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APRS DMR EmComm HF Public Service Events Spring Splash Travel Website

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June 30, 2018 Knut 0 Comments

So after about a year online I have added a Like Button on each page. They are all starting at

HF or Not? Part 3

November 30, 2017December 1, 2017 Knut 0 Comments

I am spending about an hour on HF most every morning over a cup of coffee. Since the household has

HF or Not? Part 2

October 29, 2017June 8, 2020 Knut 0 Comments

For the last 5-10 years I have had a G5RV on the shelf, still new in the bag. Time to

HF or NOT? Part 1

October 24, 2017October 24, 2017 Knut 0 Comments

For almost a “lifetime” (say 40 years) I have had the urge to get on HF. I have half heartedly

The K7RA Solar Update July 30, 2021
8-Meter Experimental Station on the Air from the US July 29, 2021
WL2XUP is an FCC Part 5 Experimental station operated by Lin Holcomb, NI4Y, in Georgia. It’s licensed to operate with up to 400 W effective radiated power (ERP) between 40.660 MHz to 40.700 MHz.John Desmond, EI7GL, reports that as of mid-July, WL2XUP was intermittently transmitting on Weak-Signal Propagation Reporter (WSPR) on 40.662 MHz (1500 Hz) […]
MARS HF Net Participants Aid in Response to Fatal Maritime Disaster July 29, 2021
On July 6, an evening Army Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS) HF practice net in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 2 (New York and New Jersey) was interrupted by several “mayday” distress calls on the channel, which is shared with the maritime service. Net control station Ron Tomo, KE2UK, immediately halted training and attempted […]
Amateur Radio Activities to be a Part of Missouri’s State Bicentennial Celebration July 28, 2021
The Missouri First Capitol State Historic Site in St. Charles will host an amateur radio event on August 10, in association with this year’s celebration of the Missouri State Bicentennial. The original capitol building on the west bank of the Missouri River served as the state’s capitol from 1821 to 1826. The site is part […]
FCC to Re-Establish Technological Advisory Council, Solicits Membership Nominations July 28, 2021
The FCC is seeking nominations for a chairperson and members of the Technological Advisory Council (TAC). In a July 21 Public Notice, the Commission announced that it intends to re-establish the TAC for 2 years, by August 20, 2021. It’s anticipated that the renewed panel could hold is first meeting in October.The TAC provides technical […]