January 2016 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:23688] Thank You and HNY!
by Brian Mileshosky 02 Jan '17

02 Jan '17

Okay, now I'm bored on the air -- same for a zillion other League members and hams across the world. Fair warning: I'm making a Director's motion in January to create a Centennial QSO Party Anonymous or Points Anonymous service, because lots of people now find themselves staring hopelessly at their now absolutely quiet radios. A huge THANK YOU to everyone -- ODV, staff, volunteers, members, hams -- for an absolute home run on the air this past year. Centennial celebration aside, if there is one thing that I hope everyone who participated in the QSO Party walked away with, it is that they became better and more dedicated radio operators throughout the year. That they used this year-long opportunity to learn more about themselves as an op, learned more about their gear, uncovered station and operating limitations and found ways to resolve them, and rediscovered the magic, fun (God forbid), and camaraderie that is ham radio. One very profound moment today was working a few folks in the QSO Party who I hadn't worked since back in January 1, 2014. Staring at that date in the log, and greeting those hams once again, with literally one year of time padding our last QSO was an in-your-face "this year has absolutely flown by way too fast" epiphany. I hope everyone enjoyed it as much as they could while it lasted. Happy Centennial, and Happy New Year everyone. Be safe this evening and see you in a few weeks. 73, Brian N5ZGT ARRL Director, Rocky Mountain Division

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[arrl-odv:24932] Status of the WN3A PRB-1 antenna case
by Bob Famiglio, K3RF 31 Aug '16

31 Aug '16

Fellow ODV members: At least three of you have asked recently about the status of the notorious WN3A antenna litigation and whether it has been resolved yet. Here is an update as to the federal court proceedings. You all will recall that the ARRL filed an amicus brief in support of the radio amateur I represent. Copies of my WN3A briefs were also circulated through the ODV server late last summer. You might also recall this case before the 3rd circuit court of appeals concerns a federal judge's legal opinion that any accommodation a town provides a ham, in the towns own judgement no matter how arbitrary, is reasonable accommodation under PRB-1. The federal court ruled hams need not bother coming to federal court for relief under PRB-1 as long as they get a hearing before a local zoning board and a decision is rendered. PRB-1 was found to be very limited in effect by the court. We appealed. Recently we received the attached correspondence from the court clerk scheduling oral argument the week of our next board meeting. This is significant in that the 3rd circuit court does not routinely grant oral argument anymore-decisions are based on the lengthy briefs and research provided by the parties, as they should be. However, in cases which are of first impression and in which a significant precedential decision is anticipated, oral argument is requested by the court as it is here. Our panel of three judges includes the chief judge of the court. This appeals court controls the federal courts in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey, but the decision will surely affect the whole country as the case will be quoted as a significant circuit court decision no matter which way it goes. The argument is just a few days before the January board meeting. I may know from the questions from the court as to any leanings, but that speculation is always dangerous. What seems certain is that the court will not just treat this case as a "do over" by just sending it back to the trial court. They could do that without the need for argument. Rather, it likely will decide what PRB-1 actually means in view of the conflicting court decisions and rules for its interpretation from around the country, all raised by the numerous opponents and their various legal arguments against all ham antennas. I expect a written decision in February now, but that prediction may be off. I hope to see you all in the greater Newington area in a few weeks and will let you know what the judges wanted to know during argument. Let's keep our collective fingers crossed. I hope you are all enjoying the holiday season. I am hoping for a late Christmas present from the 3rd circuit court. 73. Bob Famiglio, K3RF Vice Director, ARRL Atlantic Division 610-359-7300 www.QRZ.com/db/K3RF

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[arrl-odv:25083] Repeater App Changes
by Kramer, Harold, WJ1B 07 Feb '16

