<<052307.doc>> IN-Newsletter <<Microsoft Word Picture>> Vol. 30, No. 21 May 23, 2007 -- Covers the period May 13-19. Upcoming Meetings and Events Administration & Finance Committee July 19 in Newington, CT Second Board Meeting July 20-21, 2007 in Windsor, CT Regulatory Information Reported by Dan Henderson, N1ND It was a busy week with Dayton Hamvention being the item on the front burner. Final touches were put in place for the ARRL Membership Forum in conjunction with Maria Somma and Katie Breen. Final touches were also done to my own ARRL stage presentations on changes in Part 97 and their effects. Numerous member contacts were made during Hamvention on a wide range of Regulatory topics. We continue to work the Pave Paws radar problem. As soon as the Longley Rice calculations are completed by the lab (by May 31) they will be given to Chris Imlay and Paul Rinaldo to pass on to the DoD. Once we have the DoD input on them we will contact the individual repeater owners and the two repeater coordinating councils with the study recommendations. The FCC also asked for some information about an interference case brought to their attention involving automated stations on 20 Meters. On Wednesday I assisted K1ZZ with members of the IARU Administrative Council during their visit to Headquarters. Media & Public Relations Reported by Allen Pitts, W1AGP Approximately 6000 of the new EmComm, brochures were taken at Dayton last week along with video PSAs and the new "Talk on a Disk." There were many individuals who came by who were clueless about PIOs and such, but were also frustrated that their club or group was not doing anything, so they were trying to do it all by themselves. They were quite happy with the materials they got and to know that it was all available, but also surprised that they existed. In talking to these motivated people, some said they had "PIO" people appointed by their group who only saw their job as a local newsletter publisher, but most groups from which these individuals came seemed to have no outreach person designated at all. This issue needs to be addressed. Many other contacts were made getting ready for 2008 campaign. Development Reported by Mary Hobart, K1MMH A successful trip to the Dayton Hamvention was highlighted by the 6th annual Donor Recognition Reception at the Meadowbrook Country Club. The event was attended by 120 donors and their guests. Many thanks to Margie Bourgoin, Katie Breen, and Doris and Mark Spencer whose energies made this year's challenging logistics come off without a hitch. Our Guest of Honor, Bill McArthur, KC5ACR, ISS Expedition 12 Commander, shared his experiences in space to a rapt audience. We are already on the books for this event for 2008. The Diamond Terrace project continues to grow with the $10,000 commitment for a fifth granite bench. The initial order for 140 personalized bricks and replicas have been submitted for production. The Terrace site preparation and laying of 2500 blank bricks will follow the painting and concrete work on the front of HQ. The project is scheduled for completion by July 4. Additional bricks will be added to the Diamond Terrace over the summer and fall. Requests that come in over the late fall and winter will be installed in the spring of 2008. The Education & Technology Fund returns have topped $59,000 from more than 700 donors. Production/Editorial Reported by Joel Kleinman, N1BKE Steve Ford, Dean Straw, Joel Hallas and Joel Kleinman attended Hamvention 2007. While there, we were pleased to learn that our own Rick Lindquist, who's retiring June 1, was among this year's inductees into the CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame. Congratulations, Rick! Speaking of whom... Rick Lindquist reports The ARRL Letter, Vol. 26, No. 20, distributed to 66,433 members on May 17 (a day early because of Hamvention travel). Rick prepared/edited news items on the IARU Administrative Council meeting (tnx DS); Scarborough Reef DXpedition (wrapper); FCC settlement in case involving Indiana radio amateur; ARRL's repeater interference mitigation plan in PAVE PAWS situation; Montenegro, Serbia call sign blocks divided without bloodshed; "Strange Antenna Challenge" and several news briefs and announcements. Rick represented ARRL at the Delaware State Convention in Georgetown (otherwise known as "Delaware's Dayton") on May 19. Rick voiced, edited and produced ARRL Audio News for May 18. Membership & Volunteer Programs Reported by Dave Patton, NN1N QSL Branch There is no delay in opening mail and a 2 day delay in slotting of cards thanks to the efforts of John Meyer, K9QVB. John continues to make his yearly May visit to the Outgoing QSL Bureau. Also, this week, 129 pounds of cards were received from members. W1AW Thanks to Jon Bloom, KE3Z, Steve Ewald, WV1X, Paul Gibson, N1TUP, Rod Lane, N1FNE, George Lillenstein, AB1GL and Dana Underhill, KB1AEV for their attending a meeting at W1AW on Tuesday, May 15. The purpose of the meeting was to determine if NARL (the Newington Amateur Radio League) can assume the responsibilities of the W1AW D-Star