January 2023 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:34514] Interactive On-line VOTA State Coordinator Sign-Up Sheets — Available To All
by John Robert Stratton 09 Mar '23

09 Mar '23

All Mark Kleine, N5HZR, Oklahoma West Gulf Division Section Manager and Oklahoma VOTA State Coordinator, has developed a superb and easy to use i_*nteractive, on-line*_ sign-up sheet for VOTA State Coordinators to use to simplify the process of scheduling volunteer W1AW/x portable operators. It significantly automates obtaining sign-ups and capturing the information needed by a State Coordinator. Mark has offered to make it available to anyone in the ARRL for their use. I have advised Bob Naumann and Bart Jahnke that Mark is willing to permit the League to offer it on the ARRL's website. However, you or your designated State Coordinators may contact Mark directly to arrange to use it. Oh, ask him about the automated email reminder the program is capable of generating for each scheduled operator. If you wish to see how it operates you may go to either: https://ok.arrl.org/w1awok/ <https://ok.arrl.org/w1awok/> or https://ok.arrl.org/w1awtx/ <https://ok.arrl.org/w1awtx/> If you do, /*please*/ don't sign yourself up — both sites are live and in active use. If you do sign yourself up, expect representatives of the Five Nations to appear at your doorstep with freshly forged Wouff Hongs. If you are interested, please contact Mark Kleine directly at: Mark Kleine Oklahoma Section Manager N5HZR Mark Kleine <mkleine(a)live.com> 1-405-410-6756 If you wish a second opinion as to how well it operates, call the Texas VOTA State Coordinator: Steve Smith North Texas Section Manager KG5VK Steven Smith <lottsphoto(a)icloud.com> 1-318-470-9806 Feel free to contact me, if you wish. 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:34544] A Radiogram!
by Michael Ritz 31 Jan '23

31 Jan '23

I received an ARRL Radiogram in the mail today, the first I've seen in many, many years. It was originated from a ham I worked in FL on my big VOTA weekend, then went through a ham in ID, who mailed me the Radiogram postcard. The originator basically thanked me for my VOTA contact, and his points. Thanks to the ECS-FS subcommittee that is working hard to restore NTS. Something seems to be working! 73; Mike W7VO

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[arrl-odv:34549] Scam alert or legit?
by Jairam, Ria, N2RJ (Dir, HD) 31 Jan '23

31 Jan '23

[https://res-h3.public.cdn.office.net/assets/mail/file-icon/png/photo_16x16.… 2023-01-31 at 8.12.23 AM.png<https://arrloffice-my.sharepoint.com/:i:/g/personal/n2rj_arrl_org/EU1lkM1Rd…> This chap claims "the ARRL" sent him equipment for a school club station and now the post office is demanding money to release it I know of no such program from the ARRL, and the ARRL foundation only grants toward US projects. Any ideas? Ria Jairam, N2RJ Director, Hudson Division ARRL, The National Association for Amateur Radio Tel: +1.973.594.6275 Email: n2rj(a)arrl.org https://hudson.arrl.org http://arrl.org

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[arrl-odv:34547] Keeping the Trains Running - Not
by Richard Norton 31 Jan '23

31 Jan '23

In the past, I was left with the impression that the major role of upper management was to "keep the trains running," or deliver the services and products to the membership that day-to-day ham radio expected. It appears that nowadays, concentration seems to have shifted. Here is another example of members not receiving what they have been promised. The League promoted a benefit to members that the League would handle license renewals. It advised members of upcoming license expirations, and told them how to utilize the League's service. It advised them of the impending expirations even before they could renew, specifically to let members know that they could get the service as part of their membership before paying one of the other groups that also advertised the same service. The other day, I got the following email from a member: I received an email from Buckmaster notifying my license was now eligible for renewal. They gave me a link to the FCC and also offered a link to their easy renewal page (only $6!). I went to the FCC site about 12:30am. Down for maintenance. Came back this morning and fought my way through multiple forms, time out error messages (where the action had completed, but not the UI). Merged by FRN and CORES data (or something like that). Finally was able to enter a credit card. I think I am done. Took about 30 minutes (should have taken <5). My father would never be able to figure this out. So kudos for Buckmaster for seeing the business opportunity. I told him about the League's service, and asked why he hadn't used it. He reported receiving nothing from the League. I discussed this with a few others, and have concluded that the League has not even sent the advisory emails for some time. I wonder if this is a result of another conscious management decision not to deliver what the League has promised or what. This was supposed to be a major benefit to being a member. I may be alone in this group expecting more - 73, Dick, N6AA

