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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 contributions made to RCA may be tax exempt.
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Congratulations
RCA’s Newest Board Members
Carl Mathis
Don Root
Jane Winter
The Radio Club of America (RCA) announces its newly elected board members and officers who will serve a two-year term beginning January 1, 2021.
The new directors are Dr. James Breakall, WA3FET, Charles B. Kirmuss, W0CKB, Carl J. Mathis, Donald E. Root, Jr., K6CDO, Dr. Julio Urbina, KB3PZH, Bill Waugamann, WA3OJG, and Jane Winter. The new Vice President will be David Bart, KB9YPD, Chester “Barney” School, Jr, K3LA, will be Vice President/Counsel, Ronald J. “Ron” Jakubowski, K2RJ will be Treasurer and Margaret J. Lyons, P.E. will be Secretary.
Read our full Press Release HERE.
The Radio Club of America’s 2020 Technical Symposium and 111th Awards Banquet was a Huge Success!
RCA’s first ever virtual Virtual Technical Symposium and Awards Program held on Saturday November 21, 2020 was a great success! Over 100 persons attended both events. For those that missed the events, they are now posted on our YouTube channel. You can view the Technical Symposium Playlist, and the Awards Program. The Technical Symposium program and slide decksare also available for you.
The Awards Program, hosted by President Emeritus Tim Duffy, showcased awards honorees and the 2020 Fellows.
Thanks to all who attended, and thank you to the RCA members and staff for their time and talent putting together these events!
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Celebrate 100 Years of Broadcast in the U.S.
The History:
The first commercial broadcast in the U.S. took place on Nov. 2, 1920. Pittsburgh radio station KDKA broadcast the presidential election results of the Harding-Cox election , making this the first commercial broadcast.
Historical links about KDKA:
Radio.com site commemorating KDKA’s 100th with interesting links to KDKA history & interviews
The Conversation article about how KDKA changed election politics
Wikipedia article on KDKA
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NEW! RCA Interview Series with Wireless Industry Notables
On even monthson the second Tuesday at 9 PM ET/EDTRCA President Emeritus Tim Duffy will interview a notable person from the wireless industry. These events are open to the general public; you don’t have to be an RCA member to watch, but you must pre-register.
Our next interview: Tuesday Feb. 9, 2021, 9 PM ET, with John Facella, the new President of RCA
We also thank our moderators for these events: Scott Jones and Barney Scholl
Did you miss our prior Interviews? Margaret Lyons, P.E., P.M.P of Jacobs Engineering, Jim Graci of Radio Station KDKA in honor of the 100th Anniversary of U.S. Broadcasting, Eng. Angel Vazquez of the Arecibo Radio Observatory, or Dr. Ted Rappaport of NYU
NEW! RCA Members Networking Event
Taking place every other month, beginning in November,on the second Tuesday at 9 PM ET/EDT RCA President Emeritus Tim Duffy will conduct a virtual networking event for RCA members. With the pandemic making it harder for our members to network, RCA is going to provide this venue for members to get together virtually from the convenience of their home or office!
If you are an RCA member, you must pre-register: login to the Members Only section (top middle tab on this Website) and then click on “Round Table Member” button on the left side bottom. If you don’t have a login please contact Amy,) If you are not a member, now is a great time to join, and get in on this great networking opportunity!
Our next RCA Networking Event: Tuesday March 9th, 2021, 9 PM ET
Congratulations to our 2020 Fellows and Awards Recipients!
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
The Member Spotlight is a short feature on a current member, what they are doing, and what their wireless interests are. The member that is featured will be changed regularly.
If you are interested in being spotlighted, please contact amy@radioclubofamerica.org for the form and additional information.
Introducing RCA Member
Gregory Popleas
How long have you been in the wireless industry? One year, but my interest started as a five year old in 1965.
What are your specific interests or wireless areas of expertise? Amateur Radio, RBN, CW, ISS
How long have you been an RCA member? Two months
What caused you to join? I attended the RCA 2020 Technical Symposium and Awards. All attendees were very knowledgeable and friendly.
Where do you live and work? I live in London, Ontario and work for Hydro One (formerly Ontario Hydro)
Are there areas of RCA that you would be interested in learning about? Interested in all aspects of HF Propagation and Space Science.
Is there a specific demographic in the wireless industry that you hope to network with? No specific demographic, I feel you can always learn new things from everyone.
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RCA Technical Symposiums:
Maintaining the history and the development of wireless communications.
The history of our Club is one with which every member should be familiar.