January 2021 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:31794] 2020 Volunteer Monitoring Program Stats
by Middleton, Diane, W2DLM (CFO) 19 Jan '21

19 Jan '21

Dear ODV, As promised, below is the follow-up information for the VM Program activity in 2020. Total Monitoring Hours Hf Hours V/UHF Hours Other Hours Incident reports Good Op Notices Good Op Percentage Q1 5766 3508 2212 46 43 6 14.0% Q2 14215 6246 7969 0 70 25 35.7% Q3 12115 6009 6106 0 99 35 35.4% Q4 11439 6060 5379 0 35 1 2.9% 2020 Total 43535 21823 21666 46 247 67 27.1% 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:31793] Committee Email Reflector Updates
by Pereira, Carla, KC1HSX 19 Jan '21

19 Jan '21

Dear Members of the ODV: The IT Department has confirmed that all of the committee email reflectors have been updated to reflect the new committee assignments. Please let me know if you have any issues with your reflector emails. Just a reminder - the Board has a policy of allowing Board members to be added to/remain on any committee reflector they choose (with notification to the Chair). If you are currently on an email reflector that you want to be removed from, please let me know. Respectfully, Carla Pereira, KC1HSX

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[arrl-odv:31785] FW: Re: Good Morning America newsbit
by Rodney Stafford 18 Jan '21

18 Jan '21

Boy, sorry for the lousy grammar. I usually read before I hit send……hihi From: arrl-odv <arrl-odv-bounces(a)reflector.arrl.org> on behalf of Rodney Stafford <w6rod(a)comcast.net> Date: Monday, January 18, 2021 at 12:38 PM To: "rjairam(a)gmail.com" <rjairam(a)gmail.com>, Michael Ritz <w7vo(a)comcast.net> Cc: "arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org" <arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org> Subject: [arrl-odv:31784] Re: Good Morning America newsbit The name listed on the Indiana Oathkeepers announcement about what radios to buy is Walter Huyck and he ppears to be the “Comms Coordinator for the Indiana group. Turns out there on QRZ.com Walter Huyck W9KJO listed as living in Terra Haute, Indiana. He is a league member. Rod W6ROD From: arrl-odv <arrl-odv-bounces(a)reflector.arrl.org> on behalf of "rjairam(a)gmail.com" <rjairam(a)gmail.com> Date: Monday, January 18, 2021 at 12:19 PM To: Michael Ritz <w7vo(a)comcast.net> Cc: "arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org" <arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org> Subject: [arrl-odv:31783] Re: Good Morning America newsbit There is a bit of truth to them using amateur radios. Oathkeeper groups have a comms plan that recommends buying ham equipment. Like this one: http://indianaoathkeepers.org/assets/1_recommendedequipment_092920.pdf Ria N2RJ On Mon, Jan 18, 2021 at 2:44 PM Michael Ritz <w7vo(a)comcast.net> wrote: This apparently aired this morning on GMA, by Martha Radditz. Copied from a MyARRLVoice post. 73; Mike W7VO _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv

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[arrl-odv:31781] Good Morning America newsbit
by Michael Ritz 18 Jan '21

18 Jan '21

This apparently aired this morning on GMA, by Martha Radditz. Copied from a MyARRLVoice post. 73; Mike W7VO

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[arrl-odv:31780] Press on FCC Release - CNN
by Mickey Baker 18 Jan '21

18 Jan '21

" "...extremists discuss turning to radios to plan attacks, FCC warns" https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/17/tech/fcc-radio-extremist-social-media-attack… 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:31768] Message to SMs
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 18 Jan '21

18 Jan '21

Good morning!?! I have drafted the attached message to SMs that I plan on sending around 10am this morning. This is an email I had intended to send after the board meeting anyway, but added a paragraph about the ongoing communications. I have only received 2 negative comments, and they were of confusion. I note that W6LG came out with a video on YouTube that was strange on its own, but he's also confused. David

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[arrl-odv:31767] The Washington Post Has figured out "Handheld Radios"
by Mickey Baker 18 Jan '21

18 Jan '21

It seems as though a few well placed corrective emails to editorial staff may have corrected the "ham radio" narrative. FBI moves on alleged members of extremist groups Oath Keepers, Three Percenters https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/oath-keeper-three-percente… "Federal investigators are also accelerating efforts to determine whether the assault was planned, coordinated or led by groups of people — rather than an impulsive outburst of violence — particularly because some of the men shown on video laying siege to the building were equipped with handheld radios and at times appeared to work in unison on particular objectives, investigators said. 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:31730] Reflector updates?
by Michael Ritz 18 Jan '21

18 Jan '21

Diane or David Minster; Will you please let ODV know when the e-mail permissions for the various committees are updated so I we know when we can use the reflectors? Thanks! 73; Mike W7VO

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[arrl-odv:31756] ARRL external statements
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 18 Jan '21

18 Jan '21

After a discussion earlier today regarding messaging for PIO's and PIC's, I would suggest the following: Any requests for comment from ARRL should lead to the simple statement to go to arrl.org to read our position. If there is additional pressure applied for comments, direct all requests to ARRL HQ. Bob is working with IT on creating a simple email address to direct information requests to. As it looks like this week could provide some unwanted exposure to our hobby, every comment must be very careful considered before being made. We will keep the Board informed as this situation unfolds. David

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[arrl-odv:31753] FW: ARRL on the Purpose of Amateur Radio
by Rodney Stafford 18 Jan '21

18 Jan '21

David, Nicely stated. Good job! 73, Rod From: ARRL Web site <memberlist(a)www.arrl.org> Date: Sunday, January 17, 2021 at 10:55 AM To: <w6rod(a)comcast.net> Subject: ARRL on the Purpose of Amateur Radio ARRL on the Purpose of Amateur Radio For over 100 years amateur radio and ARRL — the National Association for Amateur Radio® — have stood for the development of the science and art of communications, public service, and the enhancement of international goodwill. Amateur Radio’s long history and service to the public has solidified the well-earned reputation that “Amateur Radio saves lives.” Amateur Radio Operators, due to their history of public service, their training, and the requirement that they be licensed by the FCC have earned their status as a component of critical communications infrastructure and as a reliable resource “when all else fails." Amateur Radio is about development of communications and responsible public service. Its misuse is inconsistent with its history of service and its statutory charter. ARRL does not support its misuse for purposes inconsistent with these values and purposes. ABOUT THIS EMAIL This message was sent to ARRL members. If you have an ARRL user account, you can manage your email preferences at www.arrl.org/myarrl. To unsubscribe from messages, go to: %oolink%

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