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[arrl-odv:34770] 60-Meter Notice Released by the FCC
by david davidsiddall-law.com 06 Jul '23

06 Jul '23

ODV, As expected, the FCC released the 60-meter Notice of Proposed Rulemaking late Friday. It is as discussed below. The entire document is at this link: FCC 60-Meter Notice of Proposed Rulemaking<https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-implements-and-proposes-final-acts-wrc-19-…>. The applicable paragraphs are 37–53. The paras. are unchanged from the draft. Para. 54 also is the same – proposing to update notification rules for those operating within limited geographic areas in the 420-450 MHz bands. (No substantive change is proposed, just who/how notification must be made.) 73, Dave K3ZJ From: "david(a)davidsiddall-law.com" <david(a)davidsiddall-law.com> Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 3:57 PM To: arrl-odv <arrl-odv-bounces(a)reflector.arrl.org> Subject: 60-Meter Notice Adopted by FCC ODV, Not infrequently the Commission elects to adopt non-controversial items before its public meeting by unanimous consent. That is the case with regard to its Notice in which it addresses the amateur 5 MHz (60 meter) issue, including the ARRL petition to implement the treaty allocation with changes. Yesterday (Apr 18) the FCC adopted the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to initiate a proceeding to implement provisions of the WRC-2015 and WRC-2019 treaties that had not been addressed earlier by the Commission. For amateurs, prominently among them is the allocation for 5 MHz (60-meter) spectrum. I do not expect any substantive change to paragraphs 37-53 in the draft linked below and described in my earlier email. As noted earlier, paragraph 54 separately proposes a technical update to notice requirements that would apply to amateurs within the existing 50-watt maximum areas in the 420-450 MHz band. I will forward the final Notice when it is released, but thought early notice of its adoption would help with any inquiries that come your way. I am also emailing a copy to HQ media staff for their use. 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. CONTAINS BOARD-ONLY CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION From: "david(a)davidsiddall-law.com" <david(a)davidsiddall-law.com> Date: Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 9:27 AM To: arrl-odv <arrl-odv-bounces(a)reflector.arrl.org> Cc: Jon Siverling <siverling(a)mindspring.com> Subject: 60-Meter Notice Before FCC on April 20 ODV, On April 20 the FCC will take up unfinished items from the WRC-2015 and WRC-2019 treaties. WRC-2023 is later this year, so I guess the FCC has discovered these unfinished items from the last two WRCs. The FCC releases drafts of its items three weeks before the public meeting at which they will be considered by the Commissioners. In this case the item the item of concern to us is a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in which they put forward their proposals and issues open for consideration and will accept public comment before final decisions. The amateur 60-meter allocation will be considered in this proceeding. The 60-meter issue is difficult and I expect that it will be of some note and discussion in the amateur community generally. I regularly get questions about 60-meter operation. At WRC-2015 amateur radio did not succeed in getting the result it desired. A 15-kHz sliver was allocated that excluded 4 of the 5 channels that have been permitted as a temporary measure, and the power limit for amateurs was set at 15 watts EIRP (equivalent to 9.1 watts ERP). It’s an uphill battle because “almost” always the FCC simply implements WRC provisions such as these. In 2017 ARRL petitioned the FCC to implement the 60-meter WRC allocation with changes. We have since lobbied the FCC on 60-meter WRC implementation and, for reference, I included reports on this in my written semi-annual reports to the Board. We have advocated for continuing the current 100 watts limit throughout the band and for continued access to the 4 channels outside the International allocation in addition to the 15 kHz new allocation (which encompasses one of the current channels). Canada adopted this approach, which has been and will continue to be a big help to our efforts. The federal government is the holder of primary spectrum rights in this band. NTIA, on behalf of federal user agencies, adamantly opposed ARRL’s requests for greater 60-meter rights in the run-up to WRC-2015 and continues to oppose any variation from the agreed-upon WRC-2015 result. The outcome at WRC-2015 was to allocate only a 15 kHz segment for amateurs with the 15 watts EIRP power limit. (Some countries obtained slightly higher powers or other concessions “by footnote” but not the U.S., principally due to NTIA opposition.) NOTICE * In response to the ARRL’s petition, NTIA opposed anything other than the WRC-2015 allocation. In this Notice the FCC proposes to make the 15-kHz allocation (an expansion of one of the current channels) for general and high-class amateur licensees, but importantly does not propose a power limit or cessation of operations on the other 4 channels. Instead, the Commission describes the issues and requests comment thereon. This signals that at this time the FCC has not decided to accede to NTIA’s position. This is a positive position for us, since they did not propose to adopt the NTIA’s position on these issues but instead took a more neutral stance notwithstanding the Treaty provisions. There have been multiple conversations between the two agencies that have left this issue unresolved, and undoubtedly these will re-commence after the comment period on this Notice. * There is an additional minor tweak proposed in the NPRM, the purpose of which is to update the existing notice requirements for amateurs in geographic areas where amateur operations in the 420-450 MHz band generally are limited to 50 watts. A copy of the FCC document may be viewed at FCC NPRM 60-Meter Allocation<https://tinyurl.com/mr24kmdr>. I will be happy to respond to any questions. I plan to file comments consistent with our earlier petitions when the time comes, subject to any changes you may suggest. The deadline for comments is likely to be in June or early July. 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:34775] FW: Maty's Morse Game
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 02 May '23

