No Physical Attendees at SEA-PAC

SEA-PAC, designated as the 2021 ARRL Northwestern Division Convention, will not take place as an in-person gathering this June.

“The SEA-PAC Executive Committee has been closely monitoring the continuing COVID-19 pandemic situation and has determined that the safest course of action for all is to cancel the 2021 in-person event. This decision was based on the uncertainties of more COVID outbreaks, vaccine availability to all, and the probable social distancing requirements. But most important, it is based on our genuine concern for the health and safety of you, the attendees, vendors, and presenters. We firmly believe that providing our ham radio community with a safe and quality convention experience is paramount.”

— SEA-PAC 2021 Chair John Bucsek, KE7WNB

Bucsek said the SEA-PAC Committee is exploring alternative online and on-air activities and will announce further details as they become available.

“We look forward to hosting you again in Seaside, Oregon, on 3-5th June 2022,” Bucsek said.

Ham-Com Event to Close

After 41 years, Ham-Com has decided to close its doors due to the difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the rising costs of putting on a show.

“The decision was not made lightly, but the safety and wellness of our volunteers, vendors, clubs, presenters, and attendees is our paramount concern”

— Ham-Com President Bill Nelson, AB5QZ

Ham-Com has been held each June at the Plano Event Center in Plano, Texas.

“We sincerely thank each and every person for their support over the past years. This starts with clubs who have participated in offering forums, transmitter sessions, VE sessions, talk-ins, and many more things through the years.”

— Ham-Com President Bill Nelson, AB5QZ

Nelson also expressed appreciation for the vendors, volunteers, and visitors.

“Ham-Com is proud to contribute to bringing people together to enjoy this passion. We will definitely miss this gathering of the broader community. “Our thoughts and best wishes to you and your families.”

2021 SARL National Convention Date Confirmed

The SARL Council, at its meeting on 5 November 2020, determined that the 2021 SARL National Convention will be held on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 April 2021 at a venue to be arranged by the Sandton ARC.

Members are invited to submit motions for discussion at the 2021 AGM, to nominate their fellow radio amateurs for SARL Awards and Trophies and to nominate at least five radio amateurs to serve on Council for the next two years. The relevant documents are available on the League website, please follow the link from the front page.

Members are also invited to submit proposals for Papers for the 2021 SARL Symposium on 16 April 2021. Send your proposals to secretary@sarl.org.za.