Here are a trio of recent announcements from the ARRL:
LOTW back online
On July 1, the ARRL returned Logbook of The World (LoTW) to service! Β They noted that during a brief LOTW opening 6600 logs were uploaded, but not processed until they were sure that the system was Β functioning properly.
They also ask that you not call ARRL Headquarters to report issues you are having with LoTW. Instead, Β contact support at LoTW-help@arrl.org.
They conclude the announcement with, βWe appreciate your patience as we worked through the challenges keeping LoTW from returning to service. We know the importance of LoTW to our members, and to the tens of thousands of LoTW users who are not ARRL members.β
Personally, I think that they did a pretty good job with getting LOTW back online. It was definitely a difficult task.
ARRL Foundation Club Grant Program July 25
The ARRL Foundation Club Grant Programβfunded by Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC)βis an opportunity for clubs to apply for grants up to $25,000 to fund projects in areas that will motivate and develop active radio amateurs, with an emphasis given to projects that are of a βtransformationalβ nature.
The application period is NOW OPEN and runs through Friday July 26, 2024 at 4:00PM Eastern Time. Clubs across the country are encouraged to apply, even if your club is not an ARRL Affiliated Club or not a 501(c)(3) organizationβall are welcome to apply. Grant recipients will be required to share progress reports and updates with ARRL.
It seems like the ARRL should have made this announcement a lot sooner to give clubs a better shot at meeting the deadline, but perhaps those clubs who have been working on big projects have been working on their proposals all along. Β Weβll see.
ARRL developing performance analysis program for NTS
The National Traffic System (NTS) will soon be evaluated with new tools to help improve system performance. The ARRL is developing a web-based Performance Analysis Tool (PAT) to ultimately improve speed and accuracy of the traffic system. Additional training materials will also be developed to improve NTS performance. Once the new tools are complete, the ARRL will hold a test exercise to measure their effectiveness.
Barford Radio Rally is taking place today 7 July, at Barford Village Hall and Green, Norwich, NR9 4AB. The doors open at 9am for visitors. The event features trade stands, car boot sales, bring and buy, a charity raffle, repeater groups, catering and free car parking. Entry is Β£2.50 per person but under 16s will [β¦]
Special callsign OR100LGE is in use by members of Liege Radio Club, ON5VL throughout 2024 to celebrate the Clubβs 100th anniversary. Look for activity on the 160 to 6m bands using CW, SSB, FT8 and FT4. QSL via Logbook of the World, eQSL or via ON6YH. QSOs will also be uploaded to Club Log. SK100FRK [β¦]
If you thought Parks on the Air (POTA) was the only portable operation event in town, meet BOTA.
Beaches on the Air promotes ham radio portable operation from beaches. BOTA has awards for activators (those who operate at the beaches) and chasers (those who contact them). Radio amateurs can participate from any beach, country, or region around the world. The program brings together thousands of hams from six continents, and new ones are joining every day.
(Image/Beaches on the Air β BOTA)
BOTA now lists more than 30,000 beaches and theyβre constantly adding new beaches as they become active. You may activate the same beach as many times as you like, gaining additional points each time. There are no restrictions on how you travel to the activation location or the power source you use for your station. BOTA invites you to submit your beach activation images and videos.
Besides promoting fun amateur radio practices, the program offers other benefits as well. It encourages participants to get out of their shacks, do mild exercise, increase their vitamin D levels, and work on their tans. Itβs also relaxing to sit on the beach and sip your favorite beverage. Kick back, chill, and leisurely log those contacts. Donβt forget to tell everyone what a wonderful time youβre having during your QSOs.
Beach Operation
Conditions at the beach are quite different from POTA, IOTA, SOTA, and other βOTA activations. Be aware of tide schedules, high winds, and changes in weather. Locate yourself where you wonβt have to constantly move away from an incoming high tide.
Youβll likely be inclined to bring more things: beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, and other items. After all, itβs also a trip to the beach. Be realistic about what you can comfortably carryβsometimes itβs a long walk.
Five-gallon utility buckets are great for carrying coax, antenna parts, tools, and other supplies. After youβve emptied it, the bucket can be flipped over and used as a stand for the radio. A pack seat will also fit in the bucket and give you a place to sit or set up additional equipment. Tote bagsor backpacks will help keep your radios protected.
