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

[arrl-odv:23876] Fwd: ARRL Board Okays Changes to DXCC Program — Pandorra Has A Ham License Now
by JRS 05 Feb '15

05 Feb '15

Note the interpretation: /*This means that if you are traveling outside the U.S. or actively serving overseas in our military, you can remote into a transmitter in the U.S. and those contacts will count towards your U.S. DXCC award. */ -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: ARRL Board Okays Changes to DXCC Program Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2015 20:03:56 +0000 From: RemoteHamRadio <service(a)remotehamradio.com> Reply-To: RemoteHamRadio <service(a)remotehamradio.com> To: N5AUS <n5aus(a)hamradio.us.com> ARRL Board Okays Changes to DXCC Program Like us on Facebook <http://remotehamradio.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=c8b61a5e97e848858b…>Follow us on Twitter <http://remotehamradio.us7.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=c8b61a5e97e848858b…> Remote Ham Radio Dot Com <http://remotehamradio.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8b61a5e97e848858bd…> February, 2015 In This Issue *GM OM/YL, * Breaking News: ARRL Board Okays Changes to DXCC Program *ARRL VOTES ON DXCC and REMOTE RULES* We would like to applaud the ARRL for "seeing the big picture" and understanding how important the role of remote technology will play in the future of our hobby. The recommended DXAC 200km limit has been completely squashed, and the ARRL went one step further. The ARRL has lifted the ban on the requirement for a operator to be in the same DXCC entity as the transmitter for his QSO's to count! This means that if you are traveling outside the U.S. or actively serving overseas in our military, you can remote into a transmitter in the U.S. and those contacts will count towards your U.S. DXCC award. Here is a paragraph from the CEO of the ARRL Dave Sumner: /"It has always been permitted for a QSO to count for both stations, if either station was operated remotely from a control point within the same DXCC entity," Sumner explained. "Now the location of the operator doesn't matter; the operator could be on the far side of the Moon if he or she could figure out how to remotely control a station on land back on Earth from there." / Hey Dave, we are working on that! Read the full ARRL press release <http://remotehamradio.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=c8b61a5e97e848858b…> Tobias KD2EOM *Youth of the Month!* ** *The RemoteHamRadio Youth Program* In September 2014, we announced our revolutionary youth program, and the response has been overwhelming. We were touched by the generosity and positive feedback we received. This month we would like to welcome our sixth sponsored youth. Tobias, KD2EOM, has been having a great time on RHR the past few weeks, and we are very excited to have him on board. Tobias KD2EOM biography: /"Thanks again, this service is awesome! Already worked 3 new DXCC entities. I worked 1A0C loud and clear in a matter of minutes on RemoteHamRadio...then I powered up my radio and with my setup at home I could barely even hear him down in the noise!"/ ///"In 2011, I got my Technician license. My Grandpa (KD1AB) is the main reason I got interested in ham radio. He elmered me and gave me a lot of his used equipment. In August 2013, I earned my General class license. Grandpa gave me a SignaLink USB, and I suddenly became hooked on digital modes. I still felt nervous talking to other people on ham radio, but I just made short PSK31 QSOs with my macros. Then I gained confidence and started rag chewing. I began making more SSB voice QSOs as well. Still working on my CW. In September 2014 I earned my Extra Class license. I am currently 14 years old and really enjoying ham radio." /// Please visit Tobias's Blog <http://remotehamradio.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8b61a5e97e848858bd…> Tobias will not only be able to hone his skills on some of the best stations in the world. He will also have an "Elmer" influence from a number of the biggest and best DXers and contesters who are on RHR and eager to help. The RHR Youth Program is accepting applicants who meet the following criteria: 1. 25 years or younger 2. Hold a general class or higher license 3. Can demonstrate why RHR will be a "good fit" for them 4. Has interest in DXing/Contesting RemoteHamRadio's Youth program is a one-year program that includes 300 minutes per month and is completely free to the recipient. RHR will announce a new recipient typically every month. If you are interested in supporting this program you can contact us <mailto:service@remotehamradio.com> for details. K1N Navassa on the air! As we write this newsletter the K1N team is on the air with a BIG signal. We are happy to announce that many have already snagged them on 80M and 160M with ease using the RHR network. The experienced fifteen man team is planning a 14 day stay with around the clock operation, this will give operators plenty of time to get this *ATNO*before they depart. If you need NAVASSA, we have the tools to help you work them, RHR has a total of seventeen sites on the air with plenty of capacity to work this super rare DXpedition. */Contact us about the Navassa special running this week./* */Please consider donating to these DXpeditions to help with the increasing costs to plan and execute these operations for our enjoyment. /* */You can donate to the K1N DXpedition here. <http://remotehamradio.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8b61a5e97e848858bd…>/* * Use RHR as your backup plan! * *EP6T Iran DXpedition worked on 9 bands from RHR sites including the top band. * *FT5ZM Amsterdam Island worked on 9 Bands from RHR sites including the top band.* *Top Ten reasons to join RHR:* 1.) It's easy to setup. Get on the air within minutes with revolutionary WebDX Software. 2.) You have multiple sites to choose from to snag an ATNO, and more sites on the way. 3.) HOA approved. No need to deal with zoning. 4.) No RFI, happy neighbors. 5.) 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This site is on the RemoteDX system using WebDX technology. The site has a high OCF dipole at 100' on top of a 700' ridge in Danbury, CT with a nice take-off angle in all directions. *The noise floor is non-existent at this location.* The site is offered on RemoteDX running 100 watts at a low fee of $0.18 per minute. Get on the air for 30 minutes a day and rag chew or DX with your fellow hams for what it cost for a cup of Starbucks coffee. * FJ St. Barthelemy on the air February 11-17th ! * The RHR team will be QRV on 6-160m from a mountaintop villa with incredible shot NW/N/NE. We will be operating holiday style with 2 K3's and an Expert 1KA-FA 1KW amp, TWA antenna and a OCF dipole as high as we can get it. The operating team is Lee WW2DX, Pat N2IEN, Lori KB2HZI and Ray W2RE. Just as K1N is wrapping up, leave your Yagi pointing south to work us! ** *Contest Rentals * *Now booking sites! Contact us for details!* RemoteHamRadio is now accepting bookings for contest rentals. 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[arrl-odv:23915] Re: RemoteHamRadio newsletter
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 05 Feb '15

