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By Compiled
by Joel Kleinman, N1BKE
Managing Editor
jkleinman@arrl.org
March 31, 2006
This feature--including convenient Web links to useful information--is a quick monthly update of some of the things ARRL is doing on behalf of its members. This installment covers the month of March.
The following products are being produced: The 2006-2007 Repeater Directory (new desktop edition and traditional pocket edition), Travel Plus for Repeaters, More QRP Power, The ARRL Software Library, the DXCC Countries List, Antenna Modeling Coursebook, Proceedings of the Eastern VHF/UHF Conference and the Tech Q&A. In addition, a new "When All Else Fails" product line has been introduced.
On the BPL front, ARRL Lab Manager Ed Hare tested BPL equipment manufactured by DS2, and came away "cautiously optimistic" that it will minimize interference to the ham bands.
Ed Hare attended a meeting of the Berkshire chapter of the IEE in Lenox, Massachusetts. He also attended the ANSI ASC C63 meetings in Piscataway, New Jersey, followed by the IEEE EMC Society Standards Development Committee meeting at the same location.
Long-time ARRL staff member John Hennessee, N1KB, became a Silent Key March 2. John had responded to members' questions on regulatory matters for a number of years, and he edited several editions of The ARRL FCC Rule Book. A memorial service was to be held in Newington April 1.
The Development Office submitted a proposal to the Corporation for National and Community Service for reallocation of Katrina funds for four major emcomm projects by June 30, 2006. Office staff reviewed more than 300 scholarship applications and forwarded them to the ARRL Foundation Scholarship Committee. Mary Hobart and Debra Johnson attended the Atlantic Division Cabinet Meeting in Frederick, Maryland, March 18. It was hosted by Director Bill Edgar N3LLR, and Vice Director Tom Abernethy, W3TOM.
The "Hello..." campaign, commemorating 100 years of voice over radio, launched March 15.
Contest branch staff prepared the 2006 Field Day packet.
Registration opened for ARRL Emergency Communications (Levels I, II and III), Technician Licensing, Radio Frequency Propagation, Antenna Modeling, HF Digital Communication, Antenna Design and Construction, RFI, Analog Electronics, VHF/UHF--Beyond the Repeater and Digital Electronics on-line courses. To learn more, contact Certification and Continuing Education.
The ARRL DXCC Desk has approved this operation for DXCC credit: YI/OM2DX, Iraq, operation commencing June 9, 2003.
A meeting of the Executive Committee of the ARRL Board of Directors was held March 11.
Chief Executive Officer David Sumner, K1ZZ, moderated a panel discussion of "VoIP, WiFi and Amateur Radio: An Opportunity for Synergy in Disaster Response" at the VON Conference and Expo in San Jose, California. In his capacity as IARU Secretary, he also attended the IARU Region 1 Executive Committee meeting near Frankfurt, Germany.
Wayne Mills attended the Charlotte Hamfest and Computer Fair as a guest of the Carolina DX Association.
Dave Patton attended the Nebraska State Convention in Norfolk.
Bob Inderbitzen attended AES Superfest in Milwaukee.
Representatives of the American National Red Cross and Alabama SM Greg Sarratt, W4OZK, visited HQ to meet with staff concerning the operational relationships between ARRL and the Red Cross.
Chuck Skolaut provided antenna zoning assistance to members in Florida and Massachusetts. He also forwarded several reports of intruding and interfering signals to the FCC.
Allen Pitts posted the March issue of CONTACT! for Public Information volunteers.
The winner of the QST Cover Plaque Award for February is David Rosenthal, N6TST, for his article "Polar Bear Portable."
W1AW Station Manager Joe Carcia discussed some technical issues involving the station exciters with representatives of Harris Corporation.
The May 2006 issue of QST was released to the printer, as was the May/June issues of NCJ and QEX.
Leona Adams is preparing for the upcoming four Section Manager elections.
Education Program Coordinator Mark Spencer gave an interview to the Los Angeles Times concerning this year's Teachers Institutes.
ARES teams in Missouri and surrounding states assisted with damage assessments after tornados and other severe weather struck March 12.
Mississippi has become the 22nd state to adopt a PRB-1 statute.
The ARRL has asked the FCC to modify one of its rules governing spread spectrum operation.
ARRL's Logbook of the World now supports the Worked All States Award.
Nominations are open for the 2006 Philip J. McGan Memorial Silver Antenna Award for public relations success.
President Joel Harrison has named 13 individuals to serve on the ARRL National Emergency Response Planning Committee. First Vice President Kay Craigie will chair the ad hoc committee.
The ARRL International DX Contest (Phone) was held.
The DXCC
Honor Roll deadline is March 31.
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