07 Feb '16

To: ARRL ODV We are discontinuing our iOS and Android Repeater Directory apps in a few weeks. We have instead entered into an agreement with RFinder (www.rfinder.net) to promote their highly popular online repeater directory as an "ARRL branded" service. Unlike our approach which was based on a single, annual "snapshot" of the ARRL Repeater Directory database, RFinder offers a far superior online and dynamic directory, regularly updated to include new features. The remainder of this email will be in the form of Questions and Answers to assist you in answering questions from members. What is RFinder? www.rfinder.net >From their website: "The RFinder (RepeaterFinder) Worldwide Repeater Directory is a steadily growing worldwide repeater directory including IRLP, Echolink, AllStar, DStar, MotoTRBO, and even Winlink information. We currently have over 175 countries in the directory! Access to the World Wide Repeater Directory is provided by any version of the RFinder smartphone apps on Android, iPhone and iPad/iPod Touch, by subscription for $9.99/year. The same userid enables access from any version of the RFinder app, our browser interface (web.rfinder.net<http://web.rfinder.net/>), or through a growing list of third-party memory programming applications such as RTSystems radio programmers<http://www.rtsystemsinc.com/> and CHIRP open source software<http://chirp.danplanet.com/>. One subscription, access to world wide repeater data from any computing device! We will be releasing Windows Phone and Symbian later this year as well as POI data for TomTom and Garmin GPS units. Again, one subscription, access from anywhere!" How will the app be branded? We are still working out the final details, but the app will be promoted as something like "The official ARRL online repeater directory." ARRL's logo will appear on the user's device when they are using the app within the USA. Why is it ARRL branded only in the USA? This is because RFinder is the official repeater directory of the RSGB (UK), RAC (Canada), DARC (Germany) and many other national Amateur Radio societies. The branding changes depending on where the device is located. Bob Inderbitzen and I spoke with representatives of RSGB and RAC who had provided us with positive feedback about their relationship with RFinder. What platforms does it support? As noted above, RFinder is currently available via any web browser, and apps for iOS and Android devices. How much does it cost? RFinder costs $9.99 for a one-year subscription. Android users can try it for 30 day for free. Users pay RFinder via their app or web service. What does ARRL get from this arrangement? (Not for outside ODV) ARRL gets a percentage of the net revenue after the transaction costs charged to RFinder by the payment processor. Each subscription and renewal of RFinder in the US will support ARRL. Will ARRL be sharing any data from the Frequency Coordinators that is currently used in ARRL's printed Repeater Directory? The repeater data supplied for the ARRL Repeater Directory database for the upcoming edition of the Directory will NOT be shared with RFinder. The ARRL Repeater Directory database will only be used to publish the printed ARRL Repeater Directory and only participating coordinators and ARRL-authorized personnel will have access to it. Will ARRL continue to print a Repeater Directory? Yes. What about ARRL's other Repeater Directory related products? We are discontinuing the TravelPlus, a CD-ROM, Windows-based program, at the end of the current edition cycle (April). TravelPlus has served the Amateur Radio community well for many years, but customer expectations have changed and TravelPlus no longer sufficiently meets those expectations. What about the current users of the ARRL Repeater Directory apps? The current developer of the ARRL Repeater Directory apps is already aware that we will be discontinuing these apps. We are working with the developer and RFinder on a mutually agreeable plan for migrating existing ARRL app users to RFinder. We may, for instance, transfer current activation codes to RFinder to support remaining subscription terms. 73, Harold Harold Kramer, WJ1B Chief Operating Officer ARRL - The national association for Amateur Radio(r) 225 Main Street Newington CT 06111-1494 Telephone: 860-594-0220 Fax: 860-594-0259 email: hkramer(a)arrl.org<mailto:hkramer@arrl.org>

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[arrl-odv:25101] Re: Honorary VP Evelyn Gauzens, W4WYR, SK
by nwdvd 31 Jan '16

