4U1UN: Inauguration 1976

K2UN CALLING

The UN Amateur Radio Club Station K2UN was officially inaugurated last month (21 October 1976) by Mr. M. Mili, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Speaking of amateur radio stations, Mr. Mili suggested that they were links in a “one-world concept,” a concept envisioned by the great religious leaders and philosophers. He mentioned the humanitarian role played by amateur radio in the case of disaster, accidents or medical emergencies, and the contribution it made to technical research.

Mr. Genichi Akatani, Assistant Secretary-General, OPI, and Mr. Bohdan Lewandowski, Under-Secretary, DCS, also addressed the guests. Speakers from the American Radio Relay League were H. Dannals, W2TUK, President; S. Zak, K2SJO, Director Hudson Division, and N. Eaton, VE3CJ.

Mr. de Henseler expressed the Club’s thanks to Bob McClean of the Church Centre for his help in providing space; to the ARRL for their support, and to the Yaesu Musen Company of North America for their loan of equipment.

Others present were: J. P. Burgio, W2JB, and D. Beckworth, W2QM, from the North Jersey DX Association; T. Endo, Deputy Chief of UN Radio; and from the Club, J. Doherty, W2UYX, V. Sullivan, KS8CG, W. Strysko, W2ZUB, and B. Kiss.

The Club’s premises are on the third floor of the UN Church Centre, 777 UN Plaza. It will soon be fully operational.