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[arrl-odv:35131] Reply Comments in SMC Petition Proceeding
by david davidsiddall-law.com 18 Aug '23

18 Aug '23

ODV, We don’t normally file reply comments on petitions, but in this case I thought it worthwhile to emphasize the basis on which the FCC should dismiss or deny this petition without going to a rulemaking – which is what we asked for in our Opposition a couple of weeks ago. Filing is attached. 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:35130] Fwd: Top tips for board member training
by Baker, Mickey, N4MB (Dir, SE) 17 Aug '23

17 Aug '23

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[arrl-odv:35126] Fwd: Ham Radio Operators Hack a NASA Spacecraft | Spaceweather.com
by Art Zygielbaum 17 Aug '23

17 Aug '23

Interesting article on spaceweather.com: https://spaceweatherarchive.com/2023/08/15/ham-radio-operators-hack-a-nasa-… 73, Art KØAIZ -- Arthur I. Zygielbaum, K0AIZ ARRL Midwest Division Director Member, Executive Committee Member, Programs and Services Committee Member, ARRL Foundation Board ARRL - The National Association for Amateur Radio® <https://bluemail.me>

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[arrl-odv:35128] Reminder
by Middleton, Diane, W2DLM (CFO) 17 Aug '23

17 Aug '23

Good morning - Just a quick note to remind those of you who have not submitted your reimbursement requests for the July board meeting, we are almost 30 days since the meeting. Thanks. 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@01D9D0FA.2BA70DB0]

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[arrl-odv:35125] Maui Communications Update
by John Robert Stratton 13 Aug '23

