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[arrl-odv:35443] Input Sought on Remaining "Symbol Rate" Issues
by david davidsiddall-law.com 19 Dec '23

19 Dec '23

ODV, When the FCC acted in November to replace the symbol rate with a 2.8 kHz bandwidth limit for the HF bands, it also issued a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“Further Notice”) proposing to remove the remaining baud rate limits on other bands. The comment deadline on these proposed changes is January 8th. ARRL agrees with the FCC that the existing symbol rate limitations should be deleted, but does not have a position at this time on whether the existing bandwidth limits are appropriate, should be changed, or should be deleted; nor if bandwidth limits should be added to the LF bands. At an EC meeting last week it was suggested that input be solicited from members, especially those who operate on the bands at issue. Given the holidays, I suggest we schedule a zoom call AND ask for email input. Do I have a volunteer from among you who will schedule a call -- this Wednesday or Thursday evening would be good but I am reasonable flexible -- so that all ODV members can reach out and ask their relevant constituents to join the call or, alternatively, to email their suggestions (maybe to a unique email address at HQ for forwarding or viewing by me?). [I do not have access to ARRL's zoom platform for scheduling calls.] Below is a synopsis of the bands under consideration, existing symbol rates proposed to be deleted, and existing bandwidth limits that the FCC proposed to keep --- presumably for "specified" as well as for "unspecified" codes. Comment is appropriate on bandwidth limits different from the existing ones, but rationales would have to be stated (“why”?). The reason to do something this week is the holidays, but if you think better, we could try for something between Dec. 26 and Dec. 30 also. Everyone should be aware that for this purpose it is essential not to just state "what" should be done, but also "why". Bands Up for FCC Consideration to keep, change, or delete bandwith limits. (I assume no one would keep the symbol rates.) • 135.7 – 137.8 kHz band (2200 meters) and 472-479 kHz band (630 meters): 300 baud symbol rate, currently no bandwidth limits. • 50.1-54 MHz (6 meters) and 144.1-148 MHz (2 meters): “specified digital codes” limited to 19.6 kilobauds; “unspecified digital codes” limited to 20 kHz bandwidth. • 219-220 MHz portion of the 1.25 meter band has no symbol rate limit for specified codes; unspecified digital codes limited to 100 kHz bandwidth. • 222-225 MHz portion of the 1.25 meter band and 420-450 MHz (70 centimeters): specified digital codes limited to 56 kilobauds and unspecified digital codes to 100 kHz bandwidth. Definitions > “specified digital codes” defined at 97.309(a): “ Where authorized by §§ 97.305(c)<https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/section-97.305#p-97.305(c)> and 97.307(f)<https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/section-97.307#p-97.307(f)> of the part, an amateur station may transmit a RTTY or data emission using the following specified digital codes: (1) The 5-unit, start-stop, International Telegraph Alphabet No. 2, code defined in ITU–T Recommendation F.1, Division C (commonly known as “Baudot”). (2) The 7-unit code specified in ITU–R Recommendations M.476–5 and M.625–3 (commonly known as “AMTOR”). (3) The 7-unit, International Alphabet No. 5, code defined in IT–-T Recommendation T.50 (commonly known as “ASCII”). (4) An amateur station transmitting a RTTY or data emission using a digital code specified in this paragraph may use any technique whose technical characteristics have been documented publicly, such as CLOVER, G-TOR, or PacTOR, for the purpose of facilitating communications. > “unspecified digital coes” defined at 97.309(b): “Where authorized by §§ 97.305(c)<https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/section-97.305#p-97.305(c)> and 97.307(f)<https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/section-97.307#p-97.307(f)>, a station may transmit a RTTY or data emission using an unspecified digital code, except to a station in a country with which the United States does not have an agreement permitting the code to be used. RTTY and data emissions using unspecified digital codes must not be transmitted for the purpose of obscuring the meaning of any communication. When deemed necessary by a Regional Director to assure compliance with the FCC Rules, a station must: (1) Cease the transmission using the unspecified digital code; (2) Restrict transmissions of any digital code to the extent instructed; (3) Maintain a record, convertible to the original information, of all digital communications transmitted. 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:35425] Formal Notice: Board of Directors Meeting January 2024 - Action Required
by Danielle Bialoglowy 18 Dec '23

