The Dayton Hamvention 2007 Awards committee is proud to honor three hams who have made significant contributions to the Amateur Radio Service.
Jim Haynie, W5JBP, whose leadership of ARRL, the National Association for Amateur Radio , helped define amateur radio’s role in emergency communication was named Amateur of the Year.
Ed Hare, W1RFI, whose relentless pursuit of BPL interference documentation helped defend ham bands was selected for the Special Achievement Awards.
David Cameron, VE7LTD, who spearheaded the Internet Radio Linking Project (IRLP) which turned amateur radio repeaters into a worldwide communication network, will receive the Technical Excellence Award. All three will be honored guests when Hamvention® 2007 opens in Hara Arena on May 18.
Pat Johnson, KC8ZZO, Hamvention® Awards Chairman said the committee had a tough job because of the number of worthy individuals nominated for the three awards. ”We believe the winners all represent excellence in service to the ham radio community. We were impressed with the quality of the nominations.”
Hamvention® Chairman Jim Nies, WX8F, praised the winners, saying: “On behalf of the Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA) and Hamvention® 2007 it is my pleasure to congratulate this year’s Award Winners. Please join me in recognizing the outstanding contributions and the many years of devotion the winners have given to the amateur radio service.”