44net April 2023

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Announcing: ARDC's new Code of Conduct
by Rosy Schechter - KJ7RYV 14 May '24

14 May '24

Hello, 44Net! Last spring, ARDC put out a survey about whether we should adopt a Code of Conduct. The vast majority (~75%) of you Agreed or Strongly Agreed that we should. I’m pleased to share that, after many drafts, the day has finally come! https://www.ardc.net/about/legal/code-of-conduct/ Please give it a read, as it applies to all ARDC-hosted spaces and projects, including this mailing list. We’d love to hear your thoughts and questions. Feel free to respond to this thread for an open discussion, or email conduct(a)ardc.net for thoughts you’d rather keep private. If you are interested in having a public Q+A over Zoom, please let us know and we’ll set one up. As noted in one of the first paragraphs, we see this as a living document and expect patches over time. If you have feedback or suggestions, please send it to the email address above. Please also be patient with us and our replies – we are working with a new committee and will be building the plane as we fly it. The current committee members are noted in the document. Thanks for taking the time to review the Code of Conduct. We’re looking forward to continuing to growing the ARDC community, with this new Code as a solidifying block in our foundation. 73, Rosy -- Rosy Schechter - KJ7RYV Executive Director Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) ardc.net

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ARDC is hiring: Communications Manager (full-time, remote)
by Merideth Stroh 26 Apr '23

26 Apr '23

Hello 44Net Community, I'd like to share an opportunity to get more involved with ARDC. We are looking to hire a Communications Manager. *Please review the job description below, or on our website* at: https://www.ardc.net/ardc-is-hiring-communications-manager/. Please feel free to pass this any personal contacts who might be interested. Application instructions are at the bottom. For any questions, please reach out to hr(a)ardc.net. 73, Merideth, KK7BKI *Overview* Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) is a California-based private foundation with roots in amateur radio and the technology of internet communication. Our mission 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. We do this through grantmaking and administering a block of IP address space that is freely available to the amateur radio community. ARDC seeks an experienced Communications Manager to join our team. Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Communications Manager will serve a key role in delivering a comprehensive communications strategy. This role requires a dynamic individual who is well-versed in writing press releases and blog posts, as well as engaging with people on social media, chat forums, and in-person networking opportunities at conferences. An ideal candidate will be active in technology communities – particularly those related to amateur radio, digital communications science, free/libre open source software, and DIY culture. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in doing communications work in a philanthropic environment related to technology and education. *Responsibilities:* * *Communications Strategy:*Creating, implementing, and monitoring communications and social media strategies, serving as communications strategist and thought partner on a multidisciplinary team. * *Content Development:*Writing and editing primarily digital content such as newsletters, blog posts, brochures, and public-facing formal reports, as well as developing and implementing social media content. * *Media Relations:*Serving as a media liaison; curating targeted press lists of relevant media outlets, trade publications, and publications reaching underrepresented groups in amateur radio, digital communications, and technology more generally. * *External Engagement and Events:*Participating in opportunities to raise visibility of ARDC and seek new projects and communities worth funding; managing and engagement on community forums. * *Community Liaison:*Keeping an eye out for relevant events and info that we need to be paying attention to, and educating the ARDC team about what’s going on out in the world. * *Presentation:*Working with the ARDC team to develop opportunities and to deliver high-quality presentations, pitches, and interviews in both virtual and in-person settings. * *Brand Management:*Ensuring that all ARDC public-facing materials are reflective of ourvalues <https://www.ardc.net/about/values/>and standards. This includes copyediting, website updates and maintenance (WordPress), and creating professional-looking, polished works. * *Required Knowledge and Skills:* * 3+ years’ experience in communications or public relations for a scientific, educational organization such as a nonprofit, school, or university. * Demonstrated ability to develop an engagement strategy and complete complex communications campaigns. * Functional skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or other graphic design software. * Functional skills in video editing. * Functional skills in working with WordPress (content management, page / post design). * Ability to follow a style guide / utilize a brand kit. * Ability to quickly produce clear, concise, and compelling written copy for audiences with varying degrees of technical knowledge. * Ability to adapt to a continually evolving environment and thrive in a collaborative workplace. * Ability to manage, maintain and keep deadlines. * Proficiency in using a range of technology, including LibreOffice and Google Docs, and willingness to learn new technologies. * Enthusiasm for or the desire to learn about the science and art of amateur radio. * A collaborative and relationship-building mindset. * *Preferred Knowledge & Skills:* * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, particularly in an area related to technology, management, or communications. * Experience working in startups or other new, growing organizations. * Experience working with international colleagues and communities, including working with translators where needed. * Experience working with distributed teams and working remotely. * Familiarity with and involvement in amateur radio, ideally including the possession of an amateur radio license (which, if not already possessed, should be obtained post-hire). * Familiarity with (and love for) open source software and culture, as well as technological innovation in general. * Experience writing how-to documentation for technical subject matters. * Experience with podcast guest appearances and / or conference presentations. * Experience working with nonprofits, foundations, or other grantmaking organizations. *Location:* Remote, US. Must be able to work with a team primarily based in the Pacific Standard time zone. /At this time, we are only able to extend employment to individuals operating within US states and territories./ *Language:* English proficiency required. *Salary & Benefits:* $65,000 – $85,000 / year, depending on experience and selection of a 32-hour workweek. Benefits: * Paid Time Off (PTO) * Medical insurance premium stipend reimbursement * Matched contribution retirement plan * Option for 32-hour work week; some flexibility in work hours *How to Apply:* Please send a resume and cover letter to hr(a)ardc.net, as well as three (3) work samples, such as press releases, social media accounts you’ve curated, blog posts, newsletters, etc. Please send all files (including cover letter) as a PDF attachment without spaces in the file name. For example: jane-doe-cover-letter.pdf. -- *Merideth Stroh* - KK7BKI Operations Manager Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) www.ardc.net <https://www.ardc.net>

