September 2020 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:30966] Sign of the times? Do we have a position relative to VE exam choice policy?
by Bob Famiglio, K3RF 17 Sep '20

17 Sep '20

Board Members: Today I received the below message relayed by an ARRL life member who was an OOC for our League for years. He wanted to know if we knew of or had any policy about such a matter. I believe we do not and probably should not. But that is not a decision I can make. Some background: We have had pirates using local large area amateur repeater systems. I am a control operator for two systems covering multiple states, W3WAN (internet linked) and our five state RF-only system, N3KZ. N3KZ, affiliated with the University of PA club run by alumni, gets shut off for days at a time. I have had to control it off myself for such unlicensed abuse. One continuing reason is that militia groups mostly in PA, usually from midnight to early morning, had started using the system with tactical callsigns without having any ham licenses. Now they likely heard why it has been off. I suspect now it is widely known we know what they are doing. So, perhaps now they want licenses. This is partial speculation on my part as we cannot find who the pirates are, but there are many and they talk only to each other in very short transmissions to keep a low profile. N3KZ and W3WAN cover most of the rural areas of PA, Delaware, NJ, WV and New York. Highly reliable, 24/7 emergency power, and hardened sites. I suppose this is attractive to such groups such as survivalist. Some outdoor enthusiast (survivalist) are good hams and mountain toppers. Militias are not necessarily inherently bad, but this aspect may be an issue. This is FYI as I don't think we have a role to play here, or do we? The club referenced is a League affiliate and a very large PA club. Have we addressed such issues in the past? Here is the relayed message from the past OOC. I did not receive this directly from the writer of the message. - - - - START MESSAGE I received a 2nd request today through the website for an amateur radio exam session for a group in the Oathkeepers militia. This group has recently been banned on Twitter for their violent, extremist policy in which they threatened open warfare on election night. Facebook followed with their own ban. The original request for training and testing came soon after the PA COVID shutdown. Now they are trying to set up training on 9/30 with an EPA contact, Ralph Brandt K3HQI, and have our team administer an exam. I replied that our location is closed for the foreseeable future, and our VE team is not administering exams so we cannot accommodate them. I'm telling you this in case Chuck Ortwein of the Oathkeepers or Ralph (redacted) K3xxx (redacted) contacts anyone on the board for support with a VE team. I wanted you know that I already told him no and would ask you to do the same. Amateur radio is meant for the enjoyment of the hobby for individuals, not for organized groups with agendas outside of the pursuit of amateur radio. END MESSAGE Bob Famiglio, K3RF Vice Director - ARRL Atlantic Division 610-359-7300 www.QRZ.com/db/K3RF

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[arrl-odv:30961] Fwd: Proposed Application Fees for Radio Amateurs
by Mark J Tharp 17 Sep '20

17 Sep '20

Well, just in case he busted someone's address...... Are we close to having our comments on this to the FCC ready? So those who choose to reply to Mr. Doolos can at least sound like we have a common and unified approach? Mark, HDX ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Cathy and John Doolos <cdoolos(a)centurylink.net> Date: Wed, Sep 16, 2020 at 4:06 PM Subject: Proposed Application Fees for Radio Amateurs To: <k5ur(a)arrl.org>, <k1twf(a)arrl.org>, <w6rgg(a)arrl.org>, <w6rod(a)arrl.org>, < w9xa(a)arrl.org>, <k0bbc(a)arrl.org>, <k5uz(a)arrl.org>, <wa8efk(a)arrl.org>, < n2rj(a)arrl.org>, <k0das(a)arrl.org>, <k1vr(a)arrl.org>, <w7vo(a)arrl.org>, < k6jaty(a)arrl.org>, <w2ru(a)arrl.org>, <k0rm(a)arrl.org>, <nwmb(a)arrl.org>, < n6aa(a)arrl.org>, <n5aus(a)arrl.org> Cc: <k3rf(a)arrl.org>, <k9la(a)arrl.org>, <w0nd(a)arrl.org>, <wb4rhq(a)arrl.org>, < w8wtd(a)arrl.org>, <w2und(a)arrl.org>, <k0alz(a)arrl.org>, <kb7hdx(a)arrl.org>, < k6wex(a)arrl.org>, <n2cop(a)arrl.org>, <noesq(a)arrl.org>, <kg4jsz(a)arrl.org>, < aa7a(a)arrl.org>, <lcooper(a)arrl.org> ARRL Board of Directors, Are you going to oppose the FCC proposed application fees for radio amateurs or will you support imposing fees on radio amateurs? I ask this because some of you, a majority threw the amateur radio community "under the bus" when you killed the Amateur Radio Parity Act. Then you did not have the professional courtesy to tell the Amateur Radio community, which provided overwhelming support for your every request, why you killed the best chance we had to get some level of relief from antenna restrictions in communities with restrictive covenants. You need to keep in mind that the only reason the ARRL exists and you are on the Board of Directors is because of the Amateur Radio operators! John WB5EVF

