The International DX Association (INDEXA) has announced the formation of a fund — “Hams with Hearts” — to support humanitarian projects carried out by DXpedition teams. Thanks to an initial contribution by Zorro Miyazawa, JH1AJT, INDEXA will be able to begin humanitarian support grants beginning in mid-January 2016, the announcement said.
“To qualify for humanitarian grants, DXpeditions must present a clear plan for a humanitarian project to coincide with their DXpedition,” the announcement said. “The project must provide direct, physical benefit to the local population and go beyond leaving behind ham equipment, making a video, or giving a class in Amateur Radio.”
INDEXA said acceptable projects might include such things as providing school supplies, clothing, medical supplies, first aid equipment, or water purification supplies. The INDEXA board will review the plans and decide whether or not to fund the project.
“In the early years of this fund, it is likely that grants will be modest,” INDEXA allowed. “We therefore will be seeking low-cost but high-impact projects. As this fund grows it may be possible to encourage DXpeditions to conduct humanitarian projects by supporting both the DXpedition itself and the humanitarian project it carries out. We are grateful to Zorro for his generosity and acknowledge the many humanitarian projects he has carried out on a personal level. With this new fund we hope to benefit humanity and enhance the image of Amateur Radio around the world.”
Source:ARRL
More
RadFxSat (Fox-1B) Launch Reset for November 18; More Foxes are on the Way!
The twice-delayed launch of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta II rocket that will transport the AMSAT RadFxSat (Fox-1B) CubeSat carrying an Amate... Read more
Yaesu FT-991A Unboxing
The FT-991A is the next generation in all mode, all band MF/HF/VHF/UHF transceiver with C4FM (System Fusion) Digital capability. The FT-991A includes... Read more
DZKit Sienna HF Receiver/Transceiver Kit
True kit – soldering required (about 40 hours to build boards, assemble, cal and test) Modular (start small, add modules as your budget allows)... Read more
Silent Key Memorial Event Commemorates Departed Radio Amateurs
The Silent Key Memorial Contest on November 1 will honor radio amateurs who have died in past years or more recently. The CW-only event gets under way... Read more
HF Interference Problem from Ethernet over Powerlines Devices
“Testing to see how bad powerline internet connections can be for HF reception. These devices allow you to use your house power cables as a conv... Read more
Yaesu FT-70DR ” Full Review “
FT-70DR is a compact and very attractively priced YAESU System Fusion transceiver providing both conventional analog FM operation and the advanc... Read more
IARU Region 1 Monitoring Service Reports an Apparent Success
The International Amateur Radio Union Region 1 (IARU-R1) Monitoring System (IARUMS) reports that the Russian military apparently responded positively... Read more
Introducing Hytera Multi-mode Advanced Radio Voice is still critical, enriched with broadband data
Hytera, a leading global provider of innovative professional mobile radio (PMR) communications solutions, officially launched its highly anticipated L... Read more
Buildout of Nationwide First Responder Broadband Network Could Drive ARES Changes
The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) — a nationwide wireless broadband network for first responders — could change the complexion of how t... Read more
Harbor Freight Solar Panel for Ham Radio
Solar panel kits are a great way to generate plenty of clean, quiet energy, using solar energy from the sun to run TVs, lights, computers, even rechar... Read more