Introducing ARDC’s Code of Conduct!
Last spring, ARDC conducted a survey to determine if we should adopt a Code of Conduct. The vast majority (~75%) of respondents Agreed or Strongly Agreed that we should. The ARDC team is pleased to...
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ARISS SPARKs Kids’ Interest in Space
For more than 20 years, Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has been connecting elementary, middle, and high school students with scientists and engineers aboard the International...
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ARDC Welcomes our new Communications Manager, Rebecca Key – KO4KVG
ARDC is pleased to welcome Rebecca Key, KO4KVG, as our new Communications Manager. Her role is focused on content creation, like writing blog posts, press releases, and our newsletter, as well as some...
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2022 Audited 990-PF (Tax Return) & Financial Statements
ARDC is pleased to share that our 2022 audit, conducted by AAFCPAs, is complete! You can now find our 2022 audited 990-PF (tax return) and financial statements in their usual spot on...
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ARDC Announces New Officers for our Board of Directors
From left to right: Bdale Garbee, KB0G, outgoing Treasurer and incoming President; kc claffy, KC6KCC, incoming Treasurer; John Gilmore, W0GNU, remains as Secretary ARDC’s Board of Directors has made...
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What We’ve Been Up To at ARDC
ARDC has been on the move in 2023, participating in a variety of events. We love getting the word out about ARDC and connecting with both our grantees and 44Net users, as they are what make everything...
View ArticleARDC is Hiring: Grants Associate (temporary, part-time)
ARDC is no longer accepting applications for this position. Overview Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) is a California-based private foundation with roots in amateur radio and the technology...
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ARDC is on Groups.io!
Ever since ARDC started making grants, our grantees have shown interest in finding ways to connect with one another. This interest was confirmed at our first ever online Grantee Gathering back in April...
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ARDC Committee Recruitment 2024
The deadline for applying for these positions has been extended to November 8, 2023. ARDC is now accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on our committees in 2024. Grants Advisory...
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Grantee Update: Visiting the SIGNALS Museum and the VBAS Planetarium and...
The Huntsville Hamfest, also known as ‘The World’s Friendliest Hamfest’, occurs in August of each year in Huntsville, AL. With this Hamfest – or any Hamfest for that matter – you can be sure to find an...
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Bob Witte, K0NR, joins ARDC’s Board of Directors
Bob Witte, K0NR The ARDC team is pleased to announce that on January 5, 2024, Bob Witte, K0NR, joined our Board of Directors. Licensed since 1977, Witte developed an interest in amateur radio while...
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ARDC Welcomes New Committee Members for 2024
Welcome to a whole new year – and new volunteer teams for our four Advisory Committees! They are: Grants Advisory Committee (GAC) – reviews grant applications Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) – works...
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2023 ARDC Annual Report Now Available
The 2023 ARDC Annual Report is now available. Highlights from 2023 include:  Launching a new and responsive website Approving 69 grants, totaling about $5.3 million Ria Jairam N2RJ joining our Board...
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Remembering John Hays K7VE SK
John Hays (K7VE) at an ARDC hamfest booth. Image credit: Ray E. Waldemar (WA6NVL). As many of you likely know by now, we recently lost one of our beloved colleagues and friends: John Hays K7VE. Those...
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ARDC Launches 44Net Portal 2.0
ARDC is thrilled to publicly announce the launch of the 44Net Portal 2.0, now live at https://portal.ampr.org/. This update brings a host of new features and improvements aimed to enhance the overall...
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Awesome Moments from Hamvention 2024
Last month, ARDC attended Hamvention 2024, and it was amazing! Our booth was buzzing with activity: we enjoyed seeing many of our current and prospective grantees and all of the folks that are...
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Ashhar Farhan, VU2ESE, joins ARDC’s Board of Directors
Ashhar Farhan, VU2ESE The team at ARDC is pleased to announce that on March 26, 2024, Ashhar Farhan (VU2ESE), joined our Board of Directors. Licensed initially at the age of 15 as VU2FAX and...
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Fond Farewells to Founding Board Member as ARDC Welcomes a new Treasurer
“kc” claffy, KC6KCC Founding Board Member and recent Treasurer “kc” claffy KC6KCC has stepped down as of June 1, 2024. kc had been an ARDC Board Member since 2011, when she helped colleague Brian...
View ArticleARDC is Hiring: Technology Department Manager
ARDC seeks an experienced Technology Department Manager to join our team and lead all technology efforts. These include, but are not limited to, overseeing the following department initiatives and...
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Grantee Roundup, June 2024
Here at ARDC, we enjoy hearing stories from our grantees about how their projects are going. Below are some recent updates from York County Amateur Radio Society (YCARS), Society of Women Engineers...
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