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ARDC is hiring: UX/UI Designer (contractor)
by Merideth Stroh 06 Apr '23

06 Apr '23

Hello 44Net Community, I'd like to share an opportunity to get more involved with ARDC. We are looking to hire a UX/UI Designer for a contract to work on an upgrade to the Portal. *Please review the job description below, or on our website* at: https://www.ardc.net/ardc-is-hiring-ux-ui-designer-contractor/. Application instructions are at the bottom. For any questions, please reach out to hr(a)ardc.net. 73, Merideth, KK7BKI * Overview Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) is a California-based private foundation that supports amateur radio and digital communications. It does this in two primary ways: making grants, and administering a block of IPv4 addresses known as 44Net, or the AMPRNet, available at https://www.ardc.net/44net/. To get IP addresses from 44Net, users must submit a request, which they do so using the Portal. Built many years ago, the Portal is in need of an upgrade. ARDC is seeking a skilled UX/UI Designer/Developer (Contractor) in order to make the new version the most user friendly that it can be. This will include: * Documentation of our existing process and workflows for different types of users (admins, coordinators, general users, etc.) * Front-end coding of the user interface. Technical documentation is also included in this project. Please note that branding is not included in this project. We have an existing style guide that we will be working from at this time. Required Skills The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in the following skills: * User research * A deep understanding and recent experience in creating Web Interfaces * An eye for detail and page layout / design to perfect the UX * Excellent knowledge and experience with HTML5 and CSS3 * Excellent knowledge of the Bootstrap framework, in particular version 5.2 * A working knowledge of JS, in particular JQuery * At least a basic understanding of PHP * An eye for clean and well-formatted code * Technical and user-facing documentation Additionally, candidates must be able to supply a portfolio of work. Nice-to-Have Skills The following skills will also be helpful for this project: * User flow development * Knowledge of Laravel, ideally version 9/10 * Familiarity with Blade templates * Recent experience of team working / collaboration * Experience with the PHPStorm IDE or an IDE that is compatible with PHPStorm * Experience with github / gitlab / git * High-level understanding of computer networking * Knowledge of and experience with amateur radio Location & Language * This work is remote, and the contractor may be located anywhere in the world. * Contractor must be able to participate primarily in meetings with our UK-based IT lead (GMT) but also the occasional meeting with our US staff, who are based on the west coast (PDT). * Advanced written and spoken proficiency in the English language is essential Applying If you are interested in this project, please submit your portfolio and a brief statement of interest to hr(a)ardc.net. If we agree it looks to be a good fit, we’ll reach out to you to share more about the project and request a bid. * -- *Merideth Stroh* - KK7BKI Operations Manager Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) www.ardc.net <https://www.ardc.net>

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RADB Updates
by Robert Navarro 06 Apr '23

06 Apr '23

Hey All! I have a feeling I know the answer to my question already, but I figured I'd ask anyways: Is going through Chris the only way to get updates to RADB records? Rather than emailing him directly to make a change is there a better avenue? (Submit a ticket through the portal perhaps?) I've been trying to get the origin AS updated on my allocation for a few months now with no luck.

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