the way, in 1995 the FCC clarified that "specified digital code" is any digital code that has its technical characteristics publicly documented. All of us who reviewed the draft and missed this are deeply sorry for the confusion thus caused. 73, Dave K1ZZ

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[arrl-odv:22123] Happy Thanksgiving
by Jim Pace K7CEX NW Division V Director 28 Nov '13

28 Nov '13

I wish you all a most joyous Thanksgiving with you family and friends. Be safe, Be kind and Be funny when you can. Remember the less fortunate in our communities, especially the the seniors who may be alone today. Also remember those who stand guard both abroad and at home, so that we are able to celebrate this day. it is not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, that is the true meaning of Thanksgiving. 73 from the Pacific Northwest Jim Pace K7CEX

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[arrl-odv:22092] W100AW progress
by Kay Craigie 26 Nov '13

26 Nov '13

We have learned that Congressman Walden sent a letter to the FCC yesterday requesting them to resolve our request to be allowed to use W100AW during the centennial year. Apparently as a result of that letter, the FCC phoned Chris Imlay later in the day to get the specifics of our request. We do not have anything in writing from the FCC at this time, so it would be unwise to make an announcement or do anything but keep it under our hat for the time being. One step closer .... 73 - Kay N3KN

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[arrl-odv:22104] [Fwd: Kudos the LOTW team]
by jfenster＠pacifier.com 26 Nov '13

26 Nov '13

All, It is good to hear comments like this one from a K2 "local". 73 Jim K9JF ---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: Kudos the LOTW team From: "Bill Conwell" <bill(a)conwellpdx.com> Date: Mon, November 25, 2013 8:40 am To: k9jf(a)arrl.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I uploaded my file this morning, and checked back 20 minutes later - it had already been processed (under what must be extreme post-CQWW loads). /Bill, K2PO

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[arrl-odv:22103] Re: Fwd: Relayed: ARLD047 DX news
by Bob Vallio 23 Nov '13

23 Nov '13

Barry, Thanks for your reply. I received comments from other folks who are having the same issue, and I am therefore ccing this to ODV. I do not have outlook installed on this computer. I am using win7pro and accessing my gmail via google chrome. Thanks, Bob -- W6RGG On Fri, Nov 22, 2013 at 7:18 AM, Shelley, Barry, N1VXY <bshelley(a)arrl.org>wrote: > Bob: > > > > Before we can help you resolve this, I need to ask a couple of questions. > What e-mail client are you using on your computer? Microsoft Outlook? If > so, is it Outlook 2003, 2007 or 2010? If not, are you using just your web > interface to your gmail account? In either case, did you change your e-mail > client recently? > > > > Also, where was the original message titled ARLD047 DX News sent? Did you > send it from your e-mail client? > > > > Thanks > > > > 73, > > Barry, N1VXY > > > > *From:* arrl-odv-bounces(a)reflector.arrl.org [mailto: > arrl-odv-bounces(a)reflector.arrl.org] *On Behalf Of *Vallio, Bob, W6RGG > *Sent:* Thursday, November 21, 2013 10:51 PM > *To:* arrl-odv > *Subject:* [arrl-odv:22097] Fwd: Relayed: ARLD047 DX news > > > > I am receiving many messages of this format. I've not seen them before. > Is anyone else receiving them? Is there any purpose being served by these > messages? Enough, please. > > > > Bob Vallio, W6RGG > > > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: *Microsoft Outlook* < > MicrosoftExchange329e71ec88ae4615bbc36ab6ce41109e(a)arrl.org> > Date: Thu, Nov 21, 2013 at 3:12 PM > Subject: Relayed: ARLD047 DX news > To: w6rgg(a)arrl.org > > *Delivery to these recipients or groups is complete, but no delivery > notification was sent by the destination server:* > > rbvallio(a)gmail.com > > Subject: ARLD047 DX news > > > Original-Recipient: rfc822;w6rgg(a)arrl.org > Final-Recipient: rfc822;rbvallio(a)gmail.com > Action: relayed > Status: 2.1.5 > Diagnostic-Code: smtp;250 2.1.5 OK x3si20868725qal.18 - gsmtp > Remote-MTA: dns;mx.google.com > > >

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[arrl-odv:22097] Fwd: Relayed: ARLD047 DX news
by Bob Vallio 23 Nov '13

