Big Island Amateur Radio Club NEWSLETTER
April 2015
In 2014, ARRL members celebrated 100 years of "Advancing the Art and Science of Radio." Founded in 1914, ARRL is the national association for Amateur Radio in the USA and the largest organization of radio amateurs in the world.
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The ARRL Centennial QSO Party was a year-long operating event that celebrated hams making contacts. Participants accumulated points, working new stations and making new friends all over the world.
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Second Century Campaign: Find out how you can help contribute to the ARRL Endowment and prepare the organization for its second 100 years at http://www.arrl.org/centennial
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Video: ARRL at 100: A Century of Ham Radio
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ARRL Centennial QSL Cards: Select from 3 specially designed QSL cards celebrating the ARRL Centennial.
In addition to the National Centennial Convention in July 2014, ARRL designated six regional Centennial Events in 2014:
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February 7-9, 2014 Orlando Hamcation—Orlando, Florida
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May 16-18, 2014 Dayton Hamvention®—Dayton, Ohio
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June 6-8, 2014 SEA-PAC—Seaside, Oregon
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June 13-14, 2014 Ham-Com—Plano, Texas
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July 17-19, 2014 National Centennial Convention—Hartford, ConnecticutConvention Program Guide (PDF)
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August 16-17, 2014 Huntsville Hamfest—Huntsville, Alabama
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October 10-12, 2014 Pacificon—Santa Clara, California