US Teen Awarded Extra Licence

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13 Year old Amateur Radio enthusiast Nicholas Stone, KF5 LKW has successfully passed the US Extra Class Amateur Radio licence exam.

Nicolas took the exam at a Field Day exhibition in June 2016, where he passed the equivalent to the UK Full licence.

Congratulations to Nicholas.

Full Media Story - http://harrisondaily.com/people/local-teen-licensed-in-amateur-radio/article_16ba524a-7c47-11e6-be6a-c71e461a6cc8.html

Radio Hams Stamps for Veterans

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US Amateur / Ham Radio Operator Bob Josuweit WA3PZO who is president of the Holmesburg Amateur Radio Club is coordinating a project to support Veterans.

The Holmesburg Amateur Radio Club is asking for donations of envelopes and cards as the club is collecting the stamps for a project called “Stamps for the Wounded”

“Cancelled stamps are collected and then distributed to local VA hospitals and other convalescent facilities where our wounded warriors can receive occupational therapy using the stamps either to put into albums or to make decorative items.”
— Bob Josuweit - WA3PZO

Australian Club's 60th Birthday

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As the southern hemisphere enters the warmer months, Amateur / Ham Radio operators in Australia are preparing for the largest gathering of enthusiasts at the Central Coast Radio Club Field Day.

The Central Coast Radio Club, located north of Sydney, New South Wales is marking the event in February 2017 to celebrate their 60th birthday.

The group successfully raises funds to support the local repeater network and club facilities, made open to both local members and passing operators.

To make the 60th anniversary, a special callsign of VK2WFD will be on-air at the Wyong Field Day.

The Central Coast Amateur Radio Club have made an open invitation to all amateur radio operators from around the work to either join them in person or on the air to celebrate the 60th birthday event.

Central Coast Amateur Radio Club - http://www.ccarc.org.au