Commercial Frequencies

Since it is next to impossible to find enough Amateur Radio volunteers for most (newer) events I have added an arsenal of commercial frequencies and radios to the “kit”.

I added frequencies in all available bands from Low Band, VHF and UHF. This provides a great combination so to maximize the benefits of all available equipment for the conditions.

Here is the key – Licensed and super Flexible! Now I can use any volunteer as I support my (charity) events!

A Weekend of January Contests January 17, 2025
There are two great contests for amateur radio operators this weekend, January 18 - 20, 2025, and a bonus opportunity for a college club station to win a national championship. Whether you’re interested in contesting on the HF bands, the VHF bands of 50 MHz and above, or both, there’s likely a contest to fit […]
The K7RA Solar Update January 17, 2025
Sorry to say this is the last ARRL Propagation Forecast Bulletin Iwill write. I took over in 1991 from Ed Tilton, W1HDQ when he wastoo ill and weak to continue, and now with ALS I have similarproblems.Geomagnetic influencers were more stable this week (planetary Aindex shifted from 16.9 to 10.7) and solar indicators were weaker.Average […]
DXCC Application Processing Caught Up January 14, 2025
DXCC® application processing is back to typical processing times.In October, we reported that the ARRL DXCC® System had been returned to service following work that was completed to ensure the security and integrity of the system following the cyber-attack in May. Over 4,000 DXCC applications have been logged into the system for processing since returning […]
Dennis Motschenbacher, K7BV, Silent Key January 14, 2025
Former ARRL and Yaesu employee, World Radiosport Team Championship competitor, and award-winning radio amateur Dennis Motschenbacher, K7BV, has become a Silent Key. Motschenbacher passed away on January 9, 2025, after a long illness.Motschenbacher was first licensed at the age of 13. According to his obituary, “His Amateur Radio activities took him to 35 countries and […]
Ham Radio Operators Serving During California Firestorms January 13, 2025
As the firestorms across Southern California continue to threaten millions of residents, trained amateur radio operators are serving critical volunteer roles to help officials spot fires before they get out of control. Dry conditions and wind gusts of 100 miles per hour have fueled days of devastating wildfires. Entire neighborhoods have been leveled by infernos.The […]