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[arrl-odv:30958] Triple Play WAS Award Winner N2COP
by Matt Holden 17 Sep '20

17 Sep '20

Congratulations Bill! Operator Serial # Date Bill Morine, N2COP #2,282 on 2020-09-14 73, Matt Holden KØBBC

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[arrl-odv:30959] DXCC remote operation - no further action
by Matt Holden 17 Sep '20

17 Sep '20

Normally I wait for the PSC minutes, but, this is a hot button issue I wanted to let ODV know about. Last night, The PSC committee members decided to take no further action on DXCC remote operation. In late August, the DX Advisory Committee declined to offer an opinion on Director Baker's proposal regarding DXCC remote operation. In other news, the PSC, CAC and ARRL HQ staff continue to refine a contesting social media policy. Complete meeting minutes will be distributed when available. 73, Matt Holden KØBBC Chair, PSC Director, Dakota Division, American Radio Relay League

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[arrl-odv:30956] NTIA Senior Advisor Nominated To Replace FCC Commissioner Michael O'Reilly
by John Robert Stratton 17 Sep '20

17 Sep '20

See: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/09/trump-replaces-fcc-member-in-bi… _______________________________________ 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:30943] August 26 SPECIAL MEETING Minutes - Final
by Pereira, Carla, KC1HSX 16 Sep '20

16 Sep '20

To Officers, Directors and Vice Directors: Having received no additional changes to the minutes from the August 26 Special Board Meeting, attached is the final draft for your consideration. This message then, as per Standing Order 11-2.28, is the call for a vote from the Directors to approve the minutes (Yea or Nay). A simple majority of the Board is required for approval. If approved, we will then: *Post the minutes on-line to the ARRL web site *Distribute a copy to each member who has opted to receive the minutes via e-mail If, for some reason, the Minutes are not approved, we will revise and resubmit them for another vote to approve. If you vote not to approve the minutes, please provide an explanation or submit recommended edits. Please respond at your earliest convenience. Respectfully, Carla Pereira, KC1HSX From: Pereira, Carla, KC1HSX Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2020 4:03 PM To: ODV <arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org> Subject: 2020-08-26 SPECIAL MEETING Minutes - Final Dear Officers, Directors and Vice Directors: Having received no further edits to the minutes of the August 26 Special Board Meeting, attached is the final draft for review. Per Standing Order 11-2.18, the comment period will close on Tuesday, September 15, and the minutes will be submitted on for approval. Respectfully, Carla Pereira, KC1HSX

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[arrl-odv:30942] Fwd: OREGON WILDFIRE - COML, COMT, ITSL
by Michael Ritz 15 Sep '20

