From matt421421 at gmail.com  Thu Sep  7 08:58:38 2023
From: matt421421 at gmail.com (Matthew Grohgans)
Date: Thu, 7 Sep 2023 08:58:38 -0400
Subject: [SJRA-Members] 6 Meter SSB Net Tonight
Message-ID: <CAC+NdTN+qzRkDX_sA6yk713Mv19kHGWbKCGg63HbNQbzONpiww@mail.gmail.com>

Please join us for the SJRA 6 Meter SSB Net Tonight at 8:00 PM local time
on 50.150 MHz.

73
Matt
N2IDW

From matt421421 at gmail.com  Thu Sep  7 18:57:11 2023
From: matt421421 at gmail.com (Matthew Grohgans)
Date: Thu, 7 Sep 2023 18:57:11 -0400
Subject: [SJRA-Members] 6 Meter Net - Update
Message-ID: <CAC+NdTNVKUbEF8aP1PMYSJ+H6PFTjo-=cZa4C9kioEr9hXT5HQ@mail.gmail.com>

Please note that if there is active lightning in the area, the Net will be
cancelled.

Stay safe :)
Matt
N2IDW

From maysjack at comcast.net  Thu Sep 14 09:54:49 2023
From: maysjack at comcast.net (Jack Mays)
Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2023 09:54:49 -0400
Subject: [SJRA-Members] SJRA-2 METER FUSION NET-TONIGHT
Message-ID: <26F82ED2-09BA-4BCD-982A-EA72BC7301C2@comcast.net>

Hi. Members,

Please join us tonight for our SJRA Fusion Net on the K2UK repeater. You can find your fellow club members at 8 PM tonight on 146.865 AMS (OFF) and in the DN (MODE).

73?Jack, WA2HJG Sent from my iPhone

Sent from my iPhone

From matt421421 at gmail.com  Thu Sep 21 09:56:23 2023
From: matt421421 at gmail.com (Matthew Grohgans)
Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 09:56:23 -0400
Subject: [SJRA-Members] 6 Meter SSB Net Tonight
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Please join us for the SJRA 6 Meter SSB Net Tonight at 8 00 PM local time
on 50.150 MHz.

73
Matt
N2IDW

From n2scj at outlook.com  Sat Sep 23 21:19:08 2023
From: n2scj at outlook.com (Bob Turner)
Date: Sun, 24 Sep 2023 01:19:08 +0000
Subject: [SJRA-Members] Yaesu FT-840 for sale
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Posting for Sam.  Contact him at sfd434 at yahoo.com<mailto:sfd434 at yahoo.com>

From: Sam D. [mailto:sfd434 at yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, September 23, 2023 8:53 PM
To: n2scj at outlook.com
Subject: Radio for sale


Hi Bob here is the radio that I have for sale. Yaesu FT 840 HF Transceiver. Covers 10..12..15..17..20..30..40..80..160

The radio works with no problems

It comes with the Original Stock Mic..Power Plug.. Original Operating Manual. I am asking 350.00 for the Radio.



I can be reached with the E-Mail on QRZ if anyone is interested.



Thanks

N2UFL


From mrslep at comcast.net  Fri Sep 29 10:18:09 2023
From: mrslep at comcast.net (MIKE SLEPIAN)
Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:18:09 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [SJRA-Members] Fwd: ARRL's Demise
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Hello fellow SJRA members,
I wanted to share an email I just sent to the CEO and officers of ARRL.  You may not be aware that as of January, 2024, ARRL dues will be raised $10, and there will be an ADDITIONAL $25 charge to receive a printed copy of QST.

I wonder how our members feel about this.
 