18 Dec '23

Good morning, Please see the attached formal notice for the board meeting in January. Additionally, you will see a copy of the draft agenda and the menu form. Action Required: Please email the completed menu form with your chosen meal selections to ExecAdmin(a)arrl.org<mailto:ExecAdmin@arrl.org> by DECEMBER 26th. As you are aware, I sent the "advanced notice" on December 5th with an accommodation form to fill out and email back to ExecAdmin(a)arrl.org<mailto:ExecAdmin@arrl.org> by today. If you have not done so already, please complete the accommodation form so I can ensure your details are noted. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you! Danielle. Danielle Bialoglowy Executive Assistant ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio(r) 225 Main St. Newington, CT 06111 dbialoglowy(a)arrl.org<mailto:dbialoglowy@arrl.org> www.arrl.org

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[arrl-odv:35424] "Red Badge Day"
by Michael Ritz 17 Dec '23

17 Dec '23

As the year long VOTA operating event rolls to a close at the end of the year, just a note that tomorrow, 12/17 from 1500 UTC to 2100 UTC is "Red Badge Day", as posted in the last ARRL Newsletter. Amateurs participating in VOTA should be looking for us, along with looking for ARRL staff members, Section Managers, and whomever else carries a red ARRL badge. I'll be running in the Technician phone portion of 10 meters (28.300 - 28.500 MHz), assuming Ol' Sol cooperates with the CMEs we've been getting lately, and if there are enough sunspots! If you get on, ensure you spot yourself on one of the many spotting networks to make it easier for members to find you. DXsummit is a great one to use: http://www.dxsummit.fi . When you get done with your operating, just upload your log to LoTW, and you're done! Hope to work some of you too! I've given out a gazillion points this year, but I need some myself! ;-) (BTW, there are people out there looking for us! I worked a guy in the CQWW contest a few months ago, and after we exchanged our Zone information, out of the blue he thanked me for the VOTA points!) 73; Mike W7VO

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[arrl-odv:35423] In-News: December 2nd – 8th Edition
by Danielle Bialoglowy 13 Dec '23

13 Dec '23

Good afternoon, Please see attached the December 2nd - 8th edition of the In-News weekly newsletter. Thank you, Danielle Danielle Bialoglowy Executive Assistant ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® 225 Main St. Newington, CT 06111 dbialoglowy(a)arrl.org<mailto:dbialoglowy@arrl.org> www.arrl.org

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[arrl-odv:35420] QSL - Callsign history
by Minster, David NA2AA (CEO) 13 Dec '23

13 Dec '23

I thought I’d share this email with you as the included QSL card is beautifully researched! Scott is celebrating 100 years of his callsign, recognizing all those who held it before he did. My QSLs would be extremely boring as I was the first holder of WB2MAE, NW2D, and NA2AA. Enjoy. Begin forwarded message: From: soakland5(a)gmail.com<mailto:soakland5@gmail.com> Date: December 12, 2023 at 3:33:55 PM EST To: dminster(a)gmail.com<mailto:dminster@gmail.com> Subject: QSL Contact David, Thank you for the QSO. Please find my QSO card attached. I have also uploaded the contact to LOTW, eQSL, and Clublog. 73, W1AL Contact Data Call: NA2AA DE W1AL Date: 12/08/2023 19:15:31 UTC Freq: 14.080 MHz Band: 20m Mode: FT4 RSTS: -02 RSTR: +05 TX Power: 100w Primary: 26509 QSL by https://www.robertsimoneau.com/products/ [cid:67AB02E6-5934-42EC-B0D2-94FEBC3D46ED]

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[arrl-odv:35419] EC Meeting Dec 14 Agenda and Zoom Info
by k5ur＠aol.com 12 Dec '23

