SB QST @ ARL $ARLB024
ARLB024 The 2021 ARRL Simulated Emergency Test (SET) is Just Ahead

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QST de W1AW
ARRL Bulletin 24 ARLB024
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT September 23, 2021
To all radio amateurs

SB QST ARL ARLB024
ARLB024 The 2021 ARRL Simulated Emergency Test (SET) is Just Ahead

The weekend of October 2 - 3 is designated for holding the annual
ARRL Simulated Emergency Test (SET), although local and
Section-level exercises may take place throughout the Fall. The SET
is ARRL's primary national emergency exercise and is designed to
assess the skills and preparedness of Amateur Radio Emergency
Service (ARES) volunteers, as well as those affiliated with other
organizations involved in emergency and disaster response.

The SET encourages maximum participation by all radio amateurs,
partner organizations, and national, state, and local officials who
typically engage in emergency or disaster response. In addition to
ARES volunteers, those active in the National Traffic System (NTS),
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES), National Weather
Service (NWS) SKYWARN, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), and
a variety of other allied groups and public service-oriented radio
amateurs are needed to fulfill important roles in this nationwide
exercise.

The SET offers volunteers an opportunity to test equipment, modes,
and skills under simulated emergency conditions and scenarios.
Individuals can use the time to update a "go-kit" for use during
deployments and to ensure their home station's operational
capability in an emergency or disaster. To get involved, contact
your local ARRL Emergency Coordinator or Net Manager.
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SB QST @ ARL $ARLB025
ARLB025 Georgia Gets a New Section Manager; Re-Elected SMs Begin New
Terms on October 1

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QST de W1AW
ARRL Bulletin 25 ARLB025
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT September 29, 2021
To all radio amateurs

SB QST ARL ARLB025
ARLB025 Georgia Gets a New Section Manager; Re-Elected SMs Begin New
Terms on October 1

Jim Millsap, K9APD, will become the ARRL Georgia Section Manager
(SM) on Friday, October 1. Millsap, of Acworth, was the only
candidate who applied by the June 4 nomination deadline. Millsap has
been an ARRL Emergency Coordinator and District Emergency
Coordinator. He also served as the ARRL Southeastern Division Vice
Director from 2012 to 2014. Outgoing SM David Benoist, AG4ZR, of
Senoia, decided not to run for a new term after serving since
November 2016.

These incumbent SMs faced no challengers in the Summer election
cycle and will also begin new 2-year terms of office on October 1:
Robert Wareham, N0ESQ (Colorado); Diana Feinberg, AI6DF (Los
Angeles); Carol Milazzo, KP4MD (Sacramento Valley); Bill Hillendahl,
KH6GJV (San Francisco); Stuart Wolfe, KF5NIX (South Texas); Monte
Simpson, W7FF (Western Washington), and Dan Ringer, K8WV (West
Virginia).

Eastern Washington Section Manager Jo Whitney, KA7LJQ, was also the
only nominee when the June 4 nomination deadline arrived. Whitney,
of Yakima, was initially scheduled to start her elected term of
office on October 1. However, she was appointed to start her term of
office on July 1, when outgoing SM Jack Tiley, AD7FO, stepped down
before the completion of his term.
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SB QST @ ARL $ARLB026
ARLB026 W1AW 2021/2022 Winter Operating Schedule

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QST de W1AW
ARRL Bulletin 26 ARLB026
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT November 9, 2021
To all radio amateurs

SB QST ARL ARLB026
ARLB026 W1AW 2021/2022 Winter Operating Schedule

Morning Schedule:

Time Mode Days
------------------- ---- ---------
1400 UTC (9 AM EST) CWs Wed, Fri
1400 UTC (9 AM EST) CWf Tue, Thu

Daily Visitor Operating Hours:

1500 UTC to 2045 UTC - (10 AM to 3:45 PM EST)

Afternoon/Evening Schedule:

2100 UTC (4 PM EST) CWf Mon, Wed, Fri
2100 " " CWs Tue, Thu
2200 " (5 PM EST) CWb Daily
2300 " (6 PM EST) DIGITAL Daily
0000 " (7 PM EST) CWs Mon, Wed, Fri
0000 " " CWf Tue, Thu
0100 " (8 PM EST) CWb Daily
0200 " (9 PM EST) DIGITAL Daily
0245 " (9:45 PM EST) VOICE Daily
0300 " (10 PM EST) CWf Mon, Wed, Fri
0300 " " CWs Tue, Thu
0400 " (11 PM EST) CWb Daily

Frequencies (MHz)
-----------------
CW: 1.8025 3.5815 7.0475 14.0475 18.0975 21.0675 28.0675 50.350 147.555 DIGITAL: - 3.5975 7.095 14.095 18.1025 21.095 28.095 50.350 147.555
VOICE: 1.855 3.990 7.290 14.290 18.160 21.390 28.590 50.350 147.555

Notes:

CWs = Morse Code practice (slow) = 5, 7.5, 10, 13 and 15 WPM
CWf = Morse Code practice (fast) = 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 13 and 10 WPM
CWb = Morse Code Bulletins = 18 WPM

CW frequencies include code practices, Qualifying Runs and CW
bulletins.