02 May '23

ARRL spirit!! From: Schoenfeld, Becky, W1BXY <w1bxy(a)arrl.org> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 10:44 AM To: Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) <dminster(a)arrl.org>; Middleton, Diane, W2DLM (CFO) <dmiddleton(a)arrl.org> Subject: Maty's Morse Game Hi David and Diane, Maty's out of the office for a few days, and this morning she emailed the team to let us know that she created a game for us to play today, in honor of it being Samuel Morse's birthday/Morse Code Day. We were instructed to go into her office and look under the Halloween tablecloth. The results are in the attached photos. In addition to being highly organized, reliable, and endlessly helpful, Maty has a lot of heart. She's the one who decorates our department for the seasons and holidays, and a few times a year she does nice little things like this for the team - this is probably the most elaborate thus far. If you have a minute, come by Maty's office and spell your name in candy dits and dahs! Thanks, Becky

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[arrl-odv:34778] Phone Service
by Middleton, Diane, W2DLM (CFO) 28 Apr '23

28 Apr '23

FYI - Our phone service provider is reporting a regional service outage that is affecting our phone service. They are trying to determine the root cause of the issue and will have an update for us within the next few hours. 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@01D979CA.36FAEFB0]

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[arrl-odv:34773] Congratulations to N6AA
by david davidsiddall-law.com 26 Apr '23

26 Apr '23

Congratulations, Dick. See you there. https://www.wrtc2022.it/en/news-11.asp?idnews=81 <https://www.wrtc2022.it/public1/dps/news/Dick-Norton-N6AA-to-join-Judging-C…> [26/04/2023] Dick Norton, N6AA, is a well-known figure in the world of amateur radio. He has been an active ham radio operator for over 50 years and has served in a variety of leadership roles within the amateur radio community. In addition to his own radio activities, Norton has also been involved in the organization of many high-profile radio events, including the World Radiosport Team Championship (WRTC). As an added member of the judging committee for WRTC2022, Norton brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. He is known for his dedication to fair play and his commitment to ensuring that all competitors have an equal opportunity to succeed. Norton's contributions to the amateur radio community have been recognized with numerous awards and honors over the years. He is a member of the CQ Contest Hall of Fame, among other accolades. The WRTC2022 organizing committee warmly welcomes Dick and wishes him all the best in his new role. 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:34771] AI in AR
by Lee Cooper 25 Apr '23

25 Apr '23

So, I received an email regarding a startup. I thought about your potential cooperation with a startup which has developed a fully autonomous AI SaaS platform that, based on any type of data related to any industry, *is able to create other AIs in a fully automated way, which makes teams of data scientists / data engineers redundant* and saves an enormous amount of effort, time and costs. AI devices creating their own AI devices without human input......... Makes one wonder with the strong interest in all things AI, how, if at all, this might have an impact on the future of Amateur Radio. Lee

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[arrl-odv:34769] re Ray Lajoie, AA1SE
by Phil Temples 23 Apr '23

23 Apr '23

Dear ODV: Western MA Section Manager Ray Lajoie, AA1SE, in Lunenburg, MA, is undergoing surgery on Tuesday, April 25. I'm sure it would greatly cheer him up to receive "get well" emails and radiograms from the ODV gang during his recuperation following surgery. His snail mail address is: RAYMOND P LAJOIE 245 LEOMINSTER RD LUNENBURG, MA 01462 and he can be reached at ray.aa1se(a)gmail.com. Thanks and 73, Phil Temples, K9HI -- Phil Temples <phil(a)temples.com>

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[arrl-odv:34765] NTIA National Spectrum Strategy
by david davidsiddall-law.com 23 Apr '23

