The ARRL has declared 2026 “The Year Of The Club” and has several activities meant to recognize the importance of Amateur Radio Clubs to our hobby.
One of the events is going to be a Worked All States program where users will contacts a W1AW portable station in every state (much like they did during the 100th anniversary of the ARRL back in 2014).
Information on the event can be found here
One of the CW wizards that help us get into the top 10 nationally each year during Field Day (one of many talented CW operators that we are fortunate enough to have as members) just completed a pretty monumental task. He has made confirmed contacts with 100 foreign countries, all at low power (5 watts or less), all on CW, and all using the mobile radio in his car.
Most of us have enough trouble driving, Bruce is able to decode Morse in his head and sends the code using a key that can be strapped to his thigh.
Congratulations Bruce!
Willy W1LY operated as W1SYE during last year’s New England QSO Party. His effort was outstanding and produced the highest score in Rhode Island. Thanks Willy for keeping W1SYE on the air!
The NCRC intrepid activation crew will be activating Fox Island, (US Islands RI025S once qualified). This is a rare/unique opportunity, as the island is now owned by a corporation and visitors are not allowed. Through good fortune and our ability to show a series of successful activations in the past two years, Jim, KA1ZOU, was able to secure one time permission to activate the island.
Expect the gang to be on the air by 10 AM local time and to remain until at least 2 PM (or later if band conditions support it). Check around 14.260-14.265 MHz, using callsign W1SYE.
NCRC’s DXCC Certificate, #61,702 issued May 2, 2016 was received in the mail today.