W5KUB.com
W5KUB.COM webcasting began in 2001 and has come a long way
since those days of experimentation, low bandwidth. crude
webcams, and operating with zero funding. Tom Medlin got his
ham license in 1964 and was issued the Novice call of
WN5KUB. Within months, he also obtained his Technician
license. Later he received his General and Extra Class
license. Tom also holds the former FCC First Class Radio
Telephone license with Radar Endorsement. It is now called
the General Radio Telephone license. Tom Is also a Senior
Member of the IEEE. The early webcasting days were mostly
for fun and an attempt to stream a long road trip or ham
event so his friends could watch.
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Ham Talk Live
Ham Talk Live is a live call-in talk radio show that takes place every Thursday at 9:00 PM EST,
and is hosted by Neil Rapp, WB9VPG. Icom America is proud to be a sponsor of Ham Talk Live.
ARRL - Eclectic Tech
Icom America is proud to be a sponsor of ARRL's podcast, Eclectic Tech.
Eclectic Tech is a bi-weekly podcast that features news, interviews,
and commentary about technology and science, all with a ham radio twist.
ARRL - On The Air
Icom America is proud to be a sponsor of ARRL's podcast, On The Air.
On the Air is a monthly companion to On the Air magazine,
ARRL's magazine for beginner-to-intermediate ham radio operators.
Radioafición Puerto Rico
Hola...Se habla Español? While focused on ham happenings in Puerto Rico, join the team at Radioafición Puerto Rico to see how they are promoting Amateur Radio to youth and adults alike. Look at how the Host Osvaldo Rosado, NP3QL and Isidro DeJesus, WP4NXI, bring excitement of Amateur Radio to the Caribbean!
Community Websites
QRZ.com
QRZ.com is a website with a database of almost every amateur radio callsign in the world. Fred L. Lloyd founded the site in 1990 and put in a huge amount of effort, while working with the FCC, to create a CD-ROM with all callsigns issued. The CD-ROM is carried on board the International Space Station (ISS) as well as the Russian space station, Mir. Today, QRZ.com is one of the most recognized and most useful websites in the amateur radio space.
WA7BNM Contest Calendar
the WA7BNM Contest Calendar. This site provides detailed information about amateur radio contests throughout the world, including their scheduled dates/times, rules summaries, log submission information and links to the official rules as published by the contest sponsors.
D-STARusers.org
D-STARusers.org is your source for D-STAR Digital information. The site features a list of the most recently heard D-STAR repeaters, plus other resources such as D-STAR maps, a repeater directory and third party applications that are compatible with D-STAR.
DX-World.net
DX-World.net is a free-to-read, non-subscription DX news service mainly for DXers and IOTA enthusiasts. In actual fact it’s a resource most other DX news outlets use and we’re proud not to charge anyone a single cent to read.
Northern California DX Foundation, Inc.
The Northern California DX Foundation (NCDXF) was founded in 1972 to assist worthwhile amateur radio (ham radio) and scientific projects with funding and equipment. Icom has worked with the NCDXF on their Beacon project, which uses
IC-7200s at each location.
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The Radio Club of America
Icom is a proud member of the Radio Club of America.
Founded in 1909, the Radio Club of America is the oldest, most prestigious group of wireless communications professionals in the world, with members across the globe. Its members are dedicated to the wireless art and science for the betterment of society. The Radio Club of America is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and all contributions made to RCA are tax exempt.
WTWW
Icom is proud to partner with WTWW (We Transmit World Wide) to spread the word of Amateur Radio.
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to listen to their 24/7 broadcasts for the greatest hits, gospel, country music and more.
Education
Ham Study
Ham Study is a free to use study support website to help you get your ham license or upgrade for US and Canadian users. Additionally, you can use Ham Study’s FCC commercial elements to study for your GROL as well.
CW Ops
A unique contest in three, four hour sessions, to log as many CW stations during those three, four hour sessions. This is the perfect way to improve your CW skills with a chance to win without the fatigue of a 24-hour or 48-hour contest.
CW Academy
Learn Morse Code from CW experts. Perfect for any operator from a beginner to someone wanting to increase their code speed.
Commsprepper
Commsprepper's YouTube channel
features educational
amateur radio tutorials and product reviews. Bringing more
than 100 years of prepping tradition, Commsprepper has over
20K YouTube subscribers and delivers engaging content for
amateur radio operators of all levels.
D-STAR InfoCon
D-STAR's premier training event is a class for those just getting started in D-STAR and those looking to add to their D-STAR experience. The class is taught by experienced instructors from the Georgia D-STAR group who present seminars and training across the country.
