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[arrl-odv:30729] FW: Puerto Rico Section Manager election results
by Shelley, Barry, N1VXY (CEO) 18 Aug '20

18 Aug '20

Good afternoon. I hope everyone returned home safely. Ballots in the SM election in the Puerto Rico Section were counted this morning at headquarters with the following results: Rene Fonseca, NP3O, received 85 votes. Juan Sepulveda Mercado, KP3CR, received 48 votes. Oscar Resto, KP4RF (incumbent), received 31 votes. Rene Fonseca, NP3O, has been declared the winner. Rene was previously the Section Manager of Puerto Rico from 2012 to 2016. With 418 ARRL members in Puerto Rico when ballots were mailed, 39.2% of the members returned ballots. With larger ARRL sections, there is usually a 20% to 30% ballot return rate in SM elections. Steve Ewald will be calling all the candidates this afternoon as well as reaching out to the Southeastern Division Director and Vice Director. A story will also be posted to the ARRL web page. PLEASE, do NOT release these results outside the Board until you see the article on the web site. It's only fair to the candidates to be informed in person of the results by Headquarters. Thank you. 73, Barry, N1VXY

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[arrl-odv:30723] Thanks
by k5ur＠aol.com 16 Aug '20

16 Aug '20

I want to thank everyone for your patience and understanding while participating in both sessions of our first virtual Board meeting. Thank you! Everyone stay safe and for those in Denver, safe travels home. 73,Rick - K5UR

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[arrl-odv:30722] Updated Motions Ritz 1 and Ritz 4
by Michael Ritz 16 Aug '20

16 Aug '20

Due to Rick's eagle eyes, I needed to correct a couple of typos in my two motions. The new ones should be in the Dropbox, but are also attached here. 73; Mike W7VO

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[arrl-odv:30721] PSC Motoin
by k5ur＠aol.com 15 Aug '20

15 Aug '20

Attached is the PSC motion that will be part of the unanimous consent motion to combine motions 1 and 2 below that I mentioned in my email on Wednesday (ODV:30701). To be moved by Williams and seconded by Holden. 1.) Williams 1 – Motion to recognize the Marietta Amateur Radio Club for 100 years as an ARRL Affiliated Club (motion is in Dropbox), and 2.) PSC 5 – ARRL Technical Service Award (attached) 73,Rick - K5UR

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[arrl-odv:30719] Update on Regulatory Matters
by david davidsiddall-law.com 15 Aug '20

15 Aug '20

CONFIEDNTIAL Attorney-Client Privileged NOT FOR DISCLOSURE Below is a brief summary of regulatory matters that have changed in the past 30 days. This updates my report to the Board dated July 15, 2020. 1. 3.45 – 3.5 GHz * Last Monday (Aug. 10) an agreement was announced between DoD and FCC, via the White House, for DoD/Commercial sharing of the 3.45 – 3.55 GHz band. The FCC staff is busy writing auction rules for this band and intend to initiate the proceeding “ASAP” (as early as the FCC’s September 30th meeting) so that an auction can be completed and licensing commenced in 2022. * While spectrum below 3.45 GHz was not addressed in the DoD / FCC “agreement”, the FCC staff has expedited their work on a Report and Order that addresses the entire 3.3-3.55 GHz band (Docket 19-348). I understand that the intent is to have all the 3.3-3.55 GHz band issues decided when adopting the Notice for auctioning rules, again, as early as the Commission’s meeting scheduled for September 30. Initial indication is that the staff is proposing to adopt the original proposal to delete the amateur and amateur satellite secondary bands throughout this spectrum, even though there will be no immediate change below 3.45 GHz until another DOD / commercial agreement can be reached. I plan some meetings with FCC staff on this in the immediate future to put forward the case for leaving the amateur secondary allocation. Obviously this will be an uphill struggle, as we have recognized all along, but it is not hopeless. 1. 5.9 GHz I have received several calls from the Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and her assistant, who is a licensed but inactive radio amateur (and former ARRL member). DOT would like ARRL to support in some way DOT’s request to the FCC to preserve the 5.9 GHz spectrum for automobile safety applications – in other words, reject the proposal to allocate some to WiFi and some for automobile uses. The FCC proposal to make the channge was passed on a unanimous bi-partisan vote and notably proposed to leave intact the secondary amateur allocation (unlike at 3.4 GHz, above). Since the proposal was made last December there has been a lot of back-and-forth between the tech and wireless industries and the automobile industry and Transportation Department. I will be discussing this to the Executive Committee within the next several weeks. FCC action is not expected until at least the end of the year. 1. ARRL Bandplan A draft petition for rulemaking to request impelementation of the band plan passed by the Board in mid-July is being prepared and is expected to be completed for filing this month. 1. FCC Office Move and Attendance During preparations to move, several FCC staffers were diagnosed with COVID-19. Staff access to the headquarters building was suspended, and the move to new offices is now scheduled for early September. However, return of staff has been delayed. Staff able to work from home have been told that no mandatory office attendance will be required until at least June, 2021. 1. FCC Commissioner O’Rielly’s re-nomination pulled; NTIA Adninistrator Replaced Last Monday there were leadership changes at both spectrum agencies. The NTIA Adminstrator abruptly returned to his staff position and a new Acting Administraor was named (the third in 15 months); and Republican FCC Commissioner O’Rielly, who has played a prominent role on 5G and other spectrum matters, had his re-nomination pulled back by President Trump after it had been approved by the Senate Commerce Committee and was awaiting clearance for consideration by the full Senate. While some Senators are said to be working to try to obtain reversal of the President’s action, without a change, O’Rielly must depart by the day that the Congressional Session adjourns in December, 2020. Just yeserday the White House began informally circulating the name of an NTIA advisor who served on the FCC transition team and is said to be under consideration to replace O’Rielly. But with Congress out of session until mid-September, most do not believe that a new person can be confirmed before next year. The FCC will be at a 2-2 partisan divide when O’Rielly leaves. (O’Rielly himself has not said whether he will leave before being forced to depart in December.) The impact for amateur radio matters of O’Rielly’s departure and the extended work-at-home orders for FCC staff is more delay. 1. City of Portland v. FCC. On Wednesday (Aug. 12) the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld most aspects of FCC authority to pre-empt state and local regulation of the antennas and towers used by wireless carriers. While the case is based on statutory provisions that are not directly applicable to amateur radio antennas and towers, there is some language in the case that might be of interest when arguing for similar pre-emption. Unreasonable fees, denials based upon aesthetic concerns, and delays for approval all are addressed. The court struck down only the FCC’s aesthetic criteria preemption because the Commission seemingly did not limit its application to “similarly-situated” entities and structures. A copy of the case is attached. 73, and for those traveling, safe journeys, Dave 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:30707] E&E #1
by hopengarten＠post.harvard.edu 14 Aug '20

