> I've told the club officers to come up with a list of the equipment they want that we can discuss, and then turn that list into a grant (or grants) to submit to the ARDC, but I don't know what vehicle to use. The first class > of grants (I believe it's equipment) is due 1 June, so time is getting short.
Along those lines ...
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The list I started inventorying items needed is here (note: I deleted the helicopter due to lack of justification):
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We need to get this list whittled down to what we need for the first grant application and get real prices attached.
Peter
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From: Alpha Sigma Delta Radio Society <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Kim Elmore - NOAA Affiliate <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: Re: Ham Happy Hour - Possible Free Money edition
Hi Bob,
Thanks for offering to help!
I'm the Faculty Advisor for the club, so maybe I can fill in some missing pieces. A group called Amateur Radio Digital Communications manages the AMPRNet set of allocations (these are IP address blocks starting with 44.*). All information about ARDC can be found at https://ardc.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ardc.org&d=DwMFaQ&c=qKdtBuuu6dQK9MsRUVJ2DPXW6oayO8fu4TfEHS8sGNk&r=PjD8RoKeynVNpbRwReuMa2YgIHxGqkHFiggB47pDEQU&m=77tvur-BcjxujoOZTzJzGGa7jUWhxKFnPp1t4UenY1A&s=_VuRgJ-0UJ_2vfNvW5F92zrCvsB6HYxJO9Fe2GfeZlk&e=>. Their stated mission is "The mission of Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) is to support, promote, and enhance digital communication and broader communication science and technology, to promote Amateur Radio, scientific research, experimentation, education, development, open access, and innovation in information and communication technology."
They have a fair-sized pile of targeted grant funds that they open up for yearly proposals. Full details on eligibility requirements may be found at https://www.ampr.org/giving/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.ampr.org_giving_&d=DwMFaQ&c=qKdtBuuu6dQK9MsRUVJ2DPXW6oayO8fu4TfEHS8sGNk&r=PjD8RoKeynVNpbRwReuMa2YgIHxGqkHFiggB47pDEQU&m=77tvur-BcjxujoOZTzJzGGa7jUWhxKFnPp1t4UenY1A&s=7tmDnngtLAOK7e3dO0nPxYVF6UANZfgMoJd2ZJq1Q-4&e=>, but the Alpha Sigma Delta Radio Society (ASDRS; what amounts to the OU student amateur radio club, though the club name may not explicitly use "OU") certainly qualifies.
In April 2020, the mounting hardware holding the amateur radio antenna mounted atop the spire on the NWC failed and the antenna fell to the NWC roof. It was completely destroyed in the fall and damaged at least one other amateur radio antenna that serves the NWS office in the fall. We don't yet know the nature of the failure and have been unsuccessful in obtaining the necessary funds to hire a service to retrieve the hardware for inspection.
At a minimum, the ASDRS wants to replace that antenna and repair any damaged ones. The antenna rotator is intact and almost likely undamaged since it is mounted inside the spire structure on a dedicated plate. The feedline to the antenna is probably damaged and will need at least a splice; since this is all at HF, a splice will cause no noticeable degradation. However, in the end, we could identify no source of necessary funding for the task. The NWC spire and anything attached to it are in a unique category of facilities at OU, which is all part of the NWC.
I recently learned about the ARDC grant process and, after a little digging, discovered that they have a sizable yearly allocation and that the ASDRS is an ideal fit for the two main categories. For example, this semester the OU Aerospace Engineering department has entertained a Capstone project involving amateur radio 20-meter Weak Signal Propagation Reporter Network (WSPR) beacons WSPR and 2-meter Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS) beacons carried by hydrogen balloons. The ASDRS s also on the verge of becoming active in the Ham Radio Science Citizen Investigation project (HamSCI; https://hamsci.org/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__hamsci.org_&d=DwMFaQ&c=qKdtBuuu6dQK9MsRUVJ2DPXW6oayO8fu4TfEHS8sGNk&r=PjD8RoKeynVNpbRwReuMa2YgIHxGqkHFiggB47pDEQU&m=77tvur-BcjxujoOZTzJzGGa7jUWhxKFnPp1t4UenY1A&s=_dCSAPH_-dpz8OkwE-9dR-oUwU3ALitgotk7zdA2Kok&e=>), which is dedicated to advancing scientific research and understanding through amateur radio activities, primarily addressing ionospheric physics, propagation, and space weather.