12 Dec '23

Hi all: Listed below is thezoom info and the agenda as it stands right now for the Executive Committeemeeting this Thursday, December 14, at 2:00 PM Eastern. 73, Rick – K5UR --------------------- Topic: EC Meeting Time: Dec 14, 2023 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/95477956486?pwd=amJEQW9Nb0RablBqaGdIWkpqckVrdz09 Meeting ID: 954 7795 6486 Passcode: 089442 --- One tap mobile +13092053325,,95477956486#,,,,*089442# US +13126266799,,95477956486#,,,,*089442# US (Chicago) --- Dial by your location • +1 309 205 3325 US • +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 • +1 253 205 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 • +1 564 217 2000 US • +1 669 444 9171 US • +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) • +1 689 278 1000 US • +1 719 359 4580 US Meeting ID: 954 7795 6486 Passcode: 089442 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aeHebPW7Ew ----------------------------- ARRL Executive Committee Meeting Agenda 2:00 PM Eastern December 14, 2023, via Zoom 1. Welcome and consideration of the agendafor the meeting 2. Approval of agenda 3. Chief Executive Officer/Secretary's reportand update on Board action items 4. FCC Counsel's update and FCC matters (CounselSiddall) 5. National Spectrum Strategy (Counsel Siddall) 6. Recognition of new Life Members (EC:9971,12/5) 7. Other business 8. Adjournment

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[arrl-odv:35418] 2024-25 Plan Documents
by Middleton, Diane, W2DLM (CFO) 11 Dec '23

11 Dec '23

Good afternoon, Attached for your review are the 2024-25 Plan Documents. David and I will be hosting a Q&A session on January 4, 2024 at 2:00 pm Eastern to answer any questions you may have about the 2024 Plan. Please note that the discussion will be driven by your questions. As always, if you have any questions prior to the zoom meeting, please feel free to reach out to me. Below is the link for the meeting. Happy Holidays, 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@01DA2C39.692A9F90] Topic: 2024-25 Plan Q&A Time: Jan 4, 2024 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84756195452?pwd=ccmHKalvbBEMlIjnhxnlnvHp0oaIqA.1 Meeting ID: 847 5619 5452 Passcode: 901024 --- One tap mobile +16469313860,,84756195452#,,,,*901024# US +19292056099,,84756195452#,,,,*901024# US (New York) --- Dial by your location * +1 646 931 3860 US * +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) * +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) * +1 305 224 1968 US * +1 309 205 3325 US * +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) * +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) * +1 360 209 5623 US * +1 386 347 5053 US * +1 507 473 4847 US Meeting ID: 847 5619 5452 Passcode: 901024 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kQ5kjyFW

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[arrl-odv:35415] SC House Bill 4549 Amateur Radio Antenna Protection Act
by n8sy＠n8sy.com 11 Dec '23

