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Winlink Development Team Members Awarded Tennessee Military Department Patriot Medals

January 30, 2020January 30, 2020Prasad D

In a recent ceremony, two Winlink development team members were awarded the Military Department of Tennessee Adjutant General’s Distinguished Patriot Medal. Steve Waterman, K4CJX, was awarded “for his distinguished patriotic service as the Winlink Network Administrator,” citing his “vision, hard work, and dedication to emergency communication [that] contributed significantly to the disaster readiness and communications interoperability of the emergency responders across […]

Past ARRL Southeastern Division Director H. Dale Strieter, W4QM, SK

January 30, 2020Prasad D

Past ARRL Southeastern Division Director Harmon “Dale” Strieter, W4QM (ex-W4DQS), of Cocoa Beach, died on January 6. An ARRL Life Member, he was 92 and a founding member of the Maxim Society. Strieter was ARRL Southeastern Division Director from 1970 until 1973. During World War II, he served as US Maritime Service radio officer in […]

Northeast HamXposition — Formerly Boxboro — Announces New Location and Dates

January 30, 2020Prasad D

The 2020 Northeast HamXposition, formerly known as Boxboro, is moving and will take place July 24 – 26 at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center in Marlborough, Massachusetts, about 15 miles from Boxboro off Interstate 495 (Exit 24A). The Northeast HamXposition, which had been held in early September in past years, hosts the […]

More Information on Dayton Hamvention-Related Activities

January 30, 2020Prasad D

Contest University (CTU) professors and the course outline for sessions that will be held in conjunction with Dayton Hamvention® 2020 have been posted. The keynote speaker for the Top Band Dinner on Friday, May 16, will be Glenn Johnson, W0GJ, who will discuss the VP6R DXpedition to Pitcairn Island. The keynote speaker for the Contest Dinner on Saturday, May 17, is Bryant Rascoll, KG5HVO. CTU, […]

Foundation for Amateur Radio Invites 2020 – 2021 Academic Year Scholarship Applications

January 30, 2020Prasad D

The Foundation for Amateur Radio Inc. (FAR) has invited applications for the 2020 – 2021 academic year for the scholarships it administers. Applications must be submitted via the online form. Several questions ask for essay responses. The deadline for initial submissions is April 30, 2020. Applicants may amend their applications until May 7. All applicants must hold […]