July 2015 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:24535] Michael Guernsey, KZ8O Forfeiture Order
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 24 Jul '15

24 Jul '15

The FCC finally got its link fixed and the forfeiture order is available. Dave

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[arrl-odv:24534] 3 more
by Kay Craigie 24 Jul '15

24 Jul '15

This morning we see Lieu (CA-33), Dold (IL-10), and Marchant (TX-24) as the latest co-sponsors of HR 1301. Please encourage members to thank them. 73, Kay N3KN Sent from my iPhone

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[arrl-odv:24533] Strategic Planning Documents as Presented
by k9jf＠arrl.org 23 Jul '15

23 Jul '15

All: Attached are two of the documents you requested at the board meeting. The first is the Power Presentation conducted by the Working Group during the informal session on Thursday evening. Note that the slides numbered 23-30 are a set of PRELIMINARY goals or strategies. We have just begun to work on these so please indicate that they are simply the first thoughts. The second document is a Word document and the same comments, apply to pages 7 to 14. We met this past Tuesday evening to read and dissect the minutes Bonnie took of the meeting in order to ascertain additional needs and information suggested by the Board. The are a few more items outstanding and these will also be forwarded to you. Please direct further questions or comments to me so I can facilitate answering your comments. We are developing a process to continue this project and plan to keep you informed via e-mails every 4 to 6 weeks during late summer and the fall. 73 Jim K9JF Chair, Strategic Planning Working Group James E. Fenstermaker K9JF 2nd Vice President American Radio Relay League (206) 930-9372

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[arrl-odv:24532] CAI's latest trash talk
by Mike Lisenco N2YBB 23 Jul '15

23 Jul '15

This was just forwarded to me from a member. Be aware of the propaganda that is coming from CAI as you seek and obtain legislative support. Just a heads-up. Mike N2YBB = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Original message -------- From: CAI Government Affairs Date:07/23/2015 1:01 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Brian Brunsch Subject: Federal HAM Radio Legislation Has Unintended Consequences - Contact Members of Congress Today to Oppose H.R. 1301 and S. 1685 [http://images.capwiz.com/advocacycenter/images/cai_logo.gif] Dear CAI Member, The HAM Radio legislation has 86 co-sponsors in the House of Representatives (H.R. 1301) and a new Senate Bill (S. 1685). If you don’t want 75 foot towers throughout your community, you must contact your Members of Congress today and ask them to oppose H.R. 1301 (in the House) and S. 1685 (in the Senate). Contact your U.S. Representative and U.S. Senators today and ask them to oppose all legislation prohibiting community association review or approval of HAM radio towers and large, fixed antennas by clicking here. <http://capwiz.com/advocacycenter/utr/1/KBAGUZRORN/LVQPUZRZUQ/10949066076> H.R. 1301/S. 1685 pre-empt community associations’ architectural guidelines and rules related to installation of HAM radio towers and antennas. If the legislation passes (and it is moving forward in a way that is threatening), community associations would not be able to require prior approval for 70' HAM radio towers and antennas nor would community associations have the ability to create reasonable processes and aesthetic guidelines. HAM radio enthusiasts indicate this legislation is needed so they may respond to and assist in communication during a local disaster. The truth is HAM radio enthusiasts who aid the public interest do so at the site of a local disaster with portable equipment. They do not need permanent equipment at their residence; especially towers and antennas that pose a health and safety risk to their neighbors. The truth is the majority of community associations tell CAI that HAM radio operators are welcome to pursue their hobby if they follow community guidelines In a 2014 survey conducted by CAI covering community associations in 46 states, 64 percent of respondents confirmed their association’s board or architectural review committee had never denied a request to install a HAM radio antenna. An additional 27 percent of survey respondents found no record of a denial. The survey also found that associations routinely provide space for HAM radio clubs so residents can pursue their radio hobby. Please contact your Member of Congress today via phone and let them know you oppose the Ham Radio bill – H.R. 1301 and S. 1685. Thank you for taking a few minutes out of your day to preserve the self-governance model of America’s community associations. If you need additional information about this issue, please contact us anytime at government(a)caionline.org<mailto:government@caionline.org> or (888) 224-4321. Thank you! Dawn M. Bauman CAE Sr. Vice President, Government Affairs Community Associations Institute dbauman(a)caionline.org<mailto:dbauman@caionline.org> | (703) 970-9224

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[arrl-odv:24530] Postal address for Virginia-based staff
by Price, Brennan, N4QX 23 Jul '15

23 Jul '15

As the physical office in Fairfax, Virginia, closes at the end of the month, future mail to the Technical Relations staff (Jonathan Siverling, WB3ERA, and myself) should be sent to the following address: ARRL PO Box 3470 Oakton VA 22124 Telephone information is still being resolved and will be provided when known. 73, Brennan Price, N4QX Chief Technology Officer

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[arrl-odv:24526] Make that 90
by Kay Craigie 23 Jul '15

23 Jul '15

Murphy (PA-18) is co-sponsor #90. Tom, would you please ask members in that district to send their thanks? 73, Kay Sent from my iPhone

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[arrl-odv:24528] Former Hudson Director Frank Fallon N2FF update
by Mike Lisenco N2YBB 23 Jul '15

23 Jul '15

I just got off the phone with past-Director Frank Fallon, N2FF. Frank is home and recuperating from his recent quadruple bypass AND heart valve replacement. Frank is doing extremely well, and as he says, better than he had expected. He is up and about and feeling spryer than he has in some time. Frank also asked me to extend his thanks to the Board family for the get well card. It made his day. Please feel free to send Frank your best and wish him well via email to: n2ff(a)arrl.net. 73 de Mike N2YBB

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[arrl-odv:24527] Draft Board Meeting minutes
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 23 Jul '15

23 Jul '15

Attached are the draft minutes of the July 17-18 Board meeting. Please review and let me have any suggested changes. The draft is not ready for formal approval at this time; that comes later. 73, Dave K1ZZ

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[arrl-odv:24520] As promised by Chris yesterday
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 22 Jul '15

22 Jul '15

DAVID J. TOLASSI. Notified David J. Tolassi of an Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $1,000 for failure to identify his call sign during multiple transmissions on one day. Action by: District Director, Atlanta Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/22/2015 by NALF. (DA No. 15-831). EB https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-15-831A1.docx https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-15-831A1.pdf MICHAEL GUERNSEY. Imposed penalty of $22,000 against Michael Guernsey for intentionally causing interference to other amateur radio operators and failure to provide station identification in violation of the Communications Act. Action by: Regional Director, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/22/2015 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 15-832). EB https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-15-832A1.docx https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-15-832A1.pdf

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[arrl-odv:24518] 89
by Kay Craigie 22 Jul '15

22 Jul '15

Rep. Slaughter (NY-25) and McGovern (MA-2) are now co-sponsors. Please encourage members to thank them. 73, Kay Sent from my iPhone

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