July 2023 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:35042] Heads Up on SMC
by k5ur＠aol.com 31 Jul '23

31 Jul '23

Heads up. See article just posted on our webpage should you get questions: http://www.arrl.org/news/filers-seek-extension-on-shortwave-petition-arrl-t… Counsel Siddall is on it and will be filing comments of course, but he is in Denmark where it's midnight now so should you have questions for him, answers may be a bit delayed. 73,Rick - K5UR

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[arrl-odv:35039] arrl.net forwarding?
by Michael Ritz 31 Jul '23

31 Jul '23

I've now had a few members recently ask me if and/or when ARRL is sunsetting the arrl.net e-mail forwarding service. Apparently, (who would have believed such a thing is possible), but the rumor is apparently threading through social media. Maybe I missed something, but what's the "party line" on this? Thanks! 73; Mike W7VO

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[arrl-odv:35033] Re: TI2 ISS exercise
by Fred Kemmerer 27 Jul '23

27 Jul '23

Excellent event for TI! Thanks for posting the pictures! David, would it be OK to share these with the folks at ARISS? Best and 73, Fred Kemmerer, AB1OC (603) 413-5400 Mail: ab1oc(a)arrl.org<mailto:ab1oc@arrl.org> ARRL New England Division Director [Text, logo Description automatically generated] From: arrl-odv <arrl-odv-bounces(a)reflector.arrl.org> on behalf of "dminster(a)arrl.org" <no-reply(a)forwardemail.net> Reply-To: David Minster <dminster(a)arrl.org> Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 4:35 PM To: "arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org" <arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org> Subject: [arrl-odv:35027] TI2 ISS exercise Pictures of the event: Preparing for the pass with their homebrewed antennas [cid:image002.jpg@01D9BFEE.242A64A0] Steve being interviewed by ABC News [cid:image003.jpg@01D9BFEE.242A64A0] Last minute checking on the pass [cid:image004.jpg@01D9BFEE.242A64A0] One of the TI2 participants being interviewed [cid:image005.jpg@01D9BFEE.242A64A0] NBC News setting up to interview Steve and the decoding of the images [cid:image006.jpg@01D9BFEE.242A64A0]

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[arrl-odv:35037] Fwd: [Arrl-ariss:1017] Fwd: TI2 ISS exercise
by Mark J Tharp 27 Jul '23

27 Jul '23

A bit of followup from Rosalie about the "TI encounter". Mark, HDX ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: White, Rosalie, K1STO <k1sto(a)arrl.org> Date: Thu, Jul 27, 2023 at 6:43 AM Subject: Re: [Arrl-ariss:1017] Fwd: [arrl-odv:35027] TI2 ISS exercise To: arrl-ariss(a)reflector.arrl.org <arrl-ariss(a)reflector.arrl.org>, Tharp, Mark, KB7HDX (VD, NW) <kb7hdx(a)gmail.com> Hi to all, This was the first SSTV session (other than 2-3 tests) done through the ARISS Kenwood radio in the ISS Columbus Module. Earlier SSTV was via the Russian ISS segment. The Russian SSTV set-up developed a problem in late 2023; they hope to launch a replacement part this fall. So far, 57 images are posted on ARISS's SSTV Gallery -- see https://www.spaceflightsoftware.com/ARISS_SSTV/index.php Some other images may still be submitted by folks. Our team reviews everything prior to posting in the Gallery just in case someone submits an unrelated and offensive image, since we know youths visit our Gallery. Our SSTV survey captured this data on participants, so far: 54 unique hams or space enthusiasts, 1 student at high school level or below, 5 educators high school level or below, 6 college or higher-level professors. Also I spotted an SWL call sign, an XE, a Canadian, and Cuban—although they may have been visiting in the US...you never know just how people will type in their info. Mark, thank you again so much for sharing these photos so that I can include images with my report blurb to NASA and ISS National Lab. 73, Rosalie K1STO ARISS ------------------------------ *From:* Arrl-ariss <arrl-ariss-bounces(a)reflector.arrl.org> on behalf of Mark J Tharp via Arrl-ariss <arrl-ariss(a)reflector.arrl.org> *Sent:* Wednesday, July 26, 2023 8:04 PM *To:* arrl-ariss(a)reflector.arrl.org <arrl-ariss(a)reflector.arrl.org> *Subject:* [Arrl-ariss:1017] Fwd: [arrl-odv:35027] TI2 ISS exercise ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: *Minster, David NA2AA (CEO)* <dminster(a)arrl.org> Date: Wed, Jul 26, 2023 at 1:35 PM Subject: [arrl-odv:35027] TI2 ISS exercise To: arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org <arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org> Pictures of the event: Preparing for the pass with their homebrewed antennas Steve being interviewed by ABC News Last minute checking on the pass One of the TI2 participants being interviewed NBC News setting up to interview Steve and the decoding of the images _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv

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[arrl-odv:35036] FCC Ex Parte Letter Filed on Symbol Rate
by david davidsiddall-law.com 27 Jul '23

27 Jul '23

ODV, On Monday I had a conversartion with Nellie Foosaner in the FCC’s Wireless Bureau concerning the symbol rate proceeding. FYI, attached is the required ex parte letter that I filed describing the conversation for the record. 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:35030] Fwd: Captrust
by Grady, Dan, N2SRK (VD, RM) 26 Jul '23

26 Jul '23

See attached… Dan Grady, N2SRK Vice Director - Rocky Mountain Division ARRL - The National Association for Amateur Radio® www.arrl.org<http://www.arrl.org/> Begin forwarded message: From: "Middleton, Diane, W2DLM (CFO)" <dmiddleton(a)arrl.org> Date: July 20, 2023 at 3:45:17 PM EDT To: "Grady, Dan, N2SRK (VD, RM)" <dgrady(a)arrl.org> Subject: FW: Captrust Dan, Can you try to send this to ODV please? Thanks Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S22 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone -------- Original message -------- From: "Sager, John, WJ7S (Treasurer)" <jsager(a)arrl.org> Date: 7/20/23 3:42 PM (GMT-05:00) To: "Middleton, Diane, W2DLM (CFO)" <dmiddleton(a)arrl.org> Subject: Captrust

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[arrl-odv:35027] TI2 ISS exercise
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 26 Jul '23

26 Jul '23

Pictures of the event: Preparing for the pass with their homebrewed antennas [cid:b7e009d9-cf6d-43b2-8f74-100c9b87f364@namprd16.prod.outlook.com] Steve being interviewed by ABC News [cid:93e30496-4a68-4c93-b88c-566b8e644aa1@namprd16.prod.outlook.com] Last minute checking on the pass [cid:image001.jpg@01D9BFDF.30CE02C0] One of the TI2 participants being interviewed [cid:a182c351-c4d5-4f10-8eb5-30eee9f5e8a5@namprd16.prod.outlook.com] NBC News setting up to interview Steve and the decoding of the images [cid:image002.jpg@01D9BFDF.30CE02C0]

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[arrl-odv:35024] Space Station salute to ARRL Teachers Institute
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 26 Jul '23

26 Jul '23

If you have the gear available, the upcoming pass of the ISS will feature an SSTV transmission from Goddard Space Flight Center to our participants in this week's Teachers Institute. We will begin to see the pass here in CT in about 20 minutes. The local ABC News affiliate is working to be here. I'll send out pictures and links probably tomorrow of the event. Exciting! David

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[arrl-odv:35020] Re: FW: Member Challenge
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 26 Jul '23

