August 2014 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:23178] fall election candidates
by James F. Boehner MD 19 Aug '14

19 Aug '14

Agreed! '73 de JIM N2ZZ -----Original Message----- From: arrl-odv [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Doug Rehman Sent: Monday, August 18, 2014 5:42 PM To: 'Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ'; 'arrl-odv' Subject: [arrl-odv:23176] Re: fall election candidates Congratulations to those declared elected and best wishes to those members facing an election. 73, Doug K4AC -----Original Message----- From: arrl-odv [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ Sent: Monday, August 18, 2014 4:28 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:23175] fall election candidates The ARRL Ethics and Elections Committee has completed its review of the qualifications of nominees for ARRL Director and Vice Director for the fall 2014 election cycle. All nominees have been found to be eligible. They are: Atlantic Division for Director: Tom Abernethy, W3TOM Phil Theis, K3TUF Atlantic Division for Vice Director: Scott Bauer, W2LC Robert Famiglio, K3RF John Mueller, K2BT Dakota Division for Director: Greg Widin, K0GW Dakota Division for Vice Director: Kent Olson, KA0LDG Delta Division for Director: David Norris, K5UZ Delta Division for Vice Director: Ed Hudgens, WB4RHQ Great Lakes Division for Director: Dale Williams, WA8EFK Great Lakes Division for Vice Director: Tom Delaney, W8WTD Steven Putman, N8ZR Midwest Division for Director: Rod Blocksome, K0DAS There was no nominee for Midwest Division Vice Director. There being only one eligible candidate for their positions, the following are declared elected for three-year terms beginning at noon January 1, 2015: Dakota Division Director, Greg Widin, K0GW Dakota Division Vice Director, Kent Olson, KA0LDG Delta Division Director, David Norris, K5UZ Delta Division Vice Director, Ed Hudgens, WB4RHQ Great Lakes Division Director, Dale Williams, WA8EFK Midwest Division Director, Rod Blocksome, K0DAS Balloting will take place in the Atlantic Division for Director and Vice Director and in the Great Lakes Division for Vice Director. The position of Midwest Division Vice Director is currently held by Director-elect Blocksome. When the position becomes vacant it will be filled by appointment by ARRL President Kay Craigie, N3KN. For the Ethics and Elections Committee: David Sumner, K1ZZ Secretary August 18, 2014 _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org http://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org http://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv

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[arrl-odv:23175] fall election candidates
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 18 Aug '14

18 Aug '14

The ARRL Ethics and Elections Committee has completed its review of the qualifications of nominees for ARRL Director and Vice Director for the fall 2014 election cycle. All nominees have been found to be eligible. They are: Atlantic Division for Director: Tom Abernethy, W3TOM Phil Theis, K3TUF Atlantic Division for Vice Director: Scott Bauer, W2LC Robert Famiglio, K3RF John Mueller, K2BT Dakota Division for Director: Greg Widin, K0GW Dakota Division for Vice Director: Kent Olson, KA0LDG Delta Division for Director: David Norris, K5UZ Delta Division for Vice Director: Ed Hudgens, WB4RHQ Great Lakes Division for Director: Dale Williams, WA8EFK Great Lakes Division for Vice Director: Tom Delaney, W8WTD Steven Putman, N8ZR Midwest Division for Director: Rod Blocksome, K0DAS There was no nominee for Midwest Division Vice Director. There being only one eligible candidate for their positions, the following are declared elected for three-year terms beginning at noon January 1, 2015: Dakota Division Director, Greg Widin, K0GW Dakota Division Vice Director, Kent Olson, KA0LDG Delta Division Director, David Norris, K5UZ Delta Division Vice Director, Ed Hudgens, WB4RHQ Great Lakes Division Director, Dale Williams, WA8EFK Midwest Division Director, Rod Blocksome, K0DAS Balloting will take place in the Atlantic Division for Director and Vice Director and in the Great Lakes Division for Vice Director. The position of Midwest Division Vice Director is currently held by Director-elect Blocksome. When the position becomes vacant it will be filled by appointment by ARRL President Kay Craigie, N3KN. For the Ethics and Elections Committee: David Sumner, K1ZZ Secretary August 18, 2014

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[arrl-odv:23171] HR4969 Web Banner Displaced!
by Marty Woll 18 Aug '14