Best 73,
Slep
WB2LKO

> ---------- Original Message ----------
> From: MIKE SLEPIAN <mrslep at comcast.net>
> To: "na2aa at arrl.org" <na2aa at arrl.org>, "k5ur at arrl.org" <k5ur at arrl.org>, "k1twf at arrl.org" <k1twf at arrl.org>, "w6rgg at arrl.org" <w6rgg at arrl.org>, "w6rod at arrl.org" <w6rod at arrl.org>, "kb3mxm at arrl.org" <kb3mxm at arrl.org>, "k9la at arrl.org" <k9la at arrl.org>, "n9ba at arrl.org" <n9ba at arrl.org>, "ac0w at arrl.org" <ac0w at arrl.org>, "w0nd at arrl.org" <w0nd at arrl.org>, "k5uz at arrl.org" <k5uz at arrl.org>, "wb4rhg at arrl.org" <wb4rhg at arrl.org>, "wa8efk at arrl.org" <wa8efk at arrl.org>, "n8sy at arrl.org" <n8sy at arrl.org>, "np4h at arrl.org" <np4h at arrl.org>, "n2xdd at arrl.org" <n2xdd at arrl.org>, "k0aiz at arrl.org" <k0aiz at arrl.org>, "k2dp at arrl.org" <k2dp at arrl.org>, "ab1oc at arrl.org" <ab1oc at arrl.org>, "k9hi at arrl.org" <k9hi at arrl.org>, "w7vo at arrl.org" <w7vo at arrl.org>, "kb7hdx at arrl.org" <kb7hdx at arrl.org>, "k6wx at arrl.org" <k6wx at arrl.org>, "w7xm at arrl.org" <w7xm at arrl.org>, "n2zz at arrl.org" <n2zz at arrl.org>, "n2cop at arrl.org" <n2cop at arrl.org>, "k0rm at arrl.org" <k0rm at arrl.org>, "n2srk at arrl.org" <n2srk at arrl.org>, "n4mb at arrl.org" <n4mb at arrl.org>, "wa4aw at arrl.org" <wa4aw at arrl.org>, "n6aa at arrl.org" <n6aa at arrl.org>, "aa7a at arrl.org" <aa7a at arrl.org>, "n5aus at arrl.org" <n5aus at arrl.org>, "w5lhc at arrl.org" <w5lhc at arrl.org>
> Cc: Ian Slepian <ianastro2 at gmail.com>
> Date: 09/29/2023 10:13 AM EDT
> Subject: ARRL's Demise
>  
>  
> Dear David,
>  
> I?m writing regarding a recent decision of the ARRL board of directors.  As I interpret the article in the October, 2023 QST, annual membership dues will be increased to $59 per year with an ADDITIONAL $25 due for the printed magazine, QST.
>  
> I?d be willing to bet our ARRL will lose half its membership, myself included!
>  
> You and the board have initiated the death knell of the American Radio Relay League.
>  
> Consider these points:
>  
> I believe most older members do not wish to read QST on line.  I?m 74, healthy and very active in many pursuits, but I do not like to read publications on line.  Many ARRL members are seniors who probably feel the same way.
>  
> Personally I can understand the need to increase the annual dues.  However, a very high percentage of our members will not go along with this decision.  It isn't the additional ten dollars.  Most HAMS are a stubborn lot, and will not stand for a 20% increase, out of principal.
>  
> Receiving QST Magazine has always been the most visible, tangible feature of membership.  Imposing an additional $25 fee, for something that traditionally came at no additional charge, will be entirely unacceptable.  
> 
>  
> Also,
>  
> Given the likely turnaround in the financial markets within the coming year should improve the ARRL's financial picture.
>  
> There must be more cost-cutting measures the league can take.
>  
> Have you considered opening QST pages to potential new advertisers, with products and services relevant to Amateur Radio?  
>  
> For example:
>  
> Manufacturers and retailers of generators, batteries, emergency lighting, and home security systems.
>  
> Vehicles, especially electric or trucks with built in generators.
>  
> Emergency food supplies, water purifiers, etc.
>  
>  
> I have been an ARRL member for many decades.  I look forward each month to reading my new copy of QST, cover to cover.  I also appreciate the services available to me and the leagues lobbying efforts to protect our important radio resource.
>  
> This is why I am so deeply concerned about your harmful, short-sighted decision.  Membership will decline, probably drastically, resulting in less services and diminished power to protect our hobby.
>  
> I urge you to rescind this egregious decision and look for other alternatives.
>  
> Best 73's
>  
> Mike Slepian
> WB2LKO 
>  
>  
> 

