[SFDXA] The ARRL Letter for January 10, 2013

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The ARRL Letter

January 10, 2013
Editor: S. Khrystyne Keane, K1SFA <mailto:k1sfa at arrl.org>
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  * *+ *Logbook of The World Processing Speed Increases Thanks to New
    Hardware <#toc01>
  * *+ */FCC News/: Comment Deadline Set in WRC-07 Implementation
    Proceeding<#toc02>
  * *+ */FCC News/: Senate Approves Second Term for FCC Commissioner
    Mignon Clyburn <#toc03>
  * /FCC News/: FCC Enforcement Actions for October-December 2012 <#toc04>
  * /Amateur Radio in the Classroom/: ARRL Executive Committee Approves
    Resource Grants for Five Schools <#toc05>
  * /On the Air/: ARRL January VHF Contest Offers Wintertime Fun <#toc06>
  * /ARRL in Action/: ARRL in Action: What Have We Been Up to Lately?
    <#toc07>
  * /Dayton Hamvention^® /: Hamvention Awards Nomination Deadline Is
    January 15 <#toc08>
  * *+ *New York City Ham Wins Appeal, Can Keep His Tower <#toc09>
  * New Book on Handheld Transceivers, 2012 Periodicals DVD Now
    Available <#toc10>
  * FT-817 Satellite Interface Now Available as a Kit <#toc11>
  * *+ *New Section Manager Appointed in New York City-Long Island <#toc12>
  * Solar Update <#toc13>
  * *+ */Silent Key/: Former /QST/ Technical Editor Stu Cohen, N1SC (SK)
    <#toc14>
  * *+ */ARRL Recognizes/: James K. Boomer, W9UJ, Wins December /QST
    /Cover Plaque Award <#toc15>
  * New QuickStats Poll Now Available on ARRL Website <#toc16>
  * This Week in Radiosport <#toc17>
  * Upcoming ARRL Section, State and Division Conventions and Events
    <#toc18>

*+ Available on /ARRL Audio News/ <http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news>/./*

*+ *Logbook of The World Processing Speed Increases Thanks to New Hardware

The processing queue for Logbook of The World (LoTW 
<http://www.arrl.org/logbook-of-the-world>) -- the ARRL's online log 
processing system -- has been shrinking steadily since Monday, January 
7, when the system was brought back online after the completion of 
previously announced maintenance involving the installation of a new 
database server equipped with solid state drives (SSDs).

*+ */FCC News/: Comment Deadline Set in WRC-07 Implementation Proceeding

As previously reported 
<http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-seeks-to-assign-entire-amateur-portion-of-160-meter-band-to-primary-status-to-amateur-radio-serv>, 
the FCC has proposed to amend its rules to implement the allocation 
decisions of the 2007 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-07) and 
to make certain other changes. Notice appeared in the December 27, 2012 
issue of the /Federal Register/ 
<https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/12/27/2012-31049/wrc-07-implementation>, 
which started the clock on a 60-day window for the submission of 
comments. Thus, comments are due no later than February 25, 2013, with 
reply comments due no later than March 27, 2013.

While most of the 130-page /Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Order 
<http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2012/db1119/FCC-12-140A1.pdf>/ 
does not directly affect the Amateur and Amateur-Satellite Services, two 
sections of the document are of particular interest to amateurs.

Specifically, the FCC proposes to upgrade the Amateur Service allocation 
in the upper half of the 160 meter band (1900-2000 kHz) from secondary 
to primary, while deleting the existing allocation to the Radiolocation 
Service. This is possible, because the re-accommodation of radiolocation 
stations displaced by the expansion of the AM broadcasting band to 1705 
kHz has been completed and there are no non-federal radiolocation 
stations licensed to operate in the 1900-2000 kHz band.

The FCC also seeks comments on whether, and how, an amateur low 
frequency (LF) allocation might be able to co-exist with Power Line 
Carrier (PLC) systems that are used by electric utilities to monitor and 
control the power grid. The Commission notes that while PLC systems do 
not have the status of an allocation, they carry "communications 
important to the reliability and security of electric service to the 
public." WRC-07 created a new secondary allocation to the amateur 
service at 135.7-137.8 kHz that already has been implemented in a number 
of other countries.

The ARRL will be preparing comments supporting both of these 
allocations. Individuals wishing to comment directly to the FCC should 
carefully read paragraphs 13-24 of the /NPRM 
<http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2012/db1119/FCC-12-140A1.pdf>/ 
and follow the instructions contained in paragraph 175.

*+ */FCC News/: Senate Approves Second Term for FCC Commissioner Mignon 
Clyburn

Mignon Clyburn was confirmed by the US Senate on January 1 to serve a 
second term as FCC Commissioner.

