ARI Cisterna (IQ0CI): Celebrating Achievements and Community Engagement

Cisterna di Latina, Italy – The A.R.I. (Associazione Radioamatori Italiani) Sezione di Cisterna, identified by its call sign IQ0CI, is an active local chapter for amateur radio enthusiasts, recognized for both its members' achievements and its community involvement.

The section is located at C/O PROT. CIV. - VIA BARI SNC, 04012 CISTERNA DI LATINA LT. For inquiries, you can contact President IK0RHS Mazzola Davide. Meetings are held every Sunday from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM. For more information, visit their blog: aricisterna.blogspot.it.

Member Achievement: IK0RHS Dominates ARI DX International

The entire section extends heartfelt congratulations to their own Davide IK0RHS for securing first place in the SWL (Short Wave Listener) category at the ARI DX International 2013 contest. This impressive achievement proudly showcased the colors of the 0404 section on the highest podium. This news was published by ARI Cisterna on April 10, 2013.

Important Information: Annual Amateur Radio Authorization Fee

For Lazio-based radio amateurs who haven't yet paid the annual 5 Euro authorization fee, ARI Cisterna reminds them that the payment should be made to:

• Account Number (Radioamatori-CB): 89867006
• Payee: Banca d'Italia - Tesoreria Provinciale dello Stato - Sezione di Roma
• Reason for Payment (Causale): Versamento a capo XVIII capitolo 2569/06

This reminder was published by IK0VVE on January 16, 2013.

Community Service: DCI LT005 Activation and Civil Protection Anniversary

On Sunday, May 27, an event celebrating 30 years of Civil Protection in Cisterna di Latina took place in Piazza 19 Marzo, in front of the historic Palazzo Caetani. For this special occasion, ARI Cisterna activated the DCI LT005 reference (Cisterna Castle, Palazzo Caetani) and set up a demonstrative APRS station as IQ0CI/0.

Many friends and curious individuals attended, asking questions and observing the radio operations. Participants included I0OMM, IK0HAX, IK0VVE, IK0XIH, IZ7BOJ, among other friends and OMs (Old Man - a term for radio amateurs) who joined throughout the morning. The Mayor of Cisterna di Latina, the Deputy Commander of the Urban Police, the Commander of the Carabinieri, and the Commander of the Guardia di Finanza all paid a welcome visit to the section's tent, which was set up directly by Civil Protection.

The section expressed gratitude to everyone who made contacts on the 40 and 20-meter bands, hoping to reactivate the reference soon and surpass the 136 QSOs made in just two hours of activity. Special thanks were extended to Marcello Meddi, the President of Civil Protection, for his complete support. Photos of the event and activation are available on their blog.