18 Aug '14

II just got home from a weekend operating the 10 GHz & Up Contest and found that, sometime in the last few days, the lead banner on the ARRL Web page is now a promotion of an Arduino book; the HR4969 one has been moved to the #2 position! Why, when we are steering members (and non-members) to the ARRL site in connection with our letter-generation campaign, would we do that? The HR4060 banner should be staring every Web visitor in the face as soon as they access the page. Where are our priorities? Marty N6VI

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[arrl-odv:23161] arrl.org problem
by Bob Vallio 18 Aug '14

18 Aug '14

I depend upon arrl.org to enable me to get information on many things, one of which is Section contact information. In addition to the many times I can not reach arrl.org, recently I am now finding it difficult to reach this URL: http://www.arrl.org/members-only/Page/7317 That is the place I am being sent when clicking on the "ABOUT ARRL" button. From that point the options are many, one of which is "Organization Structure." When clicking on that selection, if I get that far, I often get http://www.arrl.org/members-only/Page/98 This page is still eluding me. Are any of the readers of this message able to get a response from the "ABOUT ARRL" button and "General Information" button? Additionally, I get these results whether or not I am logged on as a user, or not. Am I to understand from these page names that only members are able to access these pages? If so, why? Thanks, Bob -- W6RGG

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[arrl-odv:23167] Arrl.org problem
by James F. Boehner MD 17 Aug '14

17 Aug '14

Yes, There is definitely a problem. I used to get to ODV via the “Organizational Structure” route, but now have ODV as one of my favorites, so I use that to directly go to the ODV page: http://www.arrl.org/odv . Going to “Organizational Structure” gives me the “not accessible” message also. This may be a shift in “permissions”, so the ARRL HQ staff may be able to access these pages, but we, and regular members cannot. Perhaps it is some change in a database within the website with unexpected consequences. So, if this is a mystery to staff, they can just use a generic login with either member, SM, or ODV permissions and see what we are seeing. FYI, I’m using Google Chrome. ’73 de JIM N2ZZ From: arrl-odv [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Bill Edgar Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2014 12:23 PM To: 'Bob Vallio'; 'arrl-odv' Subject: [arrl-odv:23165] Re: arrl.org problem Bob, I tried to get to the ARRL About ARRL > Organizational Structure And have not been able to get to it. Here’s the result I’m getting: From: arrl-odv [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Bob Vallio Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2014 12:07 AM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:23161] arrl.org problem I depend upon arrl.org to enable me to get information on many things, one of which is Section contact information. In addition to the many times I can not reach arrl.org, recently I am now finding it difficult to reach this URL: http://www.arrl.org/members-only/Page/7317 That is the place I am being sent when clicking on the "ABOUT ARRL" button. From that point the options are many, one of which is "Organization Structure." When clicking on that selection, if I get that far, I often get http://www.arrl.org/members-only/Page/98 This page is still eluding me. Are any of the readers of this message able to get a response from the "ABOUT ARRL" button and "General Information" button? Additionally, I get these results whether or not I am logged on as a user, or not. Am I to understand from these page names that only members are able to access these pages? If so, why? Thanks, Bob -- W6RGG

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[arrl-odv:23163] Re: arrl.org problem
by Tom Frenaye 17 Aug '14

17 Aug '14

At 12:06 AM 8/17/2014, Bob Vallio wrote: >I depend upon <http://arrl.org>arrl.org to enable me to get information on many things, >one of which is Section contact information. Â In addition to the many >times I can not reach <http://arrl.org>arrl.org, recently I am now finding it difficult >to reach this URL: > ><http://www.arrl.org/members-only/Page/7317>http://www.arrl.org/members-only/Page/7317 > >That is the place I am being sent when clicking on the "ABOUT ARRL" >button. Â From that point the options are many, one of which is "Organization >Structure." Â When clicking on that selection, if I get that far, I often get > ><http://www.arrl.org/members-only/Page/98>http://www.arrl.org/members-only/Page/98 > >This page is still eluding me. Are any of the readers of this message able toÂ >get a response from the "ABOUT ARRL" button and "General Information" button? Both work fine here using Firefox as a browser. Tom ===== 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:23157] Katie's Call sign
by dwayne＠wy7fd.com 15 Aug '14