Securing your antenna properly is important. Most operators prefer a lightweight telescoping pole at the beach, like those from DX Commanderor SOTAbeams, to hold a 1/4 wave of wire. These poles have a minimal wind load and those <31 feet will generally not need guys. To make them freestanding, youβll need a sand spikeβa tube for holding fishing rods or beach umbrella holder that screws into the sand. Be sure the bottom of the pole will fit inside before you invest in one.
The beachβs biggest draw for hams is the βsaltwater amplifier,β natureβs reflector for your signals. Forget burying a batch of radials in the sand because you only need one. Run it toward the water at the edge of the waves or tie a fishing weight to the end and give it a toss into the waves. Add a quarter-wave wire vertical and youβre good to go. Using the saltwater ocean as counterpoise can give you up to a 10 dB gain. A 10W QRP signal becomes a 100W signal with a very simple antenna systemβreally awesome!
Getting Started with BOTA
Interested? First, create an account at BeachesontheAir.com. While youβre waiting for your registration to be processed, search for activators listed on the website. Listen to a few QSOs, then call when theyβre on the air. The activating station will provide you with a code during the exchange.
After you receive the code over the air from the activator, sign into the BOTA site. Under the user menu, select βAdd chaser report redeem code.β Enter the code. If you have just made the QSO, click yes and add the frequency and mode so a spot is placed on the BOTA home page.
You can also keep a log and enter it all later. You have one month to enter the code. If for some reason you have forgotten the code, you can enter the activatorβs call sign and then choose the activation site. Activators and chasers are not required to submit logs.
When youβre ready, plan to become an activator. Youβll go to the BOTA website and choose βAnnounce activation, Generate code.β Search for your beach and complete the information required. Once saved, the Admin will review the beach. If there are no issues, it will be added to the system.
Thereβs also a Beaches on the Air Facebook group where you can find additional information.
BOTA Operation Procedures
Hereβs a basic summary of the definitions, rules, and procedures:
Beach Activation Boundary: Defined as the area between the water and the road that runs parallel to the beach. This usually includes beach car parks and may include grassed areas, paths, etc. Keep in mind the program is βBeaches on the Air,β not βAcross the road from a beach on the air.β
Setup Location: Activators can set up a portable station or activate from a vehicle. Activators should abide by local laws regarding the setup of a portable station and obey any directives given by local authorities regarding station setup. Activators need to be aware of other beach users around them and always make sure that their setup is safe for themselves and others.
Operating Frequencies and Modes: Any amateur radio frequency can be used and all modes are permitted where the activation code can be clearly transmitted. Repeater contacts donβt count.
Multi-Person Activations: When two or more stations are activating from the same beach at the same time, all activators need to individually set up their information on the system and use their individual activation code over the air with their chasers. Each activator should take their own photo of the activation site and later upload it. There is no club/team scoring.
Repeat Activations: It is possible to activate two or more different beaches on the same day using different codes, but you must physically move your entire setup from one activation to the other. Thereβs a minimum one-hour break between the end of an activation and the start of a different one on a different beach.
Okay, so Field Day is over. Hamvention 2024 is in the books. Contest Season is months away. The rare Glorioso Islands DXpedition is done. Whatβs a ham to do? The short answer is plenty! The long answer is, βIf you canβt find a reason to get on the air, youβre not trying!β
Contesting doesnβt cool off during July, especially if youβre into operating in the great outdoors or prefer the challenge of chasing portable stations from the comforts of your air-conditioned shack (hey, you already toughed it out on Field Day, so you deserve a break). July offers one of the premier portable operating activitiesβthe RSGB IOTA Contest: July 27, 1200Z to July 28, 1200Z.
