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[arrl-odv:32383] IN Newsletter May 21, 2021
by Pereira, Carla, KC1HSX 21 May '21

21 May '21

Please see this week's IN Newsletter, attached. Have a great weekend!

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[arrl-odv:32382] MIT-ARDC
by Fred Hopengarten 21 May '21

21 May '21

Much as it pains me to give credit to the second oldest wireless club in Cambridge, MA, you may find the attached article to be interesting. It shows that ARDC is out there writing checks to a well-defined project. Source: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/05/20/business/students-faculty-rescue-mits -iconic-radar-dome/?outputType=amp 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

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[arrl-odv:32339] Wall St Journal DXpediton article
by Niswander, Rick 19 May '21

19 May '21

I sent this to ODV with the WSJ Share feature, but it may not go through. Sorry if you get two. Wall Street Journal article on DXpeditions. May 6, 21 paper. If you can't read the article URL because of a paywall, the attached is a Word file of the article. https://www.wsj.com/articles/post-pandemic-travel-for-ham-radio-fans-as-far… K7GM Frederick (Rick) Niswander, PhD, CPA, CGMA Professor of Accounting East Carolina University Greenville, NC 27858

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[arrl-odv:32378] Topanga Canyon Fire
by Mike Ritz 17 May '21

17 May '21

Dick, N6AA, are you OK? The big fire near Santa Monica/Topanga Canyon seems pretty close. We are keeping you in our thoughts and hope you are safe. 73; Mike W7VO Sent from my iPhone

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[arrl-odv:32377] IMC May 18 830pm eastern
by Niswander, Rick 16 May '21

16 May '21

Zoom information for Investment Management Committee meeting, Tuesday, May 18 at 8:30pm, Eastern. 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/89209487125?pwd=ODU1VlQ2ck9QL01xN1ZNVlZPejV4UT09 Meeting ID: 892 0948 7125 Passcode: 498516 One tap mobile +16465588656,,89209487125#,,,,*498516# US (New York) +13017158592,,89209487125#,,,,*498516# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 892 0948 7125 Passcode: 498516 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcDYGpcPO

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[arrl-odv:32370] Section Manager note
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 15 May '21

15 May '21

I am attaching the Section Manager note that will be going out momentarily. As I go to setup the regional Zoom calls with the SMs in June, I will coordinate with you so that I can gain your involvement in the calls. Thanks David

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[arrl-odv:32368] FCC Email Addresses for Amateurs Will Be Masked
by david davidsiddall-law.com 14 May '21

14 May '21

On June 29 the FCC’s new rules go into effect that require email addresses with all amateur applications. These email addresses must be kept current. Details were contained in an earlier ARRL story: http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-to-require-email-address-on-applications-start… There has been a persistent concern expressed that the email addresses would be visible in the public records, as they are for commercial licensees that use the same license database. Last January I asked the FCC staff to continue to “mask” email addresses for amateur service licensees. Today Roger Noel, Chief of the FCC’s Mobility Division, stated that even after June 29, amateur records visible on the FCC’s ULS website will continue to mask email addresses so that they will not be visible to the public. 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:32357] Digital Voice Calling Frequencies ?
by Kermit Carlson 13 May '21

13 May '21

Hello All - I have two questions - 1. Are there any VHF Calling frequencies in common use for Digital Voice (DV) on VHF/UHF?From what I have observed this is local option. 2. With the proliferation of varied DV modes - it is hard to imagine a frequency for >each< mode, and with the AM users (about 8 in Chicago asking the same question) it seems ridiculous to carve out spectral playgrounds for a few dozen ops on each “non-FM mode”. My answer will be; find a frequency in the “simplex” FM portion of the bands that is little used in your area and avoid the satellite and weak signal portions of the bands. IMHO, we do not want to be involved with the selection of a National recommendation. Also, with the lack of activity on the bands this is definitely a solution looking for a problem. Another point is that hearing other Activity on “your” frequency does not constitute interference if the frequency is not in use... Any thoughts from the Board before I respond ? 73, Kermit W9XA ps - The Chicago AM ops used to gather on 144.35 MHz based on the history from the days of the “Club Saver” transceiver built by the hundreds by the WCRA (Wheaton Community Radio Amateurs). I have seen AM “nets” on 144.144 - luckily too high in the band for QRM with 2M EME. From: Ronald F. Henry <n9kww(a)msn.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:20 PM Subject: Digital voice simplex frequency recommendations Dear sir: with the increased use of DMR,P-25 and DSTAR digital voice modes, a question has come up regarding the national simplex frequency. Historically that was considered the national simplex frequency for analog voice, with the new digital modes using that frequency will over time cause jamming and interference, since analog users cannot decode digital mode. In addition even the various digital mode cannot detect other digital modes as well. DSTAR and DMR user groups have unofficially designated VHF and UHF (primarily in the 2 meter and 70 CM bands) frequencies for simplex use on those modes. Most coordination councils have taken a hands off approach , this leads to repeater and simplex interference and conflicts. It is apparent that the one frequency concept is no longer a viable option. Granted simplex use overall is low, however with the proliferation of cheap easy to use digital handheld radios, simplex use with digital voice will become widely available and in use, this will lead to more interference reports and frustration from older hams still using wideband fm analog. The question we have is what is the ARRL’s recommendation the use of the national simplex frequencies with digital voice modes? What are the thoughts of the ARRL regarding the use of other frequencies for mode specific DV use? Has there been any thought into separating DV from analog voice in simplex operation? Thank you for you diligence inti this mater Ron Henry KB9ZB President Pewaukee Amateur Radio Club (PARC) Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

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[arrl-odv:32362] “Saving the MIT Radome” – ARRL New England Division
by Phil Temples 13 May '21

13 May '21

Some of you might find this of interest: With assistance from Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC), the MIT Radio Society in Cambridge, Massachusetts was able to raise $1.9 million to save the historic radome atop the Green Building on the MIT campus. According to the AAAS article, it was ARDC's "largest-ever philanthropic contribution." https://nediv.arrl.org/2021/05/13/saving-the-mit-radome/ 73, Phil Temples, K9HI ARRL Vice Director New England Division k9hi(a)arrl.org

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[arrl-odv:32289] EWA SEC Rob Fisher, WA7RF
by Mark J Tharp 10 May '21

10 May '21

A quick get well soon email from a few of the ARRL family might go a long way to keep his spirits up. Thanks.. Mark, HDX <snip> ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Original Message ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ On Thursday, April 22nd, 2021 at 1:43 PM, wa7rf <wa7rf(a)eaglerock7.net> wrote: I am in the hospital and have been very sick for weeks. Yesterday I was told I have stage 4 cancer and left untreated gives me 3 months. I am starting Chemo tomorrow which could give me 18.months or more. <endsnip>

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