14 Aug '20

Colleagues, I attach a Motion from E&E, v3. W7VO and I think it is a good idea. As does N6AA. I can't recall, at this moment, hearing from anyone else. As for me, I don't understand why we don't release qualified candidate names as soon as they are approved for the ballot. Why wait? K6JAT objects. So as to not mischaracterize, here is his objection: "My recollection is that the concerns were with potential impacts and interactions with other rules, bylaws, procedures and time frames governing elections. Actually, since the Legal Restructuring Committee is going to be reviewing the Bylaws, wouldn't it be best to wait for that effort? I don't think there is any immediate crying need for this amendment." W7VO and I hold the view that if there is an interaction of which we are not aware, and it becomes visible later, we can fix it later. But in the meantime, the membership has a right to know who has filed papers and is qualified as a candidate. K6JAT may ask that this motion be removed from the Consent Agenda. If so, there will be discussion in the normal course. In the meantime, if you see something that should be changed in this motion, please let me know. Better to bring up issues sooner than later. Fred Hopengarten, Esq. K1VR Six Willarch Road Lincoln, MA 01773 781.259.0088, k1vr(a)arrl.org New England Director cid:a4a12f0b-0468-4a39-b953-31b2a3da8564 Serving ME, NH, VT, MA, RI and CT -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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[arrl-odv:30714] IN Newsletter August 14 2020
by Pereira, Carla, KC1HSX 14 Aug '20

14 Aug '20

Please be sure to check out the recap of last weekend's virtual hamfest, and listen to new episodes of all three ARRL podcasts this week! Have a great weekend!

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[arrl-odv:30706] ARRL 2nd Board Meeting August 2020 Session
by Pereira, Carla, KC1HSX 13 Aug '20

13 Aug '20

Carla Pereira is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: ARRL 2nd Board Meeting August Session Time: Aug 16, 2020 09:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83262324263?pwd=cXFjOVNYWVFoQk1qS25mS21KUVF0dz09 Meeting ID: 832 6232 4263 Passcode: 600 One tap mobile +19292056099,,83262324263#,,,,,,0#,,600# US (New York) +13126266799,,83262324263#,,,,,,0#,,600# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 832 6232 4263 Passcode: 600 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keG4YvjMCe

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[arrl-odv:30701] Board Meeting Motions and Details
by k5ur＠aol.com 13 Aug '20

13 Aug '20

Hi all: For the Boardmeeting on Sunday, we will first address the remaining motions and then proceedwith the CEO selection for the remainder of the meeting. Listed beloware the motions I have pending: A unanimousconsent motion to combine motions 1 and 2 below to save time. To be moved byWilliams and seconded by Holden. 1.) Williams1 – Motion to recognize the Marietta Amateur Radio Club for 100 years as anARRL Affiliated Club (motion is in Dropbox), and 2.) PSC 5 –ARRL Technical Service Award (PSC to draft after PSC meeting tonight) 3.) E&E1 – Motion to revise By-Law 19 to allow release to the membership the names,call sign and position sought for each candidate as he or she qualifies. It was moved by Mr. Hopengarten and secondedby Mr. Ritz. The motion was tabled bymajority vote upon motion by Mr. Tiemstra and seconded by Mr. Hippisley in ourfirst session. Some revisionsto the original motion are expected before the Board meeting on Sunday. It willtake an adoption of a motion to “take from the table” in order to bring it backup. 4.) Ritz 1,Rev D – Board member guests at Standing Committee meetings – 1. Ritz, 2.Hippisley (motion is in Dropbox) 5.) Ritz 5 –Travel policy for Board member guests at Standing Committee meetings – 1. Ritz,2. Stratton (motion is in Dropbox) There are noother motions that I am aware of pending. Here’s a fewreminders for the interviews on Saturday and for the Board meeting on Sunday: Interviews start at 8:00 AM Mountain time onSaturday. Suggest you be there at 7:45 AM to get set up. Dress casual. Board meeting starts at 9:00 AM Mountain time onSunday. Dress casual. Bring your PC, tablet, or phone. You willneed it. Do not stray into other interviewrooms to help maximize social distancing. Do not eat lunch in any interview roomexcept in the one you are assigned. Again, to help with social distancing. Masks are to be worn. I hope everyone traveling has a safe trip. Thanks. 73, Rick – K5UR

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[arrl-odv:30702] Ritz motion 1
by Michael Ritz 12 Aug '20

12 Aug '20

I didn't realize that the Ritz 1 motion document would come up as a jumbled mess of mark-ups for some. I took all the mark-ups out, and here is a much cleaner version of the document. Carla/Dee: Please replace Ritz 1 REV D, dated July, with this one dated August. 73; Mike W7VO

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