Whether youβre a chaser or activator, the Radio Society of Great Britainβs Islands on the Air Contest is a welcome chance to celebrate the worldβs well-known and lesser-traveled island groups (more than 1,200 of them) dotting the planet. The contest is based on theΒ RSGB IOTAΒ awards program, established in 1964 to promote amateur radio and draw attention to the βwidespread mystique surrounding islands.β
If youβre new to the RSGB IOTA Contest, which has been around since 1993, clickΒ hereΒ to read a guide for novices who wish to operate from an official IOTA spot or those who seek to make contact with IOTA stations. Bands for the 24-hour contest are 80, 40, 20, 15, and 10M on CW and phone. Also for new island operators, check out this article by blogger Sean Kutzko, KX9X,Β βYour First Pileup, Techniques for Success.β
US Islands Award
Summer is an excellent time to hold a mini-DXpedition by activating one of Americaβs multitude of islands that are part of the US Islands (USI) Awards Program. Celebrating its 30th year, the program has given hams across the country the chance to activate and chase a range of river, lake, and ocean shore islands, from the ones everyone knows (Manhattan, Maui, Key West) to spots perhaps only familiar to the peripatetic amateur operator (Tonganoxie, Shuler Bend, Little Scovell).
Hereβs the coolest part. Participation doesnβt require a cost-prohibitive trip to Alaskaβs Kiska Island. Weβll wager that thereβs an island only a few hours away begging to be put on the air. Case in point, here are a few awards-qualified islands (followed by their program number) that are not far from DX Engineering headquarters in landlocked Tallmadge, Ohio:
South Bass (OH007L)
North Bass (OH006L)
Kelleyβs Island (OH001L)
Turtle Island (OH038L)
As part of the US Islands Award program, OnAllBands blogger Sean, KX9X, activated Outer Island in the Thimble Islands group off Connecticut in the Long Island Sound. He netted nearly 150 contacts using five watts and a simple multiband dipole in a few hours of operating. (Image/Sean, KX9X)
The program lets DXers vie forΒ honorsΒ such as the USI Basic Honor Roll (QSOs with 100 qualified islands); Work All State Islands Award; and Work Ten Award (10 islands from one state). Find the complete list of more than 3,400 U.S. Islands here along with participation rules.
And be sure to check out DXEngineering.com, where youβll find everything you need to activate an IOTA, POTA, or SOTA site, or increase your chances of reaching the many islands, summits, beaches, and lighthouses of the world. Not sure where to start? For activators, we recommend a complete DX Engineering POTA package that includes an Icom or Yaesu transceiver; Bioenno Power lithium-ion battery and solar panel; coaxial cable assemblies; antenna tuner; and more. Choose from four packages:
Beyond islands, thereβs loads to do in July. Weβve showcased a few activities below. Good luck!
13 Colonies Special Event: July 1 to July 7. Already underway as of this post, this popular annual event challenges operators to make contact with stations set up in the original 13 U.S. colonies, plus three bonus stations.
Venezuelan Independence Day Contest: July 6, 0000Z to 2359Z. This annual CW/SSB/FT4 contest hosted by the Radio Club Venezolano celebrates Venezuela Independence Day (July 5), which commemorates its history of becoming South Americaβs first independent country in 1821.
NZART Memorial Contest: July 6, 0800Z to 1100Z and July 7, 0800Z to 1100Z. The nonprofit New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters has been proudly serving Kiwi amateur radio operators in The Land of the Long White Cloud since 1926. A founding member of Region 3 of the IARU, NZART sponsors a number of contests and activities throughout the year, including this 80M-only CW/SSB event.
IARU HF World Championship: July 13, 1200Z to July 14, 1200Z. Open to all licensed amateurs, the International Amateur Radio Unionβs HF World Championship encourages operators to make as many contacts as possible, especially with IARU member society HQ stations, on 160/80/40/20/15/10M.
QRP ARCI Summer Homebrew Sprint: July 14, 2000Z to 2300Z. This HF CW-only event sponsored by the QRP Amateur Radio Club International rewards stations with multipliers based on how little power you use, from 5W down to 55mW or less. Add big bonus points if operating a homebrew transmitter, receiver, or transceiver. βHomebrewβ is defined as equipment that you build, kits included.
CQ Worldwide VHF Contest:Β July 20, 1800Z to July 21, 2100Z. Fans of 6M and 2M operating have this annual summer event marked on their calendars long in advance, anticipating the improved propagation and challenge of working the world while collecting VHF Maidenhead grid locations for award credits. The contest features single operator, hilltopper, rover, and multi-op categories. Get all the detailsΒ here.