In June 2012, President Barack Obama nominated Mignon Clyburn to serve a 
second term as FCC Commissioner 
<http://www.arrl.org/news/president-obama-announces-nomination-of-mignon-clyburn-for-new-term-as-fcc-commissioner>. 
On January 1, 2013, the Senate confirmed her nomination, paving the way 
to Clyburn's first full term as one of five FCC Commissioners. "I am so 
pleased that the Senate has approved Commissioner Clyburn's 
re-nomination to the FCC," said FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski in a 
written statement 
<http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2013/db0102/DOC-318203A1.pdf>. 
"Commissioner Clyburn is an excellent and dedicated public servant and 
has been a strong advocate in seeking to extend the benefits of 
broadband to all Americans. I look forward to continuing to work closely 
with Commissioner Clyburn and congratulate her on her new term." 
Clyburn's five-year appointment is retroactive to July 1, 2012, when her 
first term expired. No date has yet been announced for her swearing-in 
ceremony.

/FCC News/: FCC Enforcement Actions for October-December 2012

Here's a summary of FCC enforcement actions during the past quarter 
(October-December 2012): Repeater-related cases: 1. General infractions 
(including unauthorized operation): 9. Powerline cases: 0. General 
infractions are listed below power line cases; be sure to scroll down 
the page to view them. Click here 
<http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/AmateurActions/Welcome.html> for details.

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/Amateur Radio in the Classroom/: ARRL Executive Committee Approves 
Resource Grants for Five Schools

In December, the ARRL Executive Committee reviewed grant applications 
for the ARRL's Education & Technology Program (ETP), awarding equipment 
and resources valued at nearly $7000 to five schools. Two types of 
grants are awarded: ETP Grants and Progress Grants. ETP Grants for 
school radio stations are awarded to schools that provide a plan to use 
Amateur Radio as part of an enrichment program and/or as part of in 
classroom learning, while Progress Grants offer modest resource support 
to teachers who are currently using Amateur Radio as an instructional 
tool in their classrooms and who need additional resources for specific 
purposes. Read more here 
<http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-executive-committee-approves-resource-grants-for-five-schools>.

/On the Air/: ARRL January VHF Contest Offers Wintertime Fun

Stuart Turner, W0STU, of Monument, Colorado, participated in the 2011 
ARRL January 2011 Sweepstakes -- his first contest ever -- operating 
portable from the top of Mount Herman near his home.[Photo courtesy of 
Stuart Turner, W0STU]

The 2013 ARRL January VHF Contest -- scheduled for the weekend of 
January 19-21 -- is sure to make the dreary winter days come to life 
with the sound of RF! "Don't let cold weather dissuade you from getting 
on the air," said ARRL Contest Branch Manager Sean Kutzko, KX9X. "Many a 
portable or rover operation has done just fine in January. Even so, the 
VHF bands can be tough, especially if there's no enhanced propagation; 
however, we had pleasant sporadic E openings on 6 meters in late 
December 2012, and last year's January VHF Contest also saw some 
sporadic E." Read more here 
<http://www.arrl.org/news/get-in-on-the-winter-fun-with-the-arrl-january-vhf-contest>.

/ARRL in Action/: ARRL in Action: What Have We Been Up to Lately?

This feature is a concise monthly update of some of the things that the 
ARRL is doing on behalf of its members. This installment -- which covers 
the month of December -- takes a look at the ARRL's Petition for 
Rulemaking that asks the FCC create a domestic Amateur Radio allocation 
at 472-479 kHz, the new Evolution of Amateur Radio exhibit at League 
Headquarters, updates from the ARRL Development Office, reports from the 
Official Observer Desk and more. Read more here 
<http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-in-action-what-have-we-been-up-to-lately-53>.

/Dayton Hamvention^® /: Hamvention Awards Nomination Deadline Is January 15

There is still time to nominate a radio amateur for the 2013 Dayton 
Hamvention^® Awards: Amateur of the Year, Club of the Year, the Special 
Achievement Award and the Technical Excellence Award. The deadline for 
nominations is Tuesday, January 15. Anyone may nominate a person or club 
for these awards, and all Amateur Radio operators are eligible to 
receive these awards. The winners will be recognized at the 2013 Dayton 
Hamvention, which runs May 17-19. Read more here 
<http://www.arrl.org/news/hamvention-awards-nomination-deadline-is-january-15>.