26 Jul '23

Dan Thanks for your note. Just some thoughts as we move forward. Mickey was on to something in the board meeting, but I believe may have it backwards, and I also believe his concept largely fell on deaf ears. We are at a tipping point. Right now. And that is the digital transformation of ARRL – not the death of ARRL. Malcolm Gladwell pointed to three things that characterize a tipping point as I recall: The power of the few: The few? This is OUR BOARD! Can Directors and Vice Directors be thought leaders and use this moment to begin moving members towards a completely digital relationship with ARRL? Or rather, should we continue selling paper logbooks, using dupe sheets in contests, sending QSL cards, and printing magazines? Look at the adoption of FT8. Who does everyone think is on there? News flash: OLDER HAMS! Stickiness of the message: How contagious is the messaging? I’ve been talking about this for a year. Everywhere I go. I am always laying the groundwork for digital transformation. I am only ONE voice. If every ARRL Forum, every Affiliated club meeting, every hamfest ODV members attend reinforce where we’re going with digital transformation, the message sticks. Finally is the context of the message: The message must be positive. It must be visionary. It must resonate with the people that hear it. And hear it. Over and over again. These voices within ODV that cause Fear Uncertainty and Doubt pause the contagion – or cause it to die. I believe Mickey always shows great fundamental understanding – it’s why I love the guy so much. But I think this tipping point is not where we’re falling back off the fence, but rather we’re jumping forward off the fence and into the next stage of ARRL. It is a leadership moment for our small organization and community. Who will rise to the challenge, like our SM from Maine? And who will spout FUD and discontent amongst the masses, like our SM from North Texas? Who called Ria Jairam with headlines from the board meeting before the minutes were released? Who called John Crovelli with highlights from the board meeting so that now, again hiding behind his Admin account on MAV, is spouting all kinds of governance non-sense? This is despicable behavior by one or more board members, and I am here to tell you now: they shouldn’t be on the board for the very reason that they are working against the momentum of this tipping point Mickey so rightly pointed out. And why? Because they want to be seen as individual or rogue thought leaders, rather than acting in harmony and sympatico with the rest of the board. Quod erat demonstrandum David From: Grady, Dan, N2SRK (VD, RM) <dgrady(a)arrl.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2023 9:12 PM To: Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) <dminster(a)arrl.org> Subject: Re: [arrl-odv:35017] FW: Member Challenge David, This situation reminds me of the book, “Who Moved My Cheese?” Phil Duggan gets it and understands that his cheese has moved and he is adapting to the change. You and I both know that not only in business, but in life, when situations change, you have a choice; stay stagnant and die or adapt to the change and do something about it. In a few years, we are going to look back on this as a springboard moment for the ARRL, propelling us to new heights. Dan Grady, N2SRK Vice Director - Rocky Mountain Division ARRL - The National Association for Amateur Radio® www.arrl.org<http://www.arrl.org/> On Jul 24, 2023, at 3:26 PM, Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) <dminster(a)arrl.org<mailto:dminster@arrl.org>> wrote: How Section Managers act as leaders: Here’s how an SM shows authentic leadership from Phil Duggan, the Maine SM. He’s an example the other 70 SMs could take inspiration from. David From: Mainely HamRadio <phil.n1ep(a)gmail.com<mailto:phil.n1ep@gmail.com>> Sent: Monday, July 24, 2023 4:55 PM To: news <news(a)arrl.org<mailto:news@arrl.org>> Subject: Member Challenge Membership Challenge Many of you have already heard of the ARRL board decision to increase membership dues and make changes in the way we receive magazines, such as QST. If not, I invite you to read ARRL President Rick Roderick’s (K5UR) letter dated July 23, 2023 in an ARRL bulletin. It is available on the ARRL web site. For the past year or so, our division directors and other League officials have been warning us about the serious financial situation that the ARRL has been in the past few years caused primarily from inflation, especially the rampart cost increases of print media such as QST. In May, members were asked to take the membership dues survey. About 20% of ARRL membership answered that call and the Board has taken the results of that survey and made the tough choices. Like many of you, I do not relish the idea of a dues increase, and I especially do not like that the print magazines will no longer be part of the membership benefits (you still get the digital versions of all the magazines free with membership). Now, to receive a printed QST, On The Air, NCJ, or QEX magazine, you will have to subscribe separately. I am one of those that still likes to hold onto a paper