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[arrl-odv:34546] 2023 Committees
by k5ur＠aol.com 30 Jan '23

30 Jan '23

Hi all: Attached is the list of committee appointments for 2023. Again this year, all Directors, Vice Directors, and Officers have assignments. Chairs of committees, take charge and proceed. Board Liaisons, take lead in communicating with your designated committee. Thank you all. Now let's move forward and make a positive impact this year for Amateur Radio and the League! 73,Rick - VP5/K5UR

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[arrl-odv:34543] Fw: ARRL Article Review Update
by Jairam, Ria, N2RJ (Dir, HD) 26 Jan '23

26 Jan '23

Feedback from a member. I think he has a point but I also pointed him to QEX, which has more technical articles. Ria ________________________________ From: Rich WA2ZPX <wa2zpx(a)hvc.rr.com> Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2023 5:39 PM To: Jairam, Ria, N2RJ (Dir, HD) <n2rj(a)arrl.org> Subject: FW: ARRL Article Review Update Hi Ria, I live up the road (284) from you in NY. I would like to bring to your attention the need to have relevant articles in QST. Frankly, I just can’t bear to read another construction article about a tuna for 10 (QRP TX in a tuna can). A fellow ham friend wrote an article about how to be able to use hotspots while in a hotel and it was rejected. Being a repeater owner and VOIP experimenter since its inception, I found the article very relevant. I have not seen very many current technology articles in the magazine. Nothing on VOIP. I can’t remember the last repeater article either. After all, the ARRL’s mission is: ARRL's Mission Statement: To advance the art, science, and enjoyment of Amateur Radio. If we do not embrace newer technologies, we mind as well just go back to spark. This is my second year back as an ARRL member. I left some 20 years ago because the league took the side of an uncoordinated repeater that was interfering with one of mine. They did this because the other repeater group was an affiliated club. After a year and a half battle, the FCC decision was in my favor, and the other repeater had to vacate the frequency. I would like to support the league however it needs to support emerging and new technology in its magazine, and its decisions. Regards, Rich, WA2ZPX From: Schoenfeld, Becky, W1BXY [mailto:w1bxy@arrl.org] Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2023 4:25 PM To: wa2zpx(a)hvc.rr.com Subject: RE: ARRL Article Review Update Hi Rich, Thanks for your email. I can understand your frustration, and Al’s. Nobody enjoys being told “no,” especially after having put forth considerable effort. As you point out, QST does indeed need more articles about newer technologies, and we’re sorry this particular manuscript didn’t make the cut. Al has published with us several times before, and if he continues submitting manuscripts (which we hope he will), it’s entirely possible that he will again. 73, Becky R. Schoenfeld, W1BXY Pronouns: she/her/hers Director, Publications and Editorial Department Editorial Director, QST and On the Air ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® 225 Main St. Newington, CT 06111 bschoenfeld(a)arrl.org<mailto:bschoenfeld@arrl.org> www.arrl.org From: Rich WA2ZPX <wa2zpx(a)hvc.rr.com<mailto:wa2zpx@hvc.rr.com>> Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2023 3:41 PM To: Weinberg, Maty, KB1EIB <maty(a)arrl.org<mailto:maty@arrl.org>>; Al Yerger <ayerger(a)hvc.rr.com<mailto:ayerger@hvc.rr.com>> Cc: Al Yerger <ayerger(a)txrx.com<mailto:ayerger@txrx.com>> Subject: FW: ARRL Article Review Update Maty, Al forwarded me your email since I was the one who suggested that he submit it. I am very disappointed that it was rejected because I felt it was very relevant to today’s world. There is life out here besides a “tuna for 10”. In my opinion, the league does very little to address newer technologies. There is a very large base of amateurs that use hotspots for Allstar, DMR, Echolink, and IRLP. There are virtually no articles that address this. I also cannot tell you when the last time I saw any repeater articles. Please keep mind that there are many Amateurs that want to see an article like this… Respectfully, Rich, WA2ZPX From: Al Yerger [mailto:AYerger@txrx.com] Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2023 2:37 PM To: Rich Ball Subject: FW: ARRL Article Review Update Rejection sucks! Al K2ATY From: Weinberg, Maty, KB1EIB Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2023 1:33 PM To: Al Yerger <AYerger(a)txrx.com<mailto:AYerger@txrx.com>> Subject: ARRL Article Review Update CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. January 26, 2023 Alfred Yerger K2ATY 1312 Union Ave Newburgh, NY 12550-8907 Dear Al: Thank you for allowing our Editorial Committee to review “DMR on Land and Sea.” Unfortunately, we are unable to accept your article for publication in QST, QEX, or On the Air. The committee evaluates articles according to a variety of criteria. Because of the sheer volume of incoming manuscripts, we cannot provide detailed critiques of every submission, or offer advice on how articles may be improved. We regret we are unable to carry on further correspondence regarding your submission. I encourage you to submit your manuscript to other Amateur Radio publications. Even though an article may not be a good fit for our periodicals, it might be attractive to another publisher. Each magazine has its own editorial needs and requirements. Of course, you are always welcome to submit new articles on other topics for review. I look forward to seeing more manuscripts from you in the future. 73, [Becky] Becky Schoenfeld, W1BXY Editorial Director, QST and On the Air BRS:maty _____ Maty Weinberg, KB1EIB Production Coordinator ARRL: The national association for Amateur Radio® 225 Main St Newington, CT 06111 email: maty(a)arrl.org<mailto:maty@arrl.org> Tel: 860-594-0229 Fax: 860-594-0259

