November 2023 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:35372] New Executive Assistant
by Middleton, Diane, W2DLM (CFO) 30 Nov '23

30 Nov '23

Good morning, I'm pleased to announce that Danielle Bialoglowy has joined our team as the new Executive Assistant. She can be reached at: dbialoglowy(a)arrl.org<mailto:dbialoglowy@arrl.org> 860-594-0242 She has the ability to send email to the ODV reflector but is not a member of the reflector, therefore she will not see any emails sent to ODV. Please keep this in mind when trying to communicate with her or include her in communications. 73, Diane Middleton, W2DLM Chief Financial Officer ARRL, The National Association for Amateur Radio(r) 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860)594-0225 [cid:image001.png@01DA2378.96F2C070]

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[arrl-odv:35376] EC-FSC meeting
by Dale Williams 30 Nov '23

30 Nov '23

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Emergency Communications & Field Service Committee is Thursday Nov. 30 at 8:00 PM eastern time. A copy of the planned agenda is attached. 73, Dale Williams WA8EFK Chairman ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Topic: EC- FSC Zoom Meeting Time: Nov 30, 2023 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87261345627?pwd=3nUSlQcD8zJqWxTqDumzt3iTHJXyd2.1 Meeting ID: 872 6134 5627 Passcode: 893451 --- One tap mobile +13126266799,,87261345627#,,,,*893451# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,87261345627#,,,,*893451# US (New York) --- Dial by your location • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) • +1 646 931 3860 US • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) • +1 305 224 1968 US • +1 309 205 3325 US • +1 564 217 2000 US • +1 669 444 9171 US • +1 689 278 1000 US • +1 719 359 4580 US • +1 720 707 2699 US (Denver) • +1 253 205 0468 US • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) • +1 360 209 5623 US • +1 386 347 5053 US • +1 507 473 4847 US Meeting ID: 872 6134 5627 Passcode: 893451 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kc2KOd7KZA

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[arrl-odv:35375] Another Member Speaks
by John Robert Stratton 30 Nov '23

30 Nov '23

All See below. _______________________________________ John Robert Stratton N5AUS Director West Gulf Division Office:512-445-6262 Cell:512-426-2028 P.O. Box 2232 Austin, Texas 78768-2232 *_______________________________________*** -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: ARRL Membership Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:15:03 -0600 From: James Frank <jimkw5cw(a)gmail.com> To: Steve Lott Smith <KG5VK(a)arrl.org> CC: n5aus(a)n5aus.com Steve, I really believe in this hobby. It has become a big part of my life. The ARRL has been a part of my hobby for as long as I can remember. But I am at a crossroads here, as many of the current ARRL members feel the same way. Should I continue my membership, or should I drop it? As you know, I have sent a few emails stating my frustration with the ARRL and their decision to not provide QST magazine in their current membership structure, without a significant rise in cost per year. $84 ($7 for each edition) is a lot of money to spend on the publication. When the ARRL looses a significant number of subscribers, they will in turn raise the rates again because there will be less money coming in. There will be another ridicules board meeting where they decide to raise the dues once again. The CEO will continue to receive his illustrious salary and all of us readers who desperately need to continue to receive this printed edition will fall by the wayside, or at least many of us. I almost went for their scheme but at the last minute here, I have decided not to continue my membership with the ARRL. As mentioned, I send emails, that apparently fell on deaf ears. I received no correspondence from the ARRL in return, not a single word was received in any response. Today, it's November 30th, and I almost pulled the trigger and signed up for another year. But I would be doing so now without the next 3 editions of QST until my subscription renews as far as I can tell. The option to pay that extra $4.33 now is gone. I no longer see that option. The more I think about it, none of this makes sense. The ARRL seems to be abandoning its members who have supported it for so many years. Unless you have had a prior subscription as a life member by last summer, you still wouldn't qualify for the printed magazine in the future without more cost. And now, the ARRL doesn't even know how to handle life membership, as it is not even being offered for now, as their website says TBA. Unless I renew my current membership now with the additional cost, I will not receive the printed copy in the future. The ARRL has officially signed their death warrant. Sure, it will survive in a form that the officers contrive it needs to be, but it is not for me. It can never be the same. I am just a 70-year-old man that doesn't understand why things happen like this, and maybe it's for my own good. As an Extra Class license holder, I've been assisting now with the ARRL license testing at the past two club meetings, and I don't know if I can continue as a non-ARRL member in the future. The world changes, and I'm set in my own old ways of thinking, and the changes with the ARRL seem unfathomable to me. Maybe in the future I may decide to rejoin the ARRL if us seniors get a break in price, but only with the condition I receive the printed copy of QST. I can't depend on having a computer around me at all times when I want to read the digital copy. So as of this date, I have decided to drop my membership, because the league couldn't even honor the membership that I had with them, and that was to provide me with printed QST until my membership was renewed on February 29, 2024, without an additional cost, which now is not even afforded to me. I hope you are not disappointed with me, as you very successfully promoted the ARRL and the hobby in some ways that I'll never know. I wish you the very best in your success with the ARRL, and I wanted to thank you for being open and informative with the Amateur Radio community with the goings-on of the ARRL. 73, James KW5CW

