August 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:32754] IMC meetings
by Niswander, Rick 09 Sep '21

09 Sep '21

ODV: The IMC has completed the RFP for investment management services and has issued the RFP to 15 firms. Firms have until the middle of September to submit a response and then the committee members will individually evaluate the submissions. The committee is unlikely to hold a Zoom meeting through the end of September. We will send a meeting notice once meetings start up again. Frederick (Rick) Niswander, PhD, CPA, CGMA Professor of Accounting East Carolina University Greenville, NC 27858

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[arrl-odv:32536] Executive Committee Meeting July 7
by k5ur＠aol.com 09 Sep '21

09 Sep '21

Hi all: We will have an Executive Committee Meeting on Wednesday, July 7, at 11:00 AM Eastern. Listed below is the agenda at this point in time. Also shown below is the zoom info. 73,Rick - K5UR ARRL Executive Committee Meeting Agenda 11:00 AM Eastern July 7, 2021, via Zoom 1. Welcome and consideration of the agenda forthe meeting 2. Approval of agenda 3. Chief Executive Officer/Secretary's update 4. Headquarters opening plans 5. FCC Counsel's update and FCC matters 6. Other business 7. Adjournment - Topic: Executive Committee Meeting Time: Jul 7, 2021 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87927891452?pwd=aG1uc1QzR3NzTEQ5a1I4VWlUejFrQT09 Meeting ID: 879 2789 1452 Passcode: 874581 One tap mobile +13126266799,,87927891452#,,,,*874581# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,87927891452#,,,,*874581# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 879 2789 1452 Passcode: 874581 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcDF0OaBTY #yiv0292781765 #yiv0292781765 -- filtered {}#yiv0292781765 filtered {}#yiv0292781765 p.yiv0292781765MsoNormal, #yiv0292781765 li.yiv0292781765MsoNormal, #yiv0292781765 div.yiv0292781765MsoNormal {margin:0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;}#yiv0292781765 a:link, #yiv0292781765 span.yiv0292781765MsoHyperlink {color:#0563C1;text-decoration:underline;}#yiv0292781765 span.yiv0292781765EmailStyle20 {font-family:sans-serif;color:windowtext;}#yiv0292781765 .yiv0292781765MsoChpDefault {font-size:10.0pt;}#yiv0292781765 filtered {}#yiv0292781765 div.yiv0292781765WordSection1 {}#yiv0292781765

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[arrl-odv:32789] Treasurer Search Committee
by k5ur＠aol.com 31 Aug '21

31 Aug '21

Hi all: Minute 12(i)of the July Board meeting directed me to create a search committee for a Treasurerfor the ARRL Board to approve. To assist me in this search will be thefollowing committee members: A&F Chair Director Ryan, Director Zygielbaum, Dr.Niswander, Mr. Minster, and Ms. Middleton. Mr. Ryan will be Chair. The committeewill keep the Board informed along the way. 73, Rick – K5UR

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[arrl-odv:32784] FCC Hurricane 60-day Waiver Granted
by david davidsiddall-law.com 31 Aug '21

31 Aug '21

ODV, A copy of the 60-day waiver is attached. The action clause is: “The waiver is limited to amateur radio operators in the United States and its territories using publicly documented data protocols that are compatible with FCC rules, with the exception of the data rate limit waived here, for those directly involved with HF hurricane relief communications.” NOTE: any protocol meeting the stated requirement is permitted (not PACTOR IV that was approved in earlier waivers, and not just VARA either if there is something else out there); and the waiver extends for 60 days to include any additional hurricanes during this period, not just Ida (which was the subject of the oral waiver). Also, if the Pacific area season extends beyond this (?) we can apply for an extension to cover that as needed. 73, Dave K3ZJ PS They did make an error in a footnote on who submitted the petition (it was ARRL HQ, not me), and also I don’t believe VARA uses a modem – it uses sound cards -- but these are non-substantive nits and they got it out on the first business day after it was submitted. You’d have to have worked there to appreciate how many people that a written grant, even an emergency temporary action, must review and approve before its release. 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:32786] Minor Correction to my Email re FCC Waiver
by david davidsiddall-law.com 30 Aug '21

30 Aug '21

Sentence in my cover email with regard to the waiver should read “NOTE: any protocol meeting the stated requirement is permitted (not just the PACTOR IV that was approved in earlier waivers, and not just VARA either if there is something else out there); and the waiver extends for 60 days to include any additional hurricanes during this period, not just Ida (which was the subject of the oral waiver)…. Dave 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:32783] Online mapping program
by Mark J Tharp 29 Aug '21

29 Aug '21

I have been using this site to follow the fire progression here west of Yakima, but it also does a fair job of showing real time wind data for the storm. It's free, does use cookies to remember your last settings, and I find it very accurate for monitoring the fire. The system uses a number of NOAA and other satellites for the data. (fire data updates twice daily) This link should take you to the gulf, and has the wind speed selected. You may have to accept the cookie thingymabob the first time you click it. It has tons of features, and varied mapping options. I thought it might be a handy tool for some of you, and can be shared with others in your divisions. Many emcom folks are already aware of this, and some of you may be as well. The company has a sister program called SARTOPO that we use for search and rescue here as well. 73.. Mark, HDX https://caltopo.com/map.html#ll=29.05617,-89.57703&z=7&b=mbt&a=wxd_wspd-01

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[arrl-odv:32782] Huntsville ARISS summary
by Mark J Tharp 28 Aug '21

28 Aug '21

The ARISS folks were glad to be able to attend the event, thanks in part to ARRL ongoing support. 73.. Mark, HDX

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[arrl-odv:32776] FCC Grants FCC Request for an Emergency Waiver
by david davidsiddall-law.com 28 Aug '21

28 Aug '21

All, The FCC’s Mobility Division has verbally granted ARRL’s request for emergency waiver of the symbol rate limit for the sole purpose of handling traffic related to Hurricane Ida this weekend. This verbal approval is effective immediately, and continues until the Division issues a written decision, which is expected early next week. Headquarters staff has been notified and I believe that they are readying the appropriate public notifications. ARRL’s request is for a 60-day waiver so that it can be employed to handle traffic related to any additional hurricanes that come our way this season after Hurricane Ida. Due to recent developments in digital protocols that have found widespread usage in the amateur community both here and abroad, the waiver request is not limited to PACTOR IV. Any similar protocol, such as VARA, may be used for this purpose so long as it meets the same requirements that have applied in the waivers granted in earlier years: protocols must be publicly documented, use no more bandwidth than the currently permissible slower protocols, and be used solely for communications related to the subject disasters (hurricanes in this instance). The written request is being finalized at headquarters and will be forwarded as soon as filed at the FCC. Please direct any questions about the waiver to me. 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:32777] ARRL Request for Emergency Waiver
by david davidsiddall-law.com 28 Aug '21

28 Aug '21

ARRL’s written request for emergency waiver has been filed with the FCC. A copy is attached. 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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