Subj : Amateur Radio Newsline (A)
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From : Daryl Stout
Date : Fri Apr 13 2018 01:34 pm
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2111, for Friday, April 13, 2018
Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2111, with a release date of
Friday, April 13, 2018, to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.
The following is a QST. The ARRL's seeking new leadership. The radio
world loses a beloved historian -- and ham radio's back in the movies.
All this and more, as Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2111, comes your
way right now.
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BILLBOARD CART
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SEARCH FOR NEW CEO AT ARRL
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: We begin this week, with word that the search is on
to fill the vacant top spot at the ARRL. Neil Rapp, WB9VPG, tells
us more.
NEIL: The search has officially begun for the next chief executive
officer of the American Radio Relay League. According to ARRL.org,
applications are now being accepted for the position until May 31.
The CEO will oversee the day-to-day operations of the organization.
ARRL has 159,000 members, 90 paid employees, and an annual budget
of $15 million. Applicants must have at least a bachelor's degree,
10 years of management experience, and have demonstrated the ability
to provide effective leadership. The ARRL prefers candidates who
have a master's degree, and 15 years of experience, and are active
amateur radio operators. Preferred candidates should have been an
ARRL member for at least four years.
Barry Shelley, N1VXY, was named CEO after the March 2nd retirement
of Tom Gallager, NY2RG, who served in the position for 2 years.
Shelley had been the chief financial officer at ARRL for nearly 30
years, and plans to retire himself within the next 18 months.
Reporting for Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Neil Rapp, WB9VPG.
(ARRL)
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HAM HONORED FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN OKLAHOMA
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: In Oklahoma, one ham has won top honors for taking
his emergency preparedness to a new level. We hear more from Mike
Askins, KE5CXP.
MIKE: It was not quite a year ago that a deadly tornado ripped through
Elk City, Oklahoma, after leaving the Texas panhandle. While no one can
ever be fully prepared for what devastation follows such events, the
skill and dedication of one amateur, has won him recognition from his
peers. Lonnie Risenhoover, N5CH, has been named emergency management
director of the year, for the Southwest Oklahoma Region. Lonnie is the
emergency management director for Beckham County, but those who nominated
him, pointed out that his hard work doesn't stop where the county line
ends.
Tillman County Emergency Manager Randy Hasley, nominated Lonnie for his
work to safeguard residents, most particularly during the tornado that
swept through the region in May 2017. He noted that Lonnie was already
hard at work well before the tornado arrived, coordinating with first
responders and partner agencies. He remained active with search and
rescue in the aftermath.
We here at Newsline congratulate Lonnie for a job well done.
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Mike Askins, KE5CXP.
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ROYAL TREATMENT FOR A DOUBLE CELEBRATION
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: Hams in the UK are getting ready to mark an important
double anniversary. Jeremy Boot, G4NJH, has that story.
JEREMY: An anniversary celebration doesn't get much better than this:
The Royal Air Force Amateur Radio Society is marking the 80th year
since its formation, and on April 1st, the Royal Air Force itself
marked its centenary. If ever there were an occasion for a special
event station, this is it. So be listening for the call sign GB100RAF
anywhere and everywhere you can. Operators intend to mark the double
commemoration at as many locations and events as is possible. If you
are fortunate enough to make contact with the station and want to
receive one of the RAF100 QSL cards, you'll need to send your card
first, with a postal fee, if you are a DX station, or a stamped,
self-addressed envelope if you are local. If you miss the chance to
work this station in April, don't worry: operation continues well into
the summer months, and you have twice as many reasons to try for a
contact. For more details on the operating schedule, visit the club's
page at rafars dot org (rafars.org).
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Jeremy Boot, G4NJH.
(ROYAL AIR FORCE AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY)
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