From dave0644 at hotmail.com  Fri Sep 29 10:28:37 2023
From: dave0644 at hotmail.com (David J King Sr)
Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2023 14:28:37 +0000
Subject: [SJRA-Members] Fwd: ARRL's Demise
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Mike

I agree with you.  I can afford the dues increase but why pay the additional fees for QST, which I don't get.  I have opted for the other magazine.

Come on people.  You're going to loose in the long run

Regards,

David King
W2DJK

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________________________________
From: sjra-members-bounces at mailman.qth.net <sjra-members-bounces at mailman.qth.net> on behalf of MIKE SLEPIAN <mrslep at comcast.net>
Sent: Friday, September 29, 2023 10:18:09 AM
To: SJRA-Members at mailman.qth.net <SJRA-Members at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [SJRA-Members] Fwd: ARRL's Demise

Hello fellow SJRA members,
I wanted to share an email I just sent to the CEO and officers of ARRL.  You may not be aware that as of January, 2024, ARRL dues will be raised $10, and there will be an ADDITIONAL $25 charge to receive a printed copy of QST.

I wonder how our members feel about this.

Best 73,
Slep
WB2LKO

> ---------- Original Message ----------
> From: MIKE SLEPIAN <mrslep at comcast.net>
> To: "na2aa at arrl.org" <na2aa at arrl.org>, "k5ur at arrl.org" <k5ur at arrl.org>, "k1twf at arrl.org" <k1twf at arrl.org>, "w6rgg at arrl.org" <w6rgg at arrl.org>, "w6rod at arrl.org" <w6rod at arrl.org>, "kb3mxm at arrl.org" <kb3mxm at arrl.org>, "k9la at arrl.org" <k9la at arrl.org>, "n9ba at arrl.org" <n9ba at arrl.org>, "ac0w at arrl.org" <ac0w at arrl.org>, "w0nd at arrl.org" <w0nd at arrl.org>, "k5uz at arrl.org" <k5uz at arrl.org>, "wb4rhg at arrl.org" <wb4rhg at arrl.org>, "wa8efk at arrl.org" <wa8efk at arrl.org>, "n8sy at arrl.org" <n8sy at arrl.org>, "np4h at arrl.org" <np4h at arrl.org>, "n2xdd at arrl.org" <n2xdd at arrl.org>, "k0aiz at arrl.org" <k0aiz at arrl.org>, "k2dp at arrl.org" <k2dp at arrl.org>, "ab1oc at arrl.org" <ab1oc at arrl.org>, "k9hi at arrl.org" <k9hi at arrl.org>, "w7vo at arrl.org" <w7vo at arrl.org>, "kb7hdx at arrl.org" <kb7hdx at arrl.org>, "k6wx at arrl.org" <k6wx at arrl.org>, "w7xm at arrl.org" <w7xm at arrl.org>, "n2zz at arrl.org" <n2zz at arrl.org>, "n2cop at arrl.org" <n2cop at arrl.org>, "k0rm at arrl.org" <k0rm at arrl.org>, "n2srk at arrl.org" <n2srk at arrl.org>, "n4mb at arrl.org" <n4mb at arrl.org>, "wa4aw at arrl.org" <wa4aw at arrl.org>, "n6aa at arrl.org" <n6aa at arrl.org>, "aa7a at arrl.org" <aa7a at arrl.org>, "n5aus at arrl.org" <n5aus at arrl.org>, "w5lhc at arrl.org" <w5lhc at arrl.org>
> Cc: Ian Slepian <ianastro2 at gmail.com>
> Date: 09/29/2023 10:13 AM EDT
> Subject: ARRL's Demise
>
>
> Dear David,
>
> I?m writing regarding a recent decision of the ARRL board of directors.  As I interpret the article in the October, 2023 QST, annual membership dues will be increased to $59 per year with an ADDITIONAL $25 due for the printed magazine, QST.
>
> I?d be willing to bet our ARRL will lose half its membership, myself included!
>
> You and the board have initiated the death knell of the American Radio Relay League.
>
> Consider these points:
>
> I believe most older members do not wish to read QST on line.  I?m 74, healthy and very active in many pursuits, but I do not like to read publications on line.  Many ARRL members are seniors who probably feel the same way.
>
> Personally I can understand the need to increase the annual dues.  However, a very high percentage of our members will not go along with this decision.  It isn't the additional ten dollars.  Most HAMS are a stubborn lot, and will not stand for a 20% increase, out of principal.
>
> Receiving QST Magazine has always been the most visible, tangible feature of membership.  Imposing an additional $25 fee, for something that traditionally came at no additional charge, will be entirely unacceptable.
>
>
> Also,
>
> Given the likely turnaround in the financial markets within the coming year should improve the ARRL's financial picture.
>
> There must be more cost-cutting measures the league can take.
>
> Have you considered opening QST pages to potential new advertisers, with products and services relevant to Amateur Radio?
>
> For example:
>
> Manufacturers and retailers of generators, batteries, emergency lighting, and home security systems.
>
> Vehicles, especially electric or trucks with built in generators.
>
> Emergency food supplies, water purifiers, etc.
>
>
> I have been an ARRL member for many decades.  I look forward each month to reading my new copy of QST, cover to cover.  I also appreciate the services available to me and the leagues lobbying efforts to protect our important radio resource.
>
> This is why I am so deeply concerned about your harmful, short-sighted decision.  Membership will decline, probably drastically, resulting in less services and diminished power to protect our hobby.
>
> I urge you to rescind this egregious decision and look for other alternatives.
>
> Best 73's
>
> Mike Slepian
> WB2LKO
>
>
>
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From arkay8 at verizon.net  Fri Sep 29 10:38:03 2023
From: arkay8 at verizon.net (Robert Kernish)
Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:38:03 -0400
Subject: [SJRA-Members] Fwd: ARRL's Demise
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Sounds like a positioning issue to me.  Would you be as upset if there were a $35 increase in dues and QST was still ?free??