IARU Region 1 70 MHz CW/SSB Contest: July 20, 1400Z to July 21, 1400Z. Find all the rulesΒ here. From IARU Region 1, βThe main objectives are to make as many contacts as possible and to have fun. Other objectives may include improving your operating skills, testing new equipment configurations and techniques, expanding your horizons by operating on the microwave bands, and exploring radio propagation.β IARU Region 1 covers Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and northern Asia.
Amateur Radio Club of the National Electronics Museum (ARCNEM) Commemoration of the First Live TV Broadcast from the Moon: July 19, 1300Z to July 21, 2200Z. The ARCNEM (K3NEM) will be operating W3A in recognition of the live TV broadcast that allowed the world to see mankindβs first steps on the lunar surface. Operation is scheduled for 80M and possibly digital modes.
Thinking of a cool trip this summer? Exhibits at the National Electronics Museum in Hunt Valley, Maryland, include one of the remaining Westinghouse lunar TV cameras, the development of the Morse telegraph and Bell telephone, Marconiβs wireless experiments, reproduction of an early amateur radio spark gap shack, and an operational amateur radio station.
YOTA Contest: July 20, 1000Z to 2159Z. This is the second of three rounds of the annual Youngsters on the Air Contest. Per the YOTA website, the contest is designed to increase youth activity on the air, strengthen the reputation of the YOTA program, and demonstrate support for youngsters around the world.
Maidenhead Mayhem Contest: July 20, 0000Z to July 28, 2359Z. From the Maidenhead Mayhem contest website (cue Twilight Zone theme music), βImagine if you will, a contest that is truly different from most likely any other you have ever experienced. A contest that has indeed been over 40 years in the making.β Intrigued? We sure were at OnAllBands! Per the rules page, the objective is for amateurs around the world to contact as many other amateurs in as many Maidenhead grid fields as possible on 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, and 1o meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, FT4, and FT8. Unlike many contests, spotting is not only encouraged but amply rewarded. Find many more rules and explanations here.
North American QSO Party, RTTY: July 20, 1800Z to July 21, 0559Z. Hereβs a great opportunity for bothΒ RTTYΒ aficionados and novices. Designed for contesting beginners and veterans, North American QSO Parties are low-power-only (no amplifiers allowed) contests that are fun and challenging.
Want to learn more about RTTY? Check out theseΒ OnAllBandsΒ articles from Ed Muns, W0YK:
Alabama QSO Party: July 27, 1500Z to July 28, 0300Z.
MARAC U.S. Counties QSO Party: July 27, 0000Z to July 28, 2400Z. The Mobile Amateur Radio Awards Club (MARAC) is sponsoring the 53rd edition of this contest for county-hunting hams. The contestβs objective is to βestablish radio contact with as many U.S. counties as possible in all 50 U.S. states with the emphasis on maximum scoring of mobile entries. Contacts are good toward the various MARAC awards including the initial Worked All Counties Award.β
Contacts can be made by phone, CW, and select digital modes that allow full two-way exchanges between both stations, such as FT4 with proper setup, per the rules. FT8 is not allowed since a grid square cannot define the county of operation. Find complete rules at the link above. Established in 1970, MARAC is a support group for county hunting and mobile activities with members all over the world.
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Greetings from Alabama! I've been working on a Ham Radio related side project to help with online SDR's like KiwiSDR and Utah SDR. It's in the production phase now and I have some to giveaway. I miss being on the...
Dunstable Downs Radio Clubβs annual rally is taking place today, the 30 June, at Stockwood Park in Luton. As always, there will be plenty of plots available on the day for Β£10 each. The fee for car parking will be Β£4 per vehicle for visitors. Both of the usual entrances for traders and visitors remain [β¦]
With permission from the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans, the 10-operator CY9C DXpedition team is scheduled to put St. Paul on the air August 26 to September 5 from the windswept and treeless Northeast Island site, just off the coast of Nova Scotia.
The team of experienced hams, many of whom participated in the highly successful CY0S Sable Island DXpedition in March 2023, plan to be active on 160-6M, employing Yagis on 20-6M and elevated sloping dipoles and verticals on the low bands. There should be a good mix of modes available for filling bands (CW, SSB, RTTY, FT8, EME, Satellites), with an emphasis on Morse code contacts. Uninhabited and rarely visited St. Paul Island is approximately three miles long and a mile wide.
