[InHam] INARRL BULLETIN 036-2003

[Brian Murrey]

INARRL BULLETIN 036-2003
05:24:00 EST 09/11/2003 de KB9BVN

RE: ARRL Seeks Nominees for 2003 Technical Awards

NEWINGTON, CT, Sep 10, 2003--Nominations now are open for the 2003 ARRL
technical awards--the Technical Service, Technical Innovation and
Microwave Development awards. Individuals may nominate themselves or
others for these awards, aimed at recognizing technical service
accomplishments within the Amateur Radio community. Nominations should
include contact information for the nominee and for the person
submitting the nomination. Submissions should include a nomination
letter, endorsements of ARRL-affiliated clubs and League officials and
additional supporting material. All nomination forms are available on
the ARRL Web site.  (
http://www2.arrl.org/FandES/ead/award/application.html )

The ARRL Technical Service Award is offered annually to a licensee whose
service to the amateur community and/or society at large is of the most
exemplary nature within the framework of Amateur Radio technical
activities. These include, but are not limited to leadership or
participation in technically oriented organizational affairs at the
local or national level; service as an official ARRL technical
volunteer, such as a Technical Advisor, Technical Coordinator or
Technical Specialist; and service as a technical advisor to a club that
sponsors licensing classes.

The Technical Service Award winner receives an engraved plaque and a
$100 credit toward the purchase of ARRL publications or products.

The ARRL Technical Innovation Award goes each year to a licensee whose
accomplishments and contributions are of the most exemplary nature
within the framework of technical research, development, and application
of new ideas and future systems. These include, but are not limited to
promotion and development of higher-speed modems and improved packet
radio protocols; promotion of personal computers in Amateur Radio
applications, activities to increase efficient use of the amateur
spectrum, and digital voice experimentation.

The Technical Innovation Award winner receives a cash award of $500 and
an engraved plaque.

The ARRL Microwave Development Award goes annually to the amateur or
group of amateurs whose accomplishments and contributions enhance and
augment the field of microwave development. The award recognizes
research into and development of new and refined uses for the amateur
microwave bands. This includes adaptation of new terrestrial and
satellite communication modes.

The Microwave Development Award winner receives an engraved plaque and a
credit of up to $100 toward ARRL publications or products.

Nominations go to ARRL Technical Awards, 225 Main St, Newington, CT
06111. All nomination forms and support information must be received at
Headquarters by March 31, 2004.

For more information, contact Jean Wolfgang, WB3IOS. (
jwolfgang@arrl.org )


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Brian Murrey - KB9BVN
KB9BVN@arrl.net
Indiana Section Bulletin Manager
(317)535-9887
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