October 2020 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:31222] Re: Dayton 2021
by Lee Cooper 24 Oct '20

24 Oct '20

How about one that says "This mask is as useless as the FCC" ?? Lee On October 23, 2020, at 11:29, "Minster, David NA2AA (CEO)" <dminster(a)arrl.org> wrote:  We’ve had a prototype mask delivered to HQ, and it was not acceptable. Ria, if you have a great experience with your finished product, please forward me the details. We are continuing to explore an appropriate solution. Even if we forward buy for Dayton and it doesn’t come off, we can always sell on the website. David From: arrl-odv <arrl-odv-bounces(a)reflector.arrl.org> On Behalf Of Mickey Baker Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 12:20 PM To: Jairam, Ria, N2RJ, (Dir, HD) <rjairam(a)gmail.com> Cc: arrl-odv <arrl-odv(a)arrl.org>; <hopengarten(a)post.harvard.edu> <hopengarten(a)post.harvard.edu> Subject: [arrl-odv:31220] Re: Dayton 2021 We're missing a "few thousand dollar easy revenue opportunity" by not getting ARRL logo masks ready for the openings next year. Low effort, good margin. Every little bit helps. Mickey Baker, N4MB Palm Beach Gardens, FL “The servant-leader is servant first… It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve, to serve first. Then conscious choice brings one to aspire to lead." Robert K. Greenleaf

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[arrl-odv:31084] Dayton 2021
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 23 Oct '20

23 Oct '20

Michael Kalter, W8CI, appeared on DXE's FB live stream yesterday and stated "We are planning on, absolutely, having Hamvention" As we are now going through the 2021 budgeting and planning process, we'll need to take some kind of a view as to what our presence there will look like. Budget and plan for the full boat, and make adjustments if and when dictated by the circumstances. Thoughts? David

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[arrl-odv:31216] MD Docket 20-270 questions
by Phil Temples 23 Oct '20

23 Oct '20

I gave a presentation to a New England radio club last night about the importance of filing comments in response to 20-270 and fielded two interesting questions. I hope that I can draw from the collective wisdom of the group to formulate responses. 1. Is the League reaching out to our served agencies (i.e., Red Cross, Salvation Army, NWS) at a national level to file comments and advocate on our behalf? 2. One gentleman informed me that he had filed his comments "some time ago" when news about the $50 fee first came out. Does anyone know if his comments will be formally considered if they are received in advance of the NPRM's October 15 official publication date in the Federal Register? Thanks and 73, Phil Temples, K9HI Vice Director New England Division -- Phil Temples <phil(a)temples.com>

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[arrl-odv:31214] IN Newsletter October 23, 2020
by Pereira, Carla, KC1HSX 23 Oct '20

23 Oct '20

Please see the latest ARRL news in this week's newsletter. Have a great weekend!

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[arrl-odv:31213] EC meeting & after session
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 22 Oct '20

22 Oct '20

Thanks for the discussion points, openness, and ideas! I'll be following up on all my notes. Very 73! David

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[arrl-odv:31209] Time to Refocus the League's HOA-related Efforts in Another Direction
by Richard Norton 22 Oct '20

22 Oct '20

As reported on September 25 in message ODV-31049, I had an interchange with an Arizona ARRL member regarding the League's HOA legislative activity. My reply to him, covering the lobbying history, was included. This is a follow-on report covering interchange with more League members on HOA-related legislation lobbying. Executive Summary I saw no support for the League continuing the HOA-related congressional lobbying effort. If the extent and cost of our activity is explained, some even expressed irritation with our effort, essentially saying that people should read and pay attention to what they sign. Details I forwarded my message with mention of thirty years of lobbying and the seven-figure cost to two groups of Radio Amateurs totaling fewer than 100, asking for their comments. The first group consisted of some radio contesting friends located all across the country, and the second group contained ham radio leaders in the Southwestern Division such as SM's, club presidents, and representatives to the Council of Radio Clubs. Responses were received via emails. Discussion also took place at a Zoom meeting of the Los Angeles Area Council of Radio Clubs. The responses were unanimous in their appreciation for receiving the information and not supporting further lobbying efforts. Among comments such as "outstanding," "excellent," and "well-written" was the suggestion to "make it a guest editorial." The most positive thing said about the lobbying was that it was OK to have tried, but it is time to move on to something else. Some gave histories of their experiences in HOAs. In all cases, people understood what they signed up for and worked with it, not expecting someone to come in and absolve them of their promises. Support was given to assisting amateurs with conflicts with government, but not with private contracts. Suggestions In formulating your actions on this subject, it may be useful for you to communicate with League members. If you do so, it would be pertinent to include the following two facts that are important in deciding whether to continue: 1) thirty years of lobbying2) seven-figure cost to date If in the end, anyone feels continuation is advisable, I'd appreciate hearing any proposed strategy, not just that you think it would be nice if it happens. Why is the legislation at all likely to be enacted now? Why should we be spending $100K+ a year on it? Preferred Activity A program, consisting of QST stories about specific successful HOA installations and HOA club-stations, eventually resulting in a book about dealing with HOAs, seems worthy of consideration. I'll continue to try to get something like this underway. I'd be happy to distribute my original message more widely, asking for more member input, but hope the Board will act without my doing so. Conclusion The Southwestern Division has spoken loudly to me. There is no support for the League to continue the HOA-related congressional lobbying effort. It is time for something else. All hams that I've discussed this with from other divisions feel the same. Let's attach our ground wires, and work on a plan that has a chance of succeeding. 73, Dick, N6AA