The island features an automated solar-powered lighthouse built in 1962βthe third lighthouse which has served watercrafts between the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Cabot Strait. Lighthouse chasers will be hoping to add this to their conquests (STP-002), as well as POTA (CA-0122) and IOTA (NA-094) enthusiasts.
The island is encircled by foreboding rock-faced cliffs, which will require the CY9C team to use two helicopters to transport gear and team members to the operating site.
DX Engineering was a proud sponsor of the CY9C 2016 St. Paul DXpedition. The company provided a range of gear used on the island, including the Butternut HF9V 9-Band Vertical Antenna.
(Image/DX Engineering)
Two operators from that DXpedition, Jay, K4ZLE, and Murray, WA4DAN, are also scheduled to operate in this latest venture. For CY9C 2024, DX Engineering has provided the following equipment for a Beverage antenna system:
DX Engineering Beverage Antenna System: This single-wire, single-direction beverage feed system (100 kHz to 30 MHz) designed by W8JI is immune to the strong signal overload and core saturation common in multi-transmitter environments, making it ideal for low-band DXers. It employs an isolated-winding matching-transformer system to significantly increase the signal-to-noise ratio in Beverage and other high-impedance antennas.
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DX Engineering RPA-2 Modular Receive Preamplifier: This preamp delivers low internal noise and is optimized for the 300 kHz to 35 MHz range. The device is designed to help you hear the weakest signals without artificially raising the noise. Robust components allow this preamplifier to withstand high signal levels while providing superior dynamic range and third-order intercept performance that equals or exceeds most receiver and transceiver front-ends.
11am Meet in the βDungeonβ in theΒ Lowndes Emergency Services AnnexΒ of the Court House. Go to the 911 office door and press the 911 call button and tell them you are there for the HAM radio club meeting. Once in go left downstairs then to the right at the end of the hall. See Yβall There!Β
The 6M/4M SV9 DXpedition by DK5EW was scheduled to end June 20. Were you able to put the mountainous Greek island of Crete in your logbook by making some magic on 6 meters? We hope so.
About the size of Puerto Rico at 3,260 square miles, Crete ranked as the 274th Most Wanted DXCC Entity per Clublog as of June, 2024.
While not exactly a rare entity, this popular tourist locale is certainly one of the most thrilling, featuring archaeological sites, a Venetian castle, stunning islands, and Europeβs largest natural palm forest. Itβs no wonder that DXpeditioners find it a welcome spot to set up shop and reach out to the world.
Today weβll be looking at a few of the QSL cards the active hams at DX Engineering have earned over the years from both permanent and temporary operations on Crete.
Creteβs QSO Machine
Crete is home to Michael Dimitrikakis, SV9CVY, who is widely recognized as the islandβs most active ham. Appropriately nicknamed βThe Big Gun of Crete,β he commands four impressive antenna towers covering 160 to 2M from his QTH near Rethymno (population of around 39,000). SV9CVY is one of approximately 200 to 3oo amateur radio licensees on the island.
Dave, K8DV, DX Engineering customer/technical support specialist, reached SV9CVY in March 2007 on 20M SSB and in February 2018 on 160M FT8.
(Image/DX Engineering β Dave, K8DV)
Tom, KB8UUZ, DX Engineering technical writer, received the card below from SV9CVY. As a paraplegic, SV9CVY raises awareness by including this important message on his QSL cards: βHelp the Handi-Hams Near You. They need your support.β
(Image/DX Engineering β Tom, KB8UUZ)
As noted on his QRZ.com page, SV9CVY graduated from the City University of New York in 1988 with a degree in electrical engineering, worked in New York and New Jersey for a few years, and moved to Greece in 1993. He received his amateur radio license the following year. Here he is featured on the cover of the April 2018 issue of QST magazine.
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He wrote on QRZ.com,βThe very best part of this hobby is the PEOPLE you meet and the longtime close friendships that happen as a result of the common interest in Amateur Radio.β
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Wayne, K8FF, DX Engineering customer/technical support specialist, received the card below from SV9/OH9MM.
