New ARRL Santa Clara Valley Section Manager

ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® announced the appointment of Tony Dowler, K6BV, of Pacifica, California, as the ARRL Santa Clara Valley (SCV) Section Manager as of 1st July 2026. Dowler succeeds James Armstrong, NV6W, of San Jose, who concluded his third term as Section Manager on 30th June after serving since 2020. 

Dowler has been the SCV Affiliated Club Coordinator. He has been an Amateur Radio Service licensee since 1981 and holds an Amateur Extra class license. His amateur radio activities include HF operating and DXing. He is also a Director of the Northern California DX Club and a past president of the San Francisco Radio Club. 

Dowler’s term as Section Manager continues through 30th June 2027. Section Managers are elected to two-year terms by ARRL members who live in their sections.