We had a great time at Hamvention 2026, catching up with folks from the community and meeting many new faces along the way. Throughout the weekend, we welcomed a steady stream of visitors to the ARDC booth to learn more about our programs and initiatives, and of course to check out the VT-102! Our Friday … Read More
As ARDC’s grants program continues to evolve, understanding the outcomes of funded projects remains an important part of our work. The Grants Evaluation Team (GET), now in its third year, helps support this effort by reviewing completed projects and evaluating how well grantees achieved their stated goals. We’re pleased to share highlights from their latest … Read More
We’re excited to be heading back to Hamvention this year! You’ll find us at Booth #1302 / #1402 in Building 1 (Maxim), where you can learn more about our grants program and priority areas for funding, as well as explore what’s possible with 44Net. We’ll also be hosting a forum on Friday (5/15) from 3:30 … Read More
Below is a guest contribution from Phil Kern VK5PK, a 44Net user. If you’re a 44Net user and are interested in submitting a guest contribution, please reach out to comms@ardc.net. Summary Australian clubs and KernWi‑Fi, a local ISP, partnered to engineer a carrier‑grade IP fabric for Yaesu Internet-linked Multi-site Repeater System (IMRS) (DR‑2X) linking— using … Read More
We’re pleased to welcome a new group of volunteers to ARDC. These volunteers bring a wide range of experience and perspectives, and their contributions are essential to supporting ARDC’s mission. Our volunteer groups for 2026 are: Grants Advisory Committee (GAC) – reviews grant applications Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) – works on 44Net-related projects and policies … Read More
