November 2020 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:31378] Re: Properly informing members and the public about our shared allocations
by Michael Ritz 24 Nov '20

24 Nov '20

What I would do is modify the article to include the fact that we are a secondary user on that portion of the band, as outlined by Mr. Siddall, then repost. "ARRL would like to remind all US amateurs that we are a secondary allocation user on that portion of the 40 meter band, and as such we have to work around the primary users", or something to that effect. 73; Mike W7VO > On 11/23/2020 1:57 PM Ed Hudgens <ebhudgens(a)comcast.net> wrote: > > > Well put. Leave the article. > > > > Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: "Minster, David NA2AA (CEO)" <dminster(a)arrl.org> > Date: 11/23/20 3:47 PM (GMT-06:00) > To: arrl-odv <arrl-odv(a)arrl.org> > Subject: [arrl-odv:31376] Re: Properly informing members and the public about our shared allocations > > > This was my response to Ria about this article. I don’t view this as some policy issue on communicating secondary privileges and what happens when a primary user interferes with us. > > > > To me, this is actually a silly article. > > > > They could have been interfered with by the Midwest Lasagna Eaters Net who regularly meet there every night at 0300Z who would have run them off the frequency. > > > > It is also silly to think that we can educate every single ham on every single matter of every single aspect of the hobby. > > > > This guy just didn’t know how to deal with QRM of his net and rather than find a solution, he shut it down. Which is also silly. > > > > I’d agree on pulling the news piece, but not because this is some broad spectrum educational issue. It’s the story of a guy who cannot effectively handle the challenges of running a net on 40m and threw in the towel. > > > > Nothing interesting in that… > > > > If people agree, we’ll pull the piece. > > > > > > From: arrl-odv <arrl-odv-bounces(a)reflector.arrl.org> On Behalf Of rjairam(a)gmail.com > Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 4:15 PM > To: arrl-odv <arrl-odv(a)arrl.org> > Subject: [arrl-odv:31374] Properly informing members and the public about our shared allocations > > > > A friend forwarded me an email he sent to his division director and didn’t get a response. I didn’t want to respond to him as I felt his director should have the opportunity to respond. > > > > It concerns this article: > > http://www.arrl.org/news/view/international-broadcast-station-interference-… > > > > His concern is that we were (incorrectly in his opinion) telling members and the public that we were being interfered with by international broadcast stations which doesn’t take into account that we share the frequency with international broadcasters and they are not as frequency agile as we are. So the understanding is that while shortwave interference from international broadcasters is annoying, there is nothing we can do about it other than QSY. > > > > Those of us who have been around awhile and who actively operate on 40 phone know that it was a lot worse before I think 2008 or so > > Before 7100-7200 phone was opened up in other ITU regions. > > > > So I’m wondering what we can do to accurately convey the status of 40 meters instead of just accusing international broadcasters of interfering with an emergency net. Frankly most of the broadcasters don’t know that we use those frequencies for emergencies and forget about getting nations like Iran, North Korea or China to QSY. And it is easier for us to QSY anyway as we have clear space below 7200 and can move around the broadcast QRM. > > > > This also brings into the question of our public image when it comes to shared frequency allocations. When we complain publicly that the primary users are interfering with us, will the FCC later use this as evidence to simply remove our secondary or shared status outright? > > > > TL;DR - we need to be careful about the message. > > > > 73 > > Ria > > N2RJ > > _______________________________________________ > arrl-odv mailing list > arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org > https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv >

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[arrl-odv:31374] Properly informing members and the public about our shared allocations
by rjairam＠gmail.com 23 Nov '20

23 Nov '20

A friend forwarded me an email he sent to his division director and didn’t get a response. I didn’t want to respond to him as I felt his director should have the opportunity to respond. It concerns this article: http://www.arrl.org/news/view/international-broadcast-station-interference-… His concern is that we were (incorrectly in his opinion) telling members and the public that we were being interfered with by international broadcast stations which doesn’t take into account that we share the frequency with international broadcasters and they are not as frequency agile as we are. So the understanding is that while shortwave interference from international broadcasters is annoying, there is nothing we can do about it other than QSY. Those of us who have been around awhile and who actively operate on 40 phone know that it was a lot worse before I think 2008 or so Before 7100-7200 phone was opened up in other ITU regions. So I’m wondering what we can do to accurately convey the status of 40 meters instead of just accusing international broadcasters of interfering with an emergency net. Frankly most of the broadcasters don’t know that we use those frequencies for emergencies and forget about getting nations like Iran, North Korea or China to QSY. And it is easier for us to QSY anyway as we have clear space below 7200 and can move around the broadcast QRM. This also brings into the question of our public image when it comes to shared frequency allocations. When we complain publicly that the primary users are interfering with us, will the FCC later use this as evidence to simply remove our secondary or shared status outright? TL;DR - we need to be careful about the message. 73 Ria N2RJ

