November 2018 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:27721] IN-Newsletter November 30 2018
by Pereira, Carla, KC1HSX 30 Nov '18

30 Nov '18

Attached is this week's IN-Newsletter covering the last two weeks of ARRL news. Enjoy! Happy Friday!

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[arrl-odv:27720] Solar Cycle Update
by John Robert Stratton 26 Nov '18

26 Nov '18

https://wattsupwiththat.com/2018/11/24/solar-cycle-update-for-november-2018… 73 *-----------------------------------------------------* ** John Robert Stratton N5AUS Office telephone: 512-445-6262 Cell: 512-426-2028 PO Box 2232 Austin, Texas 78768-2232 *-----------------------------------------------------*

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[arrl-odv:27719] Another Chinese Wonder
by John Robert Stratton 25 Nov '18

25 Nov '18

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Bus-Car-Mobile-Mini-Radio-FM-Transmitter-Transce… Note the comments. _______________________________________ John Robert Stratton N5AUS Vice Director Legislative Director West Gulf Division Office:512-445-6262 Cell:512-426-2028 P.O. Box 2232 Austin, Texas 78768-2232 *_______________________________________***

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[arrl-odv:27718] Handwriting On The Wall
by John Robert Stratton 23 Nov '18

23 Nov '18

Ladies and Gentlemen: https://9to5mac.com/2018/11/23/black-friday-sales/?utm_source=feedburner&ut… _______________________________________ John Robert Stratton N5AUS Vice Director Legislative Director West Gulf Division Office:512-445-6262 Cell:512-426-2028 P.O. Box 2232 Austin, Texas 78768-2232 *_______________________________________***

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[arrl-odv:27717] Re: Happy Thanksgiving
by k5ur＠aol.com 21 Nov '18

21 Nov '18

They may have what they call the "best" but we have "the GREATEST hobby in the world!" (hi) Jim, I hope you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving as well, and to everyone else I hope you, too, have a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. We sure have a lot to be thankful for. 73Rick - K5UR -----Original Message----- From: Northwestern Division Director <nwdvd(a)comcast.net> To: ODV <arrl-odv(a)arrl.org> Sent: Wed, Nov 21, 2018 10:25 am Subject: [arrl-odv:27716] Happy Thanksgiving Friends and Colleagues: I'm thankful every day, but on this special holiday I wish you all HAPPY THANKSGIVING: As I look back on life in general, I can see so many things to be thankful for, including but not limited to this great hobby in which we participate. For 61 years Ham Radio has given me a great deal of happiness, excitement and pleasure. I know the Model Railroaders believe they have ‘the best hobby in the world’ (K9JF reminds me of this frequently), but today I’ll have to disagree with them; maybe they have the second best. Certainly, I am first thankful for my family and friends and hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day with your loved ones. Don’t forget those who are less fortunate than we, and your senior neighbors that might not be able to travel to be with family. 73 and good Hamming Jim Pace, K7CEX _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv

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[arrl-odv:27716] Happy Thanksgiving
by Northwestern Division Director 21 Nov '18

21 Nov '18

Friends and Colleagues: I'm thankful every day, but on this special holiday I wish you all HAPPY THANKSGIVING: As I look back on life in general, I can see so many things to be thankful for, including but not limited to this great hobby in which we participate. For 61 years Ham Radio has given me a great deal of happiness, excitement and pleasure. I know the Model Railroaders believe they have ‘the best hobby in the world’ (K9JF reminds me of this frequently), but today I’ll have to disagree with them; maybe they have the second best. Certainly, I am first thankful for my family and friends and hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day with your loved ones. Don’t forget those who are less fortunate than we, and your senior neighbors that might not be able to travel to be with family. 73 and good Hamming Jim Pace, K7CEX

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[arrl-odv:27715] New Section Manager Announcement
by Pereira, Carla, KC1HSX 20 Nov '18

20 Nov '18

New Section Manager Appointed in Eastern Washington Jack Tiley, AD7FO, of Spokane Valley, has been appointed as the new ARRL Eastern Washington Section Manager starting January 1, 2019. Tiley will fulfill the unexpired term of office that Mark Tharp, KB7HDX, is vacating because he was recently elected as Vice Director of the ARRL Northwestern Division. Tharp, of Yakima, has served as the Eastern Washington Section Manager since October of 2003, and he will begin his term of office as Vice Director in January 2019. ARRL Radiosport and Field Services Manager Norm Fusaro, W3IZ, appointed Tiley after consulting with Tharp and Northwestern Division Director Jim Pace, K7CEX, who is retiring from this position at the end of the year. Tiley, an Extra Class licensee, is currently serving as an Assistant Section Manager and Technical Coordinator and Technical Specialist in Eastern Washington, and he invites readers to visit his web page at www.ad7fo.com<http://www.ad7fo.com>. His appointment as Section Manager will be from January 1 through September 30, 2019. The nomination announcement for the next term of office for the Eastern Washington Section Manager position is scheduled to appear in the April 2019 issue of QST.