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[arrl-odv:35374] Fwd: Chair Rodgers Opening Remarks on the FCC’s Overreach and Burdensome Regulations
by John Robert Stratton 30 Nov '23

30 Nov '23

All See below. _______________________________________ John Robert Stratton N5AUS Director West Gulf Division Office:512-445-6262 Cell:512-426-2028 P.O. Box 2232 Austin, Texas 78768-2232 *_______________________________________*** -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Chair Rodgers Opening Remarks on the FCC’s Overreach and Burdensome Regulations Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:05:43 -0500 (EST) From: Energy & Commerce Republicans <energycommercegopnews(a)ecrep.housecommunications.gov> Reply-To: olivia.hnat(a)mail.house.gov To: n5aus(a)n5aus.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 30, 2023 CONTACT: Press Office (202) 226-4972 Chair Rodgers Opening Remarks on the FCC’s Overreach and Burdensome Regulations Washington D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001H7XL_eFhgJJb2n9yDgcmgpxY6P58SWY4X2b3mMUPZLQ…>titled “Oversight of President Biden’s Broadband Takeover.” <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001H7XL_eFhgJJb2n9yDgcmgpxY6P58SWY4X2b3mMUPZLQ…> “I’d like to echo my colleagues’ congratulations to Commissioner Gomez on your confirmation, and also to Commissioners Carr and Starks on your reconfirmations. “I look forward to working with you.” HEAVY-HANDED REGULATION THROUGH NET NEUTRALITY “A top priority for Energy and Commerce is closing the digital divide, and the FCC plays a key role in that effort. “In 2020, Congress passed the Broadband DATA Act, which directed the FCC to update the agency’s broadband maps to provide a more accurate perspective on which parts of the country are served and unserved. “More than $42 billion in federal funding has been allocated to deploying broadband in unserved areas to ensure all Americans are connected. This is in addition to the funding already provided by the FCC through various programs. “This Committee also passed legislation to lift broadband permitting burdens to make sure every dollar provided by Congress goes toward serving Americans. “However, recent actions taken by the FCC threaten the success of these federal funding programs. “The Biden FCC, under Chairwoman Rosenworcel, is once again attempting to regulate broadband as a public utility under Title II of the Communications Act of 1934. “This heavy-handed regulatory approach was designed to regulate monopolies, but today’s competitive broadband market is far from a monopoly. “This is apparent, as the Chair’s Order plans to forebear from twenty-seven provisions in Title II and more than 700 regulations. “The last time we had this debate during the Trump administration, Democrats claimed that the Internet as we knew it would end, that we would get the Internet one-word-at-a-time, and that repealing net neutrality would hasten the death of the Internet. “Since the repeal of the Democrats’ last broadband takeover effort in 2017, investment in broadband networks is up, speeds are up, and prices are down. “Our broadband networks withstood the ultimate stress test during the COVID-19 pandemic, enduring increased usage without needing government intervention. “We must maintain the current light-touch regulatory approach that has allowed our networks to adapt and thrive.” BIDEN ADMINISTRATION MICROMANAGING THE INTERNET “To further expand the federal government’s role in this industry, earlier this month, the FCC approved new rules on digital discrimination. “These new regulations will put burdensome requirements on our nation's broadband providers, leading to government bureaucrats micromanaging Americans' Internet access. “Rather than focusing on intentional discrimination against historically marginalized groups, as Congress intended, the Biden administration is once again unilaterally expanding the power of unelected bureaucrats under the guise of equity. “The FCC’s