Ham Radio Saved My Life!

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Alden Sumner Jones IV, KC1JWR, of Bennington, Vermont, is thankful for amateur radio after he suffered a medical incident and lost consciousness on 15th June 2020 while hiking with others along a remote section of the Long Trail, not far from his home

An EMT from Appalachian Mountain Rescue (AMR), who was hiking nearby, saw Jones pass out but was unable to connect with 911 via his cell phone.

Jones, 41, regained consciousness and was successful in contacting Ron Wonderlick, AG1W, via the Northern Berkshire Amateur Radio Club’s K1FFK repeater on Mount Greylock, and Wonderlick initiated what turned into an 8-hour effort to get Jones off the trail and to a medical facility, acting as a relay among Jones, emergency crews, and other agencies involved.

“The Vermont State Police also received assistance from several licensed amateur radio operators who helped facilitate communications, greatly assisting in the rescue.”
— Bennington Post

NRRL form Vision and Action Working Group

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The Norwegian national amateur radio society NRRL reports a Vision and Action Working Group is being formed

The focus will be NRRL's vision and action program, among others:

  • The relationship between NRRL and the groups

  • Manager training/courses

  • Competence raising

  • Regional meetings

  • Visibility outward and more ...

NRRL - https://tinyurl.com/NorwayNRRL


Illinois Section Manager Steps Down

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Illinois Section Manager Ron Morgan, AD9I, has stepped down due to health concerns that became apparent just as he was ready to start a new term. He was re-elected in the spring Section Manager election cycle. Morgan, of East Peoria, has been Section Manager since February 2017. Thomas Beebe, W9RY, of Marion, has been appointed as the Illinois Section Manager, effective 1st July 2020, to fulfill the 2-year term that extends through 30th June 2022.

ARRL Radiosport and Field Services Manager Bart Jahnke, W9JJ, made the appointment after consulting with ARRL Central Division Director Kermit Carlson, W9XA.

Beebe was one of three candidates who ran for the post in the spring SM election. He currently serves as an Assistant Section Manager, Official Emergency Station, and a Field Instructor and Field Examiner.