January 2015 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:23844] IN-News
by Kustosik, Lisa, KA1UFZ 22 Jan '15

22 Jan '15

IN-Newsletter Vol. 40, No. 2 January 21, 2015 - Covers the period January 4-17. CEO Reported by Lisa Kustosik, KA1UFZ CEO staff is working on wrapping-up another successful Board meeting. A special thank you to Greg Kwasowski for driving the van; to Clare and Nicole Isakson for helping with the Board books; to Gail Iannone for helping with the goodie table in the lobby and to Monique Levesque and Sani Zanovic for setting and arranging things for the Committee meetings. I want to especially acknowledge and thank Andy Shefrin for working with the Marriott technicians in making all presentation and computer equipment run like a charm. Development Reported by Lauren Clarke, KB1YDD We are pleased to welcome our 171st Maxim Society member, Paul Horenstein, K2PH, from New City, NY. 2014 Fiscal Year Revenue Results: Spectrum Defense Fund $286,203 Diamond Club $392,001 (gross) Education & Technology $59,664 plus an additional $58,151 from 5 donors to support the Teachers Institute program Second Century Campaign $1,085,910.24 was contributed in 2014; total cash gifts & commitments to date are $7,559,494.66. Total contributions received in 2014 including the above funds, SCC, various other funds & unrestricted totaled $2,166,226. The ARRL Foundation held its annual meeting via teleconference on January 20, 2015. Officers voted by the board are: Tom Frenaye, K1KI, President, George R. Isely, W9GIG, Vice President, Rick Niswander, K7GM, Treasurer, and Lauren Clarke, KB1YDD, Secretary. The Board also welcomed new Foundation Director, Jim Pace, K7CEX, who is filling the vacant ARRL Board position left by Cliff Ahrens, KØCA. Lab Reported by Ed Hare, W1RFI Product Review Bob Allison extensively updated the ARRL Procedure Manual and posted the new revision on our web site. The manual reflects the new equipment installed in the screen room and changes made to test methods. Bob Allison started testing a modern HF/6 Meter transceiver. The receiver is unusual since it uses different conversion methods, depending on the Amateur band used. Testing is progressing smoothly. Bob re-tested a 10 meter only transceiver that he is reviewing, RFI Mike Gruber completed the EMC Committee report for Chairman Kermit Carlson, W9XA. This report was assimilated from input from other Committee members plus sections that detailed Mike's activities in the Lab. Mike continued the investigation of the noise that has been plaguing W1HQ. At this point, the noise appears to be caused by new HVAC system. It goes away when the system is shut down, and reappears when it is powered back up. The actual source of the noise appears to be motors associated with machinery on the roof. Rain and bad weather have so far prohibited further investigation in this area and it remains ongoing. Another source of power line noise was located and called in to CL&P's customer service. This source appears to have been fixed. In fact, they replaced an entire cross arm on a pole. Mike tested some power supplies for conducted emissions. This testing was for Gordon Beattie, and included measurements with a low impedance RF point added to the output side of the load. This caused the conducted emissions to increase, which is a phenomenon we had recently discovered in the Lab. Mike compiled a list of questions for filing on-line RFI complaints. Mike continued working on the EMC Pocket Guide scheduled for March. Web Zack Lau fixed a half dozen broken links on the Antenna Project web pages. Like AOL Hometown, Verizon Personal Web Space pages are no more-they officially went away on September 30th, 2014. Sales and Marketing Reported by Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R Each year, a new