05 Feb '15

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

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[arrl-odv:23914] IN-News
by Kustosik, Lisa, KA1UFZ 05 Feb '15

05 Feb '15

IN-Newsletter Vol. 40, No. 4 February 4, 2015 - Covers the period January 25-31. Upcoming Meetings and Events Executive Committee March 21 @ 8:30am in Dulles, VA Administration & Finance Committee April 11 @ 8:30am in Newington, CT Sales and Marketing Reported by Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R Diane Petrilli reported January ended with 165,739 members, a small gain of 75 members over December, but 427 short of the gain goal of 502 for the month. Loss is close to last January though acquisition is down by 450. Response to the December mailing is down (1.02%) compared to every mailing sent throughout 2014 (though it was identical to November's mailing). The on-time renewal rate for January is 79.38% vs. 72.25% last January. Jackie Ferreira reported January product sales were at $218,613, falling short of the sales forecast of $253,229. Direct sales were $126,601; dealer sales were $91,012. A follow-up promotion featuring the 2015 ARRL Handbook, contributed $10,758 in sales this month, helping the "Handbook" category exceed forecast by 66%. The "Other Books" category experienced the largest shortfall. Unlike previous January sales, no new book titles were introduced this month. Purchases of the Kindle edition of The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual has exceeded 1,000 units. Summary of warehouse fulfillment activity, reported by Steve Capodicasa: Week ending Packages fulfilled Member Premiums 1/30/2015 794 358 1/23/2015 803 615 1/16/2015 746 911 1/9/2015 1,052 487 Field Services & Radiosport Reported by Dave Patton, NN1N DXCC Paper/Fieldcheck Processing Time 5 Weeks Logbook Processing Time 5 Weeks All 2014 applications have been completed in the DXCC program. Incoming 2015 paper applications have been typed and edited. Final processing of paper applications should be completed in two weeks. Also, 2015 Logbook applications should be processed in approximately two to three weeks. Logbook of the World Category 2015 QSO Records Entered Into System 649,428,703 QSL Record Matches 104,519,597 Logs Processed 7,364,096 Active Certificates 109,957 Registered Users in System 73,982 Logbook Inquiries Jan 2015 Time on the Phone 34 Hours Phone Calls 316 Emails 2,158 Total 2,474 W1AW Joe processed three Qualifying Run certificates. He also created the Qualifying Run text files for February and continued with the research of missing W1AW/portable LoTW QSOs for amateurs inquiring about them. Scott worked on slow and fast code practice files. He completed the compiling of a database of visitors to W1AW in 2014 using the station's visitor sign-in guest book as the data source. Field Organization/Public Service Team Leona Adams received and acknowledged two Section Manager nomination forms. Ron Harden, Jr., KB5HGM, of Baird, Texas, has been nominated to run for the West Texas Section Manager position. John Bigley, N7UR, of Las Vegas, has been nominated to run for the Nevada Section Manager position. Petitions for this election cycle are due at Headquarters by March 6 and new terms of office are scheduled to begin on July 1. Chuck Skolaut received a report on an electrical interference situation in Nebraska, and this was referred to our laboratory staff. The Eastern Pennsylvania OOC is attempting to assist with a reported case of extreme interference a neighbor to a ham is experiencing. Several complaints were received about an operation on 3.843 MHz. An OO reported very negative feedback after sending an advisory addressing the problem. Information was forwarded to the FCC regarding interference in the Amateur Radio bands that is occurring in southwestern Connecticut from a CB operator allegedly using high power while mobile. Questions addressed this past week included "Roger" beeps, operating overseas, station identification, and broadcasting. Follow-up on a report from California of linked 6 & 440 repeaters keyed continuously revealed the trustee has been unable to access the mountain-top repeater site due to road conditions to repair a defective controller. Several OOs along the East Coast reported hearing continuous "dits" on 1827.8 MHz from about midnight on Jan 29 through 6 AM ET the next morning. The source was not pinpointed. Chuck also conducted a tour of Headquarters for one of our visitors. 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 2/9 PTO `` 2/17 PTO Joe Carcia 2/27 PTO `` 3/5-3/6 PTO Scott Gee 2/17-2/18 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 Barry Shelley 2/4-2/6 PTO Dave Sumner 3/24-4/1 PTO

