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

[arrl-odv:24084] HR 1301: participate sign with logo
by James F. Boehner MD 17 Mar '15

17 Mar '15

To All, I realize our graphics gurus could whip up something a bit more elaborate, but here is the sign we used at the Charlotte Hamfest to raise awareness of the letter writing campaign on the ARRL table. If useful to you, feel free to use it. This is from the NC SM, Karl Bowman W4CHX. '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:24078] Android - Repeater Directory Marketing
by Richard J Norton 17 Mar '15

17 Mar '15

I received the following information from a member at a hamfest this past weekend - If one has an Android phone, and searches for "repeater directory," the top search result is the ARRL Repeater Directory. It states price: free You then download the directory, and get the message, "If you want 2-meters and 70-centimeters, you need to pay an additional $10." Note that realistically, the only repeaters people are interested in are on 2 and 70 cm. This has apparently not been a hit with users. The directory is rated at 3.3 stars, out of 10, and the negative comments relate to the misleading "free." I would suggest simply listing the price at $10, and possibly below that, note that a sample directory with no 2 and 70 is available for free. Being straightforward with the membership and users is probably a good idea. 73, Dick Norton, N6AA

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[arrl-odv:24081] Re: Android - Repeater Directory Marketing
by ebhudgens 16 Mar '15

16 Mar '15

David It is our app and Dick is correct. The basic app is free but to unlock all of the bands and also get the updates you have to buy into the service. Not a real clean WY of handling it but it works. Ed Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone <div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: David Norris <k5uz(a)suddenlink.net> </div><div>Date:03/16/2015 5:40 PM (GMT-06:00) </div><div>To: Richard J Norton <richardjnorton(a)dslextreme.com> </div><div>Cc: arrl-odv <arrl-odv(a)arrl.org> </div><div>Subject: [arrl-odv:24079] Re: Android - Repeater Directory Marketing </div><div> </div>Dick, Is this our app from our site? 73 David A. Norris, K5UZ Director Delta Division Sent from my iPhone On Mar 16, 2015, at 5:17 PM, Richard J Norton <richardjnorton(a)dslextreme.com> wrote: > I received the following information from a member at a hamfest this past weekend - > > If one has an Android phone, and searches for "repeater directory," the top search result is the ARRL Repeater Directory. > > It states price: free > > You then download the directory, and get the message, "If you want 2-meters and 70-centimeters, you need to pay an additional $10." Note that realistically, the only repeaters people are interested in are on 2 and 70 cm. > > This has apparently not been a hit with users. The directory is rated at 3.3 stars, out of 10, and the negative comments relate to the misleading "free." > > I would suggest simply listing the price at $10, and possibly below that, note that a sample directory with no 2 and 70 is available for free. > > Being straightforward with the membership and users is probably a good idea. > > 73, > > Dick Norton, N6AA > _______________________________________________ > arrl-odv mailing list > arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org > https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv

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[arrl-odv:24080] Strategic Planning Working Group Update to ODV - March 2015
by k9jf＠arrl.org 16 Mar '15