K2BSA
National Scout Jamboree/Station Loan Program - In May 2012 at the Dayton Hamvention®, Icom America and the Boy Scouts of America announced a sponsorship agreement for the K2BSA operation at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. Icom is the exclusive amateur radio transceiver and repeater sponsor for the Jamboree. In addition, Icom America is sponsoring an amateur radio station loan program for local Boy Scout councils beginning this year. In October 2015, Icom and Boy Scouts of America announced a renewal of the sponsorship agreement and the associated programs through 2018. This includes providing transceivers for the 2017 National Jamboree.
Check out our
blog post explaining how Icom is mentoring the next
generation of hams.
Events
Contest University
Contest University will be held on Thursday May 14, 2020,
from 7:00am to 5:00pm, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dayton,
Ohio. This is the day before the Dayton Hamvention®
officially opens. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to gain
knowledge that may take you years of practice, trial and
error or lost time to learn otherwise. Get the edge to
improve your scores and put your station in the winner’s
circle today! As in the past, Icom will sponsor a Live
Stream from Contest University. Check out the recorded
sessions from previous Contest University sessions on
Icom's YouTube channel.
WRTC
WRTC 2022 is the World Radiosport Team Championship, being held in Bologna, Italy.
This is an on-site ham radio competition that is held every four years.
It provides a platform for the world’s leading amateurs to compete and show
their impressive contesting skills. As a leading manufacturer of amateur radio equipment,
Icom is proud to provide a financial commitment
as the first Platinum Level Sponsor for this world-wide contesting event.
State QSO Party
Icom America has partnered with the organizers of the State QSO Party Challenge for 2020 and 2021.
As a partner, Icom America Inc will assist with costs associated with the five level awards.
For this event, amateurs participate in any approved State QSO Party (SQPs).
Participants must simply submit their scores to 3830Scores.com to be included in the Challenge.
Qualifying participants will be awarded upon five levels of achievement–Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond.
Dave Kalter Memorial Youth DX Adventure
Dave Kalter Memorial Youth DX Adventure is an organization that sends young hams age 12-17
with a parent to Costa Rica during the summer to operate as DX. During this time,
three young radio amateurs, accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, will make the trip.
With the purpose of operating DX and learning the finer points of handling pileups,
working gray line propagation and antennas, this year's trip will surely be
an excellent experience for all!
DX Pedition Trophy
DX Pedition Trophy, or DXPT, is an annual event that brings together friends of the hobby from around the world,
and acts as an entryway into the world of DX Pedition.
During the year, the DX Committee determines a global QSO log count that participants must meet,
and declares a winner at the competition’s conclusion.
In 2020, Icom America became a Gold sponsor of DXPT.
Team Exuberance
Team Exuberance is dedicated to creating, advising,
and facilitating radiosport and DX related activities for young
people in amateur radio.
Icom America is proud to be a sponsor of Team Exuberance.
Youth on the Air
Youth on the Air is a program for and by young amateur radio operators in the Americas,
with the goal of the program is to build skills
and foster lasting friendships and mentors with younger hams.
Icom America is proud to be a sponsor of Youth on the Air.
Contest Online ScoreBoard
Contest Online ScoreBoard (COSB) provides the HAM community with real-time
and robust server functionality, which allows all hams to participate in
North American contests on both local and large scales.
Icom America is proud to be a sponsor of COSB's mission.
ARRL Sweepstakes
Beginning in 1930, the ARRL’s annual November Sweepstakes is the oldest domestic contest. Perfect for new contesters or smaller stations as it is a competition specifically for North American stations – individuals, teams, and clubs. While usually an inaugural contest for many US and Canadian hams, it quickly becomes a yearly schedule and great for working on the Worked all States awards.
North American QSO Party
Whether *a new or seasoned contester, the North American QSO Parties are perfect to honing your skills. No amplifiers allowed, makes this a favorite as you don’t have to fight it out with the "Big Gun" contest stations running full legal limit.
North American SSB Sprint Contest
The North American Sprints (usually just called "Sprints") are short, intense competitions, lasting only four hours and using the 80, 40 and 20-meter bands exclusively. Demanding that participants be on their toes at all times, they are designed to challenge the best amateur radio operators, while allowing others to sharpen their skills. Contests are open to any Amateur Radio licensee and take place in Spring and Fall each year.
Hawaii QSO Party
The Hawaii QSO has the same concept as the NAQP, but focuses on QSOs where Hawaii as the focal point for operators trying to log a new ARRL DXCC Entity as well as the US’ 50th State.