The CWops Award for Advancing the Art of CW

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CWops have announced that it is now accepting nominations for this prestigious award for 2018.

The purpose of the award is to recognize individuals, groups, or organizations that have made the greatest contribution(s) toward advancing the art or practice of radio communications by Morse code.

CWops Awards Criteria

Candidates for the award may be one or more of the following:

  • Authors of publications related to CW
  • CW recruiters, trainers, mentors, coaches and instructors
  • Public advocates of CW
  • Organizers of CW activities
  • Designers and inventors who advance the art or practice of CW
  • Other contributors to the art or practice of CW

 

SOTA Sherpa Award for 2017 - Guru EA2IF

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The 2017 SOTA Sherpa Award winner has been announced, Spanish Amateur Radio Operator Jose-Antonio Gurutzarri Jauregi (EA2IF)

Rewarded by the panel, Jauregi has made a particularly substantial effort and contribution in the growth and development of the programme throughout 2017.  

In particular, Jose-Antonio reconconised for his assistance he has provided (and continues to do) in the development of new SOTA associations, especially in Spanish-speaking countries.  With SOTA starting to take a hold in South America, Guru's support is invaluable.

Jauregi prize is a SOTABEAMS WSPRlite unit from the award sponsor.

Guru is a keen experimenter with stealth antennas for his SOTA chasing from a high-rise apartment, and we look forward to him sharing his results.

SARL Amateur Radio Hall of Fame nominations for 2018

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The SARL Amateur Radio Hall of Fame honours individuals who have made significant contributions to amateur radio in South Africa.

The first two groups of members were inducted into the Hall of Fame during 2016 and 2017. From 2018, a maximum of one living member and one deceased member will be inducted annually.

Nominations will be accepted from early December to the end of February. Online voting will take place in March.

SARL Hall of Fame - http://www.sarl.org.za/members/HallofFame/HoFMain.asp