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[arrl-odv:23903] Suggested Template for Email to Congressional Staffers
by Mike Lisenco N2YBB 05 Feb '15

05 Feb '15

Good Evening, Now that we are once again underway in our efforts to get the Amateur Radio Parity Act to become law, part of our strategic approach is to get as many of the co-sponsors of HR 4969 from last year to sign on as original co-sponsors for the new iteration of the bill. The new Bill for the 114th Congress will drop in the next few weeks with Reps. Kinzinger and Courtney once again as sponsors. Please read Chris Imlay’s memo to the ODV [arrl-odv:23896] which will bring you up to speed on the status of the Bill. One step that had been discussed at the recent Board meeting is an email to Congressional staffers we dealt with as a reminder that we’re back. This will reintroduce us and set the stage for our returning to see them. What follows is a suggested template for you to use in reaching out to these staffers. It has been vetted by Chris Imlay and Frank McCarthy of The Keelen Group. Please change the wording in CAPITALS so that it makes sense. Feel free to personalize it if you can. These can be sent out today now that there is a firm commitment from the sponsors to reintroduce the Bill. Don’t hesitate to call if you have any questions. Vy 73 de Mike N2YBB = = == = = = = = = = = = = = = Dear STAFFER, I hope this finds you well and that you had an enjoyable hiatus. Let me begin by once again expressing the appreciation of the entire amateur radio community for CONGRESSPERSON XXX’s support for H.R. 4969, the Amateur Radio Parity Act, in the 113th Congress. As a refresher, the Amateur Radio Parity Act, was a bipartisan bill introduced by Representatives Adam Kinzinger and Joe Courtney to provide uniformity in land use regulations as they pertain to Amateur Radio communications. The bill was the association’s top legislative priority last year, and will be again in the 114th Congress. Now that the new Congressional Session has begun, we at the American Radio Relay League are reaching out to the supporters of the bill in hopes that they will agree to be original cosponsors of the bill in the 114th Congress. As you may recall, when we met last year about HR 4969, we promised that we would be back when the new session began regarding the reintroduction of the bill. That will be happening shortly as the sponsors, Rep. Adam Kinzinger and Rep. Joe Courtney, will be reintroducing this bipartisan legislation in the next few weeks. By way of background, Radio Amateurs (hams) voluntarily provide emergency and disaster relief communications using radio stations located in their residences. Their services cost taxpayers nothing and are provided at no cost to any served agency or to any government entity. Served agencies include the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Department of Defense. Because CONGRESSPERSON XXX was a co-sponsor of HR-4969 (https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/4969/cosponsors) we would very much appreciate his/her support once again, this time as an original co-sponsor of the new Bill when it drops. We hope that HE/SHE will consider cosponsoring the bill once again so that amateur radio operators like myself may continue to support our homeland in time of need. Thank you in advance for discussing the issue with the CONGRESSMAN/WOMAN. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any additional questions. My Very Best, YOUR NAME - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - YOUR NAME & CALL Director, XXXXXXX Division ARRL - The national association for Amateur Radio™ PHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS

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[arrl-odv:23896] Status of ARRL Legislative Effort, 114th Congress
by Christopher Imlay 04 Feb '15

