ARDC Grant Will Expand RMHAM’s 5 GHz Microwave Network in Rockies

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ARDC Grant Will Expand RMHAM’s 5 GHz Microwave Network in Rockies

A grant of $374,233 from Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) to Rocky Mountain Ham Radio (RMHAM) will go toward expanding a multistate 5 GHz microwave network and help to outfit communications trailers.

The microwave network enables partnering amateur radio clubs and groups to access, enable, or expand their repeater and other FCC Part 97-appropriate applications. The network provides 50 – 100+ Mbps of bandwidth and is managed and monitored by a dedicated network operations team.

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WSJT-X Core Developer Goes SK

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Sad news now. We learned from Joe Taylor, K1JT, that Bill Somerville, G4WJS, died suddenly and unexpectedly.

He was only about 65 years old.

Bill was the first to join Joe in 2013, forming a core development group for WSJT-X.

He helped to bring the overall program structure more nearly up to professional standards.

Moreover, he devoted countless hours to program support, patiently answering users’ questions on WSJT-related forums.

RSGB Obituary - https://rsgb.org/main/blog/news/silent-keys/2021/12/06/bill-somerville-g4wjs-december-2021/