23 Apr '23

ODV, Several weeks ago, on behalf of the ARRL, I appeared before the Executive Branch panel that will propose a National Spectrum Strategy (NSS) to introduce them to Amateur Radio and our spectrum uses and needs. On the panel were representatives of the U.S. Department of Commerce / National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). The stated purpose of the NSS effort is to provide guidelines for future spectrum re-allocations, particularly when federal (NTIA) and non-federal (FCC) interests collide. One of the immediate concerns is the 3 GHz band, which is also the focus of Congressional and Executive Branch policymakers, but with a broader focus to set down principles for future use as well to govern such conflicts. Following up on the initial NSS session, earlier this week on behalf of the ARRL I filed written comments. A copy of that submission is attached for your information. Please direct any questions 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:34766] Emergency Communications & Field Services Committee
by Dale Williams 22 Apr '23

22 Apr '23

The scheduled meeting of the Emergency Communications & Field Services Committee is set for 8:00 PM EDT on April 23. The link to the Zoom meeting is attached as is the agenda. Regards, Dale Williams WA8EFK ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2727982188?pwd=THY0SlpkOUdRQ3Nrd0ZXYkZoYUNjUT09 <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2727982188?pwd%3DTHY…> Meeting ID: 272 798 2188 Passcode: 308217 One tap mobile +13017158592,,2727982188#,,,,*308217# US (Washington DC) +13052241968,,2727982188#,,,,*308217# US Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 360 209 5623 US +1 386 347 5053 US +1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 689 278 1000 US +1 719 359 4580 US +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 272 798 2188 Passcode: 308217 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kbrVNJoeMo <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kbrVNJoeMo&sa=D&sour…>

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[arrl-odv:34764] IN-NEWSLETTER April 21
by Inderbitzen, Bob, NQ1R 21 Apr '23

21 Apr '23

Attached is the IN-NEWSLETTER for April 8 - 14. 73 Bob NQ1R

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[arrl-odv:34763] FW: ARRL Member Bulletin for April 20, 2023
by Middleton, Diane, W2DLM (CFO) 20 Apr '23

20 Apr '23

Dear ODV - FYI - This all-member bulletin was distributed today. From: ARRL Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2023 3:09 PM To: ARRL members Subject: ARRL Member Bulletin for April 20, 2023 If you are having trouble reading this message, you can see the original at: http://www.arrl.org/member-bulletin?issue=2023-04-20 [ARRL Member Bulletin] April 20, 2023 ARRL Member Bulletin Archive<http://www.arrl.org/member-bulletin> ARRL Home Page<http://www.arrl.org/> Making a Big Decision -- Together Dear member, For only the second time in 22 years, we are considering a dues increase. Promoting and protecting amateur radio requires a strong and vibrant ARRL. Paying our dues (and some of you go above and beyond) is one way each of us does our part. In my column in the April issue of QST (read now<https://www.arrl.org/files/file/Membership/Making%20a%20Big%20Decision%20To…>), I introduced the following question: How does ARRL handle an increase in dues? On May 1, we will launch an online survey, inviting all ARRL members to participate. The survey will include some short questions about raising dues and modifying the way some membership benefits are bundled. The survey will also include an opportunity to share your feedback. The participation of every member is important. Do this before May 1: Review your ARRL website account Before you can take the survey in May, you'll need to make sure you have a working ARRL website account that is associated with your membership. Follow these steps: 1. Go to www.arrl.org/take-dues-survey<http://www.arrl.org/take-dues-survey>. This is a member-only page. 2. If you are already logged in to your account, you'll see CONGRATULATIONS! on the members-only page that will host the survey in May. 3. If you are NOT already logged in to your account, follow the instructions on the page to log in. Or, select the Login button at the top of the web page, and you will be prompted to enter your ARRL website username (usually your call sign) and password. If you have not logged in since April 2022, please use these Login Instructions<https://www.arrl.org/login-instructions>. 4. The survey will open on May 1. Return to this web page to take the survey on, or after, May 1: www.arrl.org/take-dues-survey<http://www.arrl.org/take-dues-survey>. If you need additional help with your login, call us Monday - Thursday from 8 AM to 7 PM ET, and Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM ET at 860-594-0200 or email us at membership(a)arrl.org<mailto:membership@arrl.org>. We'll send an update on May 1 once the survey is live. Thank you for being a member and collaborating on this big decision. 73 David A. Minster, NA2AA Chief Executive Officer ________________________________ Copyright © 2023 American Radio Relay League, Incorporated. Use and distribution of this publication, or any portion thereof, is permitted for non-commercial or educational purposes, with attribution. All other purposes require written permission. [http://www3.arrl.org/nl/nlfooter.gif]<http://www.arrl.org/>

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