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[arrl-odv:25861] IN-News October 14 2016
by Pereira, Carla 14 Oct '16

14 Oct '16

[ARRL logo-and-logotype black gold vertical] IN-Newsletter Vol. 41, No. 36 October 14, 2016 Covers the period October 1 - 7, 2016 Upcoming In-Person Meetings and Events Executive Committee October 22 @ 8:30am in Chicago, IL LoTW Study Committee November 11 @ 10:00am in Newington, CT Administration & Finance Committee November 12 @ 8:30am in Newington, CT Field Organization/Public Service Team Reported by Steve Ewald WV1X Bob Wiseman, WB3W, of Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, has been appointed as the Interim Section Manager for the ARRL Eastern Pennsylvania Section. Dave Patton made the appointment on October 5th after consultation with Atlantic Division Director Tom Abernethy. Bob's interim appointment continues through March 31, 2018. ARRL Headquarters welcomed fifteen Section Manager for training and orientation at the 2016 Section Managers' Workshop. It was held at Headquarters from Friday through Sunday, October 7 - 9. Thanks to everyone for your help and support in making this event a successful one. Some very positive comments from the participants have already been received. The following Section Managers were here for the Workshop: John Bigley, N7UR (Nevada), John Core, KX7YT (Oregon), Diana Feinberg, AI6DF (Los Angeles), Ron Harden, KB5HGM (West Texas), Ray Hollenbeck, KL1IL (Alaska), Ed James, KA8JMW (New Mexico), David Kaltenborn, N8KBC (San Diego), JVann Martin, W4JVM (Alabama), Patrick Moretti, KA1RB (Wisconsin), Chuck Motes, K1DFS (Connecticut), Oscar Resto, KP4RF (Puerto Rico), Joe Shupienis, W3BC (SM-elect from Western Pennsylvania), Joe Speroni, AH0A (Pacific), Brent Walls, N9BA (Indiana), Tom Walsh, K1TW (Eastern Massachusetts). Field Services & Radiosport Reported by Dave Patton, NN1N Norm Fusaro and Dave Patton hosted Dr. Hans Schwarz, DK5JI, and Dave hosted additional foreign visitors Dov, 4Z4DX and Dima, RA9USU, as well as some regional visitors who travelled to HQ to meet 4Z4DX including: N1DG, N2KW, AA1V, and W1RM. DXCC, operating awards, contests and DXPedition planning were the main topics of interest, as well as the first chance for Dov to visit HQ. Production/Editorial Reported by Becky Schoenfeld, W1BXY On Wednesday, October 19, Chris Took from PageSuite will be visiting Headquarters to train QST staff on the new platform for Digital QST that will go "live" in early December. The November/December issue of NCJ is at the printer. The November/December issue of QEX is at the printer. Sales and Marketing Reported by Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R Yvette Vinci prepared the bulk email notification for the November 2016 digital edition of QST, distributed to ARRL members on Friday, October 7. The distribution list included 120,459 members. The warehouse clerks have been busy fulfilling advance orders for the new editions of the Operating Manual and Handbook. Bob Inderbitzen attended the UK National Hamfest in Newark, England and the RSGB 2016 Convention in Milton Keynes, England, having organized exhibits for ARRL at both events. He returned with 60 membership applications - many of those from new members. DXCC card checking was offered at both events, supported by ARRL volunteers Fred Handscombe, G4BWP and Martin Atherton, G3ZAY. Some attendees traveled a very long way to have their cards checked. Bob checked the cards for Will Davies, 2W0WOD, a 13-year old young man from Wales, and Will's first application for DXCC! He also returned with examination materials from an ARRL VEC test session held at the RSGB Convention. Atherton was the exam team liaison. Throughout the events, Bob was pleased to receive many nice compliments for ARRL's contributions to Amateur Radio worldwide, including on-air operating events. There were also many nice comments made by international members about QST, LoTW, ARRL publications, The Doctor is In podcast, Product Reviews, and efforts advancing the Amateur Radio Parity Act -- which is helping provide fodder for hams navigating difficult zoning restrictions experienced by most UK radio amateurs. Finally, Bob visited Bletchley Park, home of the codebreakers during World War II. He made a one hour live video broadcast for the ARRL Facebook page as he toured the grounds of Bletchley and the on-site RSGB National Radio Centre. Bob posted to Facebook photo albums throughout the events: http://tinyurl.com/ARRL-UK and http://tinyurl.com/ARRL-UK1. Summary of Sales and Marketing Department telephone group, reported by Yvette Vinci: Week Ending Calls Answered Calls Per Hour Total Talking Duration Average Speed of Answer 10/7/2016 828 18.4 27:53:18 11 seconds 9/30/2016 787 17.4 30:05:46 11 seconds 9/23/2016 860 19.1 27:12:48 8 seconds 9/16/2016 810 18.0 28:44:42 11 seconds Summary of warehouse fulfillment activity, reported by Steve Capodicasa: Week Ending Packages fulfilled Member Premiums 10/7/2016 1,462 415 9/30/2016 1,206 342 9/23/2016 787 365 9/16/2016 486 428 Hamfest/Member Contact/ARRL Representative/Meetings/Vacations Leona Adams 11/11 PTO Bob Allison 10/17 - 10/21 PTO " 11/03 - 11/04 Club Travel " 12/26 - 12/30 PTO Lauren Clarke 10/26 - 10/31 PTO " 11/22 - 11/26 PTO Steve Ford 10/14 PTO 11/07 PTO Norm Fusaro 10/18 - 10/27 PTO Tom Gallagher 10/13 - 10/16 Pacific Division Convention 2016, San Ramon CA " 10/21 - 10/22 Executive Committee Meeting, Chicago IL Mike Gruber 10/14 - 10/16 PTO Ed Hare 10/14 PTO Dan Henderson 10/21 - 10/22 Executive Committee Meeting, Chicago IL " 11/10 - 11/13 Indiana Section Convention / Ft Wayne IN Gail Iannone 10/07 - 01/09 Sick Leave Bob Inderbitzen 10/13 - 10/18 Pacific Division Convention 2016, San Ramon CA/PTO Debra Johnson 10/14 - 10/22 PTO Sincerely Compiled by, Carla Pereira, Assistant to CEO