16 Mar '15

March 16, 2015 Following is a description of the progress of Strategic Planning Working Group which was formed in February 2015. As noted in the text, we have had three meetings to date. But, I can assure you, the team is thinking about this task much of the time. As we reach specific milestones and/or create portions of a proposed plan, these will be passed to ODV for your review and comments. If you have comments or observations, please contact me. This is an interesting exercise and the entire Working Group team understands the challenges as the ARRL moves into its second century and the impact a well crafted plan can have on the success of our organization. Members of the ARRL ODV, The Strategic Planning Working Group was formed in Early February by President Craigie and the EC. Members of this team include 2nd VP Jim Fenstermaker K9JF (Chair), Director Greg Widin, Vice Directors Bonnie Altus AB7ZQ, Kermit Carlson W9XA, Art Zygielbaum K0AIZ, and ARRL HQ Staff Members COO Harold Kramer WJ1B and Marketing Manager Bob Inderbitzen NQ1R. Since formation, the Working Group has met three times via the ARRL Telephone Bridge. The first meeting (February 10) included a round table where each member of the Working Group described his/her experience and interest in the Strategic Planning Process. The group received the charge to begin thinking about the ARRL's SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) for the February 24th discussions. This analysis will allow the team the opportunity to think about current perceptions and how to meld them into upcoming plan development. We also discussed the process to take this program from its inception to creating a document for the entire Board to review, question, modify and ultimately adopt at the January 2016 ARRL Annual Meeting. Jim also discussed a number of Strategic Planning articles and book written by Professors Robert Kaplan and David Norton. Others assigned to the Working Group also discussed the myriad of strategic planning techniques. During the second meeting (February 24), we reviewed a consolidated list of the SWOT input as submitted by each team member. It was noted that this process might be a bit out of sync. While getting a better understanding of the ARRL, values and mission, it is a good "ice breaker" and allows the Group to focus on our task. Plus, it is a dynamic document and will, in all likelihood, be modified as additional thoughts and information become available. The mission of the ARRL was reviewed and is not subject to change at this time. Bob Inderbitzen distributed an interim copy of the Readex Survey for the Group's review. A final version will be forthcoming after the replies are summarized. We also discussed a short article for publication in the weekly ARRL News bulletin announcing the Working Group's formation . This will further communicate to ARRL Members that indeed a group has been identified in Dave Sumner's February 2015 "It Seems to Us" editorial. Jim will submit this article to Dave Sumner. A unique web address had been created to allow members to comment on the plan without having to communicate directly will members of the working group. During the third meeting (March 10), further discussion about the Strategic Planning process and timelines were discussed. A discussion ensued regarding what ARRL values are currently identified and if these need to be modified or changed. A value statement is being wordsmithed. The conclusion of the preliminary work will be used to begin to create the high level strategies (what we want to do) and meld them to tactics and operational activities (what we have to do to support the strategies). This brainstorming process is planned to begin in April. I plan to send an update to the ODV Reflector at least monthly. This will serve to communicate the progress of the Working Group to the full Board as well as to solicit comments about our progress and recommendations. And, as we complete tasks along the way, I will keep you informed about our progress and send items to review and provide comments. Kay will schedule a discussion of Strategic Planning discussion of findings and recommendations of the Working Group the July 2015 Thursday evening informal discussion. Please contact the Working Group if you have questions or comments regarding our process or direction. We anticipate involvement of the ODV in this process as we proceed. James E. Fenstermaker K9JF Chair (206) 930-9372

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[arrl-odv:24077] W9GIG H.R. 1301 March Trip Data Report
by dick＠pobox.com 16 Mar '15

16 Mar '15

16 MAR 2015 - 1645 CDT Last Tuesday, 10 MAR, I flew to Washington, DC for the purpose of obtaining co-sponsors for H.R. 1301: The Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015. I spent two full days on The Hill visiting 17 Representatives' offices to request them to again co-sponsor our proposed House Bill. I believe all 17 will again be co-sponsors. I also visited the Senior Policy Advisor to Illinois Senator Richard Durbin to discuss ideas and seek support for a companion Senate Bill. I arrived back home early Friday afternoon with tired feet and voice and a deepened enthusiasm for the ARRL's effort to extend the provisions of PRB-1 to cover private property CC&Rs. I have attached a two page PDF to this message so that you can see the results of my visits on The Hill. I believe there is a good chance of getting this bill passed this year, if we actively participate in this campaign. I don't expect a lot of ARRL directors, or vice directors to travel to Washington, DC. However, we all can ask our Representatives and Senators for support and actively promote the Amateur Radio community to do the same thing. 73 - Dick Isely, W9GIG

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[arrl-odv:24076] Exhibits to Report of the General Counsel to the Executive Committee, March 21, 2015 meeting.
by Christopher Imlay 16 Mar '15

16 Mar '15

Attached are the Exhibits to the Report of the General Counsel to the Executive Committee. These also are confidential and this message is an attorney-client privileged communication and constitutes work-product. It is not for further dissemination. 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:24075] Fwd: Report of the General Counsel to the Executive Committee, March 21, 2015 Meeting, Dulles Airport, VA
by Christopher Imlay 16 Mar '15