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[arrl-odv:27713] Confidential DXCC issue
by Michel, Howard, WB2ITX (CEO) 20 Nov '18

20 Nov '18

The staff at HQ works diligently to uphold the integrity of the DXCC program. While the majority of DXCC participants play by the rules, we must keep a watchful eye for abnormalities that could alert us to some less than honest behavior. For several weeks we have been investigating the records of OK1YQ that appears to be an alias call sign for Jarda Semotan, OK1RD. Jarda has previously been disqualified from DXCC. This is an active investigation, and we are corroborating information from other sources so it is important that this remains confidential. An appropriate response to any member who may ask about the DXCC standings online or OK1YQ in particular, should be “The DXCC desk is aware.” Any board member who has any questions about this may contact Radiosport Department Manager Norm Fusaro, W3IZ. 73, Howard, WB2ITX -- Howard E. Michel, WB2ITX Chief Executive Officer ARRL, The National Association for Amateur Radio® 225 Main Street, Newington, CT 06111-1494 USA Telephone: +1 860-594-0404 email: hmichel(a)arrl.org

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[arrl-odv:27712] Vice Director RM Division
by Shelley, Barry, N1VXY (Secretary) 20 Nov '18

20 Nov '18

Good Morning: In accordance with Article 7 of the ARRL Articles of Association and in consultation with Director Ryan, President Roderick has appointed Robert Wareham, N0ESQ, of Highlands Ranch, CO as Vice Director of the Rocky Mountain Division. This appointment takes effect immediately. Mr. Wareham will serve for the remainder of the current term which is through year-end 2019. A story will be posted later today on the ARRL web site. 73, Barry J. Shelley, N1VXY Secretary ARRL, Inc. The national association for Amateur Radio (860) 594-0212 www.arrl.org

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[arrl-odv:27711] Tuesday Night Meeting
by John Robert Stratton 20 Nov '18

20 Nov '18

Rick I appreciate the courtesy of the reply. However, the issue of whether the Vice Directors are part of the Board family was settled in a most convincing fashion over a year ago. The Vice Directors are bound by the same Code of Conduct, the same obligations of confidentiality and sign the same conflict forms as the Directors. I remind you of Day Pitney's conclusion that the Vice Directors, due to their unique position, should have equal access to all League information. Please provide to each of the Vice Director's the necessary sign in information. The Vice Directors were present for the meeting at which our new CEO was elected and I believe that was an important personnel matter. There is no valid reason why they should also not be attendees at this meeting. _______________________________________ John Robert Stratton N5AUS Vice Director Legislative Director West Gulf Division Office:512-445-6262 Cell:512-426-2028 P.O. Box 2232 Austin, Texas 78768-2232 *_______________________________________* Hi John: It’s a personnel related matter and CT counsel recommended that this call be limited to Directors and Officers in order to pass along some information. 73 Rick – K5UR -----Original Message----- From: John Robert Stratton <N5AUS(a)n5aus.com> To: Rick Roderick <k5ur(a)aol.com>; Barry J. Shelley <N1VXY(a)arrl.org>; arrl-odv <arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org> Sent: Sun, Nov 18, 2018 10:29 pm Subject: [arrl-odv:27702] Tuesday NIght Meeting Rick I understand that you have called a meeting, on short notice, of the Directors and Officers of the ARRL for Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 8:30 p.m. EST regarding "important information." I also understand the Vice Directors were not/have not been invited. Was this an oversight? If not, please forward to all Vice Directors the necessary login information. _______________________________________ John Robert Stratton N5AUS Vice Director Legislative Director West Gulf Division Office:512-445-6262 Cell:512-426-2028 P.O. Box 2232 Austin, Texas 78768-2232 *_______________________________________*** _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org <mailto:arrl-odv@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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