DIGITAL = BAUDOT (45.45 baud), BPSK31 and MFSK16 in a revolving
schedule.

Code practice texts are from QST, and the source of each practice is
given at the beginning of each practice and at the beginning of
alternate speeds.

On Tuesdays and Fridays at 2330 UTC (6:30 PM EST), Keplerian
Elements for active amateur satellites are sent on the regular
digital frequencies.

A DX bulletin replaces or is added to the regular bulletins between
0100 UTC (8 PM EST) Thursdays and 0100 UTC (8 PM EST) Fridays.

Audio from W1AW's CW code practices, CW/digital bulletins and phone
bulletin is available using EchoLink via the W1AW Conference Server
named "W1AWBDCT." The monthly W1AW Qualifying Runs are presented
here as well. The audio is sent in real-time and runs concurrently
with W1AW's regular transmission schedule.

All users who connect to the conference server are muted. Please
note that any questions or comments about this server should not be
sent via the "Text" window in EchoLink. Please direct any questions
or comments to w1aw@arrl.org .

In a communications emergency, monitor W1AW for special bulletins as
follows: Voice on the hour, Digital at 15 minutes past the hour, and
CW on the half hour.

All licensed amateurs may operate the station from 1500 UTC to 2045
UTC (10 AM to 3:45 PM EST). Be sure to bring a reference copy of
your current FCC amateur radio license.

The weekly W1AW and monthly West Coast Qualifying Runs are sent on
the normal CW frequencies used for both code practice and bulletin transmissions. West Coast Qualifying Run stations may also use 3590
kHz.

The W1AW Operating Schedule may also be found on page 28 in the
November 2021 issue of QST or on the web at, http://www.arrl.org/w1aw-operating-schedule .
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SB QST @ ARL $ARLB030
ARLB030 Interim SM Appointment Made in Virginia; Georgia SM Post
Becomes Vacant

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QST de W1AW
ARRL Bulletin 30 ARLB030
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT December 16, 2021
To all radio amateurs

SB QST ARL ARLB030
ARLB030 Interim SM Appointment Made in Virginia; Georgia SM Post
Becomes Vacant

The vacancy created by the untimely and unfortunate death of ARRL
Virginia Section Manager (SM) Joseph Palsa, K3WRY, will be filled in
the Virginia SM election scheduled to occur in January and February
2022. The winner of the SM election will assume office on April 1,
2022. Former Virginia SM Carl Clements, W4CAC, has been appointed by
ARRL Field Services Manager Mike Walters, W8ZY to temporarily fill
the position. Clements previously served as Virginia's SM from 2005
to 2006 and 2008 to 2015. Clements' appointment is effective
December 15, 2021.

Georgia ARRL SM Jim Millsap, K9APD, has resigned for personal
reasons, effective December 14. He has served since October 1. The
position stands vacant as the search for a replacement continues.
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SB QST @ ARL $ARLB032
ARLB032 ARRL to Oppose Forest Service Administrative Fees for
Amateur Facilities

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QST de W1AW
ARRL Bulletin 32 ARLB032
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT December 28, 2021
To all radio amateurs

SB QST ARL ARLB032
ARLB032 ARRL to Oppose Forest Service Administrative Fees for
Amateur Facilities

The US Forest Service is proposing to implement a statutorily
required annual fee for new and existing communications use
authorizations to cover the costs of administering its authorization
program. ARRL plans to vigorously oppose the imposition of the
proposed fees on Amateur Radio.

The Forest Service proposal results from requirements set forth in
the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (aka "the Farm Bill").
Specifically, section 8705(c)(3)(b) of the Farm Bill directs the
Forest Service to issue regulations that require fees for issuing communications use authorizations based on the cost to the Agency
for maintenance or other activities to be performed by the Agency
"as a result of the location or modification of a communications
facility."

The Forest Service is responsible for managing Federal lands and
authorizes the use and occupancy of National Forest System (NFS)
lands for communications facilities that provide communications
services for adjacent rural and urban communities. The Agency said
in its proposal that it administers more than 3,700 special use
authorizations on NFS lands for infrastructure that supports more
than 10,000 wireless communications uses at 1,367 communications
sites.

According to the Forest Service Notice published in the December 22,
2021 issue of the Federal Register, revenues from the proposed fee,
"would provide the funds necessary to support a more modernized,
efficient, and enhanced communications use program," and will "cover
the costs of administering the Agency's communications use program."
Costs, as laid out in section 8705(f)(4) of the Farm Bill, may
include expenditures for such things as "on-site reviews of
communications sites, developing communications site management
plans, hiring and training personnel for the communications use
program, conducting internal and external outreach for and national
oversight of the communications use program, and obtaining or
improving access to communications sites on NFS lands."

ARRL encourages Amateur Radio licensees to file comments opposing
the imposition of the proposed administrative fee on Amateur Radio
users. Comments must be received in writing by no later than
February 22, 2022.

Comments may be submitted online at the Federal Rulemaking Portal
at, https://www.regulations.gov/ , or via USPS mail to Director,
Lands & Realty Management Staff, 201 14th Street SW, Washington, DC
20250-1124, and must include the identifier "RIN 0596-AD44."
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