Orlando HamCation Postponed

As the world's second-largest hamfest, we pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality event to our attendees and would not want to put on a show that is anything less than what the ham radio community deserves.

After much deliberation, the difficult decision to postpone the 75th Orlando HamCation was made. It is with heavy hearts that we must make this decision. We had wished to see all of you next year in person, but the situation we face globally has made this challenging. Instead, HamCation will be moved to February 11-13th, 2022. We are looking to host some unique Webinars, a QSO Party and possibly Prize Drawings for 2021.

For those who have already purchased tickets and spaces, we will be in contact with you shortly and will reach out to you directly. You will have the option to use your ticket for HamCation 2022, receive a refund or donate the funds to the Orlando Amateur Radio Club.

Orlando HamCation - https://www.hamcation.com

Six Metre Group AGM Goes Online

The UK Six Metre Group will hold its Annual General Meeting by videoconference on Sunday, 27 September 2020 at 1700UTC, that’s 6 pm UK time.

The brief formal part of the meeting will be followed by a talk from Peter Lund, JW7QIA on his recent 50 and 70MHz operations from Svalbard, which is the northernmost year-round settlement on Earth and only 1,000km from the North Pole.

Non-members of the group will be welcome to join the call, but will not be able to vote.

Connection instructions will be issued the week before the meeting on http://http://uksmg.org/

Findlay Radio Club Hamfest Cancelled

Findlay Radio Club has cancelled its upcoming Hamfest, which typically draws about 2,000 ham radio enthusiasts to Findlay, Ohio

Dave Dryden KD8AVT, chairman of the now-cancelled event, said one thing he loves about the hobby is “there’s always something new.”

And without the internet or a phone line, he can talk to someone in New Zealand through ham radio, he said. Or, he can “listen to the (International) Space Station as it goes over.” Today, some people do connect their radios to their computers, Dryden said.

The club announced Wednesday that the festival, which had been scheduled for 13th September 2020, has been cancelled for the first time in its 78-year history. The event, hosted by the club and held at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, typically attracts about 2,000 ham radio enthusiasts from Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and Canada.

Media Story - https://thecourier.com/news/272001/hamfest-goes-silent/