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[arrl-odv:31035] FCC 3.4 GHz Proceeding Update
by david davidsiddall-law.com 25 Sep '20

25 Sep '20

ODV: A quick update on the 3.4 GHz proceeding. Next Wednesday the Commission will meet and take final action, with the written decision being issued soon thereafter – usually within a week. On Monday I met (by telephone) with the FCC team staffing this decision. Yesterday I followed up with three of the Commissioners’ Legal Advisors who are reviewing the draft decision and will work out any changes that the Commissioners feel should be made. (And we hope that amateur secondary access is one of the changes that they will consider.) Our main focus was to emphasize the benefits that derive from amateur use of this spectrum and to put forward the reasons that continued shared use should be permitted. From the discussion it became apparent that one reason they felt amateurs should be treated differently than experimental licensees – who also operate on a non-interference basis in this spectrum – is staff concern that amateur 3.4 GHz operations are not clearly identified and therefore would be hard to find if interference occurs or coordination with the primary user needed to prevent interference. After quite a bit of discussion, I referred them to 97.303(g) as an existing amateur rule that could be used to guide a notification requirement, if they felt one is needed, and the follow-up discussion indicated that this new information and helpful, and would be given serious consideration. The discussions with each of the Commissioners’ legal advisors went well, but were more general in nature. In this regard, the Amateur Television Network filed an effective email with Commissioners that included a letter from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CALoes) describing the radio amateur contributions and specifically calling out the need for 3 GHz and why other bands are not sufficient. Finally, please note that the proceeding is now closed. Do not solicit any contact with the FCC – all contact on these matters is prohibited from now until a final Report and Order / Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is released, and anyone inquiring should be told this. There can be no calls, emails, or filings at the FCC with regard to the issues under consideration. Please make this clear to anyone who may contact you about submitting comments. The publicly-filed accounts of the meetings described above are at these links: ARRL: 9/23 Meetings with FCC Commissioner Legal Advisors 3.4 GHz Proceeding<https://tinyurl.com/yyklqyap> ARRL: 9/21 Meeting with FCC Staff Team 3.4 GHz Proceeding<https://tinyurl.com/y34vodk9> The communication from ATN is here: ATN Email FCC Ex Parte 9/23<https://tinyurl.com/y4k8ncx5> Please feel free to let me know of any comments. 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:31040] HOA antenna legislation
by rjairam＠gmail.com 25 Sep '20

25 Sep '20

Members are asking. Is there something I can tell them? 73 Ria N2RJ

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[arrl-odv:31022] Fwd: Re: ARRL acceptance of PayPal for transactions
by Michael Ritz 25 Sep '20

25 Sep '20

I have yet another member miffed and asking me why we don't accept PayPal for membership renewals or store purchases. I thought this subject had come up before, so I did a bit of digging and found that Howard stated that he expected we would be accepting PayPal as payment at HQ "within a year". That was in early January 2019. Soon it will be 2021. PayPal business transaction fees are discounted for 503(C) organizations, and appear to be in line with what the major credit card companies are charging. (About 2.2%) Anybody know where we are with this? Should this be an action for A&F to follow up on? 73; Mike W7VO > ---------- Original Message ---------- > From: "Michel, Howard, WB2ITX (CEO)" <wb2itx(a)arrl.org> > To: "Ritz, Mike, W7VO, (Dir, NW)" <w7vo(a)comcast.net>, "Michel, Howard, WB2ITX (CEO)" <wb2itx(a)arrl.org> > Cc: "Middleton, Diane, W2DLM (CFO)" <dmiddleton(a)arrl.org> > Date: 01/03/2019 7:30 PM > Subject: Re: ARRL acceptance of PayPal for transactions > > > > Hi Mike, > > I expect we will be accepting PayPay within a year. > > 73, Howard, WB2ITX >

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[arrl-odv:31039] IN Newsletter September 25, 2020
by Pereira, Carla, KC1HSX 25 Sep '20

25 Sep '20

Please see this week's newsletter for updates from your colleagues. Have a great weekend!

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[arrl-odv:30992] Re: [exec-com:9614] 2021 National Convention - Postponement
by k5ur＠aol.com 25 Sep '20

