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Ham-Com (SK)

Their convention started in 1977 in the Dallas area. Covid proved too much for it. It is with a heavy heart that I write this letter about the future of Ham-Com. After 41 years, Ham-Com has decided to close its doors in lieu of the restrictions in place for COVID-19 and the rising costs of putting on a show. The decision was not made lightly, but the safety and wellness of our volunteers, vendors, clubs, presenters, and attendees is our paramount concern. We sincerely thank each and every person for their support over the past years. This starts with clubs who have participated in offering forums, transmitter sessions, VE sessions, talk-ins, and many more things through the years. Next, to the commercial and flea market vendors who have helped new hams get their first radio to established hams who are building the ultimate ham shack, we thank you for returning year over year. To the volunteer staff, functional directors, and access control, your dedication and hard work have contributed to the continued success of the show for 41 years. Finally, to our attendees. Without you, there is no show. Over 41 years, we have met a variety of people with one common passion, amateur radio. Ham-Com is proud to contribute to bringing people together to enjoy this passion. We will definitely miss this gathering of the broader community. Our thoughts and best wishes to you and your families and “see you on-the-air”. 73 Bill Nelson President of Ham-Com Inc

Get your learnin’ on

On January 23rd, Contest University will be hosting a free Propagation seminar. Sponsored by DX Engineering and Icom America, this webinar is being done via Zoom. The schedule is as follows: 11:00 am – “Update on the Personal Space Weather Station Project & HamSCI activities for 2021” Dr. Nathaniel Frissell, W2NAF 12 noon – “Solar Cycle 25 Predictions & Progress” Carl Luetzelschwab, K9LA 1:00 pm – “Maximizing Performance of HF Antennas with Irregular Terrain” Dr. James Breakall, WA3FET 2:00 pm – “HF Ionospheric Propagation” Frank Donovan, W3LPL There will be a drawing for an Icom IC-705 donated by Icom America and DX Engineering after the seminars. The winner must be present on Zoom to win. To register, go to https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dfLvFDxaTyakOWd_C7_puwt NA Contest software developer K8CC, SK NA Contest Logging Software Developer Dave Pruett, K8CC, died on December 29. An ARRL member, he was 66. After obtaining the source code for the CT contest logger, Pruett wrote new code, and "his NA software breathed new life into the program," expanding it to accommodate multiple contests, said contester Jim Cain, K1TN. He was a log checker for the ARRL 10-Meter and 160-Meter Contests, chaired the Michigan QSO Party, and was a longtime member of the Mad River Radio Club. He served as editor of National Contest Journal (NCJ) for several years when contester Randy Thompson, K5ZD, was the publisher and later, after ARRL assumed publication of the magazine. "He was a guy who got things done," Thompson said in a post to the CQ-contest reflector. Pruett was a participant in the 1996 World Radiosport Team Championship (WRTC) with Stan Stockton, K5GO, who called him "an inspiration." -ARRL letter
DELARANews

Ham Radio News

…because we don’t live in a vacuum

Ham-Com (SK)

Their convention started in 1977 in the Dallas area. Covid proved too much for it. It is with a heavy heart that I write this letter about the future of Ham-Com. After 41 years, Ham-Com has decided to close its doors in lieu of the restrictions in place for COVID-19 and the rising costs of putting on a show. The decision was not made lightly, but the safety and wellness of our volunteers, vendors, clubs, presenters, and attendees is our paramount concern. We sincerely thank each and every person for their support over the past years. This starts with clubs who have participated in offering forums, transmitter sessions, VE sessions, talk-ins, and many more things through the years. Next, to the commercial and flea market vendors who have helped new hams get their first radio to established hams who are building the ultimate ham shack, we thank you for returning year over year. To the volunteer staff, functional directors, and access control, your dedication and hard work have contributed to the continued success of the show for 41 years. Finally, to our attendees. Without you, there is no show. Over 41 years, we have met a variety of people with one common passion, amateur radio. Ham-Com is proud to contribute to bringing people together to enjoy this passion. We will definitely miss this gathering of the broader community. Our thoughts and best wishes to you and your families and “see you on-the-air”. 73 Bill Nelson President of Ham-Com Inc