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Reminder: UAARC Monthly Meeting When: Monday, 12 October 2020, 7:00pm to 8:30pm, (GMT-05:00) America/Chicago Where:Upshur Rural Electric Coop. Co. View Event Description:

Reminder: UAARC Monthly Meeting When: Monday, 12 October 2020, 7:00pm to 8:30pm, (GMT-05:00) America/Chicago Where:Upshur Rural Electric Coop. Co. View Event Description:

UAARC Monthly Meeting When: Monday, 12 October 2020 7:00pm to 8:30pm (GMT-05:00) America/Chicago Where: Upshur Rural Electric Coop. Co. Description:

Below is a link that explains a little bit about the recent FCC decision to revoke amateur radio operator privileges for the 3.3GHz-3.5GHz band. The author's post is a bit political but still interesting. I will point out that the Mobile Now Act is also responsible for the upcoming change in licensing fees. The second link is to the ARRL article The third link is to the actual federal document in case you want to read it. Section III paragraph 19 is the paragraph of interest. All of this in the name of 5G wireless phone service when the vast majority of the nations current network infrastructure cannot even fully support current 4G wireless data transmission rates. http://k0lwc.com/fcc-will-take-away-another-ham-band-in-2021/ http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-orders-amateur-access-to-3-5-ghz-band-to-sunset https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-366780A1.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwi05Yrh7sjsAhVFiqwKHRIzBAQQFjAAegQIChAC&usg=AOvVaw3fK5bdvQP4S72JsyjA8PSa -- 73 William Collier KG5SVM

FYI – Information on proposed FCC fee increases and how to submit comments on the proposal (see details below). Kelly… KD5S From: ARRL Web site Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2020 3:17 PM To: kspencer1@... Subject: The ARRL Letter SPECIAL EDITION | FCC Fees Proposal The ARRL Letter SPECIAL EDITION | FCC Fees Proposal October 27, 2020 Editor: Rick Lindquist, WW1ME ARRL Home Page ARRL Letter Archive Audio News ARRL Urges Members to Join in Strongly Opposing FCC’s Application Fees Proposal ARRL will file comments in firm opposition to an FCC proposal to impose a $50 fee on amateur radio license and application fees. With the November 16 comment deadline fast approaching, ARRL urges members to add their voices to ARRL’s by filing opposition comments of their own. The FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) MD Docket 20-270 appeared in the October 15 edition of The Federal Register and sets deadlines of November 16 to comment and November 30 to post reply comments, which are comments on comments already filed. ARRL has prepared a Guide to Filing Comments with the FCC which includes tips for preparing comments and step-by-step filing instructions. File comments on MD Docket 20-270 using the FCC’s Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS). Under the proposal, amateur radio licensees would pay a $50 fee for each amateur radio application for new licenses, license renewals, upgrades to existing licenses, and vanity call sign requests. The FCC also has proposed a $50 fee to obtain a printed copy of a license. Excluded are applications for administrative updates, such as changes of address, and annual regulatory fees. Amateur Service licensees have been exempt from application fees for several years. The FCC proposal is contained in a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in MD Docket 20-270, which was adopted to implement portions of the “Repack Airwaves Yielding Better Access for Users of Modern Services Act” of 2018 — the so-called “Ray Baum’s Act.” The Act requires that the FCC switch from a Congressionally-mandated fee structure to a cost-based system of assessment. In its NPRM, the FCC proposed application fees for a broad range of services that use the FCC’s Universal Licensing System (ULS), including the Amateur Radio Service. The 2018 statute excludes the Amateur Service from annual regulatory fees, but not from application fees. The FCC proposal affects all FCC services and does not single out amateur radio. ARRL is encouraging members to file comments that stress amateur radio’s contributions to the country and communities. ARRL’s Guide to Filing Comments includes “talking points” that may be helpful in preparing comments. These stress amateur radio’s role in volunteering communication support during disasters and emergencies, and inspiring students to pursue education and careers in engineering, radio technology, and communications. As the FCC explained in its NPRM, Congress, through the Ray Baum’s Act, is compelling regulatory agencies such as the FCC to recover from applicants the costs involved in filing and handling applications. In its NPRM the FCC encouraged licensees to update their own information online without charge. Many, if not most, Amateur Service applications may be handled via the largely automated Universal License Service (ULS). The Ray Baum’s Act does not exempt filing fees in the Amateur Radio Service, and the FCC stopped assessing fees for vanity call signs several years ago. See also “FCC Proposes to Reinstate Amateur Radio Service Fees,” reported by ARRL in August, and a summary page of the proceeding at www.arrl.org/FCC-Fees-Proposal. · The ARRL Letter is published Thursdays, 48 times each year. ARRL members may subscribe at no cost or unsubscribe by editing their Member Data Page as described at http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter/. Copyright ? 2020 American Radio Relay League, Incorporated. Use and distribution of this publication, or any portion thereof, is permitted for non-commercial or educational purposes, with attribution. All other purposes require written permission.