04 Feb '15

Greetings. Mike Lisenco reminded me yesterday that I shouldn’t let too much time pass before bringing you up to speed on the legislative program since the Board Meeting. Here is a short recap of what we have done since the Board meeting, what we are doing right now, and what the Keelen Group has made happen for us so far this year since the Board meeting. 1. Frank McCarthy since before Christmas has been attempting to arrange a strategic planning meeting for himself, Josh Baggett of Rep. Kinzinger’s office, Dave Redl (Majority Counsel for Greg Walden’s House Communications and Technology subcommittee) and myself. Not for lack of trying, TKG has not yet been able to get Redl to meet with us. Redl is reportedly devoting full time and attention to the Net Neutrality issue and he has been difficult to corral. Frank is still working on that. We want to get Redl’s take on our “shortcut” approach to FCC to accomplish CC&R preemption, and discuss his (so far) unsuccessful contacts with Roger Sherman at FCC’s Wireless Bureau. Then, as necessary, we will try to do as Matt Keelen proposes which is to get our people in front of Greg Walden and move that effort to a higher level. We have to meet with Redl first, however as a practical matter, no matter how inaccessible he is, because we can’t afford to lose his support during any part of this process. 2. Josh Baggett had the House Office of Legislative Counsel draft a new Bill. Josh sent it to us for our approval. It is fine: it will be identical to last year’s Bill (except for the number of years it has been since PRB-1 was issued by FCC in the recitations section). I met on the first day of the new Congress with Adam Kinzinger (who saw me and immediately asked how Amateur Radio is doing now; I reported “well, thanks to you…”; it was a good sign and it is clear that we have strong support for the Bill from Kinzinger). Kinzinger has agreed to sponsor the Bill again, and just today, Rep. Courtney of Connecticut said that he would be the original minority cosponsor again. TKG and Mike Lisenco are now actively initiating efforts to recruit our last years’ cosponsors to be original cosponsors on this year’s House Bill. We will continue to do that in the hopes of dropping the bill in the next month or so with a bunch of cosponsors already signed on. All is well on the House side. 3. On the Senate side, we are effectively starting from scratch without the advantages we have had in the House. We have no ham friends in the Senate in a leadership position or otherwise. Nevertheless, I have been under the impression that this Bill largely sells itself, and it may be so in the Senate as well as in the House even though we don’t have a Greg Walden in the Senate. We have been making the rounds of Senators on the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. Only just in the last couple of days have the Republican members of the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet been appointed. They are Senators Roger Wicker (Chair - MS), Roy Blunt (MO), Marco Rubio (FL), Kelly Ayotte (NH), Ted Cruz (TX), Deb Fischer (NE), Jerry Moran (KS), Dan Sullivan (AK), Ron Johnson (WI), Dean Heller NV), Cory Gardner (CO) and Steve Daines (MT). The only Democrat on the Subcommittee that we know of so far is Brian Schatz (HI), the Ranking Member; the rest of the minority members will be appointed shortly. 4. On January 30, Frank McCarthy and I visited three Senators' offices trolling for sponsors for the companion Bill: Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Cory Gardner (R-CO). All three of those meetings went well, especially the first two. Matt Keelen has some good contacts with Ayotte and Gardner. We did not (as we expected) get firm commitments of original sponsorship or cosponsorship from any of those three offices. That comes later. Cantwell and Gardner serve on the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee but not on the subcommittee. Yesterday, February 3, Frank and I met with the offices of Senators Blunt (R-MO), Blumenthal (D-CT) Manchin (D-WV) and Thune (R-SD). In the first three offices, we were met by substitute staffers instead of the legislative assistants, but all three meetings went well. The last one, however, was worth the whole day. We met with Senator Thune’s Committee staff people who do telecommunications full time. They spent about 45 minutes with us, took careful notes, and asked good questions. They wanted to help us and toward the end of the meeting were offering to approach subcommittee members to help us recruit sponsors and cosponsors. When we exhausted our presentation and their questions, they asked what else the Committee could do for us. I discussed the enforcement situation and gave them an outline of the gradual deterioration in amateur radio enforcement, our theory of effective deterrence as a means of using fewer resources and the FCC’s failure to make good use of our Amateur Auxiliary volunteers. They took a lot of notes about that also. We made some good and important friends there yesterday. We went in knowing that Thune would not sponsor a Senate companion bill in his own Committee, but we wanted to make sure that, as Chairman of the committee of jurisdiction that he wouldn't be hostile to the Bill. Quite the contrary; that was a *very* positive meeting. 5. Just now, today, Josh Baggett asked us for a draft “Dear Colleague” letter for Kinzinger to send to other Congresspersons about signing on as cosponsors. This is a very positive development in the House and should help us recruit a lot of cosponsors quickly. I am working on that draft for Josh now. Let me know any questions. I will follow up as soon as I know more. 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:23888] Fwd: Re: Fwd: ARRL Board Okays Changes to DXCC Program — Pandorra Has A Ham License Now
by David Norris 04 Feb '15