11 Dec '23

Hey Everyone, It appears that South Carolina has figured out a work around for the stalled HR 4006. This could be the start of something really good for amateur radio. Scott Scott Yonally, N8SY Great Lakes Division Vice Director ARRL - The National Association For Amateur Radio™ n8sy(a)n8sy.com <mailto:n8sy@n8sy.com> 419-512-4445 419-756-5046 From: pr-com <pr-com-bounces(a)reflector.arrl.org <mailto:pr-com-bounces@reflector.arrl.org> > On Behalf Of Gordon Mooneyhan Sent: Monday, December 11, 2023 9:40 AM To: PR-Com <pr-com(a)reflector.arrl.org <mailto:pr-com@reflector.arrl.org> > Subject: [pr-com:7452] Fwd: SC House Bill 4549 Amateur Radio Antenna Protection Act South Carolina decided not to wait on Congress. I thought I would have some time to catch my breath after ARISS. E. Gordon Mooneyhan, W4EGM Public Information Coordinator SC Section, ARRL ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: ARRL Members Only Web site <memberlist(a)www.arrl.org <mailto:memberlist@www.arrl.org> > Date: Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 9:34 AM Subject: SC House Bill 4549 Amateur Radio Antenna Protection Act To: <gmooneyhan(a)gmail.com <mailto:gmooneyhan@gmail.com> > Greetings to our ARRL Members of the Great Palmetto State, I have exciting news to share with you. Bob Hill, KB3HNB in Williamsburg County worked with the Honorable Representative Fawn Pedalino (SC house District 64) to file SC House Bill 4549 The Amateur Radio Antenna Protection Act. Full text of the bill can be found here: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4549.htm We are very grateful to Representative Pedalino for filing this bill, it has been referred to the house committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry. This bill mirrors the current US House HR 4006, which seems to be stalled at this point. The Bill would prevent HOAs from restricting the installation of simple antennas for Licensed Amateur Radio Operators. Towers and the like would have to go through a permitting and approval process based on the local jurisdiction. The house Labor, Commerce and Industry committee is made up of 18 members Committee information: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/CommitteeInfo/houselci.php District 2 representative - William E. "Bill" Sandifer III, Chairperson, Oconee & Pickens Counites District 3 representative - Jerry T. Carter, Pickens County District 7 representative John Taliaferro "Jay" West IV, 1St V, Chair, Abbeville, Anderson & Greenville Cty District 9 representative Anne J. Thayer, Anderson County District 26 representative R. Raye Felder, York County District 34 representative Roger A. Nutt, Spartanburg County District 37 representative Steven Wayne Long, Spartanburg County District 43 representative Thomas R. "Randy" Ligon, Chester and York Counites District 53 representative Richard L. "Richie" Yow, Chesterfield, Darlington & Lancaster Counties District 62 representative Robert Q. Williams, Darlington & Florence Counties District 81 representative Bart T. Blackwell, Aiken County District 84 representative Melissa Lackey Oremus, Aiken County District 93 representative Russell L. Ott, Calhoun, Lexington & Orangeburg Counties District 94 representative Gil Gatch, Charleston & Dorchester Counties District 101 representative Roger K. Kirby, Berkeley, Florence & Williamsburg Counties District 102 representative Joseph H. Jefferson, Jr.,2nd V. Chair, Berkeley & Dorchester Counties District 103 representative Carl L. Anderson, Berkeley, Georgetown & Horry Counties District 105 representative Kevin Hardee, Horry County If you live in these districts we need you to voice your support for the bill and help get it out of committee to the full house, then Senate and Governor. Please e-mail, write or call your representative highlighting that Amateur Radio plays an important part in Emergency Preparedness, Community Service, Disaster Recovery and Education. We will be sending further communication in the next day or two with highlight points and how you can encourage your representative whether they are on the committee or not to co-sponsor the bill. This a very important opportunity to help showcase amateur radio and to help all amateurs across the Palmetto State. Best 73 John, NJ4Z -------------------------------------------------------------------- ARRL South Carolina Section Section Manager: Mr John P Gendron, NJ4Z nj4z(a)arrl.org <mailto:nj4z@arrl.org> -------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe from messages, go to: http://p1k.arrl.org/oo/dfa09a426a85b3c7a5aa1b4df5400ef1

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[arrl-odv:35399] Red Badge day heads up
by Mark J Tharp 10 Dec '23

10 Dec '23

FYI HQ is working on a VOTA Red Badge Day announcement like we did in 2014 during the centennial for those members in the points chase to add a bunch here in the home stretch. Sunday the 17th is the planned day. Hope to "see" many from ODV on the air handing out points. 73.. Mark, HDX

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[arrl-odv:35410] Fur Re Good News re WRC-23 Agenda Item 9.1(b)
by david davidsiddall-law.com 10 Dec '23