13 Aug '23

All As the enclosed email notes, this is unverified information posted to the RATPAC Emcomm groups.io account. _______________________________________ 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: More Maui disaster information Resent-From: n5aus(a)arrl.org Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2023 17:23:59 +0000 From: ARRL ID Section <arrl.idaho(a)gmail.com> Reply-To: ARRL ID Section <arrl.idaho(a)gmail.com> To: n5aus(a)arrl.org *_Please note_: This information is coming from posts being made on RATPAC Emcomm groups.io. * *https://sec-emcomm.groups.io/g/main. If you wish to join this group, be sure to include your Amateur Radio Call sign or emergency/disaster organization you represent.* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Updates on Maui's Amateur Radio and communication infrastructure amid wildfires, detailing affected and operational radio systems, repeaters, and other emergency communication details.(Big Island may be adding to this list)This file: https://bit.ly/HAM-UPDATE <https://bit.ly/HAM-UPDATE>-Send updated to KH6ML808(a)gmail.com <mailto:KH6ML808@gmail.com> https://bit.ly/Maui-ICS-205-HAM <https://bit.ly/Maui-ICS-205-HAM>- Updated by KH6ML and KH6UU Suggest you download and print - Load into the radio. MAUI_CHANNEL_ INFO_KG-UV3D_20230811.csv <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ETGGcj8Fgum7_dcNnFCE0m6l31wJXlQg/view?usp=…> MAUI_KG-UV3D_20230811_CODEPLUG.IMG <https://drive.google.com/file/d/16MNQbGF8MVxCU3ITSv_ALSzMqQWm95wZ/view?usp=…>.txt (Download and rename by removing the .txt) If updates are needed, contact KH6WG skawamae(a)gmail.com Radio Bulletins RE: Maui Wildfires have affected phones, internet, and cell services across Maui. VERY Limited Cell contact was established with Lahaina or its ham operators due to burned fiber lines and VERY limited hams in the area. KH6COM Linked Repeater UpdateAs of 8/11//2023 7:50 am, operational in Central Maui, Haleakala Summit, Lanai, Molokai. Repeaters on the Whaler and Kaanapali Beach Hotel lost linking due to fiber optics cables burned. Those in Lahaina can utilize the Pu’u O Hoku Ranch repeater at the East end of Molokai. Maui County Repeater system See https://bit.ly/Maui-ICS-205-HAM <https://bit.ly/Maui-ICS-205-HAM> Maui Winlink Status- See https://bit.ly/Maui-ICS-205-HAM <https://bit.ly/Maui-ICS-205-HAM> * Stations are operational but some face internet disruptions. * Can still function as digipeaters. HF Stations are suggested to monitor 7.088 LSB. Your participation is crucial during this time. SEE 40meter.net <https://www.konaweb.com/net/> Informal Nets held at 9 am, Noon and 4 pm. DMR-Hawaii- Lost Kula and West Maui repeaters IP connectivity, repeaters in local mode only. Lahaina DMR is on, local mode only, no IP connection444.82500 + cc 3( 8/10/2023 1:00 pm)Wailuku DMRis on, IP connected 444.9500 + cc 3 Use HI-1 (3115) TS-1, HI-2 (31150) TS-2 Mauna Kea Repeaterat the top of Big Island is on the air for EMCOMM purposes, 146.720, Negative Offset, - pl 100.0 FM (Attachments4:33 PM 8/9/2023 Haleakala Vara Gateway/ Digipeater Protocol:9pm 8/10/2023 working Should KH6COM-10 encounter connectivity problems, it will continue as a Digipeater. KH6ML and digipeat via KH6COM-10 on 441.000. Change to 441.000 KH6ML Winlink Gateway to service Maui -Station: KH6ML: 441.000 VARA FM Kaneohe, Oahu * Status: Operational as a Winlink Gateway with internet * Note: Please limit testing to affected areas. Hawaii Allstar Repeaters online on Maui County: Maui WH6AV - Wailuku 443.025 (+) PL 103.5 Repeater WH6CYD - Pukalani 147.140 (+) PL 88.5 Repeater WH6YF - Lahaina 147.540 PL 100 Simplex (Offline)Fire related WH6FQM - Lahaina 444.800 (+) PL 88.5 Repeater (Offline)Fire related WH6FGS - Wailuku 442.525 (+) PL 100 Repeater WH6FEO - Wailuku 446.175 PL 100 Simplex AH6MA – Napili 147.495 PL 100 Simplex (Offline) WH6FGX – Waiau 147.510 PL 100 Simplex (Offline) Molokai WH6IT – Ho’olehua 147.420 PL 100 Simplex (Offline) WH6IT – Kaunakakai 145.370 (-) PL 88.5 Repeater Lanai KH6CED - Lanai City 147.435 PL 100 Simplex (Offline) WH6DNN – Lanai City 147.510 PL 100 Simplex (Offline) 8/10/2023 Frequency Correction on the Pukalani Repeater - WH6CYD - Pukalani 147.140 (+) PL 88.5 Repeater 12:19 pm 8/9/23 checkedAREDN microwave link Waialae Iki to Haleakala PtP link operational LQ 100% both directions. Microwave to internet crossover on Oahu is Kaimuki one hop from Waialae Iki. Received AREDN call a little while later from Mitch advising the KH6MP-3 gateway on 145.09 is available and reachable from West Maui and Upcountry and/or Digipeat WH6FVX in Kula. Repeater is now working Pu'u O Hoku Ranch on Molokai ( KH6HHG 8/10/2023 11:20am) Working now Haleakala Vara Gateway/ Digipeater Protocol: 6:00PM 8/10/2023 Some reports of this not working. ARRL HQ has been informed of the situation and is ready to assist if HawaiiARES request. (8/9/2023 11:01 am) Normal Weekly HF ARES Neton Wednesday night 18:30 on 7.088 LSB California Hawaii Net - Wide Coverage Net - North America & Pacific Traffic Handling: Emergency Traffic Weather - Uses Netlogger Frequencies: 14.340 USB M-F at 7am HST / 1700 UTC Please stay vigilant and safe. We extend our gratitude for your amateur radio service.8/9/2023 10:00am LOCAL AND Visitors that are displaced and do not have accommodations on Oahu can go to Hawaii Convention Center.Help & informationShelter information and family reunification hotline American Red Cross 800-733-2767 Please Call or text for emergencies - Maui 911 back up 2-911 Maui County Emergency Management Agency twitter.com/Maui_EMA <https://twitter.com/Maui_EMA> Traffic updates on TwitterHawaii Twitter.com/DOTHawaii <https://twitter.com/DOTHawaii> Situation updates on Twitter County of Maui twitter.com/CountyofMaui <https://twitter.com/CountyofMaui> Situation updates on FacebookCounty of Maui facebook.com/countyofmaui <https://www.facebook.com/countyofmaui/> Impacted areas are approximate and provided for informational purposes only. Check official sources for more information.

