RSGB team announced for YOTA Hungary

The RSGB has announced the team of young members who will be representing the Society and the UK at this summer’s Youngsters on the Air camp. The event, hosted by the Hungarian Radio Amateur Society MRASZ, will take place in Gyor, Hungary between 5 and 12 August. The team is made up of Alexander, 2E0FMZ (Team Leader); Henry-James, M7HJR; Hannah, M7YYQ and Jake, M7JNS.

Announced - https://rsgb.org/main/about-us/yota/yota-summer-camps/yota-hungary-2023/yota-hungary-team/

Ria Jairam, N2RJ, joins ARDC Board

On 3rd April 2023, Ria Jairam, N2RJ, joined the board of directors of Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC).

“After seeing what ARDC has done and is doing, I’m a believer. So I’m here to make that happen.”

— Ria Jairam, N2RJ

Jairam has been a licensed amateur radio operator since 1997, after first having been licensed in her native Trinidad and Tobago. She has served on the boards of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) and the ARRL Foundation. She is actively involved in amateur radio outreach and education through speaking at clubs and conventions, social media, her weekly radio show on WRMI shortwave radio and her YouTube channel. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from NYU Tandon School of Engineering, and currently works in software and systems development for the financial industry and design consulting for renewable energy and energy storage projects.

Jairam was inspired to join the ARDC board by former director, Bob McGwier, N4HY, who recommended her prior to his departure in December 2022.

“Ria is a powerful voice in amateur radio, and we are proud to have her join our team. She’s definitely going to help us make great things happen”

— Rosy Schechter, KJ7RYV, ARDC Executive Director

Electrocuted While Helping Another Amateur

Beloved DXer, contester and referee for WRTC this year - Richard King, K5NA, of Texas, had become a Silent Key just a week ago. He was electrocuted while helping another amateur take down a Yagi from a tower. The antenna hit a live power line and he was thrown to the ground and died shortly thereafter. A very tragic reminder here that safety, safety, safety always comes first and that doesn’t always mean just wearing a helmet or a belt.