<<050912.doc>> IN-Newsletter <<Microsoft Word Picture>> Vol. 35, No. 19 May 9, 2012 -- Covers the period April 29-May 5. Upcoming Meetings and Events Dayton Hamvention May 18-20, 2012 in Dayton, OH Second Board Meeting July 20-21, 2012 @ 9:00am in Windsor, CT Regulatory Information Reported by Dan Henderson, N1ND For the past month, most work in the Regulatory Branch has revolved around the ARRL response to the FCC Public Notice DA 12-523. With the assistance of Allen Pitts, W1AGP, Ken Bailey, K1FUG, Lisa Kustosik, KA1UFZ and Gail Iannone, we have reviewed over 1600 responses collected from the on-line CC&R and EmCom forms. (Many thanks Allen, Ken, Gail and Lisa!) Since returning from Idaho April 25th, we have collated and reviewed the submitted responses, identifying significant responses for possible inclusion as exhibits as part of the ARRL comments that will be filed by May 17th. The remainder of the time has spent working with General Counsel Chris Imlay, W3KD, on drafting part of the comments that will presented to the EC for consideration. Development Reported by Lauren Clarke Development has welcomed our 106th member into the Maxim Society. More than 130 guests have rsvp'd for the Dayton Donor Reception, with David Sumner, K1ZZ as guest speaker. To Date: The W1AW Endowment Campaign has received $47,667 in contributions from 792 donors. The Spectrum Defense Fund has received $48,628 in contributions from 300 donors. The Diamond Club has received $81,862 in contributions from 457 donors. The Education & Technology Program has received $25,403 in contributions from 75 donors. An additional $69,194 has been received in support of the Teachers Institute Program. Production/Editorial Reported by Joel Kleinman, N1BKE Khrystyne Keane wrote and distributed the ARRL Letter and produced and voiced ARRL Audio News for May 3, 2012. Lab Reported by Ed Hare, W1RFI Product Review Bob Allison and Steve Ford produced two product review videos for Digital QST. Bob presented a software defined power meter and a dual band HT. Our Laboratory Test equipment came back from Essco Calibrations Labs. All equipment passed calibration, including a recently purchased spectrum analyzer and a signal generator. Bob Allison mounted the equipment back it their racks in the Screen Room and tested each for operation. Some clever rearranging was done to accommodate the new test equipment. RFI Mike Gruber assisted Mike Martin during his Workshop presentation on power line noise. Travel Mike Gruber helped organize some last minute items in preparation for Dayton. Mike also built a digital clock kit that will be available at the kit building booth. Web Mike Gruber and Zack Lau made additions to the web pages. Sales and Marketing Reported by Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R April ended with 158,419 members-121 members fewer than March, but we continue to be well ahead of the year-to-date forecast; 604 members above goal. 75% of April 2012 expirees paid on time (vs. 72% last April). April product sales ended the month at $260,855, not quite reaching the sales forecast of $272,798. Direct sales were $150,858; dealer sales were $109,997. Direct sales were 12% higher in April, as compared to April 2011. The warehouse crew fulfilled 898 packages for publication and product orders, 745 membership signing premiums, plus QST mailing supplements. Our big shipment to Dayton Hamvention left on Monday, May 7. A word of thanks to Warehouse Supervisor Steve Capodicasa and the warehouse clerks for their help assembling the 13 pallets of exhibit and display materials, supplies, handouts, publications and products. A large membership campaign will mail mid-month. As mail responses drop during the summer months, this is the last large campaign until September. The summer 2012 publications catalog has gone to the printer. It will be available mid-May. Now Shipping: ARRL's Low Power Communication Fourth Edition by Richard Arland, K7SZ; ARRL's Extra Q&A Third