[IRCA] CQ Communications & The idea of merging NRC/IRCA

[Les Rayburn <les@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Discussions over the past few days regarding the demise of print media 
in niche hobby markets, along with decisions to go "all digital" by 
organizations like the WTFDA, have also
rekindled interest in the idea that it is long past time for the 
National Radio Club and the International Radio Club of America to merge.

Whatever happened in 1961 (a year before I was born) is ancient 
history--and I suspect has little or no bearing on how the organizations 
function today. With a shrinking pool of hobbyists, it only makes sense 
for the two clubs to strongly consider pooling their resources.

For years, I served as the CPC Chairman for both clubs. During my 
tenure, representing both clubs was never an issue. Many of us have been 
members in both clubs for a long time, and I don't really detect any 
differences in how they approach the role.

My personal request to the BoD of both clubs would be to explore and 
strongly consider the advantages of merging into a single club. Pooling 
resources, and better position our hobby for long-term survival.


--
73,


Les Rayburn, N1LF
Maylene, AL
EM63

Member NRC, IRCA, & Medium Wave DX Circle
Former CPC Chairman for NRC/IRCA

Perseus SDR, SDR-IQ,Funcube Pro, Wellbrooke ALA-1530+ loop, LF 
Engineering Active Whips,
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