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[arrl-odv:34542] Re: Covid 19 Hits after ARRL Board Meeting
by N5AUS 25 Jan '23

25 Jan '23

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[arrl-odv:34532] Covid 19 Hits after ARRL Board Meeting
by Propper, David, K2DP (VD, MW) 24 Jan '23

24 Jan '23

Hi all, I wanted to let you know that I returned home from the ARRL Board Meeting on Saturday evening (yes, I was able to catch an early Southwest flight on Saturday afternoon) and began showing symptoms of flu or Covid on Sunday. I tested positive (2 tests) this morning based upon the fact that I have a runny nose and cough. So, looking at the time line, it is possible that I caught COVID while at the meetings last week. Just a heads up to all. I hope that everyone else has avoided this. FYI, I have been fully vaccinated, boosters, etc. 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:34536] Re: Covid 19 Hits after ARRL Board Meeting
by David Norris 24 Jan '23

24 Jan '23

Roger that. Negative here as well… I’ve had it before so I’m close to bulletproof… 73 David A. Norris, K5UZ Director, Delta Division Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 24, 2023, at 11:16 AM, ebhudgens <ebhudgens(a)comcast.net> wrote: > > > I just did a test and it showed negative. > > > > Ed Hudgens WB4RHQ > Vice Director, Delta Div. ARRL > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: Rod Stafford <w6rod(a)comcast.net> > Date: 1/24/23 11:13 AM (GMT-06:00) > To: "Propper, David, K2DP (VD, MW)" <k2dp(a)arrl.org> > Cc: KE1R <KE1R(a)arrl.org>, "Inderbitzen, Bob, NQ1R" <rinderbitzen(a)arrl.org>, "Naumann, Robert, W5OV" <w5ov(a)arrl.org>, arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org, "Berry, Steve, N1EZ" <sberry(a)arrl.org> > Subject: [arrl-odv:34533] Re: Covid 19 Hits after ARRL Board Meeting > > I tested positive Monday also. Maybe it was a super spreader event! 😃 > > 73, Rod > > Amateur Radio W6ROD > ARRL Int’l Affairs Vice President > > > On Jan 24, 2023, at 8:58 AM, Propper, David, K2DP (VD, MW) <k2dp(a)arrl.org> wrote: > > > > Hi all, > > > > I wanted to let you know that I returned home from the ARRL Board Meeting on Saturday evening (yes, I was able to catch an early Southwest flight on Saturday afternoon) and began showing symptoms of flu or Covid on Sunday. I tested positive (2 tests) this morning based upon the fact that I have a runny nose and cough. So, looking at the time line, it is possible that I caught COVID while at the meetings last week. > > > > Just a heads up to all. I hope that everyone else has avoided this. FYI, I have been fully vaccinated, boosters, etc. > > > > 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 > > > > _______________________________________________ > > arrl-odv mailing list > > arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org > > https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv > > _______________________________________________ > arrl-odv mailing list > arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org > https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv > _______________________________________________ > arrl-odv mailing list > arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org > https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv

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[arrl-odv:34531] Motion AF-09B
by Ryan, Jeff, K0RM (Dir, RM) 21 Jan '23

21 Jan '23

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