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Gomez Nominated for Vacant FCC Seat, Two Commissioners Renominated:
by AB7RG 2023-05-25President Joe Biden announced three nominees for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on May 22, 2023. The President will nominate Anna M. Gomez for a vacant FCC seat. Two sitting Commissioners, Geoffrey Starks and Brendan Carr, will be nominated for new terms at the same time.
Memorial Day Special Event Station on Board the USS Slater:
by AB7RG 2023-05-25In observance of Memorial Day, the East Greenbush Amateur Radio Association (EGARA) will operate special event station WW2DEM on board the USS Slater on Sunday, May 28, 2023. WW2DEM is also the ship's official call sign.
John Gendron, NJ4Z, Appointed South Carolina Section Manager:
by AB7RG 2023-05-25ARRL has named John Gendron, NJ4Z, as the South Carolina Section Manager. He will complete the term of Marc Tarplee, N4UFP, who passed away after a brief illness.
ARRL and FEMA Sign Agreement: Ham Radio is as Relevant as Ever:
by AB7RG 2023-05-25ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio has entered into an updated Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The agreement will enhance cooperation between ARRL's emergency communications program, the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES), and FEMA in providing disaster communications. The agreement emphasizes the importance of skilled Amateur Radio Operators in times of crisis and the role of ARES leadership within the emergency communications space.
Dayton Hamvention 2023 Wrap Up:
by AB7RG 2023-05-25Dayton Hamvention 2023 was held May 19 - 21 in Xenia, Ohio -- and all indications point to a successful event.
ARRL Section Manager Spring Election Results:
by AB7RG 2023-05-25The results of two balloted Section Manager elections held this spring were determined when the ballots were counted at ARRL Headquarters on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.
Graduation Cap Decorated with Call Sign:
by AB7RG 2023-05-25It's graduation season for high schools across the country. This rite of passage is often accompanied by the chance for graduates to decorate their caps for the festivities, and one teenage ham in Oklahoma chose to decorate hers with her call sign.