25 Sep '20

Thanks for the summary, Barry. Good information from Bob and Kathleen, too. I agree with Barry. Mickey makes good points, too. Granted 2022 is a ways off like John said and it sure might be a new era by then, however, it seems we ought to stay with Orlando to be fair. So many events, programs, etc. are being extended. In fact, here lately I'm hearing more events and travel being postponed until June 30/July 1. Some service businesses have already extended customer benefits/status through next year, just a shift in time, keeps rolling forward. Here's a thought. We don't have national conventions in back to back years but due to this unique situation, we could have Orlando in 2022 (the off year) and then have another national convention in 2023 when we would normally be selecting another one anyway. That way anyone planning ahead to propose a national convention from their Division in 2023, if any, is not hurt by us letting Orlando slip a year. (Staff will probably shoot me for proposing that ....) BTW, please keep this confidential per Barry's email. What say? 73Rick - K5UR -----Original Message----- From: Shelley, Barry, N1VXY (CEO) <bshelley(a)arrl.org> To: exec-com <exec-com(a)arrl.org> Cc: Inderbitzen, Bob, NQ1R <rinderbitzen(a)arrl.org>; Callahan, Kathleen, KC1MBY <kcallahan(a)arrl.org> Sent: Fri, Sep 18, 2020 8:17 am Subject: [exec-com:9614] 2021 National Convention - Postponement Good Morning: As everyone knows, the ARRL Board approved the 2021 Orlando HamCation as an ARRL National Convention. For the past several weeks, ARRL staff has been in discussions with the Orlando HamCation volunteers regarding what conditions, if any, would need to be in place to actually conduct an in-person event of the size and scope that would befit an ARRL National Convention. I’ve attached a memo prepared by our staff that discusses the factors and recommends postponing the event, at least from our perspective. We heard yesterday from the HamCation Executive Board which has agreed that the best course of action for the upcoming event is to postpone it entirely until February 11-13, 2022. John Knott and Michael Cauley were grateful for the effort we made to summarize so many contributing factors that would need to be considered. These, and some concern that they won’t have an excellent 5-star show as their 75th anniversary event made the decision easier. Additionally, they have some last minute concern that their convention services contractor may be out of business by December – causing a last minute cancellation. We’ve agreed with HamCation to make a formal, joint announcement using our respective news and media outlets on Mon, Oct 5. In the meantime, they have some work to do to inform 30+ committee members, hotels, and other close stakeholders. We will begin working with our hotel immediately. The information will surely leak, but HamCation has asked our help to keep it out of our formal news engine until we, together, publish a joint announcement on Oct 5. No one is happy about the prospect of postponing the convention but we want to be able to deliver a positive and substantial event which does not appear possible, given the current environment of restrictions, health officials recommendations and people’s basic reluctance to travel and gather, especially our community which includes a disproportionate number of high risk individuals. In that regard, HamCation officials are eager to host the National Convention in 2022 and have asked that we carry over the sanctioning of the event to their 2022 HamCation. I believe that is within the purview of the Executive Committee and, given the unusual circumstances with which we’re still dealing and the uncertainty regarding how long these conditions will exist, I strongly recommend the Committee take that action. If done timely, the decision can be included in the joint announcement on October 5th. I’ve included both Bob Inderbitzen and Kathleen Callahan on this email as they are the two managers most responsible for our position and participation at the event. If you have any questions, please include them as they are likely the one who will have the answers. 73, Barry, N1VXY _______________________________________________ exec-com mailing list exec-com(a)reflector.arrl.org https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/exec-com

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[arrl-odv:31024] ARRL QSL cards
by Michael Ritz 24 Sep '20

24 Sep '20

It's been raining for the last two days, so I finally got all my QSL card requests filled out and in the mail. I need to order more QSL cards very soon, and would like to order up some of the red ARRL based cards next time. Anybody know where can I order them? Thanks! 73; Mike W7VO

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[arrl-odv:31027] Re: Fwd: Re: ARRL acceptance of PayPal for transactions
by Lee Cooper 24 Sep '20

24 Sep '20

While there are pros and cons, i use them for our American Legion post and have used them for several years with club websites. The reality is that in a Betamax vs VHS world they are by far the VHS solution. Lee On September 24, 2020, at 15:33, "Bob Famiglio, K3RF via arrl-odv" <arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org> wrote:  PayPal is not great for the Payee organization, since they do chargebacks on any complaint by the Payor even month’s later I understand. I would not use them, but perhaps another member of the board has a different experience. Bob Famiglio, K3RF Vice Director - ARRL Atlantic Division 610-359-7300 www.QRZ.com/db/K3RF From: arrl-odv On Behalf Of Michael Ritz Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2020 4:26 PM To: arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org Subject: [arrl-odv:31022] Fwd: Re: ARRL acceptance of PayPal for transactions I have yet another member miffed and asking me why we don't accept PayPal for membership renewals or store purchases. I thought this subject had come up before, so I did a bit of digging and found that Howard stated that he expected we would be accepting PayPal as payment at HQ "within a year". That was in early January 2019. Soon it will be 2021. PayPal business transaction fees are discounted for 503(C) organizations, and appear to be in line with what the major credit card companies are charging. (About 2.2%) Anybody know where we are with this? Should this be an action for A&F to follow up on? 73; Mike W7VO ---------- Original Message ---------- From: "Michel, Howard, WB2ITX (CEO)" <wb2itx(a)arrl.org> To: "Ritz, Mike, W7VO, (Dir, NW)" <w7vo(a)comcast.net>, "Michel, Howard, WB2ITX (CEO)" <wb2itx(a)arrl.org> Cc: "Middleton, Diane, W2DLM (CFO)" <dmiddleton(a)arrl.org> Date: 01/03/2019 7:30 PM Subject: Re: ARRL acceptance of PayPal for transactions Hi Mike, I expect we will be accepting PayPay within a year. 73, Howard, WB2ITX

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[arrl-odv:31015] New England Vice Director
by k5ur＠aol.com 24 Sep '20

24 Sep '20

Please welcome a new addition to the Board family! Phil Temples, K9HI, is the new Vice Director for the New England Division. Phil has been active in various ARRL field appointments including Section Manager for the Eastern Massachusetts Section. Welcome, Phil! 73,Rick - K5UR

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[arrl-odv:31013] Outstanding Reimbursement
by Middleton, Diane, W2DLM (CFO) 22 Sep '20

22 Sep '20

Good afternoon, We are quickly moving into the fourth quarter of the year so I would like to remind everyone that if they have any outstanding admin or travel reimbursements (such as Denver) outstanding, please submit them as soon as possible. Thank you. 73, Diane Middleton, W2DLM Chief Financial Officer ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio (r) 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860) 594-0225

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[arrl-odv:30995] Thanks to Barry
by k5ur＠aol.com 21 Sep '20

21 Sep '20

Hi all: Today is Barry's last day! Barry, thanks again for all you have done for the League, it's members, the Board and Headquarter's Staff. Enjoy your retirement - again! We wish you the very best! 73,Rick - K5UR

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