John VK4CT has compiled a stereo recording to simulate the experience of being a referee in WRTC2014. In 2013, W1UE recorded the audio from two radios under similar band conditions expected in 2014. Those recordings are available as mono tracks – one for each radio – at http://www.wrtc2014.org/competition/2013-station-test/ (at the bottom of the page). Participants can now listen to…
Announcements
Princess Elettra Marconi Praises WRTC2014
Princess Elettra Marconi visited the historic Marconi wireless site at Cape Cod National Seashore today and used the club station KM1CC to have a contact with WRTC2014 Chairman Doug Grant, K1DG. The Princess is the daughter of the man that literally invented radio – Guglielmo Marconi.
FCC License Exams at WRTC2014
WRTC2014, in collaboration with the Framingham Amateur Radio Association (FARA), will be holding license examination sessions for WRTC2014 competitors, referees, and visitors who are interested in obtaining a U.S. license or upgrading their existing U.S. license.
Operating Opportunities for WRTC2014 Visitors
We have had a number of visitors to WRTC2014 ask for help finding a place to operate over the weekend. I am pleased to announce that Les, NI1L, has stepped forward to serve as matchmaker between visitors and local station owners. We want everyone who comes to WRTC2014 to have fun and get a chance…
Deadlines and Critical Dates for Participants in WRTC2014
Here is a list of the important upcoming deadlines and critical dates for participants in WRTC2014: NOW: If there are any problems for TLs,TMs, or referees such as travel, family/business matters or visa/travel problems that will prevent you from attending, please contact: K1TO@wrtc2014.org IMMEDIATELY so he can take appropriate actions. NOW: If not already done,…
May 31 Training Session Report
Under overcast skies that were threatening a chance of rain, over 200 volunteers attended the WRTC2014 training session on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Milara, Inc. in Milford, MA. Volunteers began to arrive around 7:30am and most everyone was checked in by 8:30am. Special thanks to Krassy, K1LZ, for opening the doors of his company…
Registration for WRTC2014 Social Activities Now Open
The tours, activities, and dinners that will form the social aspects of WRTC2014 have been finalized. You can see the complete list at on the Tours and Activities page. The tours are organized for the WRTC2014 competitors and referees, but everyone is welcome on a space available basis. There are links to the registration pages where everyone must…
WRTC2014 Volunteer Training – May 31, 2014
WRTC2014 Volunteer Training Session 8:30am May 31, 2014 at Milara, Inc., 49 Maple Street, Milford, MA The WRTC2014 Organizing Committee and the Yankee Clipper Contest Club will conduct a joint meeting in Milford, MA on May 31, 2014. The purpose of the meeting is to recruit and provide training for volunteers who will be involved in…
K6TU provides propagation forecast service for WRTC2014
Stu Phillips, K6TU, has made his propagation prediction service publicly available for anyone interested in WRTC2014. Enter your callsign, grid square, and type of antenna system. The web page will provide a table of expected band openings from your location to the WRTC2014 area.
Preparation Work Continues
There were two work days organized by Dennis W1UE at the Milara warehouse in Milford, MA. The first was March 18 and the second on March 25.