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IARU 100 years special stamp
· News · Mats, SM6EAN

The RL, Radioamateurs du Luxembourg, is pleased to announce that the Luxembourg Post Philately has issued a Special Post stamp on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the IARU .

Over a year ago, members of the RL asked the Luxembourg Post to issue a special Post stamp. In an information meeting with the responsible for the Post Philately at which the IARU Vice President Thomas, DF2OO, for the IARU and Armand, LX1MA, Phil, LX2A, Vice President RL and myself for the RL participated.

We could convince the postal officials to issue a special stamp. One of the founding fathers of the IARU Jean Wolff, 1JW, later LX1JW, worked in 1925 in a high position for the postal authority in Luxembourg

The stamp and the card are available in the online shop of Post Philately. https://​www​.postphilately​.lu/​e​n​-US
https://​www​.postphilately​.lu/​e​n​-​U​S​/​p​r​o​d​u​c​t​s​/​c​o​l​l​e​c​t​i​o​n​n​e​u​r​s​/​t​i​m​b​r​e​s​-​d​e​-​c​o​l​l​e​c​t​i​o​n​/​t​i​m​b​r​e​-​m​e​n​g​-​p​o​s​t​-​1​0​0​-​a​n​s​-​i​aru

Another possibility is to purchase a card with Stamp at the RL Booth at the HAMRADIO in June 2025. Who want such a card you can pre-order one by email at dx@​pt.​lu until 31 May 2025.

73′ Mich, LX1KQ, President RL

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YOTA Contest 2026
· News, Youth General · Mats, SM6EAN

The first round of YOTA Contest 2026 will be held on March 15th between 10:00 – 22:00 UTC.

YOTA Contest encourages us to make QSOs with as many young HAMs as possible. QSOs with operators under the age of 26 are worth more points. The exchange is the age of the OP(s), and these numbers individually work as multipliers.

The rules of the contest can be found here:
https://​yotacontest​.mrasz​.org/​r​u​l​e​s​-​2​0​2​6​/​e​n​g​l​ish

YOTA Website:
https://​www​.ham​-yota​.com/

Support young HAMs by taking part, and help them get into HAM radio operation and contesting!

See you on March 15th in the YOTA Contest!

73, YOTA CC

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New chair in Youth Committee
· News, Youth General · Mats, SM6EAN

The Executive Committee (EC) is happy to announce Mario Lerma Martínez, EA1JAY, as the new chair for the IARU Region 1 Youth Committee. After a proposal from the Youth Committee, the EC unanimously voted for the proposal.

Please join us in welcoming Mario and wish him all the best in this new role.

For those of you who don’t know Mario, he has been kind enough to provide us with a brief presentation:

I am Mario EA1JAY, a Full License holder since mid-2018, actively collaborating with URE in promoting amateur radio among young people since the 2018 edition of December YOTA Month (DYM). Since then, I have coordinated the event at national level in Spain and helped organize youth-oriented activities. Since 2022, I have been part of the Youth Working Group/Youth Committee, where I started coordinating DYM at international level.

I have participated in every YOTA summer camp since the Bulgaria edition as a representative of URE and, since 2023, as part of the Youth Working Group/Youth Committee. This experience has allowed me to connect with a large number of young operators who share the same passion and goals, further motivating me to continue promoting this hobby among youth.

I am usually QRV on HF, VHF, and UHF, operating in both analog and digital modes, and hopefully soon in CW as well. As an RF Engineer, I am fascinated by the wide range of opportunities that amateur radio offers, not only from a technical perspective but also as a fun and social activity that has allowed me to meet lots of new friends. Over time, it has become more than just a hobby, it has definitely become a lifestyle for me.

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HB9CET SK
· IARUMS, News · Mats, SM6EAN

It is with deep regret that we bid farewell to our long-time friend and colleague, Peter Jost, HB9CET, who passed away on 3 January 2025 at the age of 82.

Peter was a towering figure in the world of amateur radio. His many years of service as IARU Coordinator of the Monitoring System (IARUMS) for Region 1, during which he made a decisive contribution to the protection of the amateur radio service worldwide with tireless dedication and expertise, deserve special mention. In his role, he made a significant contribution to ensuring the use of the radio spectrum. In particular, he maintained a close and friendly relationship with the DARC Bandguard and HF Division. He maintained a lively dialogue with many radio enthusiasts and was always keen to promote and preserve amateur radio as a valuable hobby.

Peter also worked as a technical advisor on various projects. His meticulous approach and willingness to share his knowledge made him a trusted partner and friend in many areas. Peter was instrumental in bringing the IARUMS international recognition for its high quality work. For his outstanding work, he will be honoured with the IARU Region 1 Medal in the summer of 2021.

Peter was a person of high integrity, and his technical understanding coupled with his humble, helpful nature made him a role model for many of us. His legacy will live on in the hearts of his friends and amateur radio colleagues.

Peter will be greatly missed as a dedicated professional, loyal friend and sincere radio amateur. Our sympathies go out to his family and all those who had the good fortune to work with him.

73, Tom Kamp, DF5JL
Former chair of IARU-R1 HF Committee
and current HF Officer of the DARC

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