August 2022 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:33770] Email issues
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 14 Sep '22

14 Sep '22

This topic came up at EC. Here's more info on the two issues: ARRL.NET We continue to struggle with the ever changing and advancing anti-SPAM measures that ISPs are putting into place. Kristin raised an interesting point in the Zoom Chat that I'm not sure everyone read, so I will repeat it here: MIT has abandoned the forwarding-only side of their alumni "email for life" service and now require anyone desiring this service to use their Office 365 in the cloud for email. You can select to forward the email from there, but here's what MIT said in reference to this: You should note, though, that new spam rules and policies make it very difficult to offer a reliable forwarding-only service at this point. We have found that email forwarding is becoming less reliable as spam filtering policies get more aggressive. In other words, forwarded mail looks suspicious and causes a red flag in spam filtering systems where mail is forwarded to. This results in the forwarded mail getting flagged as spam or silently dropped (the latter of which is becoming more common). This is why we are now offering the alumni Outlook mailbox. Unfortunately email forwarding alone is no longer a viable option and you run the risk of losing/missing mail if you use it strictly as a forwarding address. I would submit that if with MIT's vast resources they cannot provide a "reliable forwarding-only service" why would anyone think that we could? This is an ongoing major problem for us to manage and we will need to take action at some point. One way or another. ARRL.ORG We are working with consultants to determine how we can use DNS records and whitelisting services to keep ARRL.ORG emails out of SPAM folders on people's email clients - which is what we frequently find happening - or blocked entirely by ISPs who determine that something we have originated or forwarded causes us to be blacklisted. Again, if a user is forwarding their ARRL.ORG email to their personal email, the exact same results apply as described above. This was why I did not continue the conversation at EC. We are fully aware of SPF, DMARC, and DKIM in relation to not only our ARRL.ORG email configuration but also the knock on effect of using other services that send email on behalf of ARRL. This is not an easy fix to an ongoing problem that has existed at ARRL, and gotten worse, over the past decade. We are working to make ARRL.ORG email more reliable on a forwarding basis, but the very best advice is for anyone who has a .ORG address to login via web or client and access their ARRL email that way. Please address your email concerns to me directly and I will keep you apprised of what efforts and results we are achieving as we move forward managing these issues. I also want to echo what Bill Morine said and not let it get lost in the comments made or that likely will follow: Jim Schaum has been extremely responsive and very aggressive at working to solve the email delivery issues that have been brought to his attention. He is deeply ingrained in getting this solved to the extent that we can. These problems are not a result of inaction or lack of using a silver bullet to solve the problems. Thanks David

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[arrl-odv:34059] Harry Dana's, W2HD - Sharing Memories
by Propper, David, K2DP (VD, MW) 31 Aug '22

31 Aug '22

Hi all, I was fortunate to grow up on Long Island (NY) and earn my amateur radio license when Harry, W2TUK (his original callsign) was the ARRL Hudson Division Director. I remember meeting him several times at various NY/NJ hamfests. He always had a kind word and a welcoming hand for the young amateurs of the day. 73, Dave, K2DP Dave Propper, K2DP Member, ARRL Programs and Services Committee Board Liaison, ARRL RF Safety Committee Chair, ARRL Historical Committee ARRL Midwest Division Vice Director 314-225-5167 (mobile) k2dp(a)arrl.org

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[arrl-odv:34055] Harry Dannals, W2HD, ARRL President Emeritus, SK
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 31 Aug '22

31 Aug '22

We have received news from K4DU that Harry Dannals, W2HD, ARRL President Emeritus has become a Silent Key. We are working to confirm the information before releasing as a news item. David

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[arrl-odv:34054] FW: ISS Contact in the News
by Lippert, Vernon "Bill", AC0W (Dir, DK) 29 Aug '22