73, Bob KD2ADL
Sent from my iPod

> On Sep 29, 2023, at 10:28 AM, David J King Sr <dave0644 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> ?Mike
> 
> I agree with you.  I can afford the dues increase but why pay the additional fees for QST, which I don't get.  I have opted for the other magazine.
> 
> Come on people.  You're going to loose in the long run
> 
> Regards,
> 
> David King
> W2DJK
> 
> Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg>
> ________________________________
> From: sjra-members-bounces at mailman.qth.net <sjra-members-bounces at mailman.qth.net> on behalf of MIKE SLEPIAN <mrslep at comcast.net>
> Sent: Friday, September 29, 2023 10:18:09 AM
> To: SJRA-Members at mailman.qth.net <SJRA-Members at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [SJRA-Members] Fwd: ARRL's Demise
> 
> Hello fellow SJRA members,
> I wanted to share an email I just sent to the CEO and officers of ARRL.  You may not be aware that as of January, 2024, ARRL dues will be raised $10, and there will be an ADDITIONAL $25 charge to receive a printed copy of QST.
> 
> I wonder how our members feel about this.
> 
> Best 73,
> Slep
> WB2LKO
> 
>> ---------- Original Message ----------
>> From: MIKE SLEPIAN <mrslep at comcast.net>
>> To: "na2aa at arrl.org" <na2aa at arrl.org>, "k5ur at arrl.org" <k5ur at arrl.org>, "k1twf at arrl.org" <k1twf at arrl.org>, "w6rgg at arrl.org" <w6rgg at arrl.org>, "w6rod at arrl.org" <w6rod at arrl.org>, "kb3mxm at arrl.org" <kb3mxm at arrl.org>, "k9la at arrl.org" <k9la at arrl.org>, "n9ba at arrl.org" <n9ba at arrl.org>, "ac0w at arrl.org" <ac0w at arrl.org>, "w0nd at arrl.org" <w0nd at arrl.org>, "k5uz at arrl.org" <k5uz at arrl.org>, "wb4rhg at arrl.org" <wb4rhg at arrl.org>, "wa8efk at arrl.org" <wa8efk at arrl.org>, "n8sy at arrl.org" <n8sy at arrl.org>, "np4h at arrl.org" <np4h at arrl.org>, "n2xdd at arrl.org" <n2xdd at arrl.org>, "k0aiz at arrl.org" <k0aiz at arrl.org>, "k2dp at arrl.org" <k2dp at arrl.org>, "ab1oc at arrl.org" <ab1oc at arrl.org>, "k9hi at arrl.org" <k9hi at arrl.org>, "w7vo at arrl.org" <w7vo at arrl.org>, "kb7hdx at arrl.org" <kb7hdx at arrl.org>, "k6wx at arrl.org" <k6wx at arrl.org>, "w7xm at arrl.org" <w7xm at arrl.org>, "n2zz at arrl.org" <n2zz at arrl.org>, "n2cop at arrl.org" <n2cop at arrl.org>, "k0rm at arrl.org" <k0rm at arrl.org>, "n2srk at arrl.org" <n2srk at arrl.org>, "n4mb at arrl.org" <n4mb at arrl.org>, "wa4aw at arrl.org" <wa4aw at arrl.org>, "n6aa at arrl.org" <n6aa at arrl.org>, "aa7a at arrl.org" <aa7a at arrl.org>, "n5aus at arrl.org" <n5aus at arrl.org>, "w5lhc at arrl.org" <w5lhc at arrl.org>
>> Cc: Ian Slepian <ianastro2 at gmail.com>
>> Date: 09/29/2023 10:13 AM EDT
>> Subject: ARRL's Demise
>> 
>> 
>> Dear David,
>> 
>> I?m writing regarding a recent decision of the ARRL board of directors.  As I interpret the article in the October, 2023 QST, annual membership dues will be increased to $59 per year with an ADDITIONAL $25 due for the printed magazine, QST.
