March 2015 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:24126] FW: Fwd: [arrl-od:3033] More LoTW Queue
by Shelley, Barry, N1VXY 27 Mar '15

27 Mar '15

Following is the response from IT Manager Michael Keane, K1MK, regarding the situation noted by Director Vallio late last night. 73, Barry J. Shelley, N1VXY Chief Financial Officer ARRL, Inc. ________________________________ From: Keane, Michael, K1MK Sent: Friday, March 27, 2015 7:00 AM To: Shelley, Barry, N1VXY Subject: Re: Fwd: [arrl-od:3033] More LoTW Queue There's a log file in the queue which is generating an exception every few minutes when the system attempts to process it. Since the processing never completes successfully, that log is not removed removed from the queue. Other logs continue to be processed, QSOs entered and QSLs generated. Think of this as analogous to a car stalled on the interstate, traffic is still able flows around it, perhaps with some delays although in this case those delays are minor. The "Currently Processing Log Uploaded" number on the Logbook Queue Status Page is really the "Oldest Log in Queue" so that number will keep growing until the problem log is successfully processed and removed from the queue. That resolution will require staff intervention to diagnose and correct whatever the problem is with processing the "stuck" log We will be investigating further today. -- MK

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[arrl-odv:24125] LoTW Queue
by Bob Vallio 27 Mar '15

27 Mar '15

The processing delay is more than 4 hours at present. Rather high for a non-contest-weekday. Anyone know what's up? 73, Bob -- W6RGG

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[arrl-odv:24117] Heads-up
by Kay Craigie 27 Mar '15

27 Mar '15

I asked Dan Henderson to compose a memo about something we've become aware of today. He and Mike Corey are looking into it, and TKG may have a contact that can be helpful in ferreting out what is or isn't up. Although I don't want to create undue alarm, I did want you all to be aware of what we know at this time, so you wouldn't be caught by surprise in case a Section Manager should mention something to you. 73 -Kay N3KN Here's what Dan wrote: ARRL HQ staff has become aware of several Section Managers receiving an invitation from the RAND Corporation to participate in an on-line survey. Staff has looked at the survey and it seems to be a very broad survey to gauge the organizations activities and relationships with local and regional NGOs. We do not have information as to who funded the survey or what the motivation behind it may be. Looking at the questions on the survey, they do seem to focus on services provided by the organization during disaster response, recovery and long-term recovery phases. Questions also focused on what barriers the organization encountered during the various phases and what tools might be helpful work around those barriers (such as MOA templates). One thing that stood out with the survey was that when asked what services the organization provided during emergencies, communications was not one of the options. Also, they did not include the national organization as a source point of information. Mike Corey has been in touch with his contact at National VOAD to see if they were aware of this survey, since it would seem that the members of that organization would be useful respondents to such a survey. They were not aware of it at their staff level, but offered to contact members to see if they were aware of this survey. He also made an inquiry to the point of contact at RAND Corporation and so far has received no response. Steve Ewald contacted the Section Manager reflector telling them we were not previously aware of this survey and encouraged them to use caution in responding to it. The reason for caution is that the survey contains an offer for a $20 Amazon gift card for completing the survey and this would require providing personal information. He also asked them to let HQ staff know if they received an invitation to participate. We really cannot make an assessment as to what is behind the survey. It could be an honest survey for lots of purposes. However, it could also be a tool by opponents of HR 1301 to gather information. Any additional information will be passed along as it becomes available. ======================= Here is a copy of the survey: ======================= We are requesting your participation in a short survey about the type of services that nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) provide before, during, and after a disaster. The survey is funded through a grant from the Ford Foundation, and is being conducted by the RAND Corporation, a nonprofit research organization. We are asking you to answer these questions on behalf of your organization. If you complete the survey, we will offer you a $20 Amazon electronic gift card to thank you for your time. Only one survey link has been sent to each organization invited to participate, so your responses will be considered representative of your entire organization. For this reason, we encourage you to consult other staff members in your organization if necessary when responding to the survey so that you provide the most accurate answers. The survey link will be active from today until April 17, 2015 5:00 EST. The link to the survey is: https://smapp2.rand.org/surv4/TakeSurvey.aspx?EID=981BnolB038BLG6ll6B776BM5l 06B3LH When you have completed the survey, you will be asked to provide an email address for receipt of the electronic gift card. You may decline the gift card if you wish. If you are having problems with the survey link or the link to the electronic gift card, please email csellers(a)rand.org. Thank you in advance for your participation! Anita Chandra, Dr.P.H. Director RAND Justice, Infrastructure, and Environment RAND Corporation 1200 South Hayes Street Arlington, VA 22202-5050

