While we are sad to see Barry K9AMO move on from his position as net manager, we are grateful that Jerry W0UH has stepped up to fill this position. We wish Barry well and look forward to hearing him on the nets as he is able to participate.

Following the loss of a great net control station, Doug, N6NFF, now a silent key, and our previous net manager, Diane, KK6LOE, the Daily Net has been only running on Monday and Friday mornings.  We have good news!  The Net is returning to five days a week! Join us each weekday morning for friendship, to promote the Handiham Program, and to exchange ideas on the many aspects of the amateur radio hobby. We will also have trivia questions to challenge your brain and maybe even increase your knowledge of ham radio.  Plus, we will be getting to know each other by call sign, name, and voice, and, at times, a smile and a laugh.  The daily Handiham Net is returning! 

Handiham Radio Club leadership (Linda Reeder, N7HVF, Tom Behler, KB8TYJ, and John Glass, NU6P) would like to announce the appointment of a new net manager, Barry McMills, K9AMO. We are please to welcome him to this position. Watch for an upcoming introduction from Barry in Handiham World and on this club website.

Overview:

This Friday, April 30th, the Handiham Program will celebrate its 54th anniversary. That is a pretty special accomplishment for any organization! We will be celebrating with a QSO party sponsored by the Handiham Radio Club, and all currently licensed Handiham Program members and volunteers are welcome and encouraged to participate. The object is to work as many stations as possible during the contest period. Participants may use all amateur bands and modes to make contacts, including digital and VOIP modes. Participants may contact any licensed amateur radio operator for the event. The contest will start at 1900 UTC on April 30th and run through 1900 UTC on May 1st. Logs will be required and may be submitted by mail or email no later than June 1st. The exchange is simply name and state, province, or country, and one point will be given per contact. Please have contacts QSL direct to the Handiham Program. Listen out for CQ Handiham 54!

QSL Information:

To receive a special Handiham card, QSL direct to:
Courage Kenny Handiham Program
3915 Golden Valley Road
Mail Route 78446
Golden Valley, MN 55422

Please include the call sign of the station you contacted. Feel free to also QSL direct to the station you worked.

It is with great sadness that I report the passing of James, KD0AES. His family reached out to us today to share that he died. James was a life member who loved the Handiham Program and was greatly involved in helping out with the nets. He maintained a positive attitude and felt a sense of purpose in life from helping others. He will be greatly missed.

The Handiham Radio Club congratulates Diane Fisher, KK6LOE, on her appointment as Handiham Net Manager. She was appointed during the first radio club meeting on the Zoom platform. We thank her for her willingness to donate her time in service to the Handiham Radio Club and all those who check into the many nets.

Sponsored by the Handiham Radio Club

For a special 2020 Handiham QSL card, please QSL direct to:

Courage Kenny Handiham Program
3915 Golden Valley Road
Mail Route 78446
Golden Valley, MN 55422

Please include the call sign of the station you contacted.  Feel free to also QSL direct to the station you worked if desired. 

August 7, 5pm CDT (2200 UTC) to August 9, 11pm CDT (August 10, 0400 UTC)

Purpose:

This event provides an opportunity for all Handiham Members to get on the radio, make contacts, and have fun.  This event also allows students who just attended a week of classes in operating skills to practice newly acquired skills.

Suggested information to share if working phone and not on a repeater or Echolink:

CQ CQ CQ Handiham Radio Club special event in honor of the Handiham Program celebrating 53 years of helping people with disabilities participate in the amateur radio hobby. CQ CQ CQ [your call sign]

Exchange:

Signal report, QTH, and your name and call sign.
Advise the contact that there is a special QSL card for this event and instructions are available at Handiham.org.

Log:

Include your call sign and QTH and station description
Date / UTC Time / Call sign / band / mode / signal report

Logs are due no later than August 31st

Prize categories:

• VHF/UHF (including Echolink and Repeaters)
• All Band Unlimited (VHF/UHF/HF—including Echolink and Repeaters)