FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 15, 2022

St. Charles, MO

Yasme (yasme.org) is pleased to announce that the CW Operators Club (CWops) has received the Yasme Excellence Award. This Award is made in recognition of technical, operating, and organizational achievements in and contributions to amateur radio.  It recognizes the contributions to amateur radio by CWops in support of training and on-the-air activities that promote Morse/CW operation, leading to more interest in and sustained CW activity around the world.

The idea for a mentoring group was created afterfounding members contacted participants in the 2010 ARRL CW Rookie Roundup.  Those who responded all mentioned the lack of mentoring to help them learn and become proficient with CW.  This quickly evolved into the CW Academy and then to the CW Operators Club, widely known as CWops.

CWops is an international entity, open to operators anywhere in the world, with a focus on keeping CW thriving in amateur radio. It includes a mentoring program to help prospective members attain the level of 25 WPM. It also sponsors and encourages on-air CW activities of all kinds. From its 10 founders,CWops has grown to 2574 active members in over 100 different countries.

More information about CWops is available at cwops.org, including on-the-air events, training opportunities, and awards.

Ward Silver, NØAX, President

The Yasme Foundation

Yasme Board of Directors:

Ward Silver, NØAX, President and Director

Ken Claerbout, K4ZW, Vice-President, Secretary and Director

Rusty Epps, W6OAT, Treasurer and Director 

Hans Blondeel Timmerman, PB2T, Director

Martti Laine, OH2BH, Director

Fred Laun, K3ZO, Director 

Robert Vallio, W6RGG, Director

Marty Woll, N6VI, Director

James Brooks, 9V1YC, Director