15 Aug '14

All, After Katie’s recent upgrade from General to Extra, she decided to change her call. Today the FCC granted her request. From this point forward, Katie’s call is WY7YL. That is a fist full on CW but it is what she wanted. WY7FD

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[arrl-odv:23156] IN-News
by Kustosik, Lisa, KA1UFZ 15 Aug '14

15 Aug '14

IN-Newsletter Vol. 38, No. 22 August 13, 2014 - Covers the period July 5-August 9. Upcoming Meetings and Events United States Telecommunications Training Institute (USTTI) September 29-October 3 - ARRL HQ Executive Committee: October 4 @ 8:30am - Memphis, TN LoTW Study Committee November 14 @ 9:00am in Newington, CT Administration & Finance Committee November 15 @ 8:30am in Newington, CT Director/Vice Director Elections November 15 Lab Reported by Ed Hare, W1RFI Product Review Product Review testing has resumed after a successful Centennial. Bob Allison tested a digital/FM analog mobile transceiver. A data table was created and passed along to the Product Review Editor. With his blessing, the data was then sent to the manufacturer. Bob then went to work on an unusual product--a battery with multiple charging devices. Bob is currently looking at ways to test it. The President and Vice President of major Amateur Radio equipment manufacturer were at the Lab in the days following the Centennial. Considerable time was spent testing two of their transceivers recently purchased for Product Review. This work was fruitful for Bob and the manufacturer; Bob became familiar with the equipment for test purposes and Bob's curiosity for finding the sweet spots of the software adjustments resulted with improved performance of the receiver of each transceiver. Bob's previous discovery that some software defined receivers have improved IMD dynamic range with increased band activity was demonstrated to the manufacturer. Historical Collection Progress has been made with the help of the IT department for cataloging our historic hardware and paper collection, using "Past Perfect" software. A tutorial evaluation software version of this has been made available for training purposes. Mike Marinaro WN1M, and Jonathan Allen, K2KKH, and Bob Allison will be the key users of this new database. Radio Frequency Interference Mike Gruber is still getting complaints about the Eaton AFCI breakers-he thought the problem had been fixed-he will be testing some more breakers. Communications Van Work will be starting on the Lab's communications van. Two tires new tires that were on the old van will be put on the new van, which will also get a new battery. Once the van is rolling again, it will be tested for emissions and if it passes, will be ready for outfitting. The Lab thanks Building Manager, Greg Kwasowski, W1GJK, for his first rate mechanical skills. Centennial Celebration The Lab staff wishes to express their gratitude for the Lab's volunteers. The Lab looked first rate, thanks to their dedication: Martin Ewing, AA6E, Jonathan Allen, K2KKH, Lori Kosior, KB1ZML, Pete Turbide, W1PT and Keiko Kaplan, KB1PFF. Mike Gruber participated in the RFI 101 seminar at the Convention-he brought up some of the most common mistakes and misunderstandings that he has seen over the years concerning RFI. Membership & Volunteer Programs Reported by Dave Patton, NN1N DXCC Paper/Fieldcheck Processing Time 5 Weeks Logbook Processing Time 3-5 Business Days Logbook of the World Category July 2014 QSO Records Entered Into System 598,941,711 QSL Record Matches 92,509,772 Logs Processed 6,225,798 Active Certificates 102,627 Registered Users in System 68,716 Logbook Inquiries July 2014 Time on the Phone 18 Hours Phone Calls 166 Emails 1,239 Total 1,405 Field Organization/Public Service Team The ARRL Field Organization Team is preparing to count ballots for the Southern Florida Section Manager's election on Tuesday, August 19. The following ARRL members have been nominated to run for Section Manager in their respective sections for the next term of office that begins on January 1, 2015. Nominating petitions for this particular election cycle are due at Headquarters by Friday, September 5. In Western Pennsylvania, Paul Plants, W3PLP, of Washington, and Tim Duffy, K3LR, of West Middlesex, have both been nominated to run for the office. The current Western Pennsylvania Section Manager, John Rodgers, N3MSE, has announced that he does not plan to run for another new term of office. Darrell Davis, KT4WX, of Fort Meade, Florida, has been nominated to run for the West Central Florida Section Manager's position. Thomas "Skip" Arey, N2EI, of Beverly, New Jersey, has been nominated to run for Section Manager of Southern New Jersey. Incumbent Section Managers Dale Bagley, K0KY (Missouri) and Jim Mezey, W2KFV (New York City-Long Island) have also been nominated to run for new terms of office. Leona Adams has also been assisting the DXCC staff in some administrative work assignments when time allows. Chuck Skolaut and Steve Ewald have been helping to handle weekday morning W1AW code practices and host guest operators at W1AW while W1AW staff have been on vacation. One amateur from the Orange Section successfully completed certification to become an Official Observer. The monthly ARRL Monitoring System/Intruder Watch report was compiled and forwarded to the IARU Region 2 Monitoring Coordinator. Several complaints were received regarding 14.313 MHz and 3.840 MHz on the west coast. Documentation was forwarded to the FCC regarding complaints of jamming and interference on 432 MHz in Illinois and the FCC is checking out complaints on a 40 meter frequency. Questions dealt with include total number of US licensees, operating overseas, antenna zoning, and use of Amateur Radio during an emergency. Sincerely Compiled by, Lisa Kustosik, KA1UFZ Assistant to the CEO Hamfest/Member Contact/ARRL Representative/Meetings/Vacations All Staff 9/1 Holiday Leona Adams 9/2-9/5 PTO Bob Allison 8/11-8/14 PTO `` 8/28-8/29 PTO Allison Barbieri 8/25 PTO Steve Capodicasa 9/22-9/26 PTO Joe Carcia 8/15 PTO `` 8/22 PTO `` 8/29 PTO Lauren Clarke 8/16-8/18 Southeastern Division Convention, Huntsville, AL/PTO Steve Ewald 8/29-9/5 North Carolina State Convention, Shelby, NC/PTO Steve Ford 8/29-9/2 PTO Scott Gee 9/2-9/3 PTO `` 9/22-9/26 PTO Mike Gruber 8/25-8/29 PTO `` 9/29-10/3 PTO `` 10/10 PTO Dan Henderson 8/1-8/2 Texas State Convention, Austin, TX Dan Henderson 8/12-8/21 GAREC/Southeastern Division Convention, Huntsville, AL/PTO Bob Inderbitzen 8/16-8/17 Southeastern Division Convention, Huntsville, AL Harold Kramer 8/25-9/1 PTO Becky Schoenfeld 8/18-8/22 PTO `` 8/28-8/29 PTO Chuck Skolaut 8/17-8/27 Kansas State Convention, Salina, KS/PTO Dave Sumner 8/13-8/18 PTO

