Quarter Century Wireless Association

The Quarter Century Wireless Association, Inc. (QCWA) is an organization of licensed amateur radio operators who were first licensed at least 25 years ago. It is not required that licensing have been continuous during that period. The organization was started in 1947, and had 54 charter members at the end of that year. Its headquarters is located in the United States, although membership is open to any ham radio operator worldwide who meets the twenty-five year licensing requirement. There are 65 active local chapters in the US, Canada, and Germany.

Quarter Century Wireless Association
AbbreviationQCWA
FormationDecember 5, 1947[1]
TypeNon-profit organization
PurposeAdvocacy, Education
HeadquartersApopka, Florida
Region served
Worldwide
Membership
4,000[2]
President
Tom Loughney, AJ4XM [3]
Websiteqcwa.org

The organization’s official website is www.QCWA.org. The Board of Directors consists of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and five Directors, elected for three-year terms.

References
  1. Quarter Century Wireless Association Inc. "Quarter Century Wireless Association Inc.".
  2. Who comprises QCWA? Who comprises QCWA?.
  3. "QCWA Presidents".
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