UAARC Members, I want to update you on the antenna party Saturday. We had a perfect crew of Jo Ann KA5AZK, Nancy KT8TOR, Gary K5GDM, George KG5UGY, Tommy KG5ZSU, Jim N5TQI, Garrett Manning no-call and myself. The DB224-E that Jerry WA5OKO donated to us weighs 38 pounds. In order to raise it in the upright position, it required a nearly equal counterweight attached to the bottom, bringing the total weight to just under 80 pounds. Several hours were spent Saturday morning studying and designing the lift. After a quick lunch, the crew split into ground and tower members. The first task after settling in atop the tower was to raise a gin pole and mount it. Next the tower crew disconnected the Ringo Ranger for the ground crew to lower. Next, the ground crew raised the DB224, now 40 feet long to the upright position, where the counterweight kept it for the trip up the tower. The tower crew clamped it into place atop the tower. Testing yesterday after the installation showed a 13 dB improvement in receive performance. We may need to increase the transmit power if we see the repeater now hears better than it talks. Many thanks to the antenna party, and if you get the chance be sure to tell them so! Please try the new antenna from you QTH and mobile as you can. 73, John W5BWC EC, Upshur Co ARES

You have one more chance this Fall to take the online storm spotter class via GoToWebinar (see details below). Kelly… From: SR-SHV Skywarn - NOAA Service Account Sent: Monday, November 2, 2020 3:21 PM Cc: Brandon Thorne - NOAA Federal Subject: Final Fall Virtual Skywarn Spotter Training Opportunity - Tomorrow at7:00 p.m. NWS Shreveport Skywarn Spotters, There is one more opportunity to attend a virtual Skywarn spotter presentation from our office this Fall. Please help us advertise this for the public in your area. GoToWebinar - Tuesday, November 3rd at 7:00 p.m. Brandon Thorne will be providing training on how to identify severe weather and report it to the National Weather Service in Shreveport. Please make sure to register at: NWS Shreveport - Skywarn Spotter Training You can become an official Skywarn Spotter and get a certificate by attending this webinar. For any questions related to this training session, please contact the presenter, Brandon.Thorne@..., and NWS Shreveport Warning Coordination Meteorologist Charles.Woodrum@.... Sincerely, NWS Shreveport, LA

Reminder: UAARC Monthly Meeting When: Monday, 9 November 2020, 7:00pm to 8:30pm, (GMT-06:00) America/Chicago Where:Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative Corp. View Event Description:

Reminder: UAARC Monthly Meeting When: Monday, 9 November 2020, 7:00pm to 8:30pm, (GMT-06:00) America/Chicago Where:Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative Corp. View Event Description:

Email excerpt from the North Texas ARRL Section: We have a New Section Ham of the Year This was a tuff choice for the Selection Team Jo Ann Keith KA5AZK is our new ARRL North Texas Section Amateur Ham of the Year 2020 I spoke with her a few minutes ago, informing her that she was our new amateur of the year. She was surprised and actually shocked, for those that do not know Mrs. Keith, she has been the mainstay of the 7290 traffic net for more years than I am sure she would care for me to mention. She of course does so much more than just the 7290 traffic Net for the Ham Radio community and her community at large. I am thrilled the committee chose her as the ARRL NTX Ham of the Year.

