Welcome to the first of February and the downhill side of winter. We are just a few months away from spring, green landscape, and antenna work.
With the start of a new term for a Division Director comes some appointments and other duties. Please contact me directly about any of the following at ac0w@arrl.org. Following those items is a list of upcoming activities in the Dakota Division.
I belief many are waiting for a report on the ARRL Annual Meeting. While I am waiting for some of the meeting documents are released here are a couple of items to note.
Field Day – The temporary rule waivers implemented in 2020 with remain for 2021 with one addition to the waivers. The addition is Class D & E stations will be limited to maximum of 150 watts power. The rule waivers allowed Class D stations to work everyone and allowed for a club aggregate score.
DX and Contest Advisory Committees (DXAC & CAC) – Prior to the board meeting many email reflectors and other social media venues had a lot of discussion about a possible motion to replace the DXAC & CAC with a different advisory committee structure. The motion was never presented to the Board as it appeared there was limited support for such a change. Instead, the Board and Program and Services Committee has committed to work with the two advisory committees to find ways to better utilize the expertise and experience on these committees.
73
Bill – ACØW
Director Dakota Division
ARRL Centurion Award
This award is available for ARRL members at least 100 years old and 40 years of ARRL membership. Individuals who receive the award receive a plaque and annual membership fees waived. Notify me at ac0w@arrl.org of any amateurs in your area or club that are 100 or older. We will verify the other requirements and award them Centurion Award if they qualify.
DX and Contest Advisory Committees
Looking for individuals interesting in being on the DX Advisory Committee and the Contest Advisory Committee. Individuals are appointed to a three-year term. Requirements can be found by scrolling to Rules & Regulations concerning Advisory Committees at http://www.arrl.org/arrl-rules-regulations . Contact me directly at ac0w@arrl.org if you are interested or for additional information.
Thank you to Scott KØMD for his 6 years of service on the Contest Advisory Committee.
Webmaster
Looking for an individual to aid in the maintenance and update of the Dakota Division website https://www.arrldakota.org/ . Contact me at ac0w@arrl.org if interested.
DAKOTA DIVISION EVENTS
February 6, 2021 8 AM – 6 PM Saturday
Minnesota QSO Party
https://www.w0aa.org/mn-qso-party/
Here is your opportunity to be the DX while staying home. The world will be looking to contact Minnesota stations. For those working on WAS award, this is a great way to fill in those missing states as people from most states will be on. Minnesota stations if you plan to be on please get your operation on the activity map https://www.w0aa.org/activity-map/ by sending your plans to the webmaster webmaster@w0aa.org .
February 8, 2021 6:45 PM – 9:15 PM
Monday night for 10 weeks
On-line Technician Class
Sponsored by Maple Grove Radio Club
https://k0ltc.org/tech_license_class/
February 27, 2021 7:30 AM – 12:30PM
CDARC 2021 Hamfest
Bismarck, ND
http://www.cdarcnd.com/
ARRL Forum with Dakota Division Vice Director Lynn Nelson WØND
April 10 & 11, 2021
North Dakota QSO Party
https://www.ndarrlsection.com/ND_QSO_Party.html
Help make North Dakota the main attraction to the world this weekend by getting on and activating a county.
September 25, 2021 8 AM – 6 PM Saturday
RRRA Hamfest & ARRL Dakota Division Convention
https://rrra.org/cal/2021/09/25/rrra-hamfest-arrl-dakota-division-convention/
October 9 & 10, 2021 Tentative
South Dakota QSO Party
https://sdqsoparty.com/
With the start of a new term for a Division Director comes some appointments and other duties. Please contact me directly about any of the following at ac0w@arrl.org. Following those items is a list of upcoming activities in the Dakota Division.
I belief many are waiting for a report on the ARRL Annual Meeting. While I am waiting for some of the meeting documents are released here are a couple of items to note.
Field Day – The temporary rule waivers implemented in 2020 with remain for 2021 with one addition to the waivers. The addition is Class D & E stations will be limited to maximum of 150 watts power. The rule waivers allowed Class D stations to work everyone and allowed for a club aggregate score.
DX and Contest Advisory Committees (DXAC & CAC) – Prior to the board meeting many email reflectors and other social media venues had a lot of discussion about a possible motion to replace the DXAC & CAC with a different advisory committee structure. The motion was never presented to the Board as it appeared there was limited support for such a change. Instead, the Board and Program and Services Committee has committed to work with the two advisory committees to find ways to better utilize the expertise and experience on these committees.
73
Bill – ACØW
Director Dakota Division
ARRL Centurion Award
This award is available for ARRL members at least 100 years old and 40 years of ARRL membership. Individuals who receive the award receive a plaque and annual membership fees waived. Notify me at ac0w@arrl.org of any amateurs in your area or club that are 100 or older. We will verify the other requirements and award them Centurion Award if they qualify.
DX and Contest Advisory Committees
Looking for individuals interesting in being on the DX Advisory Committee and the Contest Advisory Committee. Individuals are appointed to a three-year term. Requirements can be found by scrolling to Rules & Regulations concerning Advisory Committees at http://www.arrl.org/arrl-rules-regulations . Contact me directly at ac0w@arrl.org if you are interested or for additional information.
Thank you to Scott KØMD for his 6 years of service on the Contest Advisory Committee.
Webmaster
Looking for an individual to aid in the maintenance and update of the Dakota Division website https://www.arrldakota.org/ . Contact me at ac0w@arrl.org if interested.
DAKOTA DIVISION EVENTS
February 6, 2021 8 AM – 6 PM Saturday
Minnesota QSO Party
https://www.w0aa.org/mn-qso-party/
Here is your opportunity to be the DX while staying home. The world will be looking to contact Minnesota stations. For those working on WAS award, this is a great way to fill in those missing states as people from most states will be on. Minnesota stations if you plan to be on please get your operation on the activity map https://www.w0aa.org/activity-map/ by sending your plans to the webmaster webmaster@w0aa.org .
February 8, 2021 6:45 PM – 9:15 PM
Monday night for 10 weeks
On-line Technician Class
Sponsored by Maple Grove Radio Club
https://k0ltc.org/tech_license_class/
February 27, 2021 7:30 AM – 12:30PM
CDARC 2021 Hamfest
Bismarck, ND
http://www.cdarcnd.com/
ARRL Forum with Dakota Division Vice Director Lynn Nelson WØND
April 10 & 11, 2021
North Dakota QSO Party
https://www.ndarrlsection.com/ND_QSO_Party.html
Help make North Dakota the main attraction to the world this weekend by getting on and activating a county.
September 25, 2021 8 AM – 6 PM Saturday
RRRA Hamfest & ARRL Dakota Division Convention
https://rrra.org/cal/2021/09/25/rrra-hamfest-arrl-dakota-division-convention/
October 9 & 10, 2021 Tentative
South Dakota QSO Party
https://sdqsoparty.com/
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