31 Jan '16

May memories of her be for blessings 73, Jim K7CEX Sent from Jim's Samsung Galaxy Tab®4 -------- Original message -------- From: "Sumner, Dave,  K1ZZ" <dsumner(a)arrl.org> Date:01/31/2016 12:49 PM (GMT-08:00) To: arrl-odv <arrl-odv(a)arrl.org> Subject: [arrl-odv:25100] Honorary VP Evelyn Gauzens, W4WYR, SK I am saddened to report that past Southeastern Division Vice Director Evelyn Gauzens, W4WYR, who was made an Honorary Vice President in 2002, died this morning. She had had several health challenges recently but her passing was unexpected. Dave K1ZZ _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv

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[arrl-odv:25100] Honorary VP Evelyn Gauzens, W4WYR, SK
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 31 Jan '16

31 Jan '16

I am saddened to report that past Southeastern Division Vice Director Evelyn Gauzens, W4WYR, who was made an Honorary Vice President in 2002, died this morning. She had had several health challenges recently but her passing was unexpected. Dave K1ZZ

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[arrl-odv:25097] Director Norris elected to ARRL Foundation Board
by James F. Boehner MD 31 Jan '16

31 Jan '16

David, Congratulations! '73 de JIM N2ZZ -----Original Message----- From: arrl-odv [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2016 9:45 AM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:25096] Re: Electronic vote on filling ARRL Foundation Board Vacancy For the record, there were 14 votes in favor. Mr. Norris abstained. Thanks, everyone, for your prompt attention. 73, Dave K1ZZ ________________________________________ From: arrl-odv [arrl-odv-bounces(a)reflector.arrl.org] on behalf of Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ Sent: Friday, January 29, 2016 11:30 AM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:25078] Electronic vote on filling ARRL Foundation Board Vacancy Directors: One consequence of Brian Mileshosky's election as Second Vice President is that he is, of course, no longer an ARRL Director. An unintended consequence that was not immediately recognized is that this reduced the number of ARRL Directors who are also Directors of the ARRL Foundation to four. The Articles of Incorporation of the ARRL Foundation specify that there be nine Directors, and that: "A majority of the Directorships of the corporation shall always be held by persons who are Directors of the American Radio Relay League, Inc." Therefore, as of the conclusion of the ARRL Board meeting on January 16 the Foundation Board was not constituted in accordance with the Articles of Incorporation and is unable to transact business until this is corrected. On Wednesday, January 27, ARRL Foundation Director Marty Green, K2PLF, submitted his resignation. The Foundation's Articles of Incorporation provide that: "Vacant Directorships shall be filled for the unexpired term of such Directorships by the Board of Directors of The American Radio Relay League, Inc." General Counsel Imlay has confirmed that such a vacancy can be filled using the procedure set out in Article 6 of the ARRL Articles of Association: "The Executive Committee may in its discretion submit for determination or decision by members of the Board of Directors by mail or electronic vote any proposal pending before the Executive Committee. When such submission is made, it shall be in precise terms embodying the text of the proposed resolution. Such action shall be binding upon the Executive Committee." ARRL Foundation President and ARRL Director Frenaye has determined that ARRL Director Norris is interested in and willing to serve on the Foundation Board to complete Marty Green's term and has requested that the Executive Committee submit this nomination to the ARRL Board for approval. The Executive Committee has voted to do so. Therefore, in accordance with Article 6 of the ARRL Articles of Association, the following motion is now before the ARRL Board: Moved, that David Norris be elected to the ARRL Foundation Board of Directors for two years to fill the term remaining after the resignation of Martin Green, K2PLF. Directors, please let me have your votes at your earliest convenience. For your information, here are the current ARRL Foundation Directors and the years in which their current terms expire: Tom Frenaye, K1KI (2018) Dick Isely, W9GIG (2019) David Woolweaver, K5RAV (2019) Jim Pace, K7CEX (2017) Andrea Wayward, KG4IUM (2019) Brian Mileshosky, N5ZGT (2018) Jim Fenstermaker, K9JF (2017) Bruce Frahm, K0BJ (2017) 73, David Sumner, K1ZZ Secretary, ARRL _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv

