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Six years ago, the Intrepid-DX Group, a international group of amateur radio operators, began their annual youth \u201cDream Rig\u201d essay contest as a means to reach young people and interest them in amateur radio.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis year, rather than our past essays, we are seeking well thought-out and clearly communicated project proposals for a public access amateur radio station,\u201d said Paul S. Ewing, N6PSE, president of The Intrepid-DX Group.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s contest is called \u201cAmateur Radio for the Greater Good.\u201d Written proposals may be submitted between November 10 and December 10, 2025, by amateurs age 25 or younger, describing how they would establish a club, contest, community, or emergency communication station in a school, church, fire station, community center, hospital, or other public building. The station must be in the USA and only US-licensed amateurs may submit proposals.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a departure from our conventional essay contest,\u201d added Ewing. \u201cWe are looking for proposals that would place the station in a secure and common area where it could be enjoyed by other licensed amateurs. Once the winning proposal is selected, the proposal author will have sixty days to secure written permission from the owner or guardian of the facility. The written permission must indicate approval for the station and antenna to be installed. The proposal author may be the trustee of the station.\u201d<\/p>\n
The equipment provided will include an HF transceiver, VHF\/UHF transceiver, 13.8V power supply, two 100′ lengths of coax, and antennas.<\/p>\n
The awardee of the complete station will be announced on December 15, 2025.<\/p>\n
Proposals may be submitted via email to intrepiddxgroup@gmail.com or via USPS to:<\/p>\n
The Intrepid-DX Group<\/p>\n
3052 Wetmore Dr.<\/p>\n
San Jose, CA 95148<\/p>\n
For more information about the Intrepid-DX Group, visit its website at <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n