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Rhizomatica: Connecting the Unconnected
One of the factors that we consider when making a grant is how much of an impact that the project will make. By any measure, Rhizomatica is making a tremendous impact – both technologically, and in terms of the many … Continue reading
Now accepting applications for Grants Advisory Committee and Technical Advisory Committee
The deadline for applying for these positions was Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, and the new committee members have been selected. Thanks to all that applied. We are now accepting applications from those wishing to serve on our Grants Advisory Committee … Continue reading
ARDC Scholars Point the Way to a Bright Future for Amateur Radio
These days, many hams are worried about the future of amateur radio, bemoaning the lack of young people in the hobby. One of the ways that amateur radio organizations are working to attract younger folks to the hobby is by … Continue reading
Fine Time Online at the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo
On Saturday, August 14, 2021, and Sunday, August 15, 2021, ARDC participated in this summer’s QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo. Despite the modest attendance, we were able to connect with several people – many of whom ARDC may be able … Continue reading
July 24, 2021 ARDC Community Meeting introduces new members, reviews 2021 grants
ARDC held a community meeting on Saturday, July 24. Below is a recording of the meeting and a recap. In the recap, times are included in square brackets, so that you can quickly fast forward to a particular topic. For … Continue reading
Community Meeting: Saturday, July 24, 2021
We’re midway through 2021, and it’s time for the next ARDC Community Meeting! It will take place on: Saturday, 24 July 2021 1700 UTC (10am PT / 1pm ET / 7pm CET) In this meeting, we’ll cover: Grants made to … Continue reading
ARDC Grants Support Amateur Radio Clubs
Key to ARDC’s mission is to support amateur radio, particularly the efforts of amateur radio clubs. So far, in 2021, we have awarded nearly a quarter million dollars to clubs around the U.S. for a variety of projects, including projects … Continue reading
The Deutscher Amateur Radio Club e.V. (DARC) Initiates Grantmaking Effort to Support Radio Network in Europe thanks to a Grant from Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC)
PRESS RELEASEPDF (English) • PDF (German) Baunatal, Germany – June 1, 2021 The Deutscher Amateur Radio Club e.V. (DARC) is pleased to announce that it will be boosting and securing European HAMNET expansion by providing sponsored hardware for radio links … Continue reading
CVARC Uses ARDC Grant to Serve the Community, Promote Amateur Radio
By Dan Romanchik, KB6NU Last summer, the Chippewa Valley Amateur Radio Club (CVARC) had a problem: they had started working on a couple of club projects, including an upgrade of their repeater system and an emergency response trailer, when the … Continue reading
Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) Makes Largest Donation to Date ($1.62m) to Save the MIT Radome
PDF of this press release may be found here If you’ve ever looked at the skyline at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), you likely have noticed the giant white sphere sitting atop the 277-foot-tall Cecil and Ida Green Building … Continue reading