FYI – ARRL Foundation Scholarships are available! The application deadline is 12/31/20. See details below… Kelly… KD5S ============================================== The ARRL Foundation Has YOUR Money In Its Pocket ARRL Foundation Scholarships Since 1973, the ARRL Foundation, with the generosity of many donors and the hard work of a long line of dedicated Foundation Directors, has had a positive impact on the lives of many young amateur radio operator students. For the 2020 academic year the Foundation awarded almost $300,000 in scholarships. For the academic year 2021, there are two new $25,000 scholarships, thirteen $10,000 scholarships, nine $5,000 scholarships, as well as dozens of $1,000 and $500 scholarships. The 2021 Scholarship Application Deadline Is Around The Corner But, no one can have any of that money. Unless an application is filed before the deadline. The deadline for submitting an application for a 2021 academic year scholarship is December 31, 2020. The Foundation has money that is looking for a good home — you or your club by promoting the availability of these scholarships could change someone’s future for the good. So, please beat the drums, shout the news from the roof tops (if you get arrested for disturbing the peace, don’t call us), send emails to your friends and announce both the availability of the scholarships and the approaching deadline in your club newsletters. What Scholarships Are Available? A description of the many scholarships available is online. http://www.arrl.org/scholarship-descriptions It is also very easy to apply as the scholarship applications are also online. http://www.arrl.org/scholarship-application John Robert Stratton N5AUS West Gulf Division Director Lee H. Cooper W5LHC West Gulf Division Vice Director -------------------------------------------------------------------- ARRL West Gulf Division Director: John Robert Stratton, N5AUS n5aus@... --------------------------------------------------------------------

Hi All, Hope all are doing well and had a nice Thanksgiving. I have a question that I would like to pose to all the great minds on here. I am looking to replace my current dual band (2m/70cm) base station with a new one. That said, I am really wanting to have the ability to mount it elsewhere in our home and have the ability to control/operate it over my local network using my computer or laptop, soundcard, etc... . I have spent some time using Google as "My Friend" and it has opened many thought processes (can of worms) and added to my confusion. So my question to the group is; anybody in our group already doing this and what radio, equipment, software, etc. are you using? Thank You in Advance, 73, Ray Cook - KE5VJH

Cancelled: UAARC Monthly Meeting This event has been cancelled. When: Monday, 7 December 2020 7:00pm to 8:30pm (UTC-06:00) America/Chicago Where: Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative Corp. Description:

Gone after 41 years… https://sites.google.com/hamcom.org/ham-com Kelly…

FYI – Free ham radio cartoon download from ARRL (see details below). Kelly… From: ARRL Sent: Friday, December 25, 2020 6:32 PM To: kspencer1@... Subject: Free Gil Download Offer Extended! Free Gil download for our Members on Christmas Day OFFER EXTENDED THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2020. However you celebrate, and wherever you celebrate, we wish you a holiday filled with health, happiness, and harmony! Thank you for being a part of the ARRL Community. We hope this digital download of the Gil Cartoon Collection adds some cheer to your Christmas Day! To download your free copy of Gil - A Collection of Classic Cartoons add item 0364D to your cart, and use code GIL prior to checkout. Free download extended through December 31, 2020.

FYI – It looks like the new FCC licensing fee will now be $35 (not $50 as originally proposed). See details below. Kelly… From: ARRL Members Only Web site Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2020 12:54 PM To: kspencer1@... Subject: The FCC Has Ruled on Amateur License Fees The FCC has adopted a decision in the matter of Amateur Radio licensing fees — in a remarkably short time in comparison to other FCC NPRM proceedings. The FCC, based on input from the ARRL and its Members, agreed to lower the "Personal License Application Fee" that applies to Amateur Radio licensees from $50 to $35. Unfortunately, it did not accept the ARRL and its Members' argument that due to the services provided by Amateur Radio that the fee should be $0.00. Go to https://tinyurl.com/y7mso3x4 for the FCC's complete Report & Order. John Robert Stratton N5AUS West Gulf Division Director -------------------------------------------------------------------- ARRL West Gulf Division Director: John Robert Stratton, N5AUS n5aus@... -------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe from messages, go to: http://p1k.arrl.org/oo/5fcd3154cccf72e506a448df0d045089

See the Club's Website for details. The meeting will be at 7:00 PM on-the-air on 146.90 repeater. Also, check out several updates and information. John W5BWC, President UAARC