JOTA-JOTI is the world’s largest digital Scout event taking place online and over the air. The educational event brings together more than 2 million Scouts every year in October for a weekend of Scouting and friendship.

NCRC has supported this activity at the Glen in Portsmouth for many years.  We are planning a number of activities but in the minimum you can participate from home by being available for QSOs with the Scouts. Save some time on October 16.  More at the meeting on the 13th and at  https://www.jotajoti.info/

 Tom Frenaye/K1KI will attend our net meeting and give a 10 min  talk prior to the presentation on the Ham Radio blackout in WWI

 Update from Tom:

Tom Frenaye/K1KI – ARRL Director

I have a proven track record on the ARRL Board of Directors.  Worked to gain new 2200m 630m and 60m bands for Amateur Radio.  Supported ARRL’s Congressional and FCC efforts to allow antennas for hams living in condos and homeowner associations.  Strong supporter of ARRL Teachers Institute, Continuing Education, and Learning Network.

Who I am

• ARRL Life Member, Maxim Society donor
• Extra Class license, first licensed as a Novice in 7^th grade
• Very active on the air with 700k QSOs in Logbook of the World
• Active on 160-6m, contesting, DXing, general operating, antenna building
• Will be a full-time Director

Why I am qualified

• Former communications specialist in Antarctica
• Worked at ARRL in Newington as Contest Program Manager
• Led 250 volunteers for World Radiosport Team Championships
• Twenty+ years as an Information Technology manager, database designer
• Former Mayor (First Selectman) in my town
• Thirty years as ARRL Director and Vice President
•                 Chairman of many ARRL Board committees
• Twenty-five years as ARRL Foundation Director and President
•                 Awarded 1100+ youth scholarships worth $1.4m+

What I care about

• Preserving access to Amateur Radio spectrum
• Good relations with the FCC and Congress
• Modern set of ARRL services and publications with efficient headquarters organization
• Fully supported group of volunteers nationwide for emergency communication, education and community service
• ARRL must be an open and ethical organization with effective strategic planning
• Enhancing the Technician license for digital HF usage
• Revitalizing public relations program to improve awareness of Amateur Radio

Vote Tom Frenaye – K1KI   For ARRL Director

(Ballots will be mailed by Oct 1^st)