04 Feb '15

David A. Norris, K5UZ Director Delta Division Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: David Norris <k5uz(a)suddenlink.net> > Date: February 4, 2015, 3:13:51 PM CST > To: Mike Lisenco N2YBB <n2ybb(a)arrl.org> > Subject: Re: [arrl-odv:23884] Re: Fwd: ARRL Board Okays Changes to DXCC Program — Pandorra Has A Ham License Now > > RHR is playing fast and loose with DXCC anyway. This is an outrage and this is quite the licentious act on their part with respect to our trademarks. Enough says I! > > It is time to land hard on them as they are insisting to push the envelope on this and other aspects. I have enough members in my Division already roiling over the DXCC issue and this only further exacerbates the ill will. > > 73 > > > > David A. Norris, K5UZ > Director Delta Division > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > > On Feb 4, 2015, at 3:04 PM, Mike Lisenco N2YBB <n2ybb(a)arrl.org> wrote: > >> Harold, >> >> With all due respect I say that the LAST thing we should worry about is their advertising dollars. We lost far more with Yaesu and worried far less. This is an egregious usage of ARRL trademarks, and we should come down on them like a ton of bricks to protect not only our intellectual property, but more importantly, our reputation as an unbiased party to commercial enterprises. >> >> If we don’t move swiftly to offset this appalling usage of our logos we will suffer terribly. A cease and desist letter must be sent forthwith and a serious threat of a lawsuit MUST be made immediately. >> >> 73, >> Mike >> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - >> Mike Lisenco, N2YBB >> Director, Hudson Division >> ARRL - The national association for Amateur Radio™ >> 917-865-3538 >> n2ybb(a)arrl.org >> >> >> >> From: Kramer, Harold, WJ1B >> Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2015 3:57 PM >> To: John Robert Stratton ; arrl-odv >> Subject: [arrl-odv:23881] Re: Fwd: ARRL Board Okays Changes to DXCC Program — Pandorra Has A Ham License Now >> >> We do need to tread carefully since they are advertisers and there is a good relationship between them and our advertising department. Dave also has a good relationship with them. If you recall, we had them remove the “DXCC Approved” seal from their QST ad just last week. >> >> Using the words “DXCC” or “QST” are ok for news reporting such as newsletters. They are used all the time in club newsletters and such. >> They need to ask permission to use our trademarked logos. >> >> Chris would know more about legal issues involved. >> >> Regards/73, >> >> Harold >> >> Harold Kramer, WJ1B >> ARRL Chief Operating Officer >> 860 594 0220 >> >> >> From: arrl-odv [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of John Robert Stratton >> Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2015 3:51 PM >> To: arrl-odv >> Subject: [arrl-odv:23880] Re: Fwd: ARRL Board Okays Changes to DXCC Program — Pandorra Has A Ham License Now >> >> Although I am one of the sleepers on the Back Row, I have no memory (or a copy of such a Board resolution). >> >> This will get worse as RHR appears to intend to use the ARRL as its seal of authenticity and as its promoter. They are the first to do so; they will not be the last. >> >> Note also the use of the QST logo in the email. >> >> Go to RHR's Facebook page and note the inclusion of a two-page spread from QST. (January 9 @ 6:40 am entry); also see the September 10, 2014 entry on Facebook >> >> RHR is not going to stop this, unless the ARRL puts a stop to it NOW. >> >> >> >> >> >> 73 >> >> >> ----------------------------------------------------- >> John Robert Stratton >> >> N5AUS >> Office telephone: 512-445-6262 >> Cell: 512-426-2028 >> PO Box 2232 >> Austin, Texas 78768-2232 >> >> ----------------------------------------------------- >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On 2/4/15 2:35 PM, Christopher Imlay wrote: >> Did we approve their use of our registered trademark DXCC? How about our registered trademark diamond logo? >> >> 73, Chris W3KD >> >> On Wed, Feb 4, 2015 at 3:29 PM, JRS <jrs(a)hamradio.us.com> wrote: >> Note the interpretation: >> >> >> This means that if you are traveling outside the U.S. or actively serving overseas in our military, you can remote into a transmitter in the U.S. and those contacts will count towards your U.S. DXCC award. >> >> >> >> -------- Forwarded Message -------- >> Subject: >> ARRL Board Okays Changes to DXCC Program >> Date: >> Wed, 4 Feb 2015 20:03:56 +0000 >> From: >> RemoteHamRadio mailto:service@remotehamradio.com >> Reply-To: >> RemoteHamRadio mailto:service@remotehamradio.com >> To: >> N5AUS mailto:n5aus@hamradio.us.com >> >> >> >> >> >> >> February, 2015 >> >> >> >> In This Issue >> >> >> >> GM OM/YL, >> >> Breaking News: >> ARRL Board Okays Changes to DXCC Program >> >> >> ARRL VOTES ON DXCC and REMOTE RULES >> >> We would like to applaud the ARRL for "seeing the big picture" and understanding how important the role of remote technology will play in the future of our hobby. The recommended DXAC 200km limit has been completely squashed, and the ARRL went one step further. The ARRL has lifted the ban on the requirement for a operator to be in the same DXCC entity as the transmitter for his QSO's to count! This means that if you are traveling outside the U.S. or actively serving overseas in