ARRL Field Day logo is introduced to help promote our biggest, annual on-air operating event. Sue Fagan is wrapping-up a design for the 2015 logo, with creative input from Jackie Ferreira, Matt Wilhelm, Dan Henderson, and Bob Inderbitzen. Jackie is also readying Field Day merchandise which will include the popular Field Day t-shirts and pins. A follow-up promotion featuring the 2015 ARRL Handbook, mailed in December, contributed an additional 488 orders. Combined sales for the original and follow-up mailings totaled $137,549, with a net profit (after all mailing costs and cost-of-goods) of $82,240. Website graphics have been produced to help promote School Club Roundup, the Southeastern Division Convention, and the ARRL DX Contests. We have approved the first mailings supporting our new affinity program with Liberty Mutual Auto and Home Insurance. The program will be launched in February-and replaces the MetLife program. 2014 was a strong year for the ARRL Visa Credit Card program, administered by US Bank. There were over 400 new accounts and earnings for ARRL of over $53,000 ($40,986 in 2013). Yvette Vinci prepared the email notification for the February 2015 digital edition of QST, distributed to ARRL members on Friday, January 9. The distribution list included 114,632 members. The emailing included a 2014 Year In Review, suggested by Harold Kramer and prepared by Steve Ford. A reminder emailing was sent to members on Monday, January 19 with a summary of "What's trending" in February QST-taking advantage of some early analytics shared by Alli Barbieri. The notification was sent to 115,159 members. This is the third month for this newly introduced "reminder" emailing which has significantly increased readership and page views. Summary of warehouse fulfillment activity, reported by Steve Capodicasa: Week ending Packages fulfilled Member Premiums 1/16/2015 746 911 1/9/2015 1,052 487 12/31/2014 (short week/inventory) 919 487 12/24/2014 (short week) 1,024 608 Field Services & Radiosport 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. Several reports of illegal CB type of equipment for sale on the internet were received. A report of continued operation by an unlicensed operator was received from Western New York and this is being checked out. Questions dealt with during the week included overseas operations, operation by a foreign ham in the US, operation by radio amateurs outside of their license privileges and excessively wide AM signals heard on 75 meters. Leona Adams reports that Dan Pruitt, AE6SX, the Section Manager of San Joaquin Valley has been nominated to run for another term of office. Mike Katz, N7MSK, of Reno, has been nominated to run for the Section Manager's position in Nevada. Nominations for the spring election cycle are due at Headquarters by March 6, and new terms of office are scheduled to begin July 1. Meanwhile, members in Arizona, Iowa and Wyoming are returning their Section Manager election ballots to Headquarters. The receipt deadline is February 20, and the ballots will be counted on February 24. The new terms of office for the winter election cycle begin on April 1. Steve Ewald compiled and submitted the Field Organization Reports for March QST, and 2014 Simulated Emergency Test reports from around the country continue to arrive in advance of the early February receipt deadline. Sincerely Compiled by, Lisa Kustosik, KA1UFZ Assistant to the CEO Hamfest/Member Contact/ARRL Representative/Meetings/Vacations All Staff 2/16 Holiday Bob Allison 2/17-2/20 PTO Steve Capodicasa 1/26 PTO `` 2/9 PTO `` 2/17 PTO Mike Gruber 2/9-2/13 Orlando Hamcation, Orlando, FL/PTO Bob Inderbitzen 2/12-2/17 Orlando Hamcation, Orlando, FL/PTO Harold Kramer 2/12-2/17 Orlando Hamcation, Orlando, FL/PTO Diane Petrilli 1/26-1/30 PTO Barry Shelley 2/4-2/6 PTO