29 Aug '22

The ISS story Mark shared recently was picked up by CNN. Bill AC0W To: AC0W Bill <ac0w(a)charter.net> Subject: ISS Contact in the News Hi Bill, Just in case folks haven’t noticed this CNN story yet: https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/17/uk/girl-iss-amateur-radio-scn-scli-intl-gbr/… 73, Dave - N0MK

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[arrl-odv:34046] Scam Alert
by k5ur＠aol.com 27 Aug '22

27 Aug '22

Heads up! Ria alerted me to the email below. It is a 419 scam. It did NOT come from me. 73,Rick - K5UR Sent from my iPhone

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[arrl-odv:34023] "High Profile" Hams
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 27 Aug '22

27 Aug '22

We are continuing to plan a monthly column for 2023 to profile hams to are high profile in society or have accomplished something major outside of amateur radio. We have been collecting names but we'd like to hear from you. Naturally Joe Taylor, K1JT leaps to mind as he has earned a Nobel Prize in radio astronomy. We also have Dirk Basting, N4AN who developed the Excimer laser used in LASIK eye surgery today. Even multi-billionaire Michael Bloomberg was influenced early in life by amateur radio and a love for science, leading to an electrical engineering degree, onto building Bloomberg LP. https://www.npr.org/2012/04/06/150123935/new-york-citys-mayor-is-a-geek-at-… Please think about hams in your division that would meet this criteria. We'd like to interview them and bring the possibilities of a life influenced by radio communications and technology to light for both our members and for our teachers/youth. Thanks David

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[arrl-odv:34049] EC-FSC meeting
by Dale Williams 26 Aug '22

26 Aug '22

Greetings ODV. The scheduled meeting of the EC-FSC will be held Sunday evening August 28 at 8:00 PM EDT. The agenda for the meeting is attached. 73, Dale Williams WA8EFK Chairman Emergency Communications - Field Services Committee Topic: ARRL EC-FSC Zoom Meeting Time: Aug 28, 2022 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82318072506?pwd=cnZMcDJIS0V3SjFSTVI0QU91alBIQT09 Meeting ID: 823 1807 2506 Passcode: 607484 One tap mobile +19294362866,,82318072506#,,,,*607484# US (New York) +13017158592,,82318072506#,,,,*607484# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 386 347 5053 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 719 359 4580 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 823 1807 2506 Passcode: 607484 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kbJekQi7Fx

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[arrl-odv:33972] IN-NEWSLETTER August 12
by Gonzalez, Juan Pablo (JP), KC1RNY 26 Aug '22

26 Aug '22

Attached is the IN-NEWSLETTER, covering the week ending today, Friday, August 12. Have a great weekend! Juan Pablo Gonzalez, KC1RNY Administrative Assistant ARRL, The National Association for Amateur Radio(r) 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860) 594-0220 jpgonzalez(a)arrl.org [cid:image001.png@01D8AE5D.54D3AE20]

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[arrl-odv:34019] 2023 Election Status - Southeast Division
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 23 Aug '22

23 Aug '22

All of the candidates have been notified via telephone of being certified and who they will be running against. The candidates are: DIRECTOR Mickey Baker, N4MB James Schilling, KG4JSZ John Willis, KB4DU VICE DIRECTOR Joe Tiritilli, N4ZUW Andy Milluzzi, KK4LWR Jeff Beals, WA4AW Neal Sulmeyer, K4EA

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[arrl-odv:34018] 2023 Elections Status
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 22 Aug '22

22 Aug '22

All of the candidates have been certified for the election cycle for positions beginning 1/1/2023. Four of the five divisions have incumbents who are running unopposed and are declared winners: PACIFIC McIntyre, Director Marcin, Vice Director ROCKY MOUNTAIN Ryan, Director Grady, Vice Director SOUTHWEST Norton, Director Stearns, Vice Director WEST GULF Stratton, Director Cooper, Vice Director These Directors and Vice Directors will be receiving an official notice via mail. There are multiple candidates running for the Director and Vice Director seats in the Southeast Division. I will announce these candidates to ODV once they have all had the courtesy of being notified. Thanks David

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