10 Dec '23

ODV, Attached is a chart intended to explain M.2164 to hams in intelligible form for those of you active on the band, although note, I do not expect the limits to be proposed or adopted here in the U.S. As I understand it, most of the concern came from Russia, China, and some European countries such as France desiring to better protect the GLONASS and Galileo navigation systems that collectively operate in the 1240-1300 MHz band. (GPS is below, in the area of 1216-1240 MHz.) I want to add my own appreciation for the contributions to this result of ARRL’s Jon Siverling WB3ERA. He successfully chaired key meetings during the Radio Assembly (RA) in Dubai immediately preceding WRC that allowed this result to be attained. Attached are several official ITU photos of Jon chairing the Nov. 14 meeting. (Apparently a server data limit prevents sending more pictures – the ITU photographers got some other excellent shots of Jon during the RA that I can pass along to anyone interested.) I don’t have contact with Jon, but my understanding, as Rod indicated, is that the resolution was adopted as a footnote with the status of guidance (recommendation). This is a big win. Whether the expressed limitations would be recommendations or mandatory was at the heart of the debate. And most heartening to me, this result should eliminate having to deal with it on the domestic FCC side when the Commission moves to adopt the WRC-2023 decisions. 73, Dave K3ZJ From: arrl-odv <arrl-odv-bounces(a)reflector.arrl.org> on behalf of "w6rod(a)comcast.net" <w6rod(a)comcast.net> Date: Friday, December 8, 2023 at 10:57 PM To: "arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org" <arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org> Subject: [arrl-odv:35407] Good News re WRC-23 Agenda Item 9.1(b) From the IARU, news of a good outcome on one of the troublesome WRC-23 Agenda Items that could have restricted the amateur usage of 23 cm, but didn’t. 73, Rod W6ROD WRC-23 Reaches Acceptable Conclusion on 23 cm Issue Dec 8, 2023<https://www.iaru.org/recommendation-on-ai-9-1b-approved-at-wrc-23/> The International Telecommunication Union’s World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) began November 20 and continues through December 15, 2023 in Dubai, U.A.E, for the purpose of reviewing spectrum matters related to the International Radio Regulations. WRC’s are held every three to four years and includes the Amateur and Amateur Satellite Service allocations. The agenda of items to be reviewed for this WRC was established at the completion of the last conference in 2019. Of primary importance to the Amateur and Amateur Satellite Services is Agenda Item 9.1 topic b to address the amateur services use of the 23cm band and the co-frequency use by several radio navigation satellite service (RNSS) systems in the 1240 – 1300 MHz band. IARU’s work began four years ago with preparatory study in ITU‑R to address this agenda item and has finally drawn to a close. Our concerted engagement in the ITU‑R working parties, study groups and WRC preparatory meetings ensured that the amateur services were properly represented during the development of two published ITU‑R reports, M.2513 and M.2532. These were followed by an ITU‑R Recommendation, M.2164, that formed the basis for the discussions at WRC-23. During the WRC-23 deliberations, strong positions were expressed by all the parties involved. The result is a well-supported compromise for a footnote in the Radio Regulations regarding amateur and amateur satellite service operation in the 1240–1300 MHz range. The footnote reminds administrations and amateurs of the need to protect the primary RNSS from interference and provides guidance to administrations to allow both services to continue to operate in this portion of the spectrum. The compromise was formally adopted by the Conference Plenary on December 8 and is not subject to further consideration during the final week of the WRC. The IARU team continues its work on other WRC issues including the development of agendas for future conferences. IARU President Tim Ellam, VE6SH, noted “This is a very good result for the amateur services. The decision reached at WRC-23 on this agenda item makes no change to the table of allocations nor incorporates by reference M.2164 into the Radio Regulations. The addition of a footnote that provides guidance to administrations in the event of interference to the RNSS is a good regulatory outcome for amateurs and the primary users of this band.” The WRC also agreed to suppress the Resolution 774 which closes the issue and satisfies the agenda item. [A group of men in suits shaking hands Description automatically generated] IARU President Tim Ellam, VE6SH, thanks Barry Lewis, G4SJH, for his success in leading IARU’s work on AI 9.1b. Looking on is (l‑r) WRC23 SWG4B7 Chair Dale Hughes, VK1DSH, IARU Vice President Ole Garpestad, LA2RR, Tim Ellam, VE6SH, Barry Lewis, G4SJH, and IARU Secretary Joel Harrison, W5ZN

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