>> 
>> I?d be willing to bet our ARRL will lose half its membership, myself included!
>> 
>> You and the board have initiated the death knell of the American Radio Relay League.
>> 
>> Consider these points:
>> 
>> I believe most older members do not wish to read QST on line.  I?m 74, healthy and very active in many pursuits, but I do not like to read publications on line.  Many ARRL members are seniors who probably feel the same way.
>> 
>> Personally I can understand the need to increase the annual dues.  However, a very high percentage of our members will not go along with this decision.  It isn't the additional ten dollars.  Most HAMS are a stubborn lot, and will not stand for a 20% increase, out of principal.
>> 
>> Receiving QST Magazine has always been the most visible, tangible feature of membership.  Imposing an additional $25 fee, for something that traditionally came at no additional charge, will be entirely unacceptable.
>> 
>> 
>> Also,
>> 
>> Given the likely turnaround in the financial markets within the coming year should improve the ARRL's financial picture.
>> 
>> There must be more cost-cutting measures the league can take.
>> 
>> Have you considered opening QST pages to potential new advertisers, with products and services relevant to Amateur Radio?
>> 
>> For example:
>> 
>> Manufacturers and retailers of generators, batteries, emergency lighting, and home security systems.
>> 
>> Vehicles, especially electric or trucks with built in generators.
>> 
>> Emergency food supplies, water purifiers, etc.
>> 
>> 
>> I have been an ARRL member for many decades.  I look forward each month to reading my new copy of QST, cover to cover.  I also appreciate the services available to me and the leagues lobbying efforts to protect our important radio resource.
>> 
>> This is why I am so deeply concerned about your harmful, short-sighted decision.  Membership will decline, probably drastically, resulting in less services and diminished power to protect our hobby.
>> 
>> I urge you to rescind this egregious decision and look for other alternatives.
>> 
>> Best 73's
>> 
>> Mike Slepian
>> WB2LKO
>> 
>> 
>> 
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From csbraddy at gmail.com  Fri Sep 29 10:51:54 2023
From: csbraddy at gmail.com (Charles Braddy)
Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:51:54 -0400
Subject: [SJRA-Members] Fwd: ARRL's Demise
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Costs are increasing I think because membership is decreasing and the clubs
I belong to are not able to recruit members to replenish loses of their
membership. Such is the case for members who are largely seniors on fixed
incomes.  The cost spread out among fewer members means increases. It is a
spiral downward. Must recruit more people into the ranks or else become
irrelevant.

