August 2023 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:35147] ARRL Emergency Temporary Waiver Issued
by david davidsiddall-law.com 30 Aug '23

30 Aug '23

ODV, Attached is a copy of the “symbol rate” waiver wrt hurricane activity. It was issued by the FCC this morning. I hope, and expect, that this will be the last one necessary. 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:35090] OT-Marriott Points
by Boehner, James, N2ZZ (Dir, RK) 29 Aug '23

29 Aug '23

Bill and I have been noticing that our Marriott points from the board meetings are not being credited to our accounts. If you do keep up with those points, you should check your account on the website. There is a "missing points" form and instructions are to use this if it has been 10 days since your stay and points were not credited. I filled out mine today. '73 de Jim N2ZZ Director - Roanoke Division Representing ARRL members in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia ARRL - the national association for Amateur Radio Facebook Page: ARRL Roanoke Division Website: www.arrl-roanoke.org<http://www.arrl-roanoke.org/> [Text, logo Description automatically generated]

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[arrl-odv:35145] Submitted to FCC: ARRL Emergency Request for Temporary Waiver
by david davidsiddall-law.com 29 Aug '23

29 Aug '23

ODV, For everyone’s knowledge, this morning the attached Request for Waiver of the symbol rate limits was submitted to the FCC in anticipation of Hurricane Idalia and related relief communications. As last year, the request is for 60 days to include any additional hurricanes nationwide. A copy is attached. 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:35144] Another Co-Sponsor
by John Robert Stratton 25 Aug '23

25 Aug '23

All Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19) has been added as a co-sponsor to HR 4006 as of today. -- ______________________________________ 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:35143] 1939 complaint about dues increase
by Michael Ritz 25 Aug '23

25 Aug '23

I am in the process of working on a new seminar program called "The History of DX" for PacifiCon in October. This means I've had to spend a lot of time researching old QST magazines in the archives going back to 1916. Along my travels I ran into the attached January 1939 "Correspondence" letter to ARRL related to a dues increase put in place in late 1938. The more things change, the more they stay the same! Thought you all might find it humorous.... ;-) 73; Mike W7VO

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[arrl-odv:35141] Fwd: ARRL Email
by Lee Cooper 24 Aug '23

24 Aug '23

Can anyone answer this? Lee ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Don Dudley <dondaustx(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, Aug 24, 2023, 9:36 AM Subject: ARRL Email To: Lee Cooper <w5lhc01(a)gmail.com> Did you get my email a couple of days ago concerning possible spam from ARRL address cpanel(a)arrl.net? Do you know if this is spam or real? Don Dudley

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[arrl-odv:35135] Huntsville Update
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 22 Aug '23

22 Aug '23

I would like to share comments re: the Huntsville Hamfest from this past weekend. I would encourage Directors Baker and Norris to add their comments as they wish. Unlike the Rocky Mountain Division Convention the weekend before where the noise level was low and people were very supportive of ARRL's recent decisions, the crowd in Huntsville was very outspoken about things related to ARRL. It is important to note that without exception, no one left the booth in a negative state of mind. This required extensive discussions, and my table was 3-5 people deep nearly the entire event. The first was the September QST cover. This was quickly dispatched by explaining that this was a posed picture a group of young people send to us as they setup for Field Day. Our photographer didn't forget to tell them about the coax. None of our editors are being fired. Is this really the feedback we want our young hams to see? People immediately 'got it'. The second was the dues increase. Other than a couple of people who claimed they were on a fixed budget, everyone was largely in support including a couple of people who believe we have caused a disservice to the members by not raising it to a higher amount and taking the future more seriously. One of them was so articulate about the situation and his ability to help raise money and work on strategy that I have connected him with Kevin Beal. The third was decoupling print QST from membership. There were some very heated people. However, as we went through the finances of ARRL and how printed magazines are affecting our ability to operate, even the most heated cooled down. The comparison to CQ Magazine costs and reliability was the great equalizer. There were many attendees of the ARRL Forum who identified as CQ subscribers and joined in to underscore CQ's disappointing performance versus the reliability of ARRL. How did all of this affect our results in the booth? We were not down 14%. Memberships were up 10% over last year. We had members joining for 3 years to get their Gil mug and paying an additional $75 for 3 years of print QST. The mood at the membership table was upbeat and very busy. Bob and Yvette were outstanding. We need to expand our communications, in greater detail, to those members who need to hear it. I received many positive comments about the interview I did on Kevin - W1DED's YouTube channel so I am going to reach out to him to see if he'd work to create another video just on the dues restructuring. We can also drive more traffic to our Q&A page. Personal appearances by the board and even well informed section managers is critically important so that members can feel heard and leave informed. The only other (very) heated issues I had to deal with were: - Hiring Sierra (transgender female issue with a deeply religious member) I discussed her qualifications, and CT law about discrimination. I also went on to sing her praises and the results she's delivered, and he accepted all of that but would not bend on the religious beliefs issue for him. - HOA bill has not been completed. His comment was that he's not renewing his membership because at this pace the bill won't be reintroduced until December and he'll hear more excuses from us. He claims he's been following this for years. I was able to talk him off the ledge and I'm pretty sure he walked over and renewed but he left with a "we'll see" comment. We may want to update members sooner than later with a status report and set an expectation for when they'll see this progressing. It was extremely fatiguing dealing with the shear volume of members. But it was gratifying to see the support members have for ARRL and there were many compliments shared by the attendees. Again, Directors Baker and Norris can share their observations if they like. Thanks. David

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[arrl-odv:35132] Current weather issues
by Mark J Tharp 21 Aug '23

21 Aug '23

Hoping all our friends are safe and well in the path of Hillary. We have our own issue here in Washington. Nearly 200 structures have burned in this one fire. https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/wanes-gray-fire So far we are unaware of any Public Service activations of our ARES teams. This is burning South and West of Spokane. Mark, HDX [image: Grays PIO Map 8x11.png]

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[arrl-odv:35136] New GLD Director/Vice Director?
by Michael Ritz 21 Aug '23

21 Aug '23

"Great Lakes Division Vice Director - Roy E Hook, W8REH (new VD)" Egads... Did I miss something? Did Dale resign as Great Lakes Division Director, and Scott take over as incumbent Director? I haven't seen anything published here about the new GLD Vice Director either. Maybe I'm still not getting all ODV e-mails? 73; Mike W7VO

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[arrl-odv:35133] 2023 Division Election Update
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 21 Aug '23

21 Aug '23

This email is to notify you of the following uncontested and contested 2023 ARRL Elections: Uncontested Atlantic Division Director - Robert Famiglio, K3RF Dakota Division Director - Vernon Lippert, AC0W Delta Division Director - David A Norris, K5UZ Delta Division Vice Director - Ed B Hudgens Jr., WB4RHQ Great Lakes Division Vice Director - Roy E Hook, W8REH (new VD) Midwest Division Director - Arthur Zygielbaum, K0AIZ Midwest Division Vice Director - David Propper, K2DP Contested Atlantic Division Vice Director Candidates Martin Pittinger, KB3MXM (incumbent) Robert Weinstock, W3RQ Dakota Vice Director Candidates Lynn Nelson, W0ND (incumbent) Matthew Holden, K0BBC Great Lakes Division Director Candidates Scott Yonally, N8SY (incumbent VD) Michael Kalter, W8CI Notices are going out now to those candidates who will be participating in contested elections, and letters of congratulations to those elected in uncontested elections. Thanks. David

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