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Tom Frenaye K1KI
Tom Frenaye K1KI

I want to thank all of you for your support. Now it’s time for the work to begin. I look forward to serving you.

Tom Frenaye, K1KI

My lifelong commitment to Amateur Radio began at age 14. I care about its future and the leadership the ARRL provides, so I’m asking for your vote in the upcoming election.

Join these prominent New Englanders
in supporting my campaign

Since leaving the ARRL board in 2018, I have become increasingly frustrated with the League’s lack of progress in creating a vibrant future for Amateur Radio. 

Specifically:

  • Not enough youth coming in
  • Erosion of our access to spectrum
  • Misalignment of license structure with today’s needs
  • Regulations restricting antennas
  • Encroachment by interference sources
  • Shrinking ARRL membership
  • Dissatisfaction with programs and QST
  • Governance dysfunction.

Our current New England Director and the board as a whole are not adequately addressing these issues. Change is needed.

My record of getting things done:

  • Led ARRL effort resulting in FCC RM-11828 (technician enhancement)
  • Led selection and vetting of 50 sites and hundreds of volunteers for WRTC2014
  • Created and administered the very popular New England QSO Party
  • As corporate IT Director, I drove improved decision-making, and more timely/flexible access to data through a major IT modernization program
  • As Mayor of my town, I spearheaded a successful initiative to handle challenging financial times through a creative financing structure.

Significant leadership experience: 

  • ARRL board member (33 years), Vice President, and Foundation President, culminating in 2019 with election as  “Director Emeritus” by the full ARRL Board
  • Former president of the Yankee Clipper Contest Club
  • Lifelong commitment to ARRL exemplified first as a staff member, then through volunteering in governance, the Field Organization (ORS, BPL, OO), and as a financial donor (Maxim Society)

I will listen to and work for YOU. Together, we will build a stronger future for Amateur Radio. 

Please contact me at frenaye@pcnet.com or 860-597-4539 with any questions or suggestions.   

Thank YOU!  Please support my candidacy for the ARRL board.

73 – Tom/K1KI