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[arrl-odv:31373] IMPORTANT: Foundation Scholarships
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 23 Nov '20

23 Nov '20

The attached note from Dr. Woolweaver, K5RAV, is regarding the upcoming application deadline for ARRL Foundation Scholarships. I am an enthusiastic supporter of our development activities and believe there's much great work ahead for ARRL and its Foundation. I spend much time speaking with David and sharing ideas about the roadmap forward. Would you please take a moment to read his letter and ensure that the members in your Division have the awareness and the opportunity to apply for a scholarship? I remember as a college freshman receiving a $250 scholarship from a local civic group. A friend asked what that would possibly be good for. It was amazing how far I made those dollars stretch in paying for my books and drafting tools! Large or small, these scholarships are a great help to our young radio amateurs paying for their education. Every bit helps. Thanks so much. David

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[arrl-odv:31372] Another HamFest Canceled
by John Robert Stratton 23 Nov '20

23 Nov '20

The organizers of the Greater Houston Hamfest just announced they have decided to cancel the March 2021 event and to reschedule for March 2022. _______________________________________ John Robert Stratton N5AUS 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:31336] ARRL Comments on FCC Application Fee Proposal
by david davidsiddall-law.com 23 Nov '20

23 Nov '20

ODV, Attached is a copy of ARRL’s comments submitted in the FCC application fees proceeding. Please direct any comments to me. Thanks es 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:31366] Another One Gone
by John Robert Stratton 22 Nov '20

22 Nov '20

Universal Radio, Inc. is closing on November 30, 2020. https://qrznow.com/universal-radio-is-closing-shop/ _______________________________________ John Robert Stratton N5AUS 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:31360] ARRL Comments on FCC 3.4 GHz Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
by david davidsiddall-law.com 21 Nov '20

21 Nov '20

ODV, Attached is a copy of ARRL’s comments submitted in the FCC Further Notice proceeding that addresses 3.3-3.55 GHz. Please direct any comments to me. Thanks es 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:31364] FW: ARISS Radio status
by n2cop＠ec.rr.com 21 Nov '20

21 Nov '20

Ooops. Fast fingers, sorry for the empty post. However, I hope everyone will have a great Thanksgiving week ahead, and what we have to be thankful for. GL to all in Sweepstakes this weekend. 73 de Bill Morine, N2COP Vice Director – Roanoke Division Representing ARRL members in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia www.arrl-roanoke.org <http://www.arrl-roanoke.org/> Facebook Page: ARRL Roanoke Division ARRL – The National Association for Amateur Radio From: N2COP <n2cop(a)ec.rr.com> Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2020 12:00 PM To: Bill Morine <n2cop(a)arrl.org> Subject: Fwd: [arrl-odv:31363] ARISS Radio status 73 de Bill Morine, N2COP Vice Director - Roanoke Division ARRL - the national association for Amateur Radio Begin forwarded message: From: Mark J Tharp <kb7hdx(a)gmail.com <mailto:kb7hdx@gmail.com> > Date: November 21, 2020 at 11:04:34 AM EST To: arrl-odv <arrl-odv(a)arrl.org <mailto:arrl-odv@arrl.org> > Subject: [arrl-odv:31363] ARISS Radio status All, ARISS has updated its web site to include a page with the current status of the radios. It's under the "General contacts" tab on the main page. A direct link is here: https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html Many hams have been asking what mode the ISS radios are in. Some of you may want to share this next newsletter to members. 73.. Mark, HDX _______________________________________________ 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:31363] ARISS Radio status
by Mark J Tharp 21 Nov '20

21 Nov '20

All, ARISS has updated its web site to include a page with the current status of the radios. It's under the "General contacts" tab on the main page. A direct link is here: https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html Many hams have been asking what mode the ISS radios are in. Some of you may want to share this next newsletter to members. 73.. Mark, HDX

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[arrl-odv:31362] Memorial for ON4UN
by rjairam＠gmail.com 21 Nov '20

21 Nov '20

There is a digital memorial for him, live now: https://cmore.be/afscheid-john-devoldere/ 73 Ria N2RJ

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