our military, you can remote into a transmitter in the U.S. and those contacts will count towards your U.S. DXCC award. Here is a paragraph from the CEO of the ARRL Dave Sumner: >> >> "It has always been permitted for a QSO to count for both stations, if either station was operated remotely from a control point within the same DXCC entity," Sumner explained. "Now the location of the operator doesn't matter; the operator could be on the far side of the Moon if he or she could figure out how to remotely control a station on land back on Earth from there." >> >> Hey Dave, we are working on that! >> >> Read the full ARRL press release >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Tobias KD2EOM >> >> Youth of the Month! >> >> The RemoteHamRadio Youth Program >> >> In September 2014, we announced our revolutionary youth program, and the response has been overwhelming. We were touched by the generosity and positive feedback we received. This month we would like to welcome our sixth sponsored youth. Tobias, KD2EOM, has been having a great time on RHR the past few weeks, and we are very excited to have him on board. >> >> Tobias KD2EOM biography: >> >> >> "Thanks again, this service is awesome! Already worked 3 new DXCC entities. I worked 1A0C loud and clear in a matter of minutes on RemoteHamRadio...then I powered up my radio and with my setup at home I could barely even hear him down in the noise!" >> >> >> "In 2011, I got my Technician license. My Grandpa (KD1AB) is the main reason I got interested in ham radio. He elmered me and gave me a lot of his used equipment. In August 2013, I earned my General class license. Grandpa gave me a SignaLink USB, and I suddenly became hooked on digital modes. I still felt nervous talking to other people on ham radio, but I just made short PSK31 QSOs with my macros. Then I gained confidence and started rag chewing. I began making more SSB voice QSOs as well. Still working on my CW. In September 2014 I earned my Extra Class license. I am currently 14 years old and really enjoying ham radio." >> >> >> Please visit Tobias's Blog >> >> >> >> >> Tobias will not only be able to hone his skills on some of the best stations in the world. He will also have an "Elmer" influence from a number of the biggest and best DXers and contesters who are on RHR and eager to help. >> >> >> >> >> The RHR Youth Program is accepting applicants who meet the following criteria: >> 25 years or younger >> Hold a general class or higher license >> Can demonstrate why RHR will be a "good fit" for them >> Has interest in DXing/Contesting >> RemoteHamRadio's Youth program is a one-year program that includes 300 minutes per month and is completely free to the recipient. RHR will announce a new recipient typically every month. If you are interested in supporting this program you can contact us for details. >> >> >> >> >> K1N Navassa on the air! >> >> >> >> >> As we write this newsletter the K1N team is on the air with a BIG signal. We are happy to announce that many have already snagged them on 80M and 160M with ease using the RHR network. The experienced fifteen man team is planning a 14 day stay with around the clock operation, this will give operators plenty of time to get this ATNObefore they depart. If you need NAVASSA, we have the tools to help you work them, RHR has a total of seventeen sites on the air with plenty of capacity to work this super rare DXpedition. >> >> >> Contact us about the Navassa special running this week. >> >> Please consider donating to these DXpeditions to help with the increasing costs to plan and execute these operations for our enjoyment. >> >> You can donate to the K1N DXpedition here. >> >> >> >> >> Use RHR as your backup plan! >> >> >> >> >> EP6T Iran DXpedition worked on 9 bands from RHR sites including the top band. >> FT5ZM Amsterdam Island worked on 9 Bands from RHR sites including the top band. >> >> >> Top Ten reasons to join RHR: >> >> >> 1.) It's easy to setup. Get on the air within minutes with revolutionary WebDX Software. >> 2.) You have multiple sites to choose from to snag an ATNO, and more sites on the way. >> 3.) HOA approved. No need to deal with zoning. >> 4.) No RFI, happy neighbors. >> 5.) Never worry about maintaining a station or risking your life on a tower. >> 6.) Completely anonymous operation. >> 7.) Your contacts count for DXCC and many other achievement awards >> 8.) Operate contests from world-class stations. >> 9.) Completely portable operation from anywhere in the world. >> 10.) Keep your wife happy. Let her have that dream house in the HOA. >> >> >> HVT and RHR is here to serve you: >> >> We have all the tools and knowledge to be both your personal tower guy and your IT guy - wrapped up in one - to give you the best operating experience in the world. >> >> >> Hudson Valley Towers Inc. owned and operated in conjunction with RemoteHamRadio.com >> >> >> Why risk your life? Let us take that risk for you while you enjoy operating world-class stations on the RHR network from the luxury of anywhere in the World! >> >> >> >> Top 5 sites on RemoteHamRadio to work K1N (Navassa) >> >> 1.) W4/Atlanta - 1,100 mile chip shot. Maybe 6m? >> 2.) W2/Blueberry - Best shot south take-off on RHR. Easy from this site. >> 3.) W2/Summit - Site drop off 800' south in less than a mile (terrain map below). >> 4.) W2/Monticello - Shoots over its own lake south with 200' drop off. >> 5.) W1/Calais - It's all about the salt water. >> >> How good is the terrain drop-off to Navassa! >> >> W2/Summit facing south toward K1N. The terrain drops 2,200' to 1,400' in less than a mile! The terrain map below shows the hilltop location plots in all directions. >> >> >> >> >> >> W2/Blueberry shot south from this 1,300' Ridge in the Hudson Valley. This site drops off from 1,300' to 600' in less than a mile. >> >> >> >> >> W2/Monticello is now on PremiumDX >> >> >> This site is now on PremiumDX as of February 1. As always, we continue to perform upgrades at the site including a new Expert 1K-FA 1KW amp and a scheduled 12/17 WARC antenna in March. The location sits at 1,300' on a ridge with nice take-off in all directions. >> >> >> >> W1/Danbury, CT >> Site #17 Added! >> >> OCF Dipole @ 100' 6-160m >> >> The RHR team is happy to announce site #17 has been added to the RHR network. This site is on the RemoteDX system using WebDX technology. The site has a high OCF dipole at 100' on top of a 700' ridge in Danbury, CT with a nice take-off angle in all directions. The noise floor is non-existent at this location. The site is offered on RemoteDX running 100 watts at a low fee of $0.18 per minute. Get on the air for 30 minutes a day and rag chew or DX with your fellow hams for what it cost for a cup of Starbucks coffee. >> >> >> >> FJ St. Barthelemy on the air February 11-17th ! >> The RHR team will be QRV on 6-160m from a mountaintop villa with incredible shot NW/N/NE. We will be operating holiday style with 2 K3's and an Expert 1KA-FA 1KW amp, TWA antenna and a OCF dipole as high as we can get it. The operating team is Lee WW2DX, Pat N2IEN, Lori KB2HZI and Ray W2RE. Just as K1N is wrapping up, leave your Yagi pointing south to work us! >> >> >> >> >> >> Contest Rentals >> Now booking sites! Contact us for details! >> RemoteHamRadio is now accepting bookings for contest rentals. With the large number of world class stations on the network, we can now start taking bookings for any contest on the calendar. If you would like to book a contest here is a list of what to expect. >> You do NOT need to be a RHR member >> RHR PremiumDX members receive a discounted rate >> You must book the site for the entire contest period >> The station will be placed in a "Private Console" for the duration of the contest >> Operate CW, SSB and Digital modes >> We can optionally ship a complete K3/0 setup for use during the contest >> Operate a world class station from the comfort of your own home >> Contact us for details >> >> >> >> >> >> Be sure to watch for the RHR Ad page #8 InMarch QST >> >> >> >> >> How does WebDX work? >> >> WATCH THIS VIDEO >> >> WebDX Tutorial RemoteHamRadio.com >> >> >> >> >> >> WebDX or K3/0/10/100-Mini (both options) for both services. >> >> >> RHR Revolutionary Console >> >> Two awesome choices to get on RHR! >> >> You now have two options to operate on RemoteHamRadio. Use the browser-based WebDX technology if you need the convenience of portability from the airport or the office to quickly get on and work that new one. >> >> For those who want a more "authentic" radio experience, you can connect with a K3/0/10/100-Mini! >> Image of K3 used with permission. * Elecraft is a registered trademark of Elecraft, Inc. >> >> >> The K3/0-Mini consists of a K3 front panel only, so it's highly portable. The K3/0-Mini is perfect for home and travel use due to its small size. It fully duplicates all K3 controls, displays and menus for a realistic remote K3 experience. To learn more visit Elecraft. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> New options to join RemoteHamRadio.com >> >> One of the main goals at RemoteHamRadio from the early beginning was to develop an affordable and quality service in which every ham would have an opportunity to experience getting on the air. Our new pricing structure will further make this a reality moving forward. >> >> >> You can read more at our website here. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Registration is easy! >> >> Just fill out the signup form and you will be on the air today. >> >> The only requirement is that you hold a valid (USA) FCC amateur radio callsign. Must be General class or above. >> >> Sign up and send us a copy of your valid FCC licence today and the RHR team will send the login credentials to you within 30 minutes. >> >> What are you waiting for? The first 30 minutes are on us! >> >> >> Start working DX Today >> >> >> >> If you would like to read a review done by QST, >> Please check out this article. >> >> TNX 73 GL DX, >> >> The RHR Team >> 888-675-8035 >> >> >> >> Copyright © 2015 Remote Ham Radio, All rights reserved. >> You are receiving this newsletter because you opted in at our webpage or have expressed interest in Dxing or Contesting remote. >> >> Our mailing address is: >> Remote Ham Radio >> 499 Pleasant Ridge Road, Poughquag, NY >> Poughquag, NY 12570 >> >> Add us to your address book >> >> >> unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> arrl-odv mailing list >> arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org >> https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Christopher D. 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[arrl-odv:23875] Strategic Plan Working Group
by Kay Craigie 04 Feb '15