Editorβs Note:Β Every month, DX Engineering features QSL cardsΒ from our team membersβ personal collections. To highlight upcoming DXpeditions, weβll be displaying a few of our favorite cards along with details about what it took to make these contacts. Weβre excited to share some of the special cards pulled from the thousands weβve received over the years. We look forward to seeing your cards as well!
The Newbury Radio Rally is taking place today, Sunday 23 June. The venue is Newbury Showground, next to junction 13 of the M4 motorway in Berkshire, RG18 9QZ. The event includes a display area with an amateur radio station, exhibits, special interest groups, clubs and societies. The doors open to sellers at 8am, and to [β¦]
Marking the 25th anniversary since Poland joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, special callsign HF25NATO will be active until the 31 August. QSL via Club Logβs OQRS. Only 100 limited edition QSL cards will be distributed. These will be issued first-come, first-served so call in quick! For details of a certificate that it available visit [β¦]
Many thanks to Dale (BA4TB), who reached out this morning to announce that heβs working on a new product, the Venus SW-6B. Dale gave me permission to share the following photo: This will be a six band radio with a built-in rechargeable battery and small speaker. The front panel reveals some other features: Dedicated CW β¦ Continue reading Thereβs a Venus SW-6B on the horizon!β
BE RADIO ACTIVE June 22-23, 2024 *40332 GRUBB SPRINGS RD, HAMILTON, MS 309746
Setup and Testing: 9:00 AM Lunch: Field Day: 12 noon till: Needed: power supplies, extension cords, tables, chairs, tents, coolers, fans LUNCH MEAT: Chicken by Jericho K5ALA SUGGESTED SIDES: Baked Beans Potato Salad Chips Green Salad Whole/Sliced Tomatoes Vegetable Casseroles Other: Fruits/Cantaloupe Desserts Rolls/Bread DRINKS: Tea β SWT/UST; Water; Soft Drinks; Other Please advise Connie Long, KI5IKJ @ 662-436-4311 (text or call, although text is preferred) per what you think you might bring so I can line up more food as needed. You will have access to my house/kitchen for refrigerator or stove use as needed as well as to cool off as well as bathroom facilities.
We are about 10 miles away once you turn off Hwy 45 at the Sprint Cross Roads Gas station (at the only Stop Light in Hamilton, MS). At about 7 miles up, the road splits. Go left up on Grubbs Springs Rd for about 3 miles. The road sign is not clearly visible so JUST VEER LEFT AT THE FORK IN THE ROAD onto Grubb Springs RD. When you are approaching our drive, you will pass a large, empty fenced in area, then a single family dwelling, then a wooded area with small family cemetery. Once you pass this, our driveway turn in is a very sharp right turn (again, wooded, so wonβt see until you are up on it). Our mailbox is numbered. There are actually three mailboxes there. If you pass the driveway/private road, you will see nice brick home on your right. There is a turn-around drive way just past that house, but on the left side of the road.
WE ARE BACK IN THE WOODS SO YOU WILL NOT FIND US UNTIL YOU DRIVE UP OUR LONG DRIVEWAY, UP THE HILL.
AS YOU COME UP THE HILL, TURN RIGHT AT THE TOP OF THE HILL. YOU WONβT MISS THE BARN.
The East Suffolk Wireless Revival, also known as the Ipswich Radio Rally, is taking place today, the 16 June. The venue is Kirton Recreation Ground, Back Road, Kirton, IP10 0PW, just off the A14. The doors open at 9.30am and the entry fee for visitors is Β£3. The site has free car parking and catering [β¦]
Look out for special callsign GB9DAT which is active until the 28 June to help promote digital modes in amateur radio. Operators are using a variety of digital modes including FT8, FT4, PSK and RTTY, among others. QSL via Club Logβs OQRS, or directly to MM0DFV. Special callsign OE20SOTA is active until the 31 October [β¦]
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On July 1, the ARRL returned Logbook of The World (LoTW) to service! Β They noted that during a brief LOTW opening 6600 logs were uploaded, but not processed until they were sure that the system was Β functioning properly.
The ARRL Foundation Club Grant Programβfunded by Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC)βis an opportunity for clubs to apply for grants up to $25,000 to fund projects in areas that will motivate and develop active radio amateurs, with an emphasis given to projects that are of a βtransformationalβ nature.
Amateur Radio Daily reports that:
