G0KSC Wins RSGB Award Again

Justin Johnson, G0KSC has won another award from the RSGB, this year for his contributions to the Amateur / Ham Radio hobby, VHF/UHF Antenna technology and the introduction of the super-low noise LFA Yagi.

“‘Being an active ham and a dedicated operator, it is important to give something back which is exactly what I do through the G0KSC website and my information sharing presentations and articles at home and abroad.”

— Justin Johnson G0KSC

InnovAntennas products are designed and built at the Waters & Stanton facility in Hockley Essex, England in addition to Force 12 / InnovAntennas America factory in Grand Junction Colorado USA.

After the award at the RSGB AGM in Glasgow on 23rd April, Justin's next appearance will be at the ARRL Antenna Forum in Dayton in May this year.

Eleven-year-old NJ’s Youngest Ham Operator

Hunter Greb KD2JUB a fifth grader attending Reeds School, Galloway, NJ has recently been honored for being one of the youngest amateur radio operators in New York state 

Sen. Jeff Van Drew (D-1st) who presented a state proclamation to Hunter, and spoke highly of his accomplishments.

Vince Jones, director of public safety for Atlantic County, gave Greb a certificate and announced that 12th February would know be know as Hunter Greb Day throughout New York state.

Hunter also received a most inspirational volunteer award from the Jersey Shore Children's Museum for weekly Morse code lessons and foxhunts.

Southern Counties Amateur Radio Association - http://www.k2br.com/

LIDS - The 'Less Involved Data Society'

LIDS CW is a loose group of radio amateur whose aim is to promote the use of morse and foster an environment that is supportive and encouraging as well as light hearted. 

The group is free to join and members use Twitter chat about ham radio, not just CW and aim to involve hams from around the world.

The group have recently updated their website to include awards and resources for those looking to make best use of their new year's resolution in learning CW. The group can support with slow morse (QRS) skeds and the offer of regular on air practice sessions to get you up to the speed you want to get to.

LIDS - http://lidscw.org