<h1>YASME supports equipment acquisition for new Ethiopian amateurs</h1>
<p>Ethiopia came back on the air May 30, 2011, with the re-opening of the <strong>Ethiopian Amateur Radio Society station ET3AA</strong>.</p>
<p>To support the reestablishment of amateur radio in Ethiopia, the <strong>Yasme<br>Foundation</strong> made a grant to pay for the fees associated with the license<br>examination for 25 club members. Many were successful but under Ethiopian regulations could not receive a license without proof of ownership of an amateur radio station.</p>
<p>To further support amateur radio in Ethiopia, the Board of Directors is<br>pleased to announce that it has made an additional grant to be used to<br>purchase amateur radio transceivers for three club members so that they<br>
can satisfy the requirements of the Ethiopian licensing process. <br>The Board acknowledges with appreciation the substantial efforts of Ken<br>Claerbout, K4ZW, in facilitating the acquisition of the equipment and<br>mentoring the EARS members.</p>
<p>The Yasme Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation organized to conduct scientific and educational projects related to Amateur Radio, including DXing (long distance communication) and the introduction and promotion of Amateur Radio in developing countries. <br>
For additional information about The Yasme Foundation, visit our website at <a href="http://www.yasme.org/" target="_blank">www.yasme.org</a>.</p>
<p><em><strong>Ward Silver, N0AX</strong><br></em>President The Yasme Foundation</p>