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[arrl-odv:31208] EC CEO Report
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 21 Oct '20

21 Oct '20

EC members (with copy to ODV), Attached is the CEO Report for the EC meeting tomorrow afternoon. As the document spells out, these are talking points for the meeting. They will give you a view as to what I have been engaged with my first 3 weeks as CEO. Naturally subsequent reports will be far more fine tuned in terms of number of items and depth of coverage. If you feel that additions or deletions are in order for the meeting, please let me know. Thanks. David

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[arrl-odv:31207] FCC 3 GHz Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Comment Dates
by david davidsiddall-law.com 21 Oct '20

21 Oct '20

ODV, The FCC’s 3.4 GHz Notice of Proposed rulemaking, adopted on Sept. 30, was published in this morning’s Federal Register. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/10/21/2020-22529/facilitatin… Comments are due by Nov. 20 and reply comments by Dec. 7 Items open for comment: While the FCC’s deletion of the amateur secondary allocation for 3.3 – 3.5 GHz will become effective on Nov. 7th, the related issues still to be decided and subject to this round of comments before a final decision is made concern the shut-down dates for amateur operations. Existing amateur operations as of Nov. 7 are permitted to continue operating until dates to be determined. The FCC proposed to require amateur operations to sunset in two phases, each for a 100-megahertz segment. * 3.4-3.5 GHz, shut down when licensing begins for commercial entities in the 3.45 – 3.55 band (my estimate: mid-2022); * 3.3-3.4 GHz, shut down when licensing begins for commercial frequencies below 3.45 GHz. (At this time there is no agreement with DoD for non-federal access, which will be required, as will an additional FCC proceeding that has not yet been initiated. (Several commissioners have stated that they want Commission staff to expedite reallocation of 3.35-3.45 GHz. Other statements define the band to be considered as the full remaining 3.3-3.45 GHz segment.) 73, Dave K3ZJ David R. Siddall Managing Partner DS Law, PLLC 1629 K St. NW, Ste 300 Washington, DC 20006 direct: +1 202 559 4690 Unauthorized Disclosure Prohibited. This e-mail is intended solely for the intended recipient(s) and may contain information that is proprietary, confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, it is prohibited to disclose, copy, distribute, or use the contents of this email and its attachments. If you received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all electronic and physical copies of the e-mail message and its attachments. Unintended transmission shall not constitute waiver of attorney-client or any other privilege. Thank you.

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[arrl-odv:31206] Fwd: Incoming message from chief army mars
by Bob Vallio 20 Oct '20

20 Oct '20

This was also delivered to me via my home voice mail system at around the same time.. Please note the original file date of 10/01/2020. Wow! 73, Bob W6RGG ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Greg Lose <n6msn.gl(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, Oct 20, 2020 at 3:15 PM Subject: Incoming message To: <W6RGG(a)arrl.org> Cc: <W6RGG(a)arrl.net>, <earthquakes4gl(a)yahoo.com> UNCLAS ICS-213 1. DOD COMEX 2. BOB VALLIO (510-537-6704, W6RGG(a)ARRL.ORG, 94546)/ARRL 2D VP 3. PAUL ENGLISH/CHIEF ARMY MARS 4. INTEROPERABILITY MESSAGE 5. 10/01/2020 6. 1514L 7. This is a MARS to NTS interop message. Mr Vallio please call 254 630 9472 to confirm receipt of this message. Thank you. 8. ENGLISH/CHIEF ARMY MARS OUT n6msn 408 702 7820

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[arrl-odv:31205] Fwd: FCC Comment posted - wB4SA
by Mickey Baker 20 Oct '20

20 Oct '20

All, The Central Florida Scouting organization is one of the largest youth education and licensing organization for amateur radio in the country. The $50 fee would end this program. Please read their reply in the attached PDF. Mickey Baker, N4MB Palm Beach Gardens, FL *“The servant-leader is servant first… It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve, to serve first. Then conscious choice brings one to aspire to lead." Robert K. Greenleaf* ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Ken Lyons <kn4mdj(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, Oct 20, 2020 at 12:36 AM Subject: FCC Comment posted - wB4SA To: John Knott <jknott(a)oarc.org>, <n4mb(a)arrl.org>, <twfrank111(a)aol.com> Cc: Jason Matthews <jasonmatthews.rf(a)gmail.com>, Justin Sligh < justin(a)sligh.us>, Dean Delong <dean_delong(a)yahoo.com>, Larry Schnaudigel < taz232703(a)yahoo.com> Here is our groups response. I'm waiting to see if council will decide to rally and help us gain more comments. http://www.radioscouting.us/desktop/docs/2020-fcc-fee-objection.pdf http://www.radioscouting.us/desktop/events.shtml You are welcome to refer to it for those that don't see an impact. For us it would end the path to amateur radio and shift us to promote GMRS for family use. (no test, set fee, shared by whole family.) When we created the Summer Camp class...just the $15/arrl VEC fee was enough to equate $6k/year for our program, resulting in us using Laurel VEC. (ARRL couldn't waive our fees because it's a set fee that is imposed on everyone equally..fcc rule from 1983) Laurel doesn't charge, and less headaches than the ARRL using grants to reimburse the mandatory cost. https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/search/filings?proceedings_name=20-270 *73 & YIS (yours in scouting),* Ken Lyons, KN4MDJ / Trustee for w*B*4*SA* Cell 407-496-6694 BSA - Central Florida Council - www.RadioScouting.US/cfc <http://www.RadioScouting.US>

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