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*+ *New York City Ham Wins Appeal, Can Keep His Tower

In September 2010, Paul Isaacs, W2JGQ, of New York City, obtained a 
building permit for his Amateur Radio antenna support structure, 
comprised of a 40 foot tower topped by a Yagi antenna. Isaacs installed 
his antenna system on the roof of his four story brownstone -- 58 feet 
above ground -- in lower Manhattan.

The ribbon encircling the lower half of the seal says "Sigillum 
Civitatis Novi Eboraci," meaning "The Seal of the City of New York."

Almost four months after the erection of the system, the New York City 
Department of Buildings (DOB) declared its intention to revoke Isaacs' 
properly attained building permit, claiming that his Amateur Radio 
antenna system was not, in the Department's opinion, "an accessory use." 
Isaacs appealed the decision through the Department's bureaucracy, and 
when that didn't reverse the decision, he had a series of hearings 
before the New York City Board of Standards and Appeals.

In November 2012, the Board ruled that though perhaps uncommon, an 
Amateur Radio antenna system is indeed an accessory use under New York 
City's zoning ordinance and the building permit was properly granted. 
"The Board agrees with DCP [Department of City Planning] that the size 
of a use can be relevant to whether it is 'incidentalto' and 
'customarily found in connection with' a principal use," the Board wrote 
in its decision. "However, it finds that in the case of Amateur Radio 
towers, unlike cellular [towers] and certain other uses, there is no 
articulated standard to guide DOB in determining at what height a 
particular radio tower becomes a non-accessory."

The full decision may be found here 
<http://www.antennazoning.com/main/page_amateur_radio_legal_library.html> under 
"Application of Paul K. Isaacs." Isaacs was represented by attorneys 
Fred Hopengarten, K1VR, Stuart Klein and Chris Slowik.

New Book on Handheld Transceivers, 2012 Periodicals DVD Now Available

Ring in the new year with new publications from the ARRL! /Radios to Go! 
Getting the Most from Your Handheld Transceiver 
<http://www.arrl.org/shop/Radios-to-Go>/ by /QST/ Editor Steve Ford, 
WB8IMY, and the /2012 Periodicals DVD 
<http://www.arrl.org/shop/ARRL-Periodicals-DVD-2012>/ are now available 
and ready for shipping.

If you recently received a handheld transceiver -- or are contemplating 
purchasing one -- /Radios to Go! Getting the Most from Your Handheld 
Transceiver/ is a must-have book for your Amateur Radio library. A 
handheld transceiver, or "HT," is often the first radio that a new ham 
purchases, paving the way to a lifetime of radio enjoyment. While it 
won't replace the radio's user's manual, /Radios to Go!/ will open your 
eyes to many of the "hidden" features that can be found in a handheld 
transceiver. Veteran amateurs will also find a great deal of new 
knowledge, including how to communicate via EchoLink or IRLP, or how to 
use these radios as packet radio data transceivers.

The /2102 ARRL Periodicals DVD/ is now available and includes the 
complete, fully searchable collection of three ARRL journals -- /QST/, 
/QEX/, and the /National Contest Journal/ (/NCJ/). In addition, this DVD 
includes source code for software projects and PC board patterns, 
Section News, as well as the ever-popular Contest Soapbox and Contest 
Results. Search the full text of every article by entering titles, call 
signs or names. See every word, photo, drawing and table in technical 
and general-interest features, columns and product reviews, plus all 
advertisements. Print what you see, or copy it into other applications. 
System requirements: Microsoft /Windows/ and Macintosh systems, using 
Adobe Acrobat Reader software.

FT-817 Satellite Interface Now Available as a Kit

The satellite computer-aided tuning interface described in the October 
2012 issue of /QST/ (pages 40-43) for use with SatPC32 software and the 
Yaesu FT-817 transceiver is now available for purchase from the ARRL 
Education & Technology Program (ETP). The interface was created by Mark 
Spencer, WA8SME, as part of resource development for the ARRL ETP. You 
can order the board and the programmed PIC at a cost of $20; the 
complete kit is priced at $35. Earnings from the sales of these kits 
will be used to cover development costs, plus a donation to AMSAT. Read 
more here 
<http://www.arrl.org/news/ft-817-satellite-interface-available-as-a-kit>.

*+ *New Section Manager Appointed in New York City-Long Island

As of January 1, 2013, Jim Mezey, W2KFV, of Carle Place, New York, is 
the new ARRL New York City-Long Island Section Manager. ARRL Membership 
and Volunteer Programs Manager Dave Patton, NN1N, appointed Mezey after 
consulting with current ARRL New York City-Long Island Section Manager 
Mike Lisenco, N2YBB. Lisenco stepped down as Section Manager on being 
elected as ARRL Hudson Division Director. Read more here 
<http://www.arrl.org/news/new-section-manager-appointed-in-new-york-city-long-island>. 

