August 2021 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:32773] Fw: License fees
by Richard Norton 28 Aug '21

28 Aug '21

Following received from a member - ___________________________ Why can't we get the same courtesy as the broadcasters? The pandemic affected us also. Just a thought. FCC reverses course on fee hike for broadcastersThe Federal Communications Commission has scrapped plans to increase regulatory fees for broadcasters to help offset the costs of broadband mapping, which the National Association of Broadcasters joined state organizations in arguing disadvantaged broadcasters. The FCC has also extended relief measures adopted last year, providing broadcasters with some flexibility on fee payments, which are due in September. Full Story: Inside Radio (free content)(8/27) §159. Regulatory fees (a) General authority (1) Recovery of costs The Commission, in accordance with this section, shall assess and collect regulatory fees to recover the costs of the following regulatory activities of the Commission: enforcement activities, policy and rulemaking activities, user information services, and international activities. The charges established under this section shall not be applicable to (1) governmental entities or nonprofit entities; or (2) to amateur radio operator licenses under part 97 of the Commission's regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97). | | Virus-free. www.avast.com |

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[arrl-odv:32772] Storm notice to members
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 27 Aug '21

27 Aug '21

This was sent to all members in the SE and Delta divisions who subscribe to their division news (roughly 60% of their members) It appears on the ARRL website for all other members to read: http://www.arrl.org/news/radio-amateurs-prepare-for-potentially-catastrophi…

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[arrl-odv:32771] In News! August 27
by Kelly Wells 27 Aug '21

27 Aug '21

Enjoy and have a nice weekend! Kind Regards, Kelly Kelly Wells Executive Assistant ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio(r) Newington, CT 06111 860-594-0242 www.arrl.org<http://www.arrl.org/> [cid:image001.png@01D79B67.10B8C400]

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[arrl-odv:32767] Ocala Ham speaks to YouTube broadcaster
by Baker, Mickey, N4MB (Dir, SE) 27 Aug '21

27 Aug '21

Details... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eDLdGb3Zlw

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[arrl-odv:32758] Final Approval on Minutes
by Kelly Wells 26 Aug '21

26 Aug '21

Good Evening: I added the SK's I received from Ria and Jeff. I did receive five approvals, can I please get a majority vote and I will post tomorrow. I did add voting buttons, feel free to use them, or just respond with an approval. Have a great evening. Kind Regards, Kelly Kelly Wells Executive Assistant ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio(r) Newington, CT 06111 860-594-0242 www.arrl.org<http://www.arrl.org/> [cid:image001.png@01D799CE.A2B98960]

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[arrl-odv:32765] July Minutes
by Carl Luetzelschwab 25 Aug '21

25 Aug '21

Kelly, Of course I'm K9LA, not K9IA. Carl

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[arrl-odv:32764] July minutes
by Carl Luetzelschwab 25 Aug '21

25 Aug '21

Kelly, I approve. Carl K9lA Central Division Director

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[arrl-odv:32750] Huntsville notes
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 25 Aug '21

25 Aug '21

I wanted to give everyone some of the highlights from the Huntsville Hamfest: * The event was well attended. * Both attendees and exhibitors were respectful of each other re: masks. * On Friday night, we held a pizza reception for the YouTube Content Creators group which was well attended and went extremely well. * The booth was in an excellent location, next to Icom, at the entrance to the hall. * There was an enormous open area in front of the booth for us to wander away from the tables to engage with members while keeping socially distant. * The mood at the booth was universally positive. Members with ideas, but no real complaints about anything that I heard. * Rick and I were able to meet with one of the largest donors - ever - to ARRL. The discussion was brief, extremely positive, and he has committed to re-engage as a major donor. * The Members Forum was not well attended but went extremely well. The only questions asked were re: ARES Connect and status on HOA legislation. * The membership revenue at the booth was below expectation, but given the unknown surrounding how many people might come, was quite good. * There was a better mix of memberships from new members vs renewals over prior shows. On a personal note, now with this as only my 2nd in-person event, I struggle with how lightly attended the ARRL Forums have been. We need to create more excitement to get people into the sessions. I have heard from them how excited they are after having attended the Forum, but with such a small audience, we're missing the opportunity to get more people energized about ARRL. Any suggestions you have that could improve Forum attendance would be most welcome. I suspect it has everything to do with marketing in advance, and the title and messaging surrounding the session. On a personal note, it was great working with Mickey at the YouTube event and at the Forum. There's just so much more energy and team dynamics felt at an in-person event over a Zoom call. David

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[arrl-odv:32752] In-News Letter
by Kelly Wells 25 Aug '21

25 Aug '21

Good day! Attached is the In-News letter that went out to staff yesterday. Sorry it is late in getting to you. Enjoy your day. Kind Regards, Kelly Kelly Wells Executive Assistant ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio(r) Newington, CT 06111 860-594-0242 www.arrl.org<http://www.arrl.org/> [cid:image001.png@01D799B6.439FC240]

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[arrl-odv:32732] Fwd: [SEC-ARES] Ham Radio interference ?
by Mark J Tharp 25 Aug '21

25 Aug '21

FYI. *Woman fights to have ham radio operations banned after potential interference with insulin pump* https://www.wftv.com/news/9investigates/woman-fights-have-ham-operations-ba… _._,_._,_

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