book or magazine. But then, I think how much the ARRL, ham radio clubs (most of them ARRL-affiliated) and my fellow amateur radio operators mean to me. It boils down to people, to friendship, and camaraderie. If not for the ARRL and for all of the clubs and ham radio events, I would miss out on the great friendships forged through the past 27 years. It is my relationship with the League, affiliated clubs and all the individuals I have met through them that has made such a positive impact on my life. I love the coffee meets, hamfest gatherings, convention get-togethers, club suppers, and all the ham radio nets where we get to chat, laugh, innovate, maybe even instigate, and otherwise socialize. There is no doubt in my mind that this amazing hobby and service would not exist as it is today without the ARRL. The League’s advocacy and lobbying is why we have so many amateur radio bands and modes. There are many commercial entities that want some of our spectrum. It is a constant battle that continues today. What chance would we have in keeping our frequency privileges without the ARRL’s effort? Very little in my opinion. The ARRL has not just been a magazine subscription. It is much more than that. For instance, New England Division Director Fred Kemmerer, AB1OC, reminds us that the ARRL provides: • Spectrum Defense • Advocacy in local, national, and international regulation and policymaking • Support from restrictive antenna regulation & zoning • Volunteer Monitor Program • Promoting amateur radio to the public • ARRL Teacher’s Institute programs to promote STEM learning through amateur radio There are also dozens of services and programs available to members. ARRL VEC program, Logbook Of The World, ARRL Learning Center, Training, Webinars, National Traffic System, EmComm and the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES®), and ARRL lab and technical support/RFI. In January the Board passed a motion to create an ARRL Ham Bootcamp, and the League is also working to promote six and ten meter operation for Technician class amateurs. The list goes on! The last membership rate hike was in 2016, and before that, 2001. For our more senior members (age 70+) who might be stressed financially due to fixed incomes, the ARRL is planning a monthly payment option. Instead of seeing these dues increases and other changes at the ARRL as a negative, let’s instead support the League even further. Last year the ARRL lost about a million dollars. This year that figure is expected to more than double. Dues increases alone will not make up for all of that. If you can afford it, I challenge you to do one or more of the following: 1. Become Diamond Club member. The additional financial support will help close the gap and get the League into better financial health. 2. Donate to one of the ARRL funds, such as Spectrum Defense, Education & Technology, W1AW Endowment, or the General fund. https://home.arrl.org/action/Donate 3. If you are a Life Member, consider making a monthly or annual donation. Some may think the ARRL has not been a good steward of our membership money. While any business, including the League, can benefit from frequent analysis of expenditures and “tightening of the belt,” I do not believe the ARRL is wasting our money. As Maine section manager, I have met and continue to meet many League officials in person and on-line and they are doing their best in a difficult inflationary time. Today I made a donation to the ARRL general fund. When my membership expiration nears, I will renew AND join the Diamond Club. I will adapt and get used to reading QST on my iPad. I appreciate all that the League continues to do, and I am thankful for all of the friendships I have made because of the ARRL and affiliated clubs and nets. Please, if you can afford to do so, accept my challenge. Turn a negative into a positive! 73, Phil Duggan N1EP Maine ARRL Section Manager _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org<mailto:arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv

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[arrl-odv:35019] Fwd: Bob Heil - good news - resending this
by Propper, David, K2DP (VD, MW) 26 Jul '23

26 Jul '23

HI all, please see below. 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<mailto:k2dp@arrl.org> Begin forwarded message: From: David Propper <k2dp(a)arrl.org<mailto:k2dp@arrl.org>> Subject: Bob Heil - good news Date: July 24, 2023 at 10:57:37 AM CDT To: ARRL ODV Group <odv(a)arrlhq.org<mailto:odv@arrlhq.org>> Hi all, I just want to let you know that Bob Heil called me this morning to say hello and reaffirm his support of the ARRL ! Bob says that he is feeling much better and may even get on the air using a “remote” station that he will access from his assisted living facility. He will be meeting with the neurologist later this week and at that time, hopes to have an understanding of the path forward for his recovery. Bob sends his best to the Board and Staff at ARRL and thanks everyone for their good wishes. 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<mailto:k2dp@arrl.org>

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