CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations

January 13, 2026The CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for the 2026 class of inductees. 3 nomination will be inducted in 2026.

The CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame was established in January, 2001, to recognize those individuals, whether licensed radio amateurs or not, who significantly affected the course of amateur radio; and radio amateurs who, in the course of their professional lives, had a significant impact on their professions or on world affairs.

Nominations may be sent to Tom Roscoe (K8CX) at k8cx@hamgallery.com. See nomination guidelines.

Source: hamgallery.com open_in_new CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame CQ Magazine

YL POTA Party

January 9, 2026On Saturday, March 7, women interested in amateur radio and portable operating are invited to spend the day together at Owens Lodge, Pineway Ponds Park along the Erie Canal in Spencerport, NY for a relaxed YL POTA Party.

Parks On The Air (POTA) is an amateur radio activity that encourages operators to set up portable stations in parks and make contacts from the field. The YL POTA Party is an exciting way for women of all ages to experience portable operating, learn by doing, and enjoy time on the air together. You do not need to be licensed to participate.

Starting at 9:00 AM, the day kicks off with setting up portable stations and getting on the air, with plenty of time to operate, chat, and enjoy food throughout the day (we just need to be out by 9 PM). Bring your own portable equipment or operate from ours.

Similar YL POTA parties are held each year around International Women’s Day, with gatherings planned worldwide to celebrate women’s contributions to radio and their involvement in the hobby.

Please RSVP to Angela N3ARB and Matt K2EAG by email at brown@brownbuffalo.com.

You can also visit us at upstatenypota.com.

This is an unofficial event and is not sponsored by Parks On The Air.

Source: K2EAG open_in_new POTA