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[arrl-odv:28326] Agenda - July 19-20 2019 Board Meeting
by Henderson, Dan N1ND 10 Jul '19

10 Jul '19

Attached please find the current agenda, with the tweaks that were suggested. This is the version that will be posted to the website and put forward at the meeting. Thanks and 73 Dan Henderson, N1ND Assistant Secretary - American Radio Relay League, Inc. Regulatory Information Manager ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio (r) 860-594-0236 dhenderson(a)arrl.org<mailto:dhenderson@arrl.org>

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[arrl-odv:28321] ARISS Committee Report Doc#19
by Greg Sarratt 10 Jul '19

10 Jul '19

See the ARISS Committee Report, Doc#19 attached. Thanks, 73, Greg Sarratt, W4OZK

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[arrl-odv:28319] Support For Motion to Meet with Vendors
by n2cop＠ec.rr.com 10 Jul '19

10 Jul '19

Dear Fellow ODV Members: I endorse Director Hopengarten’s motion, and I appreciate CEO Michel’s support of it for a very specific reason. We here in North Carolina just had a cantankerous round of discussions in our state legislature trying to get an Amateur Radio exemption in a proposed “hands-free” anti-texting while driving bill. Fortunately, the measure died in committee in the House, but a couple of senators implied it will be a matter of time before a sweeping bill is enacted, and it will become increasingly more difficult for Amateur Radio to justify an exemption. Based on remarks like these, I believe we should begin a dialogue to encourage affordable, integrated hands free technology in mobile equipment. Moreover, given the increasing volume and stridency of proposed hands-free legislation, is now a good time to re-examine ARRL’s 2014 Mobile Amateur Radio Operation policy? http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Regulatory/Mobile%20ARS%20Policy%202014%20Oc… With more hands-free technology being embedded in vehicles, the argument that Amateur Radio needs an exemption when more devices incorporate hands-free technology becomes increasingly difficult. Perhaps the time has come that ARRL’s long term goal is to move towards hands-free mobile operations, and encourage suppliers of mobile equipment to integrate hands-free technology as soon as possible. 73 de Bill Morine, N2COP Vice Director – Roanoke Division Representing ARRL members in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia <http://www.arrl-roanoke.org> www.arrl-roanoke.org Facebook Page: ARRL Roanoke Division ARRL – The National Association for Amateur Radio™ From: arrl-odv <arrl-odv-bounces(a)reflector.arrl.org> On Behalf Of Richard J. Norton Sent: Tuesday, July 9, 2019 10:11 PM To: Fred Hopengarten <hopengarten(a)post.harvard.edu> Cc: arrl-odv <arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org> Subject: [arrl-odv:28314] Re: Motion to Meet with Vendors Although I am supportive of directors meeting with vendors and manufacturers, I believe having a motion like this appear in the minutes will only give the Amateur Radio community the idea that it is not done now. I talk with members of that group from time to time and other Directors do so as well None of you need my permission or a Board motion to talk with vendors. It is a routine part of being an ARRL Director. Please talk with them wherever you encounter them, be it Dayton, Orlando, Boxboro, Pacificon, one of their stores, or wherever you encounter them. Just do it. 73, Dick, N6AA On Tue, Jul 9, 2019 at 2:00 PM Fred Hopengarten <hopengarten(a)post.harvard.edu <mailto:hopengarten@post.harvard.edu> > wrote: Colleagues, I feel strongly that ARRL should be inquiring of vendors to the Amateur Radio Community as to what they see is in our future, and “around the bend.” The purpose of the meetings proposed by the attached motion is NOT to displace any meetings that the ARRL advertising manager may have with advertisers in Dayton, but rather to inform the Board of what vendors are thinking about. I believe we may have something to learn from vendors (our manufacturers and retailers). Suggestions on wording this motion are, of course, welcome. <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Virus-free. <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> www.avast.com _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org <mailto:arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv

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[arrl-odv:28318] Re: Motion to Meet with Vendors
by k5ur＠aol.com 10 Jul '19

10 Jul '19

Fred, thanks for the suggestion. One thing we need to consider is that periodically we get comments from constituents alleging that we are in bed with the vendors/manufacturers, and that we are money hungry, i.e. the Technician enhancement proposal was all about selling more radios..... Even though you have done a good job of crafting an explanation somewhat around that notion, I suspect we would have some eyebrows raised. I wonder if there is a way to accomplish what you suggest without the formality of a Board motion, like just tell the Legislative Advocacy Committee to get it done. Also, I wonder if someone at HQ should be involved? I would hope that we have good contacts at HQ to have such frank discussions with those we have advertising connections with, and if we don't, well, we should. Just food for thought before the Board meeting. 73Rick - K5UR -----Original Message----- From: Fred Hopengarten <hopengarten(a)post.harvard.edu> To: arrl-odv <arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org> Sent: Tue, Jul 9, 2019 4:01 pm Subject: [arrl-odv:28303] Motion to Meet with Vendors Colleagues, I feel strongly that ARRL should be inquiring of vendors to the Amateur Radio Community as to what they see is in our future, and “around the bend.” The purpose of the meetings proposed by the attached motion is NOT to displace any meetings that the ARRL advertising manager may have with advertisers in Dayton, but rather to inform the Board of what vendors are thinking about. I believe we may have something to learn from vendors (our manufacturers and retailers). Suggestions on wording this motion are, of course, welcome. | | Virus-free. www.avast.com | _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv

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[arrl-odv:28298] IAVP Board Report Doc 5 and 5A
by jbellows＠skypoint.com 09 Jul '19

09 Jul '19

IAVP Report July 2019 Documents 5 and Attachment 1, Document 5A. 73, Jay, KØQB --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com

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[arrl-odv:28305] Just in from the IEEE
by Bob Famiglio, K3RF 09 Jul '19

09 Jul '19

This is a must read. From an Institute of Electrical and Electronic engineers newsletter just out. https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/is-ham-radio-a-hobby-a- utilityor-both-a-battle-over-spectrum-heats-up Bob Famiglio, K3RF Vice Director - ARRL Atlantic Division 610-359-7300 www.QRZ.com/db/K3RF

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[arrl-odv:28299] MOU with civil air patrol
by rjairam＠gmail.com 09 Jul '19

09 Jul '19

I received a phone call from Lt. Col Wayne Fox, N2MET from the Civil Air Patrol concerning an updated memorandum of agreement with them. Do we have a status update on this? I believe David Isgur and Howard were working on it. However I don't know if any other directors or the President have been aware of the situation. In particular Lt. Fox wanted the timing of completion to coincide with their board meeting so this could be presented to them. I was wondering if anything would be presented at our board meeting as well. 73 Ria, N2RJ Director, Hudson Division

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[arrl-odv:28300] A&F Report
by Jeff Ryan 09 Jul '19

09 Jul '19

Attached is the report from the Administration and Finance Committee. 73, Jeff Ryan, KØRM Director, Rocky Mountain Division ARRLthe national association for Amateur Radio® 9975 Wadsworth Pkwy K2-275 Westminster, CO 80021 303-432-2886 www.arrl.org

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[arrl-odv:28286] Documents # 13 & # 18
by Rod Blocksome 09 Jul '19

09 Jul '19

Arrl-Odv, Attached are Reports from the E&E Committee and the Historical Committee. Drop me an email if you have any questions. 73, Rod, K0DAS

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[arrl-odv:28285] July 2019 Public Relations Committee (PRC) Report
by n2cop＠ec.rr.com 09 Jul '19

09 Jul '19

Dear ODV Members: Attached is the July, 2019 Public Relations Committee (PRC) report from Chairman Sid Caesar, NH7C. 73 de Bill Morine, N2COP, PRC Board Liaison, and Joey Tiritilli, N4ZUW, PRC Board Representative

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