<<101211.doc>> IN-Newsletter <<Microsoft Word Picture>> Vol. 34, No. 41 October 12, 2011 -- Covers the period October 2-8. Upcoming Meetings and Events Section Managers' Workshop October 21-23 - ARRL HQ Programs & Services Committee November 12 - ARRL HQ Ballot Counting for Director/Vice Director Elections November 18 - ARRL HQ Administration & Finance Committee November 19 @ 8:30am - ARRL HQ Technical Relations Reported by Brennan Price, N4QX The annual United States Telecommunication Training Institute Amateur Radio Administration Course was held at ARRL Headquarters October 3-7. Brennan Price, N4QX, was lead instructor, and Lisa Kustosik, KA1UFZ, coordinated ARRL's participation with USTTI, handling the logistical needs of the students. Four attendees--two from Trinidad & Tobago, one from Ghana, and one from Uganda, were introduced to Amateur Radio in both classroom and practical environments. One of the Trinidadian students, Harrinath Sawh, holds United States license KC2HFO, and upgraded to General at the end of the course, as the rest of the students observed an examination session. Thanks are due to Maria Somma, Perry Green, Dan Henderson, and Amanda Grimaldi, who taught the unit on Amateur Radio licensing, Bob Allison and Mike Gruber, who taught the laboratory unit and supervised the students' construction of 40m receivers, and the VE team of Penny Harts, Chuck Skolaut, and Norm Fusaro, who gave Sawh his General Class examination. Regulatory Information Reported by Dan Henderson, N1ND During the week, a targeted e-mailing was prepared to ARRL members in the Oklahoma section asking for letters to Senator Coburn, asking him to release his hold on S 191. Thanks to Diane Petrilli, KB1RNF, for helping get the email request and sample sent. John Chwat reported that within a couple of hours his office had already received several responses. We are also working on an issue of the Legislative Update newsletter, scheduled to be sent in late October. A question on the legality of amateur radio operators providing communications services to a movie production company was received from the Georgia Section Manager and handled. We provided comments on an antenna zoning permit case in the Dallas TX area. In addition, as part of the USTTI course, the RIB manager participated with the ARRL VEC in an overview presentation and discussion of licensing in the US. Inquiries on reciprocal operating in Ireland and the UK were answered during the week, along with the usual routine inquiries. Media & Public Relations Reported by Allen Pitts, W1AGP JOTA materials have been sent out. The editing of The DIY Magic of Amateur Radio is complete and as of this writing they are just doing some final color corrections and tweaking the audio. I expect a low resolution version to arrive this week and the full version next week. The Graphics Department is working on the packaging and flier. An initial trial order of "Ask me why I DIY with Ham Radio" buttons arrived and "teaser samples" have been provided for speakers at the Pacificon and West Gulf conventions. Over 60 hours of additional video will be coming and the plan is to edit it in-house as/if time allows to create short auxiliary pieces on different topics. John Amodeo, NN6JA, held a VE session for the crew working on "Last Man Standing" (ABC-TV) and got 7 new hams, but so far we know of no show script showing the main Tim Allen character as being a ham. The PRC will be trying GoToWebinar for their Oct 19th monthly conference in order to learn the program in preparation for using it on Nov 3rd at 9pm EST when they host a national level webinar for SM's, SEC and other EmComm volunteers as well as PIOs. Howard Price and Mark Kraham, both nationally recognized leaders in news media will be answering the question "What does the news media want from hams and how do they want it?" The balance of the hour will be discussion on how we can most efficiently meet those needs. Development Reported by Mary Hobart, K1MMH The Diamond Terrace continues to grow. There will be 95 additional bricks to install before Thanksgiving and a new granite bench is being produced. We are awaiting fulfillment of commitments from two donors to reach the $10,000 level in lifetime giving and become members of the Maxim Society: Paul Trouten, W8PI and Steve Goggans, K7LZJ. Peter Naumburg, K5HAB is Maxim Society member #89. The Spectrum Defense Fund has realized an infusion of contributions resulting from the second issue of the Spectrum Defense Matters newsletter. The fund has now received $181,653 in contributions or 52% of its 2011 goal. A third issue of the newsletter is expected to mail in November. Adjustments have been made to the 2012 Development and Second Century Campaign budgets. Production/Editorial Reported by Joel Kleinman, N1BKE Khrystyne Keane wrote and distributed the ARRL Letter and produced and voiced ARRL Audio News for October 6, 2011. Membership & Volunteer Programs Reported by Dave Patton, NN1N Field Organization/Public Service Team Steve, WV1X and Leona, W1LGA report that effective Wednesday, October 5, 2011, Walt Mayfield, KE5SOO, of Krum, has been appointed the North Texas Section Manager, to fulfill the present term of office of North Texas Section Manager, Jay Urish, W5GM, who stepped down for personal reasons. ARRL Membership and Volunteer Programs Manager Dave Patton, NN1N, made the appointment in consultation with West Gulf Division Director David Woolweaver, K5RAV. Mayfield has served as the North Texas Section Emergency Coordinator and is the president of the Denton County Amateur Radio Association. Mayfield's appointment continues through March 31, 2013. Leona also reports that statements of candidates and ballots were mailed to members the end of September 2011 for the three upcoming SM elections in Kansas, New Mexico and Tennessee. Thank you to the mailroom staff. One Amateur from Indiana completed certification to become an Official Observer. Alleged continuing intentional interference to a net on 20 meters was reported and information was forwarded to the FCC. A Tennessee Technical Specialist is checking out a report of an amateur causing TVI. A report of jamming and bad language on 20 meters was reported and SCV OOs are checking it out. On-going incidents happening on another 20 meter frequency was reported and information was forwarded to the FCC. An update on fishermen using 80 meters near Hawaii was received. Continuing interference to the Mid Cars net on 7258 was received, OOs were alerted and information was forwarded to the FCC. Recordings regarding continuing business use of a repeater in Missouri was forwarded to the FCC. A shortwave broadcaster on 7175 was reported and is believed to be Eritrea. Questions received this week involved operating overseas, antenna restrictions and volunteer counsel, repeater control and an update was received regarding alleged interference on a West Pennsylvania repeater. Chuck gave two tours for people visiting headquarters. Sincerely Compiled by, Lisa Kustosik, KA1UFZ Assistant to the CEO Hamfest/Member Contact/ARRL Representative/Meetings/Vacations All Staff 11/24-11/25 Holiday Cathy Allison 10/10-10/14 Vacation Margie Bourgoin 11/10 Vacation Steve Ewald 10/4-10/12 Vacation Jackie Ferreira 10/20-10/24 Vacation Steve Ford 10/13 Vacation Scott Gee 12/23-12/27 Vacation Joel Hallas 10/19am Vacation Dan Henderson 11/22-12/2 ARI HQ Milan, Pescara Hamfair `` 12/16-1/4 Vacation Mary Hobart 10/21 Vacation `` 11/10-11/11 Vacation Gail Iannone 10/14-10/17 Vacation Bob Inderbitzen 10/13-10/17 Pacificon , Santa Clara, CA `` 10/24-10/26 Vacation Debra Johnson 10/27-10/30 ARISS Int'l Meeting Joel Kleinman 10/25 Vacation Zack Lau 11/5-11/6 Iowa Section Convention, Davenport, IA Maryann Macdonald 11/16 Vacation Bill Moore 10/20 Vacation Diane Petrilli 10/25 Jury Duty Allen Pitts 10/14 Vacation Steve Sant Andrea 10/14 Vacation