February 2015 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:23955] Logo Usage- BOARD CONFIDENTIAL
by James F. Boehner MD 11 Feb '15

11 Feb '15

I apologize coming in so late to discuss this issue, but since Mike asked for comments, I would just like to add mine. Protection of our logos is important, and efforts to this end should continue; HOWEVER, I don't think misuse of our logos is what is giving us the main heartburn in this situation. I think it is the perception that a commercial company took the good work of our board in dealing with a difficult and controversial issue, hijacked it for their own benefit, and implied that we were "siding" with them. I say "perception" and "implied" because nothing in their newsletter, other than the Logos, could be considered "actionable", as you legal eagles say. However, I know that is how many of our members will view this issue. I think this issue needs some major PR via our mass media capabilities. For example, the use of remote operating for those elderly or disabled hams that can no longer keep up a personal station or are confined to assisted care/nursing homes; The increasing population that are affected with HOA's; Those that live their entire life in apartments, who would otherwise never know the joy of HF and have no reason to upgrade their licenses, as the only part of ham radio they would ever know would be repeaters. After all, we all know we did not do this for the benefit of a commercial company. We did this to embrace the new technology, to further promote DXCC to those who may not otherwise have the capabilities to participate, and to allow the DXCC program to grow. We pride ourselves as being communicators. Let's take this opportunity to communicate our true intentions on this issue with our members. '73 de JIM N2ZZ Director - Roanoke Division Serving ARRL members in the Virginia, West Virginia, South Carolina and North Carolina sections ARRL - The National Association for Amateur RadioT

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[arrl-odv:23942] Logo USage
by Mike Lisenco N2YBB 11 Feb '15

11 Feb '15

Harold, What is the status of the logo usage by RHR? Have they been told to stop? 73 de Mike N2YBB

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[arrl-odv:23941] New Issue of Radio Waves
by Kramer, Harold, WJ1B 09 Feb '15

09 Feb '15

In case you are not on the list, here is a copy of Radio Waves published by Debra Johnson and the Education Services Dept. Greetings! We've just published our Winter 2015 issue of Radio Waves. You'll find it published on our website at: www.arrl.org/announcements-news-briefs-newsletters<http://www.arrl.org/announcements-news-briefs-newsletters> You can link to the newsletter directly at: http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Radio%20Waves%20Newsletter/Winter%202015%20R… Inside This Issue High School Club Radio Active in Fargo....page 1 Enrichment in Richmond — Club Takes a Faculty Approach....page 2 Update on Recent ARISS Activities Recent ARISS Contact Has Far Reach....page 3 Fifteen US Schools Move Forward into Next Stage of ARISS Selection....page 3 Instructor Corner — News, Ideas, Support What’s Worthy on the Web....page 4 Science Buddies for the Classroom....page 4 Education & Technology Program News Announcing 2015 Teachers Institute Seminars....page 5 Teachers Institute Feedback....page 5 2014 ETP Grants Awarded....page 6 Licensing Updates Revisions to General Question Pool....page 7 New ARRL Student Study and Instructor Materials....page 7 2014 Licensing Statistics....page 7 2015 Upcoming Events, Opportunities, and Deadlines....page 8 To unsubscribe from messages, go to: http://p1k.arrl.org/oo/06737877c33b5e207e109c855bd3afc7

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[arrl-odv:23939] Fwd: On the 76-81 GHz Screen: More Radar, Less Amateur?
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 08 Feb '15

08 Feb '15

We will have more to say about this tomorrow. Dave Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID -------- Original Message -------- Subject: On the 76-81 GHz Screen: More Radar, Less Amateur? From: Mitchell Lazarus <lazarus(a)fhhlaw.com> To: CC: Just a few years ago, technical constraints made it difficult to design equipment for the upper reaches of the millimeter wave bands. Since then, a corps of clever engineers have overcome the problems and applications have proliferated. http://www.commlawblog.com/2015/02/articles/unlicensed-operations-and-emer/… USUAL DISCLAIMER: This email is one of an occasional series on telecommunications regulatory issues sent to both clients and non-clients free of charge. It is not legal advice, does not create, extend, or reinstate an attorney-client relationship, and does not solicit the representation of entities that have regulatory counsel. Recipients are free to distribute this email to others, but please include this notice and the signature block. To add, change, or drop an email address, just let me know. Earlier items archived at http://www.commlawblog.com<http://www.commlawblog.com/>. [cid:image003.png@01CB79CE.32383780] Mitchell Lazarus 1300 N. 17th Street, Suite 1100 | Arlington, VA 22209 Office 703-812-0440 | Fax 703-812-0486 | Mobile 301-537-7278 lazarus(a)fhhlaw.com<mailto:lazarus@fhhlaw.com> | www.fhhlaw.com<http://www.fhhlaw.com/> | www.commlawblog.com<http://www.commlawblog.com/>