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[arrl-odv:25860] Shane Wayward
by Dwayne Allen 14 Oct '16

14 Oct '16

For those of us that watched Andrea Hartlage grow up and marry, become Mrs. Wayward and then leave us knowing she is destined for greatness, you will be glad to know that she has a healthy baby boy. His name is Shane Todd Wayward. He was born in England so his birthday is tomorrow. She is still in Great Britain but her ARRL.net still works KG4IUM(a)arrl.net. 73, WY7FD

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[arrl-odv:25859] Jim Haynie - W5JBP
by James F. Boehner MD 13 Oct '16

13 Oct '16

I do agree, but perhaps everyone on the board should consider sending Jim some mailing, be it a card, a QSL card or just a note. I only knew of him while I was an SM, but I know he touched many lives and gave his all to the ARRL, even to the detriment of his business. This is the time that he should not feel alone. ’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 Radio™ From: arrl-odv [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of John Robert Stratton Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 10:10 PM To: arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org Subject: [arrl-odv:25857] Re: Jim Haynie - W5JBP Rick A card should be purchased and sent on behalf of the Board to Jim, before time runs out. Emails cannot be held in one's hand and do not convey the same level of concern as a card. 73 ----------------------------------------------------- John Robert Stratton N5AUS Office telephone: 512-445-6262 Cell: 512-426-2028 PO Box 2232 Austin, Texas 78768-2232 ----------------------------------------------------- On 10/12/16 8:58 PM, Roderick, Rick, K5UR via arrl-odv wrote: Hi all: Please see the email from Stacy below and the attached letter from the family of Jim Haynie, W5JBP, former President of the ARRL. Please keep Jim and his family in your thoughts and prayers. 73 Rick - K5UR ... -----Original Message----- From: Stacy Rogers <mailto:Stacy@sarogers.net> <Stacy(a)sarogers.net> To: K5UR <mailto:K5UR@arrl.org> <K5UR(a)arrl.org>; KY2RF <mailto:KY2RF@arrl.org> <KY2RF(a)arrl.org> Cc: 'David Woolweaver' <mailto:k5rav@arrl.org> <k5rav(a)arrl.org>; n5ok <mailto:n5ok@arrl.net> <n5ok(a)arrl.net> Sent: Wed, Oct 12, 2016 8:00 pm Subject: W5JBP Hello. I have just returned home from spending the afternoon with Jim. He sends you all his best. Suzette has asked me to send to you the attached information for distribution to the ARRL family. We hope that it will address most of the questions that we are sure folks have. As information becomes available, I will let you know. Rick, as history does tend to repeat itself, I apologize in advance for again porking your call sign and not catching it before I hit “print.” 73’s, Stacy <<...>> _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv

