Military Nets Scheduled for Hamvention

May 13, 2025Each year a series of Military Radio Nets take place during Hamvention. This year includes the WW2 Low Power & Backpack Net and the Cold War Backpack & Handheld Net.

WW2 Low Power & Backpack Net
1200 Local Time
3885 AM

Cold War Backpack & Handheld Net
1400 Local Time
51.0 FM

The 51.0 Cold War Net will be radios like the PRC-6, PRC-10, RT-70, PRC-25 and 77 with a good representation of older sets from the BC-1000 to newer SINGARS sets. We will also have a good showing of German, Russian and the last couple years captured Iraqi radios. The Czech RF_10 is another popular radio.

Source: VE3IPS open_in_new

IARU Considers Consolidation

May 12, 2025The IARU has released guidance on potential restructuring to help the organization meet modern challenges. The proposed changes would combine the 3 separate regional organizations into a single global entity.

The proposal (PDF) outlines a number of areas where the currently independent, regional organizations struggle. Problem areas include declining membership, duplication of resources, lack of coordination, and other various inefficiencies. The changes are designed to establish a number of benefits:

• Global representation
• Streamlined decision making
• Better allocation of resources
• Improved communication
• Long-term sustainability
• Centralized finances
• Greater influence

Member societies will vote on the restructuring with the potential for a transition as early as next year. The full consultation on restructuring (PDF) is available on the IARU website.

Source: IARU open_in_new