repeater. Because of limitations at their current repeater site, NARL may not be able to take over the D-Star repeater. However, plans are in the works to have the PVRA (Pioneer Valley Repeater Association) possibly sponsor the system. Thanks to Tom Hogerty, KC1J for running the morning transmissions on Thursday and Friday for Joe Carcia, who was working the late afternoon/night shifts these two days for the vacationing Scott Gee. Joe processed all the W1AW/4 (2006 IARU) foreign QSL cards, in addition to regular requests. He also processed three Qualifying Run certificates and one endorsement. Joe replaced the "DEMO" PC with a newer and faster machine. He also installed a new video capture card. In addition to being used for demonstrations, this PC will also be used to capture video for future operating events at W1AW. Joe also had to replace the 2-meter transmitter that was being used for the APRS station. He also hosted the D-Star meeting on Tuesday. Scott worked on fast and slow code practice files for the latter part of the month of May and early June. He also assisted the DXCC department with checking 141 (database-inputted) cards against DXCC applications. Thanks also to Greg for repairing the station's backup generator. The generator's main control board (used to not only start the generator, but control its exercising time and power switch-over) failed. Greg was able to purchase the replacement board the same day, and get the generator back up and running. Field Organization/Public Service Team As one Section Manager Election cycle is ending, another one is beginning. Friday, May 18, was the deadline for receipt of New Hampshire SM election ballots at HQ. Ballots will be counted on Tuesday, the 22nd. In preparation for the June 8 nomination petition deadline, Leona contacted a few incumbent Section Managers to remind them of the deadline in case they were planning to run for another term starting in October. HQ received one nominating petition from Jim Pace, K7CEX, of Western Washington. Leona has been assisting Rose-Anne Lawrence with brochure inquiries regarding our exhibit kits. On Monday, May 14, Phat Kulphaichitra, HS1WFK, the Secretary General, Radio Amateur Society of Thailand, came to ARRL HQ. Steve Ewald and Harold Kramer hosted the visit, and Phat was able to meet many HQ staff members and discuss common issues and share information about ARRL and RAST programs that support emergency communication services. The Kansas Section Leadership kept HQ up to date on the continuing response by SATERN and ARES operators in and around Greensburg. Web/Software Development Reported by Jon Bloom, KE3Z Micah Murray continues to adjust the new membership application system per feedback from Bob Inderbitzen and Amy Hurtado. Micah is also working on a new application that will encompass ordering of most of the ancillary materials we provide (such as recruitment kits, for example). He is working with Norm Fusaro and Debra Johnson on this as well as with Bob Inderbitzen. Hugh Brower assisted Chris Imlay by reconstituting some Web links that Chris had included in a filing; the Web material had disappeared from the Web in the interim, and Hugh recovered it and made it available once again. Hugh also continues to support the ARES database, this week by helping Steve Ewald get a couple of SECs up and running using the system. Jon Bloom worked on making the final arrangements to switch Logbook to its new server next week. Sincerely Compiled by, Lisa Kustosik, KA1UFZ Assistant to the CEO Staff Absentee List All Staff 5/28 Holiday Kathy Allison 5/24-5/29 Vacation Jon Bloom 6/15 Vacation Margie Bourgoin 6/1-6/5 Vacation Katie Breen 6/1 Rochester Hamfest `` 6/14-6/26 Vacation `` 6/28-7/1 Iowa State Convention Joe Carcia 5/25 Vacation `` 6/28-7/6 Vacation `` 7/13 Vacation `` 7/20 Vacation `` 7/27 Vacation Steve Ford 6/13-6/15 SNAP Publishing Conference, Washington, DC Perry Green 7/25-7/28 NCVEC Conference, Gettysburg, PA Mike Gruber 6/4-6/8 Vacation Ed Hare 7/8-7/13 EMC Society Symposium Committee Meeting, Honolulu, HI Dan Henderson 6/1-6/3 Georgia State Convention, Marietta, GA `` 8/16-8/28 ARRL National Convention, Huntsville, AL/Vacation Mary Hobart 6/1-6/4 Northwestern Division Convention, Seaside, OR `` 8/17-8/19 ARRL National Convention, Huntsville, AL `` 9/7-9/9 MFJ Anniversary/Starkville MS `` 9/14-9/16 W9DX Convention `` 9/28-9/29 TenTac, Pigeon Forge, TN Bob Inderbitzen 6/21-6/26 Vacation Khrystyne Keane 6/7-6/10 Ham-Com, Arlington, TX `` 6/11 Vacation Joel Kleinman 5/29 Vacation `` 6/13-6/15 SNAP Publishing Conference, Washington, DC Zak Lau 6/21-6/22 Vacation Monique Levesque 5/29-5/30 Vacation Bill Moore 6/8-6/10 West Gulf Convention, Plano, TX Dave Patton 6/19-6/25 Friedrichshafen Germany Convention Maria Somma 6/19-6/27 Friedrichshafen Germany Convention `` 7/13-7/22 Vacation `` 7/25-7/28 NCVEC Conference, Gettysburg, PA `` 8/16-8/19 ARRL National Convention, Huntsville, AL Dave Sumner 6/10-6/25 ITU-R WP8A Geneva, and Friedrichshafen Germany Mike Tracy 5/23-5/30 Vacation Larry Wolfgang 5/24-5/25 Vacation `` 5/31-6/1 Vacation