23 Nov '13

I am receiving many messages of this format. I've not seen them before. Is anyone else receiving them? Is there any purpose being served by these messages? Enough, please. Bob Vallio, W6RGG ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Microsoft Outlook < MicrosoftExchange329e71ec88ae4615bbc36ab6ce41109e(a)arrl.org> Date: Thu, Nov 21, 2013 at 3:12 PM Subject: Relayed: ARLD047 DX news To: w6rgg(a)arrl.org *Delivery to these recipients or groups is complete, but no delivery notification was sent by the destination server:* rbvallio(a)gmail.com Subject: ARLD047 DX news Original-Recipient: rfc822;w6rgg(a)arrl.org Final-Recipient: rfc822;rbvallio(a)gmail.com Action: relayed Status: 2.1.5 Diagnostic-Code: smtp;250 2.1.5 OK x3si20868725qal.18 - gsmtp Remote-MTA: dns;mx.google.com

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[arrl-odv:22100] Fwd: [pr:13110] ARRL Audio News IDs
by Tom Frenaye 22 Nov '13

22 Nov '13

You can be on the air.. Sean/KX9X thought this had gone to ODV previously but I haven't seen it before - so sorry if this is a dupe. Tom >From: "Kutzko, Sean, KX9X" <kx9x(a)arrl.org> >To: pr <pr(a)arrl.org> >Date: Fri, 22 Nov 2013 17:39:01 +0000 >Subject: [pr:13110] ARRL Audio News IDs > >Hi folks- > >I�ve just about used up all the �member ID�s� for the ARRL Audio News that I have. > >If you�d like to submit an ID, here�s how: > >Want to be featured on ARRL Audio News? >ARRL Members are invited to <mailto:audionews@arrl.org>send us an MP3 using this script: "I'm ARRL member [your name and call sign] from [your city and state or country], and you're listening to ARRL Audio News." Please follow the script exactly, and keep your recording under ten seconds long. If your recording is clearly understandable, we'll consider it for possible use during the program! > >You don�t need any fancy audio gear... a recording made on your iPhone, as long as it�s not distorted, will work fine. > >Email it to <mailto:audionews@arrl.org>audionews(a)arrl.org > >Thanks! > >73, > >Sean Kutzko, KX9X >Media and Public Relations Manager > >ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio >225 Main St. >Newington, CT 06111 >860-594-0328 >skutzko(a)arrl.org >Web: www.arrl.org >www.twitter.com/arrl_pr > > >_______________________________________________ >pr mailing list >pr(a)reflector.arrl.org >http://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/pr ===== e-mail: k1ki(a)arrl.org ARRL New England Division Director http://www.arrl.org/ Tom Frenaye, K1KI, P O Box J, West Suffield CT 06093 Phone: 860-668-5444

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[arrl-odv:22098] In News for November 20, 2013
by Kustosik, Lisa, KA1UFZ 22 Nov '13

