Windham, NH April 23, 2012 FIRST EUROPEAN TENT SPONSORS WRTC 2014, Inc., host of the 2014 World Radiosport Team Championship competition, is pleased to announce the first two tent sponsors from Europe have stepped forward. The Contest Club of Finland and Contest University (CTU) Italy 2012 will each sponsor a station tent for the competition.…
WRTC-2014 Selects Antenna Supplier Cycle 24
Windham, NH April 5, 2012 WRTC-2014 SELECTS ANTENNA SUPPLIER CYCLE 24 WRTC 2014, Inc., host of the 2014 World Radiosport Team Championship competition, is pleased to announce that the tribander antennas to be used for the competition will be supplied by Cycle 24 Antenna Products Company. Cycle 24 was selected after a thorough technical evaluation…
WRTC-2014 Announces New Advisory Council Member – W1UF
Windham, NH January 5, 2012 WRTC-2014 Announces New Advisory Council Member – W1UF WRTC 2014, Inc., host of the 2014 World Radiosport Team Championship competition, is pleased to announce that L. Dennis Shapiro, W1UF, has joined the WRTC2014 Advisory Council. The Advisory Council consists of individuals who have experience in the execution of major events…
IARU Administrative Council Endorses WRTC2014
The Administrative Council endorsed the 2014 World Radiosport Team Championship to be held in New England in conjunction with the IARU HF World Championship.
ARRL Board Recognizes WRTC 2014
The ARRL Board of Directors welcomes the opportunity for ARRL involvement in WRTC 2014 and authorized WRTC 2014 to use the ARRL logo in its materials subject to ARRL review and approval.
WRTC2014 Granted 501 (c) (3) Tax Exempt Status by IRS
WRTC2014, Inc., host of the 2014 World Radiosport Team Championship competition is pleased to announce that it has received a Letter of Determination from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service granting 501(c)(3) status as a tax-exempt public charity. This means that contributions to WRTC2014, Inc. by U.S. taxpayers are deductible to the extent allowed by law.
WRTC2014 Promotional Video Available
WRTC2014, Inc., host of the 2014 World Radiosport Team Championship competition is pleased to announce the release of a promotional video about the upcoming event. Using footage from previous WRTC competitions, the video conveys the energy, excitement, and sporting goodwill that results when amateur radio contesters from around the world come together to compete on a level playing field.
Professionally produced by well-known DXpeditioner and videographer, James Brooks, 9V1YC, with narration provided by Erik Thompson, KA6UAI, the video is designed for all audiences. The high quality of video production and running time of just under 5 minutes makes it ideal for use at radio club meetings, for introducing amateur radio to young people, or promoting ham radio at public events.
The first showing of the video was at the July 2011 ARRL Board of Directors meeting. Response was enthusiastic with ARRL News reporting, “The Board welcomed the opportunity for the ARRL’s involvement with the World Radiosport Team Championship (WRTC) in 2014, coinciding with the League’s Centennial Celebration.”
Contact info@wrtc2014.org for information on how to download the video in mp4 format for use when an Internet connection is not available. The WRTC2014 committee would enjoy receiving reports of where the video has been presented and any reactions.
WRTC2014 Active at Dayton Hamvention Weekend
WRTC2014, Inc., host of the 2014 World Radiosport Team Championship competition, was highly visible at multiple events during the Dayton Hamvention® weekend May 20-21, 2011. Members of the WRTC 2014 organizing committee met with the WRTC Advisory Committee, explored equipment options with ham radio vendors, discussed event plans with interested contesters, and did some fund raising.
WRTC-2014 Receives Contribution from YASME Foundation
Windham,NH May 10, 2011 WRTC-2014 RECEIVES CONTRIBUTION FROM YASME FOUNDATION WRTC 2014, Inc., host of the 2014 World Radiosport Team Championship competition, is pleased to announce that it has received a significant financial contribution from the YASME Foundation. In announcing the gift, Yasme Secretary, Kip Edwards, W6SZN stated, “The Yasme Foundation is pleased to support WRTC-2014.…
WRTC2014 Receives Contribution from NCDXF, Seeks Individual Donors
Windham,NH March 1, 2011 WRTC2014 RECEIVES CONTRIBUTION FROM NCDXF, SEEKS INDIVIDUAL DONORS WRTC2014, Inc., host of the 2014 World Radiosport Team Championship competition, is pleased to announce that it has received a significant financial contribution from the Northern California DX Foundation (NCDXF).