ARDC Market Research Proposal 2026¶
Prepared by Jim Idelson — March 2026
The Question¶
ARDC makes significant grantmaking decisions about amateur radio and digital communications — decisions that affect how the community grows, who participates, and where new technology investment goes. What would it mean to make those decisions with rigorous, current market data behind them?
This proposal answers that question.
Quick Navigation¶
Start with the At-a-Glance — a five-minute read that covers the key points: what ARDC will learn, what decisions it will be able to make, and what this research makes possible for the organization.
The Full Proposal covers all 16 sections in depth: research objectives, populations, methodology, governance, deliverables, options, and investment.
The Appendices go deep on specific aspects of the methodology — sampling, bias management, instrument design, analysis, and more. See the sidebar.
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