W1AW/7 250th & Year of the club. Calling Statewide For OperatorsAugust 19 – August 25, 2026 W1AW/7 is a portable amateur radio special event callsign used by operators in the ARRL (American Radio Relay League) call area 7 (which includes states like Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Utah) as part of nationwide commemorative operations like AmericaContinue reading “OR W1AW/7 Starts Tuesday”
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“QSL?” Comics.
“QSL?” Comic strip by J Dieckman.
Local Winlink Contest
The Weekly Winlink With KE7ADD (WWW-KE7ADD) is a challenge for amateur radio operators aimed at enhancing Winlink skills and emergency communication.
Making New Hams
The Coos County Radio Club is dedicated to answering Ham radio questions and helping individuals obtain FCC licenses. They offer resources for preparation, including in-person testing on the third Thursday of even months and online options. New members can find guidance and club activities on their website.
NNO- Annual “Preparedness” Event
National Night Out (NNO) is scheduled for August 4, 2026, promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood unity. While Coquille may host an event, no Coos County municipalities are registered. NNO strengthens relationships between law enforcement and residents, fostering community support and collaboration. CCRC currently has no participation plans.
Club Meeting – Thurs. Evening
The monthly club meeting is scheduled for Thursday night at Puerto Vallarta Restaurant in Coos Bay. Dinner at 5 PM. Business meeting starting at 6 PM. The business meeting will be hosted online via Google Meet. Participants can join through a link (provided) or by phone using a PIN (also provided.)
4th of July GeoMag Storm
Happy Independence Day! And for the time being the Bands are closed or poor. Meh. Focus on BBQ. Score some domestic credits. LOL! If you’re driving, please be safe! See also https://www.spaceweather.gov
Antarctic Station on FT8
VK0DS – Antarctica Research Station on Amateur Radio digital mode FT-8. The Band operation schedule.
Interesting Listening
The 30th Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise is being held from June 24 to July 31, 2026, in Hawaii. During this period, civilian shortwave listeners and ham radio operators monitor military and maritime networks in the Pacific, highlighting international collaboration and communication efforts.
GOTA Get On The Air
Young folks are able to experience talking to contacts around the world with a supervising mentor.
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