So, with a well written proposal, I think the ASDRS is as close to an ideal candidate as can be had. But, I don't know how to create such a proposal through OU. While I've written my share of proposals, this is unlike anything I've ever done. Tracy Reinke of CIMMS couldn't provide much help and suggested that I contact Fran Stephens for guidance. I did so and at her request sent her the links to the pages with the grant information, but have heard nothing back. Since the club, while fully affiliated with the University as a student organization, isn't part of any University department, I'm not sure where to start. The grant will include purchase of equipment and hardware (antennas, possibly transceivers) but also the necessary services to retrieve the failed antenna mounting hardware so as to assess why it failed, and to also install any new antennas. For obvious reasons, whoever does that must be certified, bonded and insured. We have dealt with a company in the past that has worked on the NWC spire, Top Hand Tower, and they are in the OU purchasing system. But, again, I have no knowledge of how overheads for services vs equipment will work in this odd case.
I've told the club officers to come up with a list of the equipment they want that we can discuss, and then turn that list into a grant (or grants) to submit to the ARDC, but I don't know what vehicle to use. The first class of grants (I believe it's equipment) is due 1 June, so time is getting short.
Does this help clarify what we're up to?
Tailwinds,
Kim N5OP
On Sat, Apr 17, 2021 at 10:25 AM Palmer, Robert D. <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
Folks,
Let me know how I can help. I understand from this email thread that you plan to apply for a grant. The VPRP office can waive IDC in certain cases, and this *might* be one. At least I can advocate for that with the VPRP once I know more about the project.
Thanks,
Bob
Robert D. Palmer, PhD, FAMS, FIEEE
Executive Director, Advanced Radar Research Center (ARRC)
Associate Vice President for Research & Partnerships
Professor & Tommy C. Craighead Chair, School of Meteorology
University of Oklahoma
From: Alpha Sigma Delta Radio Society <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> on behalf of Gerry Creager - NOAA Affiliate <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
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Date: Friday, April 16, 2021 at 11:27 PM
To: "[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Subject: Re: Ham Happy Hour - Possible Free Money edition
I think talking to Bob is an excellent idea, and all of us have worked or interacted with him. Any or several of us might want to informally. And sooner than later.
Gerry
On Fri, Apr 16, 2021 at 23:23 Brewster, Keith A. <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
Bob Palmer, the Associate VPR, might be a more familiar voice/possible advocate, in the VPR office.
-Keith
From: Alpha Sigma Delta Radio Society <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> On Behalf Of Kim Elmore
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2021 10:36 PM
To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Ham Happy Hour - Possible Free Money edition
If all else fails, I'll discuss it with Dean Moore directly and see what he says. Also, I've no qualms about contacting Dr. Diaz de la Rubia myself and broaching the subject directly. But I prefer to exhaust the "proper channels" before I go over anyone's head.
In the meantime, start crunching the numbers and adding up the $. Everything will be in a spreadsheet of some kind and if we can simply fill in the blanks, the magic numbers will be revealed to The Deserving.
73,
Kim N5OP
On 4/16/2021 10:24 PM, Gerry Creager - NOAA Affiliate wrote:
It’s certainly a start.
73, Gerry
On Fri, Apr 16, 2021 at 22:23 Kim Elmore <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
Tracy begged off and said I needed to send this to Fran Stephens. I have, she's acknowledged receipt, but I've heard nothing more. Monday will see a phone call...
73,
Kim N5OP
On 4/16/2021 8:08 PM, Gerry Creager - NOAA Affiliate wrote:
Keith,
This is a grant process. Technically, I suspect it has to go through Contracts & Grants. That said, the VPR can probably elect to waive overhead for the Club. Who's got a direct personal relationship with the VPR?
I'll try to look up the regulations on grants to see what the skimming process is aligned with, but KIM I think one of us can get that info authoritatively from Tracy, too.
gerry
On Fri, Apr 16, 2021 at 1:08 PM Laws, Peter C. <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
More of the same this week ... Zoom details below.
I started a list of potential project details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tSiM26qLeTGhMDs2gvh9sKhQzneFWyfA3OrQ2I3YC9Y/edit?usp=sharing<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_document_d_1tSiM26qLeTGhMDs2gvh9sKhQzneFWyfA3OrQ2I3YC9Y_edit-3Fusp-3Dsharing&d=DwMFAw&c=qKdtBuuu6dQK9MsRUVJ2DPXW6oayO8fu4TfEHS8sGNk&r=PjD8RoKeynVNpbRwReuMa2YgIHxGqkHFiggB47pDEQU&m=e1HanYJO-MHH2_E6UU21FIpAXj8APHluSxWeKa_F47w&s=dLNz7JmGjNlkHkVKYd8e3lGHvDSS0nHxoYBbWLHX_vM&e=>
Yes, technically, I am not here today.
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Sent: Friday, April 9, 2021 12:33
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Subject: Ham Happy Hour - Possible Free Money edition
Yes, there are grants available not only for amateur radio educational activity but club stuff as well ... and we have a big project that needs funding. More discussion on Zoom later. I hear the ARRL SM may be there as well. Never know. Also, ballooners. Hopefully the latter will regale us with stories. :-)
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