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

[arrl-odv:24490] Additional A&F Reports
by Shelley, Barry, N1VXY 16 Jul '15

16 Jul '15

It has been pointed out to me that I used improper terminology in my last note. The two reports discussed at A&F today are not strictly part of the Committee's report to the Board. They should be considered separate documents the Committee is providing to the Board and treated as "Board Confidential". I apologize for any confusion. 73, Barry J. Shelley, N1VXY Chief Financial Officer ARRL, Inc. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID

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[arrl-odv:24484] FCC Field Organization Adopted
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 16 Jul '15

16 Jul '15

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[arrl-odv:24485] Addenda to Doc #14 A&F Committee Report
by Shelley, Barry, N1VXY 16 Jul '15

16 Jul '15

Attached are two reports prepared by Treasurer Niswander that were discussed at the A&F meeting today. Chairman Widin asked me to distribute them to ODV. 73, Barry J. Shelley, N1VXY Chief Financial Officer ARRL, Inc. The National Association for Amateur Radio (860) 594-0212 www.arrl.org

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[arrl-odv:24483] Document 26 ARDF Report
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 16 Jul '15

16 Jul '15

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[arrl-odv:24482] Corrected Document 24
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 16 Jul '15

16 Jul '15

Director Isely has asked me to distribute a corrected Document 24. The corrections are minor and not substantive. Dave

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[arrl-odv:24481] Document 24
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 15 Jul '15

15 Jul '15

Dick Isely has asked me to send this on behalf of the CEOSC. Dave

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[arrl-odv:24476] Frank Fallon N2FF Recuperating From Surgery
by Mike Lisenco N2YBB 14 Jul '15

14 Jul '15

Hello, I’d like to let the ODV know that former ARRL Hudson Director Frank Fallon N2FF is recuperating from a quadruple bypass that was performed on Monday. According to his XYL Kiki, he came through the procedure with flying colors and is resting in the hospital. For the time being, Frank is not receiving phone calls or visitors, however, he is up and about and expected home in less than a week. If you’d like to wish him well, please either email him at n2ff(a)arrl.net or send cards to his home address: Frank Fallon N2FF 30 E Williston Ave East Williston, NY 11596-1913

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[arrl-odv:24475] FW: "It Seems to Us - The 50% Solution", August 2015 QST
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 14 Jul '15

14 Jul '15

Life Member Jim, K9SE is particularly well qualified to comment on the FCC field reorganization. Dave K1ZZ From: James M. Roop [mailto:k9se@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 12:00 PM To: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ Cc: Henderson, Dan N1ND Subject: RE: "It Seems to Us - The 50% Solution", August 2015 QST Dave, Feel free to share with the Board. If I can be of any further service, please feel free to contact me. Jim From: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ [mailto:dsumner@arrl.org] Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 10:12 AM To: 'James M. Roop' Cc: Henderson, Dan N1ND Subject: RE: "It Seems to Us - The 50% Solution", August 2015 QST Jim, thank you very much for your observations. May I share them with the ARRL Board? We really miss the expertise of you and your retired colleagues and are greatly concerned for those who remain. Dave From: James M. Roop [mailto:k9se@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 11:03 AM To: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ Cc: Henderson, Dan N1ND Subject: "It Seems to Us - The 50% Solution", August 2015 QST David, The League should continue its skepticism of the ability of the FCCs field offices to police the radio spectrum irrespective of the revised plan that will close (only) half of the field offices instead of two-thirds of the offices. The FCC Enforcement Bureau ("EB") senior management has yet to share the details of their grand plan with the field staff. The field staff remains in the dark with regards to their futures. The lack of enforcement action in the Woodinville, Washington grow light ballast radio frequency interference complaint is emblematic of the EB senior management team. The EB management team lacks an institutional knowledge of the historic roles and activities of the field with respect to spectrum management as well as a lack of technical aptitude especially as it applies to the radio services regulated by the Commission. Commissioner Michael O'Rielly in his speech to the Federal Communications Bar Association (June 11, 2015) asserts that "the Commission seems more intent on obtaining newspaper headlines trumpeting accusations and eye-popping fines." Commissioner O'Rielly iterates the point that this "self-aggrandizing fanfare is a major objective and often appears to be more important than case foundation, correcting the violation or establishing a reasonable deterrent." In light of Commissioner O'Rielly's observations, it is not difficult to see how the Woodinville, Washington enforcement action would not be able to gain any traction within the EB's front office. I am not optimistic that the reorganized field will be sustainable as an effective spectrum management tool. As a former district director, I was acutely aware of the administrative overhead required for equipment maintenance, staff professional development and other ancillary enforcement activities. These activities will require a greater percentage of time by the remaining field staff. This will impact the amount of time available for on-scene investigative work. I share your skepticism. I was fortunate to have been able to retire last year from the FCC as the Chicago district director and not be directly involved with this folly. Jim, K9SE

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[arrl-odv:24463] New England Division report
by Tom Frenaye 14 Jul '15

14 Jul '15

see attachment -- Tom ===== e-mail: k1ki(a)arrl.org ARRL New England Division Director http://www.arrl.org/ Tom Frenaye, K1KI, P O Box J, West Suffield CT 06093 Phone: 860-668-5444

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[arrl-odv:24473] Board meeting agenda
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 14 Jul '15

14 Jul '15

An agenda item has been added just before Directors' motions, for consideration of a proposal for a 2016 ARRL National Convention. This was added at the request of Director Rehman, who is bringing a proposal for Orlando in February. 73, Dave K1ZZ

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