2020 Youth on the Air in the Americas Camp - Canceled

The inaugural camp for radio amateurs in the Americas aged 15 through 25 has been put off until next year. It was set to take place June 21 – 26 at the National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting in West Chester Township (North Cincinnati, Ohio). It has been rescheduled for July 2021. Campers accepted to the 2020 camp will have the first chance to register for the next year’s camp. The daily schedule and plan for the 2020 camp will be the same for the 2021 camp as much as possible. The committee found that July was a more accessible date for the widest range of campers to attend.

The committee is also looking at ideas for a shortened, virtual camp this summer so that campers can participate in limited activities from home. The camp was meant to focus on building peer and mentor relationships and taking amateur radio to the next level.

While many sponsors and donors have already expressed support for holding over funds received for 2020 to use in 2021, refunds of donations made to the camp are being offered. Groups or individuals wishing to receive a refund should contact director Neil Rapp, WB9VPG.

Youth on the Air - http://www.youthontheair.org/

Ham Radio 2020 Friedrichshafen Update

The organisers of the Ham Radio 2020 taking place in Friedrichshafen, 26-28th June 2020, say they are working intensively to plan the upcoming event, they expect to provide a further update in mid-April 2020.

“We are working intensively to plan the upcoming International Amateur Radio Exhibition under the assumption that the event can take place and maintain close contact to our patron Deutscher Amateur-Radio-Club (DARC) e.V. .... In mid-April we can give you more information.”

— Petra Rathgeber, Project Manager

More than 180 exhibitors from 32 countries were present in Friedrichshafen last year, presenting their products, trends, and innovations in the field of radio transmission as well as the associated technology. The German Amateur Radio Club (DARC) invites you to participate in its 71st conference, taking place on Lake Constance with numerous lectures (also based on an information status as of March 31, 2020).

Ham Radio Friedrichshafen - https://www.hamradio-friedrichshafen.com/

Hamvention 2020 Cancelled

The Hamvention Executive Committee has been monitoring the COVID19 pandemic, including working very closely with our local and state health departments.

General Chairman Jack Gerbs, along with the rest of the Hamvention team have taken the tough decision, with a very heavy heart to cancel Hamvention for this year.

ICQPodcast Video Interviews from Hamvention 2019