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[arrl-odv:23936] Re: Approval of Board Mtg Minutes
by dick＠pobox.com 06 Feb '15

06 Feb '15

6 FEB 2015 - 1423 CST I approve the February 2015 Board Meeting Minutes posted by CEO Sumner on this date. - George R. Isely, W9GIG Central Div. ARRL Director

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[arrl-odv:23935] Minutes
by David Woolweaver 06 Feb '15

06 Feb '15

I approve David Sent from my iPhone

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[arrl-odv:23918] FW: Please Review
by Kramer, Harold, WJ1B 06 Feb '15

06 Feb '15

Brian, There are several small companies that we have given permission to use our logo on small items such as hats, mugs, etc. There is a short written agreement that they sign and that Bob Inderbitzen approves. These companies are usually small cottage industries that sell items limited quantities of merchandise at Conventions and Hamfests. I have attached list of these companies. We do not give permission to vendors to sell large quantities of ARRL merchandise, such as shirts. We reserve this right to ourselves. FYI, Chris, Bob and I have chased down a number of companies who have tried to mass market our merchandise without our permission and they usually cease the practice when we alert them to it. If they do not cease the practice after we alert them by email or phone call, Chris sends them a cease and desist letter. Beyond the above, I checked with staff and we have not given permission for any commercial usage or implied endorsement using the DXCC or LoTW logos. Some advertisers have used the terms in the context of "This transceiver/antenna will help you achieve DXCC quicker" but, in my opinion, that is not an endorsement or commercializing our trademark. As Dave already wrote, we will be discussing this with Chris tomorrow. 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:23913] Addressing messages to the Hill
by Kay Craigie 06 Feb '15

06 Feb '15

Please take a look at the list of last session's co-sponsors, found at https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/4969/cosponsors. If you were involved in bringing one or more of these Congressmen on the bill, please do not delay reaching out again. To whom do we address our messages? TKG provided me with the name and e-mail address of the appropriate staffer in my Congressman's office. Staffs change, so the right person in the last session may or may not be the right person now. I didn't know for sure, so I asked. Please feel free to e-mail TKG to get the contact information for the staffer(s) you want to write to. Matt's address is mkeelen(a)keelengroup.com. Frank's address is fmccarthy(a)keelengroup.com. By the way, I heard back from my Congressman's staff person in just a few hours. I'm encouraged by the response. 73 - Kay N3KN

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[arrl-odv:23922] RHR Infringements On ARRL Intellectual Property
by dick＠pobox.com 06 Feb '15

06 Feb '15

6 FEB 2015 - 0003 CST I have been reading and thinking about the infringement situation that the Remote Ham Radio folks have deliberately created. I have no problem with the application of a little bit of Vasoline if it will very quickly resolve this issue in our favor. But there must be no compromise... RHR must immediately cease and desist using ARRL trademarked logos, graphics, and staff statements/endorsements without ARRL's specific (and detailed) written permission. - Dick Isely, W9GIG

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[arrl-odv:23919] Remote Ham
by Dr. David Woolweaver 05 Feb '15

05 Feb '15

I was going to propose a two part resolution to the Remote Ham issue. Dave has already suggested a remedy for the first part of my proposal. See below. "Thanks to everyone for their input. Rest assured that we will follow Chris’s advice. He is tied up this afternoon but we expect to complete this tomorrow. 73, Dave K1ZZ" The second part of my proposal was to suggest that the Board ask Staff to prepare with the input of General Counsel an article for QST which would spell out clearly the position of the League on the use of its logos and trademarks. The article would provide valuable reference information for all present and future advertisers in QST and other publications In addition, it would "clear the air" for those who have been overly aggressive in their use of ARRL's logos and trademarks in their advertising and marketing campaigns. I would include in the article references to all logos and trademarks owned by the ARRL. A gentle but firm hand in this matter is, in my opinion, the best solution. David

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