1914 was a great year. In that year Roger Upton joined with others to form the United States Power Squadrons. In the same year, 1914, the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) was founded by Hiram Percy Maxim to assist amateur radio operators in passing radio messages. Both organizations have as their core community service and education. Both organizations encourage their members to practice high standards of operating skill. Both organizations have commanded great respect in their fields: USPS in boating education and ARRL in radio technology and operating skill. ARRL and USPS have worked together on several fronts through the past several years. We know that radio communication is a key element in boating enjoyment and safety. Amateur Radio has a special role for those traveling offshore.

To celebrate this dual 100th anniversary, members of the USPS Amateur Radio Club have joined together with ARRL in operating a special event radio station in Newington, CT, at ARRL Headquarters. They will be operating the Hiram Percy Maxim Memorial Station, W1AW on 1 & 2 June 2013. Coincidentally, 2013 is the 75th Anniversary of W1AW. It is a triple celebration!

We welcome all USPS licensed amateur radio operators to join us in Newington to assist in operating the station, one of the finest in the world. W1AW has three separate studios and many can operate at the same time on multiple frequencies using a variety of modes. With your help, we will make this one of the featured events of this 100 year celebration.

If you can’t join us in person, please join us on the air. We will be operating Single Side Band (SSB) from 0900-1700 EDT on 7.265, 14.265, 21.365, and 28.365 MHz. We look forward to contacting hams around the world during this special celebration.

For more information or to volunteer as an operator, please contact P/D/C Donald Stark, JN, N3HOW, at donstarkn3how@gmail.com.

The USPS Amateur Radio Net can be found at 14.287 MHz every Saturday at 1700 GMT.