SOTA Day 2020 (Austrian)

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SOTA Day 2020 (Austrian)

OE SOTA Day is a popular annual Summits on the Air event, organised by the Austrian SOTA Association. It traditionally includes lots of summits being activated in OE, both from Austrian hams and visiting amateurs, plus a social meet-up somewhere in the Austrian mountains.

In 2020, Covid-19 has significantly reduced the possibility of international travel for many, plus a social face-to-face gathering is much more difficult.

OE SOTA Day will still take place on Saturday 19th September 2020, but without the social meeting. Instead, the event is being widened to the whole European continent and will be a festival of SOTA activations to mark the end of summer in Europe.

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IRTS Award winners for service to the Society or to Amateur Radio 2020

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At each Annual General Meeting, the Society recognises individuals and clubs who give outstanding service to the Society or Amateur Radio.

This year, the awards were given as follows:

The Presidents Cup was awarded to Dave Deane EI9FBB for his achievements in DXing and DXpeditioning, for his leadership role in the EI DX Group and his service as a DXCC Card Checker.

The Arup Cup goes to Michael Foertig EI3GYB for his excellent work for the IARU Monitoring Service. Michael monitors our bands for intruders and reports monthly to the Region 1 IARUMS.

The Collins Cup goes to Leo McHugh EI8BR who provides excellent CW training in South Dublin Radio Club.

The Pat Conway Cup is awarded to Tony Condon EI2AW, recently retired Treasurer of Limerick Clare Radio Club. Tony was licensed in 1965 and was elected treasurer in 1979/80 and served in the position for 40 years. A truly remarkable record.

The John Ash Chapman Shield goes to the Kerry Amateur Radio Group for their efforts at promoting the hobby at various public events throughout the year.

The Sheila Piper Cup goes to Steve Wright EI5DD for his continuing work in producing the monthly IRTS publication, the online EI News

The Paddy Maher EI3AV Cup goes to the Galway VHF Group for their tremendous work in providing a digital repeater service.

IRTS Amateur Radio Awards 2020

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At each Annual General Meeting, the Society recognises individuals and clubs who give outstanding service to the Society or Amateur Radio.

This year, the awards were given as follows:

The Presidents Cup was awarded to Dave Deane EI9FBB for his achievements in DXing and DXpeditioning, for his leadership role in the EI DX Group and his service as a DXCC Card Checker.

The Arup Cup goes to Michael Foertig EI3GYB for his excellent work for the IARU Monitoring Service. Michael monitors our bands for intruders and reports monthly to the Region 1 IARUMS.

The Collins Cup goes to Leo McHugh EI8BR who provides excellent CW training in South Dublin Radio Club.

The Pat Conway Cup is awarded to Tony Condon EI2AW, recently retired Treasurer of Limerick Clare Radio Club. Tony was licensed in 1965 and was elected treasurer in 1979/80 and served in the position for 40 years. A truly remarkable record.

The John Ash Chapman Shield goes to the Kerry Amateur Radio Group for their efforts at promoting the hobby at various public events throughout the year.

The Sheila Piper Cup goes to Steve Wright EI5DD for his continuing work in producing the monthly IRTS publication, the online EI News

The Paddy Maher EI3AV Cup goes to the Galway VHF Group for their tremendous work in providing a digital repeater service.