Special Event Call Sign Application for “W7Q” made by CCRC has been approved for use from 2025-10-15 to 2025-10-19. In conjunction with the Great Shakeout preparedness event on October 16th, the Coos County Radio Club sponsored the special event call sign – W7Q for Earth Quake Preparedness and Awareness. Licensed Ham Radio operators – especiallyContinue reading “W7Q – “Shakeout” Call”
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Earthquake Exercise
Shakeout Day October 16 https://www.shakeout.org/oregon/ This year’s International ShakeOut Day is October 16, when millions of people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home! At 10:16 a.m. (local time) on 10/16, you can join people across Oregon practicing earthquake safety. While we encourage you to participate with everyone, you can registerContinue reading “Earthquake Exercise”
Spot CQ’s Real Time
New: Real Time, Interactive QSO Manager From QRZ Labs, QRZ.com is launching RTQM, the Real Time QSO Manager for member accounts. The public Beta testing phase of the Real-Time QSO Manager, or RTQM begins. What is RTQM? “Think of it as a spotting network based on real-time user input. It’s a way to call CQContinue reading “Spot CQ’s Real Time”
Pink Ribbon Run & Walk
Pink Ribbon Run & Walk for Cancer October 4th. 9:00AM. CCRC & ARES will be providing radio communications. Volunteers needed. The Pink Ribbon 5K, a fun run to support breast cancer awareness and research. John Topits Park / Empire Lakes298-284 Hull Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 For race participants: Tickets at EventBrite.
Antenna Rights
Send an ARRL Letter to Congress. Support the effort equalize the rights of Ham Radio Operators. The document (below) supplies a super easy way to send your letters to our Reps: The system automatically fills in your details and aligns the message to reach to your legislators. The ARRL is focused on reducing legal restraintsContinue reading “Antenna Rights”
ARRL VHF Contest Saturday
ARRL.org sponsors the VHF contest every September. It’s this weekend. https://www.arrl.org/september-vhf This is a great opportunity for Technician Class license holders to collect QSO’s and their submit logs to ARRL. ARRL membership is not required. About: Intended for amateurs in the US and Canada (and their possessions.) Work as many amateur stations in as manyContinue reading “ARRL VHF Contest Saturday”
2025 Coos County Prepares Event
The 2025 Coos County Prepares event is taking place at the Pony Village Mall September 27th. Are you prepared for disaster? Saturday, September 27. FREE emergency preparedness and safety fair. Pony Village Mall1611 Virginia Ave, North Bend10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday, September 27th, 2025 Coos County ARES is planning to exhibit emergency communications capability ofContinue reading “2025 Coos County Prepares Event”
“Full Halo” CME Headed to Earth
Solar atmospheric blast erupted from the sun on Saturday. Expected to impact Earth’s magnetic field later today. The impressive full-halo coronal mass ejection (CME) blasted X-rays and material into space. Sky watchers may see aurora as far south as Illinois. https://www.space.com/stargazing/auroras/northern-lights-may-be-visible-in-these-18-us-states-sept-1-2-2025 Actual X-rays, CME – Aurora Watch
Ham License Applications On Hold
As of Monday morning, August 25, 2025, the FCC’s Electronic Batch Filing (EBF) system—used by all VEC organizations to file exam sessions, individual applications, and club license applications—is not processing submissions.
Oregon Special Call W7O 8/22 – 9/1
August 22 – September 1 Oregon’s amateur radio operators are welcome to use the callsign w7o and hand out commemorative QSOs during the period of August 22 – September 1. In order to operate as w7o, you must: If you want to participate, please send an email to either (or both) Scott N7JI – ars.n7ji@gmail.com MikeContinue reading “Oregon Special Call W7O 8/22 – 9/1”
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