ARCA
Ham of the Year
2022 ARCA Ham of the Year
Bob Wertz, NF7E was named the 2022 ARCA Ham of
the Year. He was nominated by the Northern Arizona DX Association. Bob is
the two-time past President and founding member of the association.
Bob has positively affected Amateur Radio since 1976. He has published
articles in QST, World Radio and CQ Magazine. Bob was instrumental in
creating the RT 66 On The Air event and has participated every year.
Twenty-two stations from Chicago, IL to Santa Monica, CA made more than
63,000 contacts in the 2021 event. Bob also has the ability to bring
attention to important aspects of Northern Arizona and spread the news to
thousands of Ham Operators and others.
Many organizations and Amateur Radio operators have benefited from Bob's
dedication to Ham Radio. He is very deserving of being awarded the 2022 ARCA
Ham of the Year.
Congratulations, Bob.
2023 ARCA Ham of the Year
Nominations for the
2023 ARCA Ham of the Year
are currently being solicited. Nominations are to be
made by ARCA Member Clubs for the person they feel has contributed the most
to the hobby over the past year. A letter on club stationery, signed
by a club officer (not related to the nominee) must be sent by an
affiliated club stating the person nominated and the reason(s) the club
feels the nominee should receive this honor. Nominations must be
received by ARCA no later than May 1, 2023 to
allow time for compilation of the nominations, voting and plaque
preparation. Voting is done by the last 11 recipients of the award.
Results will be announced at the 2023 Annual Meeting.
Letters of nomination MUST be sent via email to
ARCA@ARCA-AZ.ORG
Follow up hard copy is no longer required
Remember - Nominations
must be RECEIVED by ARCA no later than May 1, 2023.