22 Nov '13

IN-Newsletter Vol. 36, No. 45 November 20, 2013 -- Covers the period November 10-16. Upcoming Meetings and Events None. Regulatory Information Manager Dan Henderson, N1ND Since returning to work after surgery in mid-October, things have been busy. First, thanks to all for your thoughtful messages and good wishes. They helped the healing process go easier. Once getting through the email and telephone backlog, several Volunteer Counsel records were added and/or updated. We can always use additional VCs as well as Volunteer Consulting Engineers in every section and division. We updated the information on reciprocal operating in several countries. Several questions on reciprocity were also handled. Presentations were prepared for speaking engagements at "Hamjam" - a one-day seminar held November 9 in the Atlanta, GA area - and for the Indiana Section Convention at the Ft. Wayne Hamfest over the weekend of November 15-17. Several phone calls were received related to some potential problems from unhappy amateurs in the area around Beale AFB in California related to repeater coordination and the PAVE PAWS situation. At this time, no action is required by the ARRL, but we will continue to monitor the situation. Several queries were received about the inclusion of digital repeaters in the northern California area in the upcoming Repeater Directory. These were referred to the appropriate department. After being reviewed by the Centennial Convention Committee, we began sending out notices of acceptance to several proposals submitted for inclusion in the Convention program. Approximately 40 hours of forums have been accepted and an addition 20 hours still being pursued. Approximately a dozen proposals were declined for inclusion. Development Reported by Lauren Clarke, KB1YDD No report this week. Media and PR Sean Kutzko, KX9X Sean Kutzko spent much of last week on the phone to national and international media outlets, promoting the Philippine Amateur Radio Association's (PARA) role in response to Typhoon Haiyan. National Public Radio's "Weekend Edition Sunday" and the BBC World Service both aired interviews with PARA officials, and ARRL Emergency Preparedness Manager Mike Corey, KI1U, was interviewed for an NPR affiliate station's local current affairs show in New Jersey that covers part of the NYC market. That 15-minute interview was recorded on Thursday, November 15 and aired Saturday, November 16. Allen Pitts is making final edits on the ARRL Centennial video. Senior staff at ARRL have viewed it and made comments and suggestions; those are being incorporated into the final cut. Production & Editorial Schoenfeld, Becky, W1BXY The January 2014 issue of QST has been uploaded to the printer. Lab Reported by Ed Hare, W1RFI Product Review Bob Allison completed testing of the first Arduino based HF transceiver. A data table and charts were compiled and sent off to the Product Review Editor and the manufacturer. Bob also started testing of the very first HF/VHF/UHF transceiver that features a touch screen. Membership Contact On Thursday, November 14th, an electrical engineering class from the University of Hartford visited the ARRL Laboratory to learn about the various modes of transmissions used by radio Amateurs. Bob Allison demonstrated several transceivers, one using PSK-31, much to the delight of the class. After the demonstrations, a couple of students asked Bob how to become a Radio Amateur. RFI Mike Gruber completed a report for Kermit Carlson on ComEd power line noise cases. Mike Gruber received a phone call from a reporter from the Wall Street Journal, Thomas Gryta. He is doing a story on RFI, primarily involving cell towers and consumer devices. Mike also suggested Mike Martin as a good resource. Although it was apparent that the focus of his story would not include Amateur radio, he is going to interview Tom Thompson, WØIVN on grow light RFI. Sales and Marketing Reported by Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R Yvette Vinci prepared the email notification for the December 2013 digital edition of QST, distributed to ARRL members on Friday, November 15. The distribution list included 113,765 members. A planned, yearend membership campaign is being prepared for mailing December 16. Diane Petrilli and Jackie Ferreira have prepared a handful of email solicitations promoting membership and publications, sent or queued-up for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. Now Shipping: Circuit Simulation and Analysis and the 2014 ARRL Centennial Edition Calendar. Summary of warehouse fulfillment activity (reported by Steve Capodicasa): Week of Packages fulfilled Member Premiums 11/11/2013 1,643 249 Membership & Volunteer Programs Reported by Dave Patton, NN1N Field Organization/Public Service Team Chuck Skolaut compiled and forwarded the monthly Official Observer summary to all OOs, OOCs, and Section Managers. Radio amateurs in Eastern New York and Eastern Massachusetts successfully completed requirements to become Official Observers this past week. Documentation was received regarding interference being heard on 40 and 75 meters in Western Washington from an OO there who used direction finding techniques to close in on a local source. Questions received and dealt with included virtual amateur radio, operation overseas, antenna restrictions, and information on the OO program. Leona Adams and the Field Organization Team are preparing to count ballots for the Tennessee Section Manager election on Tuesday, November 19. Steve Ewald received and compiled Field Organization reports for October activity reports for January QST. Sincerely Compiled by, Maty Weinberg, for Lisa Kustosik, KA1UFZ Assistant to the CEO =============================== Upcoming Scheduled Staff Absence: All Staff 11/28-11/29 Holiday Bob Allison 11-27-13 PTO Steve Capodicasa 11/25-11/27 PTO Joe Carcia 11/27pm PTO 12/13 PTO 12/30 PTO Lauren Clarke 11/27 PTO 12/26 PTO Steve Ewald 12/2 12/9 PTO Scott Gee 12/23-12/27 PTO Dan Henderson 11/14-11/17 Indiana State Convention, Ft. Wayne, IN 11/25-27 PTO 12/18 - 1/6 PTO Gail Iannone 12/23-1/3 PTO Bob Inderbitzen 12/26-27 PTO Lisa Kustosik 11/8-11/27 PTO Zack Lau 12/12-13 PTO 12/26-27 PTO Maryann Macdonald 11/21-11/22 PTO 12/24-12/31 PTO Chuck Skolaut 11/22 PTO Sharon Taratula 12/24 PTO 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:22096] FW: Digital Content Coordinator
by Kramer, Harold, WJ1B 21 Nov '13

21 Nov '13

FYI, in case you missed it in my Operations Report. Regards/73, Harold Harold Kramer, WJ1B ARRL Chief Operating Officer 860 594 0220 From: Kramer, Harold, WJ1B Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2013 1:39 PM To: HQ Staff Subject: Digital Content Coordinator Hi, In case you have not heard, with much regret, Magdalena "Magz" Owczarska, our Digital Content Coordinator, will be leaving us for a new opportunity. Magz's last day will be December 6th. If you have a moment, please stop by and wish her well. Allison, "Alli" Barbieri, who currently works in Education Services, will be assuming the position of Digital Content Coordinator beginning December 9th. Congratulations to Alli and good luck to Magz. 73, Harold Harold Kramer, WJ1B Chief Operating Officer ARRL -the national association for Amateur Radio 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860) 594 -0220 www.arrl.org<http://www.arrl.org>

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