expansive standard for what constitutes discrimination will lead to over-enforcement and regulatory uncertainty for American businesses and job creators. “Under President Biden’s broadband takeover, ordinary business decisions, like whether to deploy broadband infrastructure, what rates to charge customers, and even how to market services to communities, could trigger FCC scrutiny. “This is a significant power grab for Federal government bureaucrats. “The reality is, burdensome regulations like these will discourage deployment and innovation, harm our efforts to close the digital divide, and cede our leadership in next-generation technology to China.” ENDING THE FCC’S PARTISAN AGENDA “That is why we recently sent a letter to Chair Rosenworcel cautioning against refreshing the record to apply outdated, decades old regulations to an evolving media marketplace. “Since I have not received a response, I will reiterate my concern, and my firm view that changes to the laws that govern the media marketplace need to be done by Congress, not by the FCC. “Since operating with a full Commission, this FCC has moved full speed ahead to expand its authority and ignore Congressional intent or direction. “That needs to end. “Instead of pursuing a partisan agenda that leads to more federal control over Americans’ broadband services, the Chairwoman and the other Commissioners have a responsibility to work with this Committee to carry out the many responsibilities that demand full attention, especially when so many critical issues remain unresolved. “For instance, the FCC has still not completed its work to modernize and streamline the satellite licensing process, illegal robocalls continue to defraud Americans, and while Congress works to reauthorize spectrum auction authority, no spectrum has been identified to make available for commercial use. “These should be demanding the Commission’s full attention.” PERMALINK <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001H7XL_eFhgJJb2n9yDgcmgpxY6P58SWY4X2b3mMUPZLQ…> ### Facebook <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001H7XL_eFhgJJb2n9yDgcmgpxY6P58SWY4X2b3mMUPZLQ…> Twitter <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001H7XL_eFhgJJb2n9yDgcmgpxY6P58SWY4X2b3mMUPZLQ…> Instagram <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001H7XL_eFhgJJb2n9yDgcmgpxY6P58SWY4X2b3mMUPZLQ…> Youtube <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001H7XL_eFhgJJb2n9yDgcmgpxY6P58SWY4X2b3mMUPZLQ…> House Energy & Commerce Committee Republicans| 2322 Rayburn HOB, Washington, DC 20003 Unsubscribe n5aus(a)n5aus.com<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001vpKUGclSANtWm_is4f5OTA%3D&…> Update Profile <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001vpKUGclSANtWm_is4f5OTA%3D&…> | Our Privacy Policy <https://energycommerce.house.gov/privacy/>| Constant Contact Data Notice <http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/about-constant-contact> Sent by energycommercegopnews(a)ecrep.housecommunications.gov

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[arrl-odv:35371] It Is Official
by John Robert Stratton 29 Nov '23

29 Nov '23

All In addition to Cong. Bill Johnson as lead sponsor, see: _______________________________________ 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:35370] ARRL Comments on 60 Meter WRC Allocation
by david davidsiddall-law.com 29 Nov '23

29 Nov '23

ODV, Attached are the comments filed on the 60-meter WRC allocation issues. With all your help, over 3,450 comments have been filed, most supporting the ARRL’s request to continue secondary access to the four discrete channels in addition to allocating the 15 kHz identified at WRC-2015 as a worldwide secondary allocation, both with a 100-watt ERP limit instead of the 9.1-watt ERP (15 watts EIRP) limit adopted at the WRC. Please direct any question my way. 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:35369] HR 4006 Gains Another Co-Sponsor
by John Robert Stratton 29 Nov '23