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[arrl-odv:24114] Two more
by Kay Craigie 26 Mar '15

26 Mar '15

Additional co-sponsors as of yesterday: Rep Pierluisi, Pedro R. [PR] - 3/25/2015 Rep Granger, Kay [TX-12] - 3/25/2015 73, Kay N3KN Sent from my iPhone

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[arrl-odv:24112] Awards Window Opens Today
by James F. Boehner MD 26 Mar '15

26 Mar '15

Harold, I think you had mentioned that you were going to beta test the program on ODV. Does that mean that those of us who qualified have already had our certificates made? '73 de JIM N2ZZ From: arrl-odv [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Kramer, Harold, WJ1B Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:16 AM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:24110] Awards Window Opens Today Hi, The ARRL Centennial Points Challenge, W1AW WAS Awards Application window will open at 14:00 UTC. Just posted: http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-centennial-points-challenge-w1aw-was-awards-ap plication-window-open 73, Harold Harold Kramer, WJ1B Chief Operating Officer ARRL - the national association for Amateur Radio 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860) 594 -0220 <http://www.arrl.org/> www.arrl.org

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[arrl-odv:24111] Centennial QSO Party Awards
by Kramer, Harold, WJ1B 25 Mar '15

25 Mar '15

I neglected to send the URL for the Centennial QSO Party Awards. By popular demand, here it is: ********************* ODV members please do not use the web form. ************************* Please email Sharon STaratula(a)arrl.org<mailto:STaratula@arrl.org> to initiate your application. We have started out strong with many applications in the first couple of hours. 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:24110] Awards Window Opens Today
by Kramer, Harold, WJ1B 25 Mar '15

25 Mar '15

Hi, The ARRL Centennial Points Challenge, W1AW WAS Awards Application window will open at 14:00 UTC. Just posted: http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-centennial-points-challenge-w1aw-was-awards-a… 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:24109] 3 more
by Kay Craigie 25 Mar '15

25 Mar '15

We have added 3 more co-sponsors as of yesterday: Rep Benishek, Dan [MI-1] - 3/24/2015 Rep Engel, Eliot L. [NY-16] - 3/24/2015 Rep Joyce, David P. [OH-14] - 3/24/2015 Dr. Benishek is ARRL member KB8TOW. 73 - Kay N3KN

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[arrl-odv:24108] Centennial QSO Party Awards Fulfillment
by Kramer, Harold, WJ1B 24 Mar '15

24 Mar '15

Hi, Beginning today, we will be conducting the final test of the Centennial QSO Party Challenge Award and the W1AW Worked All States Award web applications. We will be using ODV accounts for this test. You do not need to take any action at this time. ODV accounts are complimentary and we will fulfill your certificates. If this final test proceeds as planned, we will launch the application tomorrow morning to the rest of the world. Please do not release this information until we deploy the application to the public tomorrow, barring any final issues, If you have any questions about your specific awards, please contact Sharon Taratula STaratula(a)arrl.org<mailto:STaratula@arrl.org>. I will send ODV an update tomorrow morning on the status of the launch. 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:24107] H.R. 1301 opportunity
by Kay Craigie 24 Mar '15

24 Mar '15

In the days just before and just after the EC meeting last weekend, a number of Officers and Directors visited on Capitol Hill. I did 10 visits and also, in the company of Directors Woolweaver and Lisenco and Dave Sumner, had a short meeting with Greg Walden and two members of his subcommittee staff. I hope others who did Hill visits will post to the reflector describing what they did. It was a lot of good outreach. In addition to advocacy for the bill, it was also possible to bring up the issue of FCC rules enforcement. During a hearing with the FCC Commissioners on Thursday, Greg Walden used information we had provided to him to confront Chairman Wheeler about the dubious future of the Enforcement Bureau, and he specifically asked about the lack of progress on the WARFA case. At the end of our meeting, I asked Greg Walden what we (the ARRL) could do to help him help us. He said that continuing the work of educating people on Capitol Hill about Amateur Radio and its importance was key. Through the advocacy for H.R. 1301, we have educated people on the Hill about amateur radio's value, and we've put them on notice that Amateurs live in their districts and are paying attention. Congress will go on Easter recess from March 27 - April 12. This will be an opportunity for members to make appointments to visit local offices, and some Congressmen have town hall type meetings during recesses. Would you please inform members in your Divisions about the recess and encourage them to see about meeting with their Representatives in the districts? I am going to give Rick Lindquist a story including this point, but your encouragement as their Director will be a valuable way to get members' attention. 73, Kay N3KN

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