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[arrl-odv:25098] Re: Electronic vote on filling ARRL Foundation Board Vacancy
by Tom Frenaye 30 Jan '16

30 Jan '16

At 09:45 AM 1/30/2016, Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ wrote: >For the record, there were 14 votes in favor. Mr. Norris abstained. >Thanks, everyone, for your prompt attention. Thanks from the Foundation also! Very quick. -- Tom ===== e-mail: k1ki(a)arrl.org President, ARRL Foundation http://www.arrl.org/arrlf/ Tom Frenaye, K1KI, P O Box J, West Suffield CT 06093 Phone: 860-668-5444

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[arrl-odv:25078] Electronic vote on filling ARRL Foundation Board Vacancy
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 30 Jan '16

30 Jan '16

Directors: One consequence of Brian Mileshosky's election as Second Vice President is that he is, of course, no longer an ARRL Director. An unintended consequence that was not immediately recognized is that this reduced the number of ARRL Directors who are also Directors of the ARRL Foundation to four. The Articles of Incorporation of the ARRL Foundation specify that there be nine Directors, and that: "A majority of the Directorships of the corporation shall always be held by persons who are Directors of the American Radio Relay League, Inc." Therefore, as of the conclusion of the ARRL Board meeting on January 16 the Foundation Board was not constituted in accordance with the Articles of Incorporation and is unable to transact business until this is corrected. On Wednesday, January 27, ARRL Foundation Director Marty Green, K2PLF, submitted his resignation. The Foundation's Articles of Incorporation provide that: "Vacant Directorships shall be filled for the unexpired term of such Directorships by the Board of Directors of The American Radio Relay League, Inc." General Counsel Imlay has confirmed that such a vacancy can be filled using the procedure set out in Article 6 of the ARRL Articles of Association: "The Executive Committee may in its discretion submit for determination or decision by members of the Board of Directors by mail or electronic vote any proposal pending before the Executive Committee. When such submission is made, it shall be in precise terms embodying the text of the proposed resolution. Such action shall be binding upon the Executive Committee." ARRL Foundation President and ARRL Director Frenaye has determined that ARRL Director Norris is interested in and willing to serve on the Foundation Board to complete Marty Green's term and has requested that the Executive Committee submit this nomination to the ARRL Board for approval. The Executive Committee has voted to do so. Therefore, in accordance with Article 6 of the ARRL Articles of Association, the following motion is now before the ARRL Board: Moved, that David Norris be elected to the ARRL Foundation Board of Directors for two years to fill the term remaining after the resignation of Martin Green, K2PLF. Directors, please let me have your votes at your earliest convenience. For your information, here are the current ARRL Foundation Directors and the years in which their current terms expire: Tom Frenaye, K1KI (2018) Dick Isely, W9GIG (2019) David Woolweaver, K5RAV (2019) Jim Pace, K7CEX (2017) Andrea Wayward, KG4IUM (2019) Brian Mileshosky, N5ZGT (2018) Jim Fenstermaker, K9JF (2017) Bruce Frahm, K0BJ (2017) 73, David Sumner, K1ZZ Secretary, ARRL

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[arrl-odv:25088] Roger Sherman Leaving FCC
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 30 Jan '16

30 Jan '16

The FCC has announced that Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Chief Roger Sherman is leaving the FCC at the end of February. See attached. Dave

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[arrl-odv:25092] Re: Electronic vote on filling ARRL Foundation Board Vacancy
by dick＠pobox.com 29 Jan '16

29 Jan '16

29 JAN 2016 - 1631 CST Moved, that David Norris be elected to the ARRL Foundation Board of Directors for two years to fill the term remaining after the resignation of Martin Green, K2PLF. I vote Aye. - Dick Isely, W9GIG

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