Edition; TravelPlus for Repeaters 2012-2013 Edition, Version 16.0 and TravelPlus Mobile GPS 2012-2013 Edition (download) for Garmin devices; The ARRL Film Collection on DVD, a collection of short films produced for ARRL beginning in the late 1950's through the early 21st century, and narrated and produced by Dave Bell, W6AQ. Bob Inderbitzen attended the 3-day USA Science and Engineering Festival in DC with Harold Kramer, Brennan Price, Dave Sumner, and a couple of dedicated local ARRL volunteers. The team organized an exhibit to help represent Amateur Radio to the thousands of young people, parents and teachers who attended the free event. It was also a good opportunity to see how other organizations represent outreach to students and educators. We learned a lot! The festival was sponsored in large part by Lockheed Martin. ARRL qualified for a free booth. Bob published a photo blog throughout the event, viewed by thousands of members via the ARRL Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150717424677408.408525.200692124... Membership & Volunteer Programs Reported by Dave Patton, NN1N W1AW W1AW has been given nearly unfettered access to the Northern Ohio Digital Interconnect Group (NODIG) D-Star reflector REF038C by the NODIG group. Use of the reflector will be rather casual. However, access now allows for there to be a D-Star meeting area for W1AW should a need arise. Joe updated the web code practice files. He worked the Friday late afternoon/night shift for the vacationing Scott Gee. Joe also processed one Qualifying Run endorsement. He also created the texts for the May W1AW Qualifying Runs. He also processed both regular and W1AW/7 QSL card requests. Joe also readied a PC for use at the digital station (located near the front of the station). Field Organization/Public Service Team Radio amateurs from Indiana and Michigan successfully completed requirements to become Official Observers this past week. Headquarters received an update on interference to a Connecticut repeater from a pirate radio station. This information was forwarded to the FCC. Also, a complaint about bad language, etc, on a Mississippi repeater was received and forwarded to the Section Manager. The SM followed up on it, and seemingly, a resolution has been achieved. Chuck Skolaut conducted one morning code run at W1AW and hosted a visiting amateur while he operated. Leona Adams reports that North Dakota Section Manager Lynn Nelson, WØND, has been nominated to run for a new term of office. Petitions are due at Headquarters on June 8 for this summertime election cycle. Sincerely Compiled by, Lisa Kustosik, KA1UFZ Assistant to the CEO Hamfest/Member Contact/ARRL Representative/Meetings/Vacations All Staff 5/28 Holiday Bob Allison 5/11 Vacation Margie Bourgoin 5/16-5/20 Dayton Hamvention, Dayton, OH Joe Carcia 5/25 Vacation `` 6/29 Vacation `` 7/2-7/6 Vacation `` 7/13 Vacation `` 7/20 Vacation `` 7/27 Vacation Lauren Clarke 5/16-5/20 Dayton Hamvention, Dayton, OH Jackie Ferreira 5/16-5/20 Dayton Hamvention, Dayton, OH Steve Ford 5/16-5/17 Vacation `` 6/13-6/15 Vacation `` 6/21-6/22 Vacation Scott Gee 5/17-5/18 Vacation Mike Gruber 5/11 Vacation `` 5/16-5/20 Dayton Hamvention, Dayton, OH `` 6/4-6/8 Vacation Joel Hallas 5/16-5/21 Dayton Hamvention, Dayton, OH `` 6/4-6/5 Vacation Ed Hare 5/11 Vacation Dan Henderson 5/25-6/4 Vacation `` 7/2-7/6 Vacation Mary Hobart 5/16-5/20 Dayton Hamvention, Dayton, OH Amy Hurtado 5/16-5/20 Dayton Hamvention, Dayton, OH Bob Inderbitzen 5/16-5/20 Dayton Hamvention, Dayton, OH Khrystyne Keane 5/16-5/20 Dayton Hamvention, Dayton, OH `` 6/8-6/10 Arkansas State Convention, Rogers, AR Harold Kramer 5/17-5/20 Dayton Hamvention, Dayton, OH Zack Lau 6/14-6/15 Vacation `` 6/22 Vacation Diane Petrilli 5/17-5/20 Dayton Hamvention, Dayton, OH `` 6/11-6/15 Vacation Allen Pitts 5/17-5/20 Dayton Hamvention, Dayton, OH Barry Shelley 5/10-5/11 Vacation Chuck Skolaut 5/17-5/20 Dayton Hamvention, Dayton, OH Dave Sumner 5/16-5/20 Dayton Hamvention, Dayton, OH