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[arrl-odv:25856] Jim Haynie - W5JBP
by k5ur＠aol.com 13 Oct '16

13 Oct '16

Hi all: Please see the email from Stacy below and the attached letter from the family of Jim Haynie, W5JBP, former President of the ARRL. Please keep Jim and his family in your thoughts and prayers. 73 Rick - K5UR ... -----Original Message----- From: Stacy Rogers <Stacy(a)sarogers.net> To: K5UR <K5UR(a)arrl.org>; KY2RF <KY2RF(a)arrl.org> Cc: 'David Woolweaver' <k5rav(a)arrl.org>; n5ok <n5ok(a)arrl.net> Sent: Wed, Oct 12, 2016 8:00 pm Subject: W5JBP Hello. I have just returned home from spending the afternoon with Jim. He sends you all his best. Suzette has asked me to send to you the attached information for distribution to the ARRL family. We hope that it will address most of the questions that we are sure folks have. As information becomes available, I will let you know. Rick, as history does tend to repeat itself, I apologize in advance for again porking your call sign and not catching it before I hit “print.” 73’s, Stacy <<...>>

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[arrl-odv:25838] IARU Secretary
by k5ur＠aol.com 12 Oct '16

12 Oct '16

Hiall: RodStafford plans to step down as IARU Secretary effective October15, 2016, so we need to start the transition to appointing a new IARUSecretary. This is no surprise as you will recall that Dave Sumner reported onthis transition earlier this year and with expected plans that Dave be namedIARU Secretary when Rod steps down. Theprocedure for naming Dave as Rod's replacement is clearly set forth in Article6 of our Articles of Association, and Standing Order 99-2.34. The StandingOrder reads as follows: "The Board adopts the recommendation of theExecutive Committee that the following procedure shall be followed for fillinga vacancy for IARU Secretary: The ARRL President shall submit a proposal to theExecutive Committee. If the Executive Committee is in agreement with theproposal, it shall be forwarded to the full Board for ratification by mailvote." Article 6 permits the Executive Committee to, in its discretion,"submit for determination or decision by members of the Board of Directorsby mail or electronic vote any proposal pending before the Executive Committee.When such submission is made, it shall be in precise terms embodying the textof the proposed resolution." Inaccordance with SO 99-2.34, I submitted the following proposal to the ExecutiveCommittee to name Dave Sumner as IARU Secretary. The EC voted and approved theproposal for submission to the Board. Here is the proposal for you to vote on: Whereas,after serving as Secretary of the International Amateur Radio Union for thepast seven years Rod Stafford, W6ROD, has submitted his resignationeffective October 15, 2016, and Whereas,in accordance with the IARU Constitution the ARRL is entitled to appoint theIARU Secretary by virtue of its service as the IARU International Secretariat,and Whereas,David Sumner, K1ZZ, is ready to fulfill as a volunteer the responsibilities ofIARU Secretary, a position he previously held from 1982 to 1989 and from 1999to 2009, and Whereas,it is the recommendation of the ARRL President and Executive Committee that hebe appointed to resume this role, Resolved,that David Sumner, K1ZZ, is hereby appointed IARU Secretary, effective October 15, 2016. Inaccordance with SO 99-2.34, I therefore submit this proposal to you forapproval. Please vote yes or no to approve. Thanks. 73 Rick- K5UR ...

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[arrl-odv:25852] IARU Secretary
by James F. Boehner MD 12 Oct '16

12 Oct '16

Yes! ’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 Radio™ From: arrl-odv [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Roderick, Rick, K5UR via arrl-odv Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 3:30 PM To: arrl-odv(a)arrl.org Subject: [arrl-odv:25838] IARU Secretary Hi all: Rod Stafford plans to step down as IARU Secretary effective October 15, 2016, so we need to start the transition to appointing a new IARU Secretary. This is no surprise as you will recall that Dave Sumner reported on this transition earlier this year and with expected plans that Dave be named IARU Secretary when Rod steps down. The procedure for naming Dave as Rod's replacement is clearly set forth in Article 6 of our Articles of Association, and Standing Order 99-2.34. The Standing Order reads as follows: "The Board adopts the recommendation of the Executive Committee that the following procedure shall be followed for filling a vacancy for IARU Secretary: The ARRL President shall submit a proposal to the Executive Committee. If the Executive Committee is in agreement with the proposal, it shall be forwarded to the full Board for ratification by mail vote." Article 6 permits the Executive Committee to, 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." In accordance with SO 99-2.34, I submitted the following proposal to the Executive Committee to name Dave Sumner as IARU Secretary. The EC voted and approved the proposal for submission to the Board. Here is the proposal for you to vote on: Whereas, after serving as Secretary of the International Amateur Radio Union for the past seven years Rod Stafford, W6ROD, has submitted his resignation effective October 15, 2016, and Whereas, in accordance with the IARU Constitution the ARRL is entitled to appoint the IARU Secretary by virtue of its service as the IARU International Secretariat, and Whereas, David Sumner, K1ZZ, is ready to fulfill as a volunteer the responsibilities of IARU Secretary, a position he previously held from 1982 to 1989 and from 1999 to 2009, and Whereas, it is the recommendation of the ARRL President and Executive Committee that he be appointed to resume this role, Resolved, that David Sumner, K1ZZ, is hereby appointed IARU Secretary, effective October 15, 2016. In accordance with SO 99-2.34, I therefore submit this proposal to you for approval. Please vote yes or no to approve. Thanks. 73 Rick - K5UR ...