04 Feb '15

The Strategic Plan Working Group authorized by the Board last month has been appointed: VP Fenstermaker, chair Director Widin Vice Director Carlson Vice Director Altus Vice Director Zygielbaum COO Kramer Marketing Manager Inderbitzen Many thanks to others who indicated an interest in the project. The Staff members in the group were chosen in consultation with Dave. When I notified the Working Group members of their appointment, I emphasized that the draft plan development process should be transparent, inclusive, and iterative so that Officers, Directors, Vice Directors, and Staff all have opportunities to participate throughout the process. Given these people's experience in strategic planning for other organizations that comment may have been unnecessary, but it's an important point for all of us to keep in mind. 73 - Kay N3KN

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[arrl-odv:23874] Also a personal note
by James F. Boehner MD 04 Feb '15

04 Feb '15

Dick, This reminds me of my earlier life in Syracuse, New York, and my ventures North to Fulton and Oswego, above the "snow belt", which, by the way, was not just a concept. It was a very rude awakening. After my move to GA, and then SC, my five year old son (now 30) came to me with a Sears catalog and showed me a picture of a Snow Blower. "Papa, what is this?", he asked. I said, "For as long as you live with me, that is the closest you will EVER get to one." Take care up there - Be safe! '73 de JIM N2ZZ -----Original Message----- From: arrl-odv [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of dick(a)pobox.com Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 10:30 PM To: arrl-odv(a)arrl.org Subject: [arrl-odv:23873] JAN 2015 CEOSC Meeting Report 3 FEB 2015 - 2126 CST The CEO Search Committee met briefly right after the Jan 2015 board meeting adjourned. All committee members were present except for Kay Craigie and newly elected member Jim Pace. The following CEOSC officers were selected: Chairman ---- Dick Isely, W9GIG Secretary --- Davie Norris, K5UZ Personal Note: (long) The above message would have been posted to the ODV this past Saturday evening. However, preparations for the first really big Chicago area snow storm this season took priority. The official snow total was 19.3 inches at O'Hare International Airport. This storm is now ranked #5 in the list of the biggest Chicago area snow storms. A few areas recorded as much as 22 inches. Here in St. Charles, we received about 16 inches of new snow with drifts as high as 3 feet. I spent all day Sunday moving snow with my large Honda snow thrower and did not watch the Super Bowl programming except for the last 3 minutes of the game. It was still snowing when I quit for the day. The snow finally stopped early Monday morning - but the 40 mph wind gusts did not abate until mid-morning. On Monday, I moved even more snow, most of it completely filling in the areas I cleared on Sunday. I had to stop before every area was cleared because the snow chute ring gear rotation system was frozen solid and I was getting plastered with the white s... Today, I woke up at 7:00 AM to several UPS alarms informing us the electrical power was off and the inside temperature was dropping below the late night setting of 67 degrees. The power was restored at about 7:50 AM and Judy and I finally got out of bed at 9:00 AM with the house back up to 72 degrees. I spent the early afternoon repairing my snow thrower and cleared the areas I had missed on Monday... just before it started snowing again right before dinner. We got about 2 inches of fresh snow. It was then I discovered the power outage had knocked our telephone system off-line. No calls in or out. Right after dinner, I started trouble-shooting it, found the caller ID device for an older phone was the problem, replaced its batteries, and I am now finishing this message. We may get a bit more snow tomorrow, but the WX guessers are saying we will have a couple of above-freezing days this coming weekend. - Dick Isely, W9GIG _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv

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[arrl-odv:23873] JAN 2015 CEOSC Meeting Report
by dick＠pobox.com 04 Feb '15

04 Feb '15

3 FEB 2015 - 2126 CST The CEO Search Committee met briefly right after the Jan 2015 board meeting adjourned. All committee members were present except for Kay Craigie and newly elected member Jim Pace. The following CEOSC officers were selected: Chairman ---- Dick Isely, W9GIG Secretary --- Davie Norris, K5UZ Personal Note: (long) The above message would have been posted to the ODV this past Saturday evening. However, preparations for the first really big Chicago area snow storm this season took priority. The official snow total was 19.3 inches at O'Hare International Airport. This storm is now ranked #5 in the list of the biggest Chicago area snow storms. A few areas recorded as much as 22 inches. Here in St. Charles, we received about 16 inches of new snow with drifts as high as 3 feet. I spent all day Sunday moving snow with my large Honda snow thrower and did not watch the Super Bowl programming except for the last 3 minutes of the game. It was still snowing when I quit for the day. The snow finally stopped early Monday morning - but the 40 mph wind gusts did not abate until mid-morning. On Monday, I moved even more snow, most of it completely filling in the areas I cleared on Sunday. I had to stop before every area was cleared because the snow chute ring gear rotation system was frozen solid and I was getting plastered with the white s... Today, I woke up at 7:00 AM to several UPS alarms informing us the electrical power was off and the inside temperature was dropping below the late night setting of 67 degrees. The power was restored at about 7:50 AM and Judy and I finally got out of bed at 9:00 AM with the house back up to 72 degrees. I spent the early afternoon repairing my snow thrower and cleared the areas I had missed on Monday... just before it started snowing again right before dinner. We got about 2 inches of fresh snow. It was then I discovered the power outage had knocked our telephone system off-line. No calls in or out. Right after dinner, I started trouble-shooting it, found the caller ID device for an older phone was the problem, replaced its batteries, and I am now finishing this message. We may get a bit more snow tomorrow, but the WX guessers are saying we will have a couple of above-freezing days this coming weekend. - Dick Isely, W9GIG

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[arrl-odv:23872] EMC Committee Report
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 02 Feb '15

02 Feb '15

The version of the EMC Committee Report that was distributed prior to the meeting was labeled "ARRL Board Confidential" because of some candid observations it contained. Committee chairman Kermit Carlson, W9XA has provided the attached, expurgated version that is suitable for posting with the other reports at www.arrl.org/committee-reports<http://www.arrl.org/committee-reports>. Dave K1ZZ

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