29 Nov '23

All In addition to the seven existing sponsors of HR 4006— Bill Johnson, Joe Courtney, John B. Larson, Mike Bost, Jimmy Panetta, Rose DeLauro, August Pfluger — we now have added Brett Guthrie (R-KY- 2). His co-sponsorship is supposed to become official today. We are waiting on confirmation from other Representatives. Guthrie is a Member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee and is Chair of E&C's Health Subcommittee. E&C is the committee of jurisdiction through which HR 4006 must move. _______________________________________ 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:35368] FCC Issues Waiver for Cross-Band Activity for Pearl Harbor Cmmemorative Activity
by david davidsiddall-law.com 28 Nov '23

28 Nov '23

ODV, As last year, at the ARRL’s request the FCC again issued permission for amateurs to work cross-band with a station authorized by NTIA that will be aboard the Battleship Iowa on Dec. 6-9. This provides an additional opportunity for operators – especially newer operators – to learn and practice proper cross-band operation techniques. A copy of the FCC waiver and the amateur group’s press release are attached FYI. I want to emphasize that this was possible because the applicant had obtained written permission from the NTIA before we applied to the FCC. Otherwise it would have been unlikely to obtain FCC approval. Regards, 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:35362] Fwd: Icom "Dynamic Predistortion" Changes to IC-7610
by Mike Ritz 27 Nov '23

27 Nov '23

Some positive news. (See below.) I’d like to think this is a result of ARRL’s CSI efforts! It does show that manufacturers are taking the effort seriously though, and that ARRL can make an impact in the technical space as a benefit for members. Lots of bad clicks and chirpy signals in the CW test last weekend, including one from EU that sounded like an old spark set! Hope everybody had a great Thanksgiving. 73; Mike W7VO Sent from my iPhone, utilizing a very tiny keyboard fed from very fat fingers Begin forwarded message: > From: Mike Ritz <w7vo(a)comcast.net> > Date: November 27, 2023 at 8:40:31 AM PST > To: Alan Rovner <k7ar(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Re: Icom "Dynamic Predistortion" Changes to IC-7610 > > Thanks, Al! Another ham sent me a note on this also. Icom is one of the JA manufacturers involved with the CSI. Ray Novak, N9JA is a committee member. > > I don’t know if this was a direct result of CSI, but I’d like to think so! This is exactly what we were hoping would happen. > > 73; > Mike > W7VO > > Sent from my iPhone, utilizing a very tiny keyboard fed from very fat fingers > >>> On Nov 27, 2023, at 8:14 AM, Alan Rovner <k7ar(a)comcast.net> wrote: >>> >> >> Hi Mike I thought you might be interested this news as part of your Clean Signal Initiative. Icom has released new firmware for the IC-7610 that implements something called dynamic predistortion. As far as I can tell it generates a cleaner SSB signal when enabled. I'll include a photo below. While this is a good thing, it looks like it only works with their upcoming PW2 amplifier. There is ongoing discussion about whether non-Icom amps will be supported. >> >> Also this only applies to normal SSB voice signals. CW, RTTY, FT8 or other audio tone modes have no need for this feature. In order to use predistortion, you have to connect the 7610 to a dummy load and go through a calibration process for each band. >> >> In the photo below the blue graph represents energy without predistortiion and the pink graph shows a cleaner signal with predistortion. Notice the pink graph has less energy away from the center test tone. >> >> Thought you might be interested, 73, >> Al, K7AR >> >> <FLgMmPe5ca0PzGmI.png>

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[arrl-odv:35363] IARU President TV Interview at WRC 23
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 27 Nov '23

27 Nov '23

A short interview with Tim Ellam at WRC23. More in-person advocacy that ARRL members fund. David From: Harrison, Joel, W5ZN, (IARU Secretary) <w5zn(a)iaru.org> Sent: Monday, November 27, 2023 10:33 AM To: k5ur(a)aol.com; Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) <dminster(a)arrl.org> Subject: IARU President TV Interview at WRC 23 Earlier today Tim was interviewed at WRC23. Here is the link to the 8 minute interview: ITU INTERVIEWS @ WRC-23: Timothy Ellam, President, The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) - YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6T8yYesD2kQ> 73 Joel W5ZN 73 Joel W5ZN Secretary International Amateur Radio Union

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