A basic radio course will be held in Vancouver by VECTOR in early January 2020. More information

https://vectorradio.ca/training/amateur-radio-license-course/

An FT 8 contact on 70cm over 2800km set a new distance record in Australia. More info at

https://ei7gl.blogspot.com/2019/12/australian-70cms-digital-record.html

The 2020 Awards Committee has opened their nominations. The closing date for nominations is Feb 15 2020. To learn more go to

This is a different event. QRP and time limited. Have a look at their website

http://www.coloradoqrpclub.org/contests/snow.htm

The ARRL 10M contest will be held the weekend of Dec 14 2019. For all the information you need go to

http://www.arrl.org/10-meter

The Swedish Government will no longer issue permits for the noted frequencies effective January 1 2020. To learn more go to

A display on this history of ham radio will be held at the Los Altos History Museum in California. More information can be found at

https://patch.com/california/losaltos/calendar/event/20191205/715070/museums-exhibit-highlights-the-history-of-hams

I am sure this happens many times with no press, but it is an important part of ham radio. Giving back to the community you live, work and serve in. Good on this group

https://www.gastongazette.com/lifestyle/20191204/ham-radio-operators-tune-in-to-need

Admission fees to the 2020 Hamvention will rise this year. To learn more go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/dayton-hamvention-admission-fees-to-increase-in-2020