15 Sep '20

This is mostly for the members of the upcoming new EmComm Standing Committee. FEMA is looking for help in the Oregon wildfires, but only COML and COMT, and ITSL trained. (See below) As far as I know no ARES units have been asked to help in Oregon despite cell towers being destroyed and fire comms infrastructure being disrupted. Here may be one of the reasons why: https://www.kptv.com/news/how-firefighters-restored-communication-after-wil… 73; Mike W7VO > ---------- Original Message ---------- > From: "FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)" <fema(a)service.govdelivery.com> > To: w7vo(a)arrl.org > Date: 09/14/2020 6:06 PM > Subject: OREGON WILDFIRE - COML, COMT, ITSL > > > > NEW INFORMATION REQUEST FOR OREGON: > > Region 10 RECCWG members, as you know, Oregon is currently under a State of Emergency for significant wildfires burning thousands of acres and damaging and destroying many communications sites. Numerous people have been evacuated and the Oregon Governor states they are preparing for a mass fatality incident based on the number of structures that have been lost. > > Oregon is looking at the availability of Communications Unit Leaders (COML), Communications Unit Technicians (COMT) and Information Technology Service Unit Leader (ITSL). Prefer “red carded” but not required. Looking at fire positions AND all-hazards positions. Should be trained, able to meet “light” physical fitness level and able to handle some work near the fireline (smoke in the area). There is not a specific need at this moment, but the Oregon ESF-2 lead anticipates there may be in the near future. > > The RX RECCWG is supporting the state of Oregon in seeking information on any agency that COML, COMT and/or ITSLs that could potentially EMAC them to Oregon for this fight. This is only an inquiry, please follow the guidance below. To avoid added traffic by those coordinating EMAC, please follow the guidance below. > > If you can support in any way please reply to fema-r10-recc(a)fema.dhs.gov with the following: > > * Your name > * Contact Information > * State and agency/jurisdiction > * Certification (COML, COMT, ITSL) > * Red card? (yes or no) > * Training source (NWCG, DHS, other) > * Date could be available > * Deployment duration limitations (# days you could deploy) > > Region 10 RECCWG appreciates any assistance you can provide or forwarding this message to anyone you know that may have radios available to support. > > Please DO NOT DEPLOY unless contacted specifically by the State of Oregon. > > Thank you for your consideration and help with this request. > > > > --------------------------------------------- > https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVy… > > Update Your E-mail Address https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVy… | Change Delivery Preference https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVy… | Update State and Zip Code https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVy… | Unsubscribe https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVy… > > Subscribe to receive alerts during disasters in your state https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVy… . > > If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVy… . > > This service is provided to you at no charge by FEMA https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVy… . > > Privacy Policy https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVy… | GovDelivery is providing this information on behalf of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and may not use the information for any other purposes. > > > --------------------------------------------- > This email was sent to w7vo(a)arrl.org using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of FEMA · U.S. Department of Homeland Security · Washington, DC 20472 [GovDelivery logo] https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVy… >

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[arrl-odv:30937] Thank you all ...
by Michael Ritz 14 Sep '20

14 Sep '20

My wife (Shelley, W7VOX), and I want to thank you for all the support and kind words. These are difficult times for just about everybody, and we're all doing what we can to get through them. It will be no different here. With the COVID virus, the huge Oregon fires and resultant hazardous thick smoke blanketing the entire west coast for over a week now, and now this, I'm just waiting for the plague of locusts to arrive. ;-) 73; Mike W7VO

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[arrl-odv:30939] Fwd: Your AmazonSmile charity received a $2, 505.16 donation
by Michael Ritz 14 Sep '20

14 Sep '20

Maybe we could publicize this program again in one of the upcoming ARRL bulletins? 73; Mike W7VO > ---------- Original Message ---------- > From: W7SLS <w7sls.scott(a)gmail.com> > To: Michael Ritz <w7vo(a)comcast.net> > Date: 09/14/2020 10:18 AM > Subject: Fwd: Your AmazonSmile charity received a $2,505.16 donation > > > MIke, > > This might be a duplicate / already known / etc for some / many. > > Hams (and others) who choose to shop at amazon can specify a charity (in this case ARRL) when they shop at amazon smile (same products / prices). > > ARRL has received about $40k since inception, or about $10k / year. > > Yes, there are many deserving causes. > > 73 > Scott > W7SLS > > PS: thanks for what you do as a leader. for example, your take on process and how you resolved it to your satisfaction about new CEO was stellar! > > > > > Begin forwarded message: > > From: "http://Amazon.com " <store-news(a)amazon.com mailto:store-news@amazon.com > > > Subject: Your AmazonSmile charity received a $2,505.16 donation > > Date: September 14, 2020 at 9:05:59 AM PDT > > To: scott.scheirman(a)gmail.com mailto:scott.scheirman@gmail.com > > > > You are supporting charity by shopping at smile.amazon.com https://smile.amazon.com/gp/f.html?C=1Q54XR56NEUAE&K=MO0IK1OQ6F3P&M=urn:rtn… > > > > [Amazon.com] https://smile.amazon.com/gp/f.html?C=1Q54XR56NEUAE&K=MO0IK1OQ6F3P&M=urn:rtn… > > [= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =] > > Dear Scott L. Scheirman, > > > > This is your quarterly AmazonSmile donation notification to inform you that American Radio Relay League received a new donation of $2,505.16. > > > > Thanks to customers shopping at AmazonSmile https://smile.amazon.com/gp/f.html?C=1Q54XR56NEUAE&K=MO0IK1OQ6F3P&M=urn:rtn… , everyday purchases generated over $200 million in donations to charities worldwide so far. > > > > See AmazonSmile's impact to date: > > * $43,118.86 to American Radio Relay League > > * $198,636,544.70 to all charities in the US > > * $215,721,458.97 to all charities worldwide > > Track your AmazonSmile impact https://smile.amazon.com/gp/f.html?C=1Q54XR56NEUAE&K=MO0IK1OQ6F3P&M=urn:rtn… at any time. > > > > Thanks for supporting American Radio Relay League and continuing to generate donations by shopping at smile.amazon.com https://smile.amazon.com/gp/f.html?C=1Q54XR56NEUAE&K=MO0IK1OQ6F3P&M=urn:rtn… or with AmazonSmile ON in the app. > > Go to smile.amazon.com https://smile.amazon.com/gp/f.html?C=1Q54XR56NEUAE&K=MO0IK1OQ6F3P&M=urn:rtn… > > > > Want to use AmazonSmile in the Amazon Shopping app on your phone? See how to activate here https://smile.amazon.com/gp/f.html?C=1Q54XR56NEUAE&K=MO0IK1OQ6F3P&M=urn:rtn… . > > > > *Message reflects the charity you were supporting as of August 27. > > > > © 2020 Amazon.com http://amazon.com/ , Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Amazon, Amazon.com http://amazon.com/ , the Amazon.com http://amazon.com/ logo, Prime, and 1-Click are registered trademarks of Amazon.com http://amazon.com/ , Inc. or its affiliates. Amazon.com http://amazon.com/ , 410 Terry Avenue N., Seattle, WA 98109-5210. Reference: 523504280 > > > > Please note that this message was sent to the following e-mail address: scott.scheirman(a)gmail.com mailto:scott.scheirman@gmail.com > > > > > >