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[arrl-odv:23152] HR-4969 webinar-Excellent!
by James F. Boehner MD 14 Aug '14

14 Aug '14

To Chris, Mike and Bill, Thank you VERY much for a great webinar! I will be interested in seeing the attendance stats. A few requests- -Can we add Mike's tips for meeting with representatives on the www.arrl-org/hr-4969 webpage? For those of us who have never had a face to face meeting with our congressmen, it is an invaluable guide to our future visit. It has the potential of eliminating some obvious faux-pas before they happen. -I did not see a downloadable PDF of our talking points on the website. Those of us on the board have the PDF, but since it is going to be a leave-behind, it would be good for members to be able to print out. -Is it possible to get a copy of the PowerPoint slides that were used in the webinar? Yep-want to use them for division presentations. -Have we made any progress in adapting the program we used at the centennial to generate congressional letters for our use at hamfests/conventions? If these have already been done, my apologies-please just point me in the right direction. Thanks, '73 de JIM N2ZZ

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[arrl-odv:23154] HR-4969 Webinar information and Recording location
by Bill Edgar 14 Aug '14

14 Aug '14

Chris and Mike did a splendid job in presenting the material - Thanks Gentlemen! We had 930 registrations for this webinar with around 450 actual participants. A more detailed listing of registrants and participants will be sent tomorrow night. A copy of the video and audio recording taken of this evening's webinar is placed at the following location. http://bfdinforums.net/resources/arrl-and-hr-4969-webinar-recording.148/ This recording is for use by the board family and may not be distributed outside the ARRL Board family. If you do not have a login for this system, please create one in the SIGNUP procedure. 1. Please use your call sign or first initial, last name for your login 2. Then, use your arrl.org email address as the email address requested in the signup process, so that the signup confirmation goes to you via your arrl.org address. 3. You should get a confirmation email back from the system to notify you that your account was approved. Once you receive the confirmation back then you can click on the above URL to download and view the recording. - Bill N3LLR

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