March 2021 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:29223] Set An Example
by k5ur＠aol.com 30 Dec '21

30 Dec '21

Hi all: As we close the year,I'd like to ask for those who have not made a monetary donation to the League thisyear to please do so. As volunteers, we already contribute our time and effort,but it’s also important for our development efforts to be able to say that allBoard members have made a monetary donation. Oftentimes when seeking donations,especially from major donors, one of the first questions asked is whether allBoard members have given. I've made my annualdonation. I am asking you to please do the same. To make a donation, click onthe link below: https://www.arrl.org/arrl-donation-form Please help us achieve100% ARRL Board participation. Take a few minutes this weekend and help set anexample. Let's all donate something! Thanks. 73 Rick - K5UR

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[arrl-odv:32175] Updates on HF Digital band plan?
by Michael Ritz 30 Apr '21

30 Apr '21

I guess this is directed to Mr. Siddall.... Is there any update as to when the latest ARRL HF digital band plan will actually be submitted to the FCC? As I recall the last I heard was that it was going to be "worked on soon", but that was about a month or so ago. It was also discussed that perhaps this Spring we could see action on the other RMs affecting HF band plans (RM-11759 and RM-11828), and probably the baud rate (RM-11708) and digital transparency (RM-11831) ones too. What is the latest on these? Thanks! 73; Mike W7VO

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[arrl-odv:32181] FW: ARRL Critique
by Bob Famiglio, K3RF 01 Apr '21

01 Apr '21

This below e-mail and reference was just received by me from an influential ham and amateur radio historian (QCWA and other organizations) who is a supporter of our League. The video relayed by W0FEN is making the rounds so far according to statistics of views. He is dead wrong on some, or all the facts he appears to present – he clearly does not know what we did and how much we spent in re fees in advocating for hams. But, facts never seem to get in the way of the rumors or false conclusions. Some here may get inquiries, so be forewarned if you are not already aware. Bob Famiglio, K3RF Vice Director - ARRL Atlantic Division 610-359-7300 www.QRZ.com/db/K3RF From: TwelveVDC(a)aol.com Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2021 10:40 AM To: Robert B. Famiglio, Esq. <RBFamiglio(a)AOL.com> Subject: ARRL Critique Bob, these two YouTube videos are getting a lot of traction. If you haven’t, please watch them if you want to get ahead of this before more damage is done. They’re getting many views and comments. -Pete / NL7XM ARRL Position _____ <https://larrys-list.groups.io/g/FYI/profilephoto/9572124> W0FEN - Robin Cross Mar 30 W6LG comments and ARRL reply Everyone needs to watch both of these videos. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NALlo-1XZvI> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NALlo-1XZvI <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XNV4NIbTYs> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XNV4NIbTYs Robin Cross w0fen RC Electronics LLC ret CE KCUR, WNIU/WNIJ

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[arrl-odv:32184] EC Meeting
by k5ur＠aol.com 31 Mar '21

31 Mar '21

Hi all: We have an EC meeting scheduled for Monday, April 5, at 11:00 AM Eastern. Listed below is the agenda at this point in time. I'll send the zoom info when I receive it. 73,Rick - K5UR AGENDA – ARRL Executive Committee Meeting 11:00 AM Eastern April 5, 2021 via Zoom 1. Welcomeand consideration of the agenda for the meeting 2. Approvalof agenda 3. July BoardMeeting arrangements 4. ChiefExecutive Officer/Secretary's Report 5. FCCCounsel's Report 6. InternationalMatters - Appointment of IARU Secretary 7. Legislative Advocacy Committee status report 8. Investment Management Committee preliminary status report 9. Non-marketableimported radios sold in the amateur radio market 10 Recognitionof new Life Members 11. Other business 12. Adjournment

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[arrl-odv:32183] Report of the Ad-hoc Committee on Motion 31 from January Meeting
by Baker, Mickey, N4MB (Dir, SE) 31 Mar '21

31 Mar '21

As required by the Subsidiary Motion in the January ARRL Board Meeting: “Mr. Carlson moved, seconded by Mr. Stratton, the following subsidiary motion, that: An ad-hoc committee consisting of the Administration & Finance Committee, two members of the Programs & Services Committee, and Mr. Minster or his staff designee, is to review, develop and recommend the implementation of the original motion with a report to the Board by March 31, 2021. The subsidiary motion CARRIED.” The committee was formed met and has reviewed the attached report for submittal. We believe that the only outstanding issue is the mechanism of payment of these funds so that they’re paid to the FCC. We are as of now unaware of the mechanism and potential security around this mechanism, whether ARRL can pay FCC directly or not. We trust that Staff can execute a solution to resolve this matter when this information becomes available and address this. -- Mickey Baker Director, Southeastern Division ARRL Phone (561) 320-2775 Email: n4mb(a)arrl.org

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[arrl-odv:32178] A Wing Across Time and Space
by John Robert Stratton 27 Mar '21

27 Mar '21

In the long history of mankind it doesn't matter your politics, race, religion, country of origin or gender (or license class) — this is neat: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2021/03/24/Wright-brothers-wing-covering-NASA-… _______________________________________ 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:32177] IMC minutes and documents
by Niswander, Rick 25 Mar '21

25 Mar '21

A repository has been created on the ARRL website for minutes and other documents from the Investment Management Committee. It is in the ODV Files area of the website where minutes for PSC and A&F and Board meetings are located. See the screenshot below. At the moment, only approved minutes are posted. Other documents will be posted in the future. K7GM Frederick (Rick) Niswander, PhD, CPA, CGMA Professor of Accounting East Carolina University Greenville, NC 27858 [cid:image001.png@01D7219A.BA7810F0]

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[arrl-odv:32176] IMC 3/31 8:30pm eastern, Zoom info
by Niswander, Rick 25 Mar '21

25 Mar '21

The next meeting of the Investment Management Committee is Tuesday, March 30, at 8:30pm Eastern. Sign-in information for the Zoom meeting is provided below. K7GM Frederick (Rick) Niswander, PhD, CPA, CGMA Professor of Accounting East Carolina University Greenville, NC 27858 Rick Niswander is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86876559969?pwd=cmhQQ0t4c1p6OEFpaXJhWFJHUEVOZz09 Meeting ID: 868 7655 9969 Passcode: 033334 One tap mobile +13017158592,,86876559969#,,,,*033334# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,86876559969#,,,,*033334# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 868 7655 9969 Passcode: 033334 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kz7uPyGz9

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[arrl-odv:32171] W2UDT
by WILLIAM HUDZIK 23 Mar '21

23 Mar '21

My Thanks to Ria for forwarding news about my fall. Just be very careful. 73,Bill

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[arrl-odv:32168] Rules and Regulations Paragraph 7
by Michael Ritz 22 Mar '21

22 Mar '21

I haven't stirred the pot up for a while, so I guess it's time. I was reviewing the Rules and Regulations as it pertains to Advisory Committees. I am currently working on cleaning this section up to reflect reality in preparation for our July Board meeting. I noticed the following paragraph: 1. Members wishing to express their opinion on a matter being studied by, or within the terms of reference of, an Advisory Committee are encouraged to communicate with their Division representative. To this end, the names and addresses of Advisory Committee members shall appear in QST at least annually. Space in QST and other League publications shall be available to the committees, as appropriate. I don't recall EVER seeing the names and addresses of any Advisory Committees posted in QST. When was the last time that was done, and if we are no longer publishing these, why aren't we doing it per the rules? Is there a recommendation here on ODV that our publishing the advisory committee callsigns and addresses on the ARRL website is sufficient? Thanks! 73; Mike W7VO

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