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[arrl-odv:30935] Fwd: Hello HRU2021
by rjairam＠gmail.com 14 Sep '20

14 Sep '20

We will have an ARRL forum at our convention. If you’d like to join the forum, you are invited. 73 Ria N2RJ ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Tom KA2D <ka2d(a)arrl.net> Date: Mon, Sep 14, 2020 at 10:54 AM Subject: Hello HRU2021 To: W2PW Press Waterman <pp9pp9pp(a)hotmail.com>, KS2G Mel Granick < mel.granick(a)verizon.net>, K2MFY Ed Whitman <edwhit(a)optonline.net>, W2GW John Reiser <w2gw(a)arrl.net>, Bill Fastenau <bill.fastenau(a)verizon.net>, Bill Hudzik <w2udt(a)arrl.org>, K2DO Diane Ortiz <hamyl(a)aol.com>, W2NDG Neil Goldstein <neilgoldstein(a)gmail.com>, WB2AMU Ken Neubeck < ken.neubeck(a)gmail.com>, W2EMN Ed Newman <djed1(a)aol.com>, N2MUN Phil Lewis < n2mun(a)optonline.net>, WB2BEZ Don Kane <dwkanepe(a)aol.com>, W2LIE Phil Lichtenberger <w2lie(a)w2lie.net>, K2RB Rick Bressler <k2rb(a)icloud.com>, WY2U Mike Kozma <dmkozma(a)optonline.net>, W2XS John Meade <jm416(a)optonline.net>, Dan Cox <Daniel.Cox(a)liu.edu>, K2KNB <k2knb(a)arrl.net>, KC2KY Neil Heft < kc2ky(a)arrl.net>, K2IZ John Smale <k2iz(a)arrl.net>, Ria N2RJ <n2rj(a)arrl.org>, N2GA George Tranos <N2GA(a)aol.com>, K2TV Bob Myers <bob.k2tv(a)gmail.com>, WA2CDL Andy Kirschenbaum <wa2cdl(a)verizon.net>, W2JV Peter Portanova < petew2jv(a)verizon.net>, John Hale KD2LPM <Kd2lpm(a)jrhaleteacher.me>, Jerry Pilate <n2wgf(a)arrl.net>, Bill Mozer WB2KAH <billmozer(a)gmail.com>, Frank WA2NDV <wa2ndv(a)gmail.com>, Howard WB2UZE <berny450(a)aol.com>, Larry Berger < wa2suh(a)arrl.net>, Rich K2UPS <richk2ups(a)gmail.com> Hello As we all know at this time COVID-19 has disrupted personal meetings, hamfests and other ham radio activities. The HRU2021 committee is dedicated to make HRU continue. We have decided to conduct HRU2021 online using a webinar type platform. What we need to know from our talented presenters who would like to join us for 2021. HRU will provide training sessions to ensure a smooth presentation. A current PC or MAC is required with video and audio. Details are forth coming from HRU tech persons. HRU2021 is dedicated to its founder Phil Lewis N2MUN, now SK We will also remember those hams we lost in 2020. Please reply to info(a)hamradiouniversity.org Thank you and stay safe Tom Carrubba KA2D Chairperson hamradiouniversity.org

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