"Amateur Radio + People = Fellowship"
Hamvention
Awards Announced
Three amateur radio (ham) operators who have made significant
contributions to the Amateur Radio Service, will be honored guests when
Hamvention® 2008 opens in Hara Arena on May 16.
Amateur
of the Year
This year's Hamvention® Amateur of the Year is Ward Silver, NØAX, whose Ham Radio for Dummies, helped many realize
that becoming a ham does not have to be a difficult challenge.
His other books, teaching materials and magazine articles have helped
many become more proficient in their amateur radio skills and
knowledge. More details.
Technical Excellence
Tom McDermott, N5EG, whose technical contributions helped digital ham
radio expand won the Technical
Excellence Award. He developed the
TAPR-AMSAT windows software development system, wrote a textbook on
Wireless Digital Communications for TAPR, and developed the TAPR VNA in
2004. These projects provide an on-going revenue stream for TAPR to
help fund other activities and development projects. More details.
Special Achievement Award
Emery McClendon, KB9IBW, who started Amateur
Radio Military Appreciation Day (ARMAD)
in 2003 as a way for Amateur Radio to express support and
appreciation for our service men and women won the Special Achievement Award.
He said he started ARMAD "as a way to have
Amateur Radio serve as a
tool for the people of our communities to be able to express 'live'
support and appreciation for our Troops, Veterans, Military Retired;
and First Responders."
More details.
Frank Beafore, WS8B, Hamvention® Awards Chairman said selecting the
winners from the number of worthy nominees presented a tough task for
the committee. "We believe the winners all have made significant
contributions to the ham radio community. We were impressed with the
quality of the nominations."
Hamvention® Chairman Carl Rose, K8CPR, praised the winners, saying:
“On behalf of the Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA) and
Hamvention® 2008 it is my pleasure to congratulate this year’s
Award Winners. I ask all hams to join me in recognizing the outstanding
contributions and the many years of service the winners have given to
the amateur radio service."