On Fri, Sep 29, 2023 at 10:38 AM Robert Kernish via SJRA-Members <
sjra-members at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> Sounds like a positioning issue to me.  Would you be as upset if there
> were a $35 increase in dues and QST was still ?free??
>
> 73, Bob KD2ADL
> Sent from my iPod
>
> > On Sep 29, 2023, at 10:28 AM, David J King Sr <dave0644 at hotmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > ?Mike
> >
> > I agree with you.  I can afford the dues increase but why pay the
> additional fees for QST, which I don't get.  I have opted for the other
> magazine.
> >
> > Come on people.  You're going to loose in the long run
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > David King
> > W2DJK
> >
> > Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg>
> > ________________________________
> > From: sjra-members-bounces at mailman.qth.net <
> sjra-members-bounces at mailman.qth.net> on behalf of MIKE SLEPIAN <
> mrslep at comcast.net>
> > Sent: Friday, September 29, 2023 10:18:09 AM
> > To: SJRA-Members at mailman.qth.net <SJRA-Members at mailman.qth.net>
> > Subject: [SJRA-Members] Fwd: ARRL's Demise
> >
> > Hello fellow SJRA members,
> > I wanted to share an email I just sent to the CEO and officers of ARRL.
> You may not be aware that as of January, 2024, ARRL dues will be raised
> $10, and there will be an ADDITIONAL $25 charge to receive a printed copy
> of QST.
> >
> > I wonder how our members feel about this.
> >
> > Best 73,
> > Slep
> > WB2LKO
> >
> >> ---------- Original Message ----------
> >> From: MIKE SLEPIAN <mrslep at comcast.net>
> >> To: "na2aa at arrl.org" <na2aa at arrl.org>, "k5ur at arrl.org" <k5ur at arrl.org>,
> "k1twf at arrl.org" <k1twf at arrl.org>, "w6rgg at arrl.org" <w6rgg at arrl.org>, "
> w6rod at arrl.org" <w6rod at arrl.org>, "kb3mxm at arrl.org" <kb3mxm at arrl.org>, "
> k9la at arrl.org" <k9la at arrl.org>, "n9ba at arrl.org" <n9ba at arrl.org>, "
> ac0w at arrl.org" <ac0w at arrl.org>, "w0nd at arrl.org" <w0nd at arrl.org>, "
> k5uz at arrl.org" <k5uz at arrl.org>, "wb4rhg at arrl.org" <wb4rhg at arrl.org>, "
> wa8efk at arrl.org" <wa8efk at arrl.org>, "n8sy at arrl.org" <n8sy at arrl.org>, "
> np4h at arrl.org" <np4h at arrl.org>, "n2xdd at arrl.org" <n2xdd at arrl.org>, "
> k0aiz at arrl.org" <k0aiz at arrl.org>, "k2dp at arrl.org" <k2dp at arrl.org>, "
> ab1oc at arrl.org" <ab1oc at arrl.org>, "k9hi at arrl.org" <k9hi at arrl.org>, "
> w7vo at arrl.org" <w7vo at arrl.org>, "kb7hdx at arrl.org" <kb7hdx at arrl.org>, "
> k6wx at arrl.org" <k6wx at arrl.org>, "w7xm at arrl.org" <w7xm at arrl.org>, "
> n2zz at arrl.org" <n2zz at arrl.org>, "n2cop at arrl.org" <n2cop at arrl.org>, "
> k0rm at arrl.org" <k0rm at arrl.org>, "n2srk at arrl.org" <n2srk at arrl.org>, "
> n4mb at arrl.org" <n4mb at arrl.org>, "wa4aw at arrl.org" <wa4aw at arrl.org>, "
> n6aa at arrl.org" <n6aa at arrl.org>, "aa7a at arrl.org" <aa7a at arrl.org>, "
> n5aus at arrl.org" <n5aus at arrl.org>, "w5lhc at arrl.org" <w5lhc at arrl.org>