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[arrl-odv:23842] Roanoke Vice Director
by James F. Boehner MD 22 Jan '15

22 Jan '15

To all, I am proud to have Bill as my Vice Director. Bill and I have worked very closely while he was Section Manager and during our concurrent terms on the PR Committee. I look forward to introducing him to you during the July Board Meeting! '73 de JIM N2ZZ From: arrl-odv [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 2:07 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:23838] Roanoke Vice Director I am pleased to announce that President Craigie has appointed Bill Morine, N2COP to serve the remainder of the current term as Vice Director of the Roanoke Division, i.e. until noon January 1, 2016. Bill is no stranger, having served as both Section Manager for North Carolina and as Chairman of the Public Relations Committee. He is a self-employed financial planner, concentrating on individual and business group retirement plans and benefits. Here is his contact information: Bill Morine, N2COP 101 Windlass Dr. Wilmington, NC 28409-2030 Phone 910-452-1770 Cellphone 910-367-1758 Email <mailto:n2cop@arrl.org> n2cop(a)arrl.org Bill has been added to the arrl-odv reflector. 73, David Sumner, K1ZZ Secretary, ARRL

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[arrl-odv:23838] Roanoke Vice Director
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 22 Jan '15

22 Jan '15

I am pleased to announce that President Craigie has appointed Bill Morine, N2COP to serve the remainder of the current term as Vice Director of the Roanoke Division, i.e. until noon January 1, 2016. Bill is no stranger, having served as both Section Manager for North Carolina and as Chairman of the Public Relations Committee. He is a self-employed financial planner, concentrating on individual and business group retirement plans and benefits. Here is his contact information: Bill Morine, N2COP 101 Windlass Dr. Wilmington, NC 28409-2030 Phone 910-452-1770 Cellphone 910-367-1758 Email n2cop(a)arrl.org<mailto:n2cop@arrl.org> Bill has been added to the arrl-odv reflector. 73, David Sumner, K1ZZ Secretary, ARRL

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[arrl-odv:23837] Members with financial restrictions
by Tom Frenaye 21 Jan '15

21 Jan '15

At the recent Board meeting, one Director reminded me that I hadn't publicized two ARRL Foundation funds that might be of interest recently, and there are a number of new Board members. There are two funds available for Directors to use if you run into a member at a hamfest or elsewhere who has financial problems that may cause him/her to drop ARRL membership. (Note that the existence of one of these funds is not to be made public) -- Tom The Member-To-Member Matching Fund Approved: April 1999 The fund was created by a concerned ARRL Member in 1999 to provide temporary dues assistance to Full Members of the ARRL (International and Associate Members do not qualify) who would otherwise be unable to pay their dues because individual or family finances have been severely depleted by catastrophic illness, death or disability of a wage-earning family member, loss of job, or similar financial emergency beyond a person's control. Requirements: Nomination of a Member will be made only by a Division Director, who, to the best of their knowledge, agrees that such a financial need exists on the part of said Member. The Fund would pay 2/3's of the Member's annual Full or Full Senior rate dues (rounded up to the nearest dollar) for up to 5 years. The member would be responsible for the remaining 1/3 portion of dues. A Member cannot be eligible for other ARRL dues-rate reductions (Blind, Family, or Youth rates) or for assistance from another ARRL Foundation fund (such as the Jesse Bieberman Meritorious Membership Fund.) *** Information about this fund is to be limited to the ARRL Board family, ARRL Foundation Directors, and appropriate members of the ARRL Headquarters staff. *** Member recipients of this matching fund will remain anonymous, to preserve their privacy. The initial fund donor and all subsequent donors will also remain anonymous. The Jesse Bieberman Meritorious Membership Grants Approved: <1983 Terms of Reference The name of the membership fund is The Jesse Bieberman Meritorious Membership Fund. The name of the membership grant is The Jesse Bieberman Meritorious Membership Grant. Purpose and Criteria The fund, endowed through the generosity of Mrs. Bieberman and by direct contributions, was established in the name of Jesse Bieberman, W3KT, Past-Director of the Atlantic Division, whose special empathy for the elderly and disabled was well known to the amateur community. The fund is intended to provide for a one-year membership extension for applicants meeting the following criteria: US ARRL membership* of 25 years or more; AND, 65 years of age or older; AND, with a known financial need. (*No foreign members eligible, except at ARRL Executive Vice President's direction). Nomination procedure Recommendations for Meritorious Membership will be accepted only from Division Directors. Recommendations will be forwarded to the ARRL Circulation Department Manager. Grant of membership . . Upon notification from the Circulation Department Manager, the Foundation Treasurer shall transfer funds, from the Jesse Bieberman Meritorious Membership Fund to the ARRLr Membership General Fund sufficient to cover the membership fee for those selected, for the period of one year. Circulation Department personnel will then update membership records accordingly. Letters to notify those granted Meritorious Membership shall be prepared by the ARRL Foundation Secretary. Maintenance of the fund Grants shall be made only from the interest income on the Jesse Bieberman Meritorious Membership Fund. Direct contributions shall be solicited for this fund, at least annually, to enable granting a greater number of Meritorious Memberships. To the extent that additional contributions to the fund generate sufficient interest income, additional grants may be made. ===== e-mail: k1ki(a)arrl.org President, ARRL Foundation http://www.arrl.org/arrlf/ Tom Frenaye, K1KI, P O Box J, West Suffield CT 06093 Phone: 860-668-5444