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[arrl-odv:35124] In-Newsletter August 11
by Martin, Sabrina 11 Aug '23

11 Aug '23

Attached is the IN-NEWSLETTER, covering weeks from July 8 - August 11 . Sabrina Martin Executive Assistant ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio(r) 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860)594-0242 [cid:image001.png@01D9CC6C.38C81030]

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[arrl-odv:35122] Experimental Licenses
by david davidsiddall-law.com 09 Aug '23

09 Aug '23

Dick, By definition, an experimental license is authority to operate within someone else’s spectrum, but no experimental license permits interfering with the service(s) authorized on the frequencies. Amateurs enjoy the benefits of experimental licenses at times, and ARRL even has been an experimental license holder at times. LF and, separately, 60 meter work was done before reallocations occurred. There are some amateurs today with experimental licenses outside the amateur allocations for various purposes. § 5.84 Non-interference criterion. Operation of an experimental radio station is permitted only on the condition that harmful interference is not caused to any station operating in accordance with the Table of Frequency Allocation of part 2 of this chapter. If harmful interference to an established radio service occurs, upon becoming aware of such harmful interference the Experimental Radio Service licensee shall immediately cease transmissions. Furthermore, the licensee shall not resume transmissions until the licensee establishes to the satisfaction of the Commission that further harmful interference will not be caused to any established radio service. § 5.85 (a) (1) Stations operating in the Experimental Radio Service may be authorized to use any Federal or non-Federal frequency designated in the Table of Frequency Allocations set forth in part 2 of this chapter, provided that the need for the frequency requested is fully justified by the applicant. < > The bottom line is that interference must be found, not just that experimental licensees have permission to operate within our bands. I have been looking for months, and there is very little out there that I could find. If I could, there are measures we would take. Specifically, I have been looking for spectrum captures or other evidence of actual interference within our bands by one or more of the HFT stations. The only spectrum capture that I had found when submitting our Opposition last week, and which I referenced therein, came from W6RB’s filing on behalf of “the Dayton Group.” The trouble, as you will appreciate, is that without organized testing, the HFT guys can be transmitting at any power and bandwidth up to the maximum authorized by their license and on a variety of frequencies that may not be those in or near ours even though authorized to do so on a non-interference basis. I also have looked at many, if not most, of the HFT experimental licenses. Some indeed have amateur frequencies included, but whether any of the experimental licensees ever transmit within or adjacent to our bands seems to be unknown. With regard to the charts that you sent ODV from David Wilson(?): did he send anything else with them, or is he available to discuss? They obviously relate to the HFT matter, but if he filed these with the FCC, I have not come across them but I am still working through the 825+ filings … 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:35121] Fw: Second Board of Directors Meeting July 2023 Minutes
by k5ur＠aol.com 09 Aug '23

09 Aug '23

If for some reason you have not received the Board meeting minutes, see the link below. FYI in case you get questions from members before the ARRL email with the announcement hits your inbox. Rick - K5UR ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: ARRL Web site <memberlist(a)arrl.org>To: "k5ur(a)aol.com" <k5ur(a)aol.com>Sent: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 03:54:35 PM CDTSubject: Second Board of Directors Meeting July 2023 Minutes Dear ARRL Member: You are subscribed to receive agendas and minutes of ARRL Board and Executive Committee Meetings. Here is the link for the Second Board of Directors Meeting July 2023 Minutes. You may also access meeting agendas and minutes at www.arrl.org/board-meetings. Second Board Meeting of Directors July 2023 Minutes (PDF) You are receiving this email because you have opted-in to this notification. To modify your email subscription preferences, please visit www.arrl.org/opt-in-out, or contact our Members Services team at members(a)arrl.org. Thank you for being an active and engaged member. Sabrina Martin Executive Assistant ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860)594-0242 To unsubscribe from messages, go to: http://p1k.arrl.org/oo/7171f8f591a214f4d1e3714ba8ba53d0

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[arrl-odv:35117] Board Meeting Minutes Release Schedule?
by Richard Norton 09 Aug '23

09 Aug '23

It has been over 12 hours since at least 10 Board members approved the July Board meeting minutes. This took place last night. When will the minutes be released to the membership? 73, Dick, N6AA

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[arrl-odv:35116] More HFT Info - Actual License Data
by Richard Norton 09 Aug '23

09 Aug '23

This shows license application data that includes part of our 40 meter band and all of the 20 meter band. Should we be any more concerned than we have been? https://apps.fcc.gov/els/GetAtt.html?id=326013&x=. 73, Dick, N6AA

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