> >> Cc: Ian Slepian <ianastro2 at gmail.com>
> >> Date: 09/29/2023 10:13 AM EDT
> >> Subject: ARRL's Demise
> >>
> >>
> >> Dear David,
> >>
> >> I?m writing regarding a recent decision of the ARRL board of
> directors.  As I interpret the article in the October, 2023 QST, annual
> membership dues will be increased to $59 per year with an ADDITIONAL $25
> due for the printed magazine, QST.
> >>
> >> I?d be willing to bet our ARRL will lose half its membership, myself
> included!
> >>
> >> You and the board have initiated the death knell of the American Radio
> Relay League.
> >>
> >> Consider these points:
> >>
> >> I believe most older members do not wish to read QST on line.  I?m 74,
> healthy and very active in many pursuits, but I do not like to read
> publications on line.  Many ARRL members are seniors who probably feel the
> same way.
> >>
> >> Personally I can understand the need to increase the annual dues.
> However, a very high percentage of our members will not go along with this
> decision.  It isn't the additional ten dollars.  Most HAMS are a stubborn
> lot, and will not stand for a 20% increase, out of principal.
> >>
> >> Receiving QST Magazine has always been the most visible, tangible
> feature of membership.  Imposing an additional $25 fee, for something that
> traditionally came at no additional charge, will be entirely unacceptable.
> >>
> >>
> >> Also,
> >>
> >> Given the likely turnaround in the financial markets within the coming
> year should improve the ARRL's financial picture.
> >>
> >> There must be more cost-cutting measures the league can take.
> >>
> >> Have you considered opening QST pages to potential new advertisers,
> with products and services relevant to Amateur Radio?
> >>
> >> For example:
> >>
> >> Manufacturers and retailers of generators, batteries, emergency
> lighting, and home security systems.
> >>
> >> Vehicles, especially electric or trucks with built in generators.
> >>
> >> Emergency food supplies, water purifiers, etc.
> >>
> >>
> >> I have been an ARRL member for many decades.  I look forward each month
> to reading my new copy of QST, cover to cover.  I also appreciate the
> services available to me and the leagues lobbying efforts to protect our
> important radio resource.
> >>
> >> This is why I am so deeply concerned about your harmful, short-sighted
> decision.  Membership will decline, probably drastically, resulting in less
> services and diminished power to protect our hobby.
> >>
> >> I urge you to rescind this egregious decision and look for other
> alternatives.
> >>
> >> Best 73's
> >>
> >> Mike Slepian
> >> WB2LKO
> >>
> >>
> >>
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From mrslep at comcast.net  Fri Sep 29 17:48:03 2023
From: mrslep at comcast.net (Grumps)
Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2023 17:48:03 -0400
Subject: [SJRA-Members] Fwd: ARRL's Future
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