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Solar Update

The Sun, as seen on Thursday, January 10, 2013 from NASA's SOHO Extreme 
Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope 
<http://sohowww.nascom.nasa.gov/data/realtime/realtime-update.html>. 
This MDI <http://soi.stanford.edu/> (Michelson Doppler Imager) image was 
taken in the continuum near the Ni I 6768 Angstrom line. The most 
prominent features are the sunspots. This is very much how the Sun looks 
in the visible range of the spectrum.

Tad Cook, K7RA, reports: After last week's somewhat downbeat look at 
sunspot cycles <http://www.arrl.org/news/the-k7ra-solar-update-251>, we 
have great activity to report this week: The average daily sunspot 
numbers more than doubled in the past week, rising nearly 93 points to 
163.3, while the average daily solar flux was up more than 37 points to 
147.7. On top of that, the geomagnetic conditions were very quiet, which 
is a wonderful combination, and not often seen in more active solar 
cycles. Currently, the NOAA and USAF predict solar flux values of 175 on 
January 10-12, 170 on January 13-14, 165, 150 and 125 on January 15-17, 
105 on January 18-19, 110 and 120 on January 20-21, 125 on January 
22-24, 130 on January 25-28, 135 on January 29, and rising to 140 on 
January 30-February 1. The predicted planetary A index is 5 on January 
10-11, 7 and 8 on January 12-13, 5 on January 14-19, 8 on January 20-21, 
5 in January 22-25, 10 on January 26, 5 on January 27-February 2, and 
rising to 8 on February 3-5. Look for more on the ARRL website on 
Friday, January 11. For more information concerning radio propagation, 
visit the ARRL Technical Information Service Propagation page 
<http://www.arrl.org/propagation-of-rf-signals>.

*+ */Silent Key/: Former /QST/ Technical Editor Stu Cohen, N1SC (SK)

Former /QST /Technical Editor Stu Cohen, N1SC (SK).

Former /QST/ Technical Editor Stu Cohen, N1SC, of Colbert, Washington, 
passed away January 3 after a long battle with cancer. He was 70. An 
ARRL member, Cohen came to Headquarters in 2002 after an active career 
in television broadcasting. From 1974-1993, he was the Engineering 
Supervisor at ABC-TV in Los Angeles. During his tenure there, Cohen was 
awarded an Emmy^® . After leaving the ARRL in 2005, he continued his 
relationship with the League, becoming a Technical Advisor. Read more 
here 
<http://www.arrl.org/news/former-em-qst-em-technical-editor-stu-cohen-n1sc-sk>.

*+ */ARRL Recognizes/: James K. Boomer, W9UJ, Wins December /QST /Cover 
Plaque Award

The winner of the December /QST/ Cover Plaque award is James K. Boomer, 
W9UJ, for his article "Delta Loop Collinear Antennas 
<http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/arrl/qst_201212/index.php#/34>." 
/Congratulations James!/ The /QST / Cover Plaque Award -- given to the 
author or authors of the best article in each issue -- is determined by 
a vote of ARRL members on the /QSTCover Plaque Poll web page 
<http://www.arrl.org/cover-plaque-poll>/. Cast a ballot today for your 
favorite article from the January issue.

New QuickStats Poll Now Available on ARRL Website

Four new poll questions have just been published on the QuickStats page 
<http://www.arrl.org/quickstats> on the ARRL website. Let your voice be 
heard!

Questions in this month's QuickStats poll:

  * How do you feel about the frequent use of macros during
    keyboard-to-keyboard digital contacts?
  * Did your college have an Amateur Radio club?
  * If you were applying for a job, would you mention your Amateur Radio
    experience on your resume?
  * Are you comfortable working around high voltage?

Visit the QuickStats page <http://www.arrl.org/quickstats> and be sure 
to bookmark it in your browser. Results from this QuickStats poll will 
be published in the April 2013 issue of /QST/ on the QuickStats page 
located in the rear advertising section of the magazine. Along with 
monthly poll results, /QST/ QuickStats offers colorful charts and graphs 
that highlight interesting Amateur Radio statistics.