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[arrl-odv:25847] IARU Secretary
by Dr. David Woolweaver 11 Oct '16

11 Oct '16

Resolved, that David Sumner, K1ZZ, is hereby appointed IARU Secretary, effective October 15, 2016. In accordance with SO 99-2.34, I therefore submit this proposal to you for approval. Please vote yes or no to approve. I vote Yes David, K5RAV

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[arrl-odv:25837] Symbol Rate Proceeding, Docket 16-239.
by Christopher Imlay 11 Oct '16

11 Oct '16

Greetings. Today, the due date, and with the unanimous approval of the Executive Committee, I have filed the attached comments in the Symbol Rate proceeding. I believe that these comments embody the position of most of the Board members who commented on this subject and they are consistent with our Petition for Rule Making and our comments and reply comments filed in response to that earlier. PDF and Word versions of the comments are attached. Thanks to the entire Executive Committee for their detailed review of this filing and especially Vice President Widin and President Roderick for their helpful edits and substantive input. Because this remains a very contentious proceeding with differing points of view, it is likely that we will have to file reply comments, as we did with the Petition. The reply comment date is November 10. 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:25828] Draft Agenda - Executive Committee Meeting - Saturday October 22, 2016
by Henderson, Dan N1ND 11 Oct '16

11 Oct '16

Attached please find the draft agenda for the ARRL Executive Committee meeting in Chicago, scheduled for Saturday October 22, 2016 at 8:30 CDT. Dan Henderson, N1ND Assistant Secretary - American Radio Relay League, Inc. Regulatory Information Manager ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio 860-594-0236 dhenderson(a)arrl.org<mailto:dhenderson@arrl.org>

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[arrl-odv:25832] Re: Draft Agenda - Executive Committee Meeting - Saturday October 22, 2016
by Dr. David Woolweaver 10 Oct '16

10 Oct '16

I would like that item added to the agenda. Thanks David -------------------------------------------- On Mon, 10/10/16, Henderson, Dan N1ND <dhenderson(a)arrl.org> wrote: Subject: [arrl-odv:25831] Re: Draft Agenda - Executive Committee Meeting - Saturday October 22, 2016 To: "Woll, Marty, N6VI" <n6vi(a)socal.rr.com>, "arrl-odv" <arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org> Date: Monday, October 10, 2016, 5:39 PM That would be up to Rick or the EC to determine Marty... 73 Dan Henderson, N1ND Assistant Secretary, the American Radio Relay League, Inc. Regulatory Information Manager ARRL - the national association for Amateur Radio Phone: 860-594-0236 ________________________________________ From: Woll, Marty, N6VI Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 5:46 PM To: Henderson, Dan N1ND; arrl-odv Subject: RE: [arrl-odv:25828] Draft Agenda - Executive Committee Meeting - Saturday October 22, 2016 Hi, Dan. Any chance that the agenda could include consideration of the financial assault on repeater-site lessees by the U.S. Forest Service? 73, Marty N6VI From: arrl-odv [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Henderson, Dan N1ND Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 1:01 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:25828] Draft Agenda - Executive Committee Meeting - Saturday October 22, 2016 Attached please find the draft agenda for the ARRL Executive Committee meeting in Chicago, scheduled for Saturday October 22, 2016 at 8:30 CDT. Dan Henderson, N1ND Assistant Secretary – American Radio Relay League, Inc. Regulatory Information Manager ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio 860-594-0236 dhenderson(a)arrl.org<mailto:dhenderson@arrl.org> _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv

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