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[arrl-odv:23834] Here we go again
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 21 Jan '15

21 Jan '15

The January-February issue of CQ carries an opinion column by Ted Rappaport, N9NB with the arguments against RM-11708 that were debunked months ago, so - assuming that anyone reads that far into the issue - I guess we can expect another round of overwrought and ill-informed discussion. Chris Imlay's report to the Board notes that a Notice of Proposed Rule Making is expected from the Commission any time now. Dave K1ZZ

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[arrl-odv:23833] ARRL Bulk E-mail System
by Shelley, Barry, N1VXY 21 Jan '15

21 Jan '15

The ARRL Bulk E-mail System has been up upgraded and is back up and running. Thank you for your patience. 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:23829] Director Bio Info on Website
by Kramer, Harold, WJ1B 21 Jan '15

21 Jan '15

Hi, I certainly hope that everyone has arrived home safe and sound by now. That was quite an ice storm Sunday morning. At the meeting this weekend, a few of you mentioned that you might like some additional biographical information added to your Director listing on our website. This is not that simple to integrate into our current format, but it certainly can be done. If you are interested, please contact me directly. I'd like to get a sense of how many listings we would need to modify before we decide how or if we need to make a format change. 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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[arrl-odv:23828] WRC-15 Preparations; IB Docket 04-286; as-filed ARRL comments
by Christopher Imlay 20 Jan '15

20 Jan '15

Greetings. During the Board Meeting on Friday, after earlier circulation to the Executive Committee, I filed the attached comments on behalf of ARRL. Friday was the due date. These comments were drafted entirely by Brennan Price, inasmuch as they relate to draft recommendations of the United States' WRC-15 Advisory Committee (WAC). Dave Sumner and I provided only cosmetic edits to these before they were filed. These comments principally address broadband access to our 3400-3500 MHz band, and a pesky and ham-handed (no pun intended) argument by Mimosa Networks in a lame attempt to further their 10 GHz petition domestically. I thought Brennan did a particularly good job dealing with Mimosa in these comments. Questions on the substance of these are best directed to Brennan. 73, Chris W3KD -- Christopher D. Imlay Booth, Freret & Imlay, LLC 14356 Cape May Road Silver Spring, Maryland 20904-6011 (301) 384-5525 telephone (301) 384-6384 facsimile W3KD(a)ARRL.ORG

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[arrl-odv:23827] Committee roster
by Kay Craigie 20 Jan '15

20 Jan '15

The attached 2015 committee roster is still somewhat a work in progress. For example, the CAC chairmanship has been offered but not yet accepted. The PR Committee is not quite a done deal since there are a couple of people who haven't responded to invitations yet. I asked that the HF Band Planning Committee membership not be published, except for the chair, because I want to discourage people from bothering the individual members. As soon as everything is nailed down, I will send an updated chart. 73 - Kay N3KN

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[arrl-odv:23809] Travel
by David Woolweaver 20 Jan '15

20 Jan '15

Delays and missed flights have me traveling today. Hope to arrive home qth this afternoon. Happy everyone made it home safe de David Sent from my iPhone

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