16 Mar '15

From: Christopher Imlay <w3kd.arrl(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 2:45 PM Subject: Report of the General Counsel to the Executive Committee, March 21, 2015 Meeting, Dulles Airport, VA To: arrl-odv <arrl-odv(a)arrl.org> *Confidential, attorney-client privileged communication and work-product.* Greetings. Per the Board's Standing Orders, I attach hereto a copy of the Report of the Office of the General Counsel to the Executive Committee, preparatory to the EC meeting set for this weekend at the Dulles Airport Marriott. There are exhibits to this Memo which I will send in a separate e-mail message due to the size of the scanned file . Let me know any questions any of you have prior to the EC meeting about any of the contents of this memo or the attachments. This memo and the attachments to it are highly confidential and no part of either can be shared with anyone outside the ARRL Board family in any form. 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:24064] Non-controversial subject
by Northwestern Division Director - Jim K7CEX 16 Mar '15

16 Mar '15

Good Morning and Happy Birthday Kay. I hope you have a great day! 73 and good Hamming Jim Pace, K7CEX ARRL the National Association for Amateur Radio Northwestern Division Director

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[arrl-odv:24065] Reflector mail delay explained
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 16 Mar '15

16 Mar '15

A power surge on Sunday morning disrupted some of the email reflectors. Things should be back to normal now. If you send to a reflector and don't see it go through within a few minutes, let Barry or me know. 73, Dave K1ZZ

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[arrl-odv:24063] Re: RHR Add on Adjacent Page to K1ZZ Artiicle
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 16 Mar '15

16 Mar '15

We'll never satisfy every member all the time, but the time we should start worrying is when they stop caring. Dave -----Original Message----- From: Pace, Jim, K7CEX Sent: Monday, March 16, 2015 10:58 AM To: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ; Norris, David, K5UZ; arrl-odv Subject: RE: [arrl-odv:24061] Re: RHR Add on Adjacent Page to K1ZZ Artiicle I don't know either, Dave, but am seeing another publishing decision that has caused some membership anxiety. As for P&SC, I have no idea as I am not on that committee. I'm sure we will get through this one, as in the previous ones. 73, Jim -----Original Message----- From: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ [mailto:dsumner@arrl.org] Sent: Monday, March 16, 2015 7:17 AM To: Pace, Jim, K7CEX; Norris, David, K5UZ; arrl-odv Subject: RE: [arrl-odv:24061] Re: RHR Add on Adjacent Page to K1ZZ Artiicle Jim, I don't know how we could have achieved "a little more conservative placement." RHR's payment for the placement is on an ongoing basis (since the February issue) and is not tied to whatever the topic of the editorial on the facing page might be. In any case, the editorial isn't likely to revisit the topic of remote operation any time soon. The subject isn't on the PSC agenda for further consideration, is it? 73, Dave K1ZZ -----Original Message----- From: arrl-odv [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Pace, Jim, K7CEX Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2015 6:33 PM To: Norris, David, K5UZ; arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:24061] Re: RHR Add on Adjacent Page to K1ZZ Artiicle All: I'm afraid this is not playing well in the NW Division either. Although I understand we need advertisers, I feel that we should have used a little more conservative placement, until we finalized our rule planning/changing and input from our members in regards to DXCC and Contest issues vs. For lease/hire stations. I'm sure we will weather the storm but it might have been easier after a full review of rules in regards to the foregoing. 73, Jim -----Original Message----- From: arrl-odv [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of David Norris Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2015 9:45 AM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:24057] RHR Add on Adjacent Page to K1ZZ Artiicle GM All, I have received a number if very angry complaints from some notable DXers in this division about this poorly placed add in April QST Digital Ed. Was this done on purpose or by coincidence? Many feel this to be a direct insult to their achievements in the DXCC program. Further, this is giving legs to the false claim circulating around that the ARRL is "selling out" to the commercial remote interests. This ad placement was not well thought out and now I have a good number of angry members demanding an apology and a one actually calling for an investigation. This continues to be a hot button issue for many of us and inattentive actions like this cause more controversy and do not facilitate an environment where we can settle any outstanding differences in a calm and reasonable manner among our members. Who did this ad layout and page selection? Does the hard copy April QST have the same page sequence? Someone needs to start using a little more thought and common sense. "40 over 9! RHR ad adjacent to that remote operating editorial? Really?? We're just asking for it! 73 David A. Norris, K5UZ Director Delta Division Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv

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