Section Manager Nomination Results

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Section Manager Nomination Results

The nomination period for the 2026 spring season Section Manager election cycle concluded on Friday 6 March 2026. There will be no balloted elections because only one nominee per section was received at ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® Headquarters.   

Wisconsin will have a new Section Manager starting on 1st July 2026. Myron Oestreich, KB9STB, was declared elected as the sole nominee. He is currently the Wisconsin Public Information Coordinator. Oestreich will take the reins of the Wisconsin Field Organization from Jason Spetz, KC9FXE, of Menomonie, who has been Section Manager since 2022.  

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Listen out for RSGB President operating as GB5CC

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The RSGB President, Bob Beebe, GU4YOX, will be operating as GB5CC for this year’s Commonwealth Contest, which takes place on 14 to 15 March 2026.

He will be doing so in memory of former RSGB President, Bob Whelan, G3PJT who sadly became a Silent Key at the end of last year.

Bob Beebe looks forward to making contacts across the Commonwealth and sharing time on the amateur bands to reflect the fellowship, tradition and sense of community that Bob Whelan valued so deeply.

More Information - http://www.rsgbcc.org/hf

RAC Names Recipients of Amateur of the Year Award 2025

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Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) announced the recipients of the Amateur of the Year Award for 2025. This year's honorees, Fred (VE1FA) and Helen (VA1YL) Archibald, are recognised for their years of dedication to the amateur radio community.

Fred and Helen Archibald have been pillars of Amateur Radio in Canada for decades. While the award traditionally reflects contributions within a given year, their sustained excellence in 2025 – combined with a lifetime of service – made them compelling joint recipients.

In addition to being avid organisers of many DXpeditions, VE1FA is an instructor and technological innovator, and VA1YL has served as President of the Canadian Ladies Amateur Radio Association. Learn more about Fred and Helen's contributions to ham radio on the RAC website.