This Week in Radiosport

/This week:/

  * January 11 -- NCCC Sprint Ladder
  * January 12-13 -- North American QSO Party (CW); WW PMC Contest; UK
    DX Contest (RTTY); Michigan QRP January CW Contest
  * January 13 -- SKCC Weekend Sprintathon; NRAU-Baltic Contest; DARC 10
    Meter Contest; Midwinter Contest
  * January 14 -- NAQCC-EU Monthly Sprint
  * January 16-17 -- AWA Linc Cundall Memorial CW Contest
  * January 17 -- NAQCC Straight Key/Bug Sprint

/Next week:/

  * January 18 -- NCCC Sprint Ladder
  * January 19 -- Feld Hell Sprint; LZ Open Contest
  * January 19-20 -- North American QSO Party (SSB); Hungarian DX
    Contest; YL-ISSB QSO Party (SSB); AWA Linc Cundall Memorial CW Contest
  * January 19-21 -- ARRL January VHF Contest
    <http://www.arrl.org/news/get-in-on-the-winter-fun-with-the-arrl-january-vhf-contest>
  * January 21 -- Run for the Bacon QRP Contest
  * January 23 -- SKCC Sprint
  * January 23-24 -- CWops Mini-CWT Test

All dates, unless otherwise stated, are UTC. See the ARRL Contest Branch 
page <http://www.arrl.org/contests>, the ARRL Contest Update 
<http://www.arrl.org/The-ARRL-Contest-Update> and the WA7BNM Contest 
Calendar <http://www.hornucopia.com/contestcal/index.html> for more 
information. Looking for a Special Event station? Be sure to check out 
the ARRL Special Event Stations web page 
<http://www.arrl.org/special-event-stations>.

Upcoming ARRL Section, State and Division Conventions and Events

  * January 18-19 -- ARRL North Texas Section Convention
    <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/north-texas-section-convention-cowtown-hamfest-1>,
    Fort Worth, Texas
  * January 19 -- ARRL Southern Florida Section Convention
    <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/southern-florida-section-convention-3>, Fort
    Myers, Florida
  * January 25-26 -- ARRL Mississippi State Convention
    <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/mississippi-state-convention-capital-city-hamfest>,
    Jackson, Mississippi
  * January 26-27 -- ARRL Puerto Rico State Convention
    <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/puerto-rico-state-convention>,
    Hatillo, Puerto Rico
  * February 2 -- ARRL South Carolina State Convention
    <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/south-carolina-state-convention-2>,
    North Charleston, South Carolina; ARRL Virginia State Convention
    <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/virginia-state-convention-frostfest-1>, Richmond,
    Virginia
  * February 8-10 -- ARRL Southeastern Division Convention
    <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/southeastern-division-convention-orlando-hamcation-1>,
    Orlando, Florida
  * February 15-16 -- ARRL Arizona State Convention
    <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/arizona-state-convention-yuma-hamfest-1>,
    Yuma, Arizona
  * February 16 -- ARRL Arkansas State Convention
    <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/arkansas-state-convention-winterfest>,
    Hoxie, Arkansas
  * February 23 -- ARRL Vermont State Convention
    <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/vermont-state-convention-ham-con-3>,
    South Burlington, Vermont
  * March 8-9 -- ARRL Oklahoma Section Convention
    <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/oklahoma-section-convention-green-country-hamfest-1>,
    Claremore, Oklahoma; ARRL Louisiana Section Convention
    <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/louisiana-section-convention-acadiana-53rd-annual-hamfest>,
    Rayne, Louisiana
  * March 16 -- ARRL Nebraska State Convention
    <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/nebraska-state-convention-2>, Lincoln,
    Nebraska; ARRL West Texas State Convention
    <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/west-texas-section-convention-58th-annual-st-patrick-s-day-hamfest>,
    Midland, Texas
  * March 23 -- ARRL South Texas State Convention
    <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/south-texas-section-convention-greater-houston-hamfest-3>,
    Rosenberg, Texas
  * March 29-30 -- ARRL Maine State Convention
    <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/maine-state-convention-3>, Lewiston, Maine
  * March 30 -- ARRL North Carolina State Convention
    <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/north-carolina-state-convention-raleigh-hamfest-2>,
    Raleigh, North Carolina
  * April 13-14 -- Communications Academy
    <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/communications-academy-2013>, Seattle,
    Washington
  * April 19-20 -- Southeastern VHF Society Conference
    <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/svhfs-conference>, Cocoa Beach, Florida
  * April 19-21 -- International DX Convention
    <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/international-dx-convention-2>,
    Visalia, California
  * April 20 -- ARRL Louisiana State Convention
    <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/louisiana-state-convention-northeast-louisiana-regional-ham-radiofest>,
    Monroe, Louisiana
  * April 26-28 -- ARRL Idaho State Convention
    <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/idaho-state-convention-3>, Boise, Idaho
  * May 31-June 2 -- ARRL Northwestern Division Convention
    <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/northwestern-division-convention-seapac-4>,
    Seaside, Oregon

To find a convention or hamfest near you, click here 
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests>.

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