Author Archives: CCRC Editor

Free General License Class

100% Online via web conference! Sponsored by the Amateur Radio Club of the National Electronics Museum Free, weekly, live, Amateur Radio General Class Licensing course via Zoom. Thursday, October 30 through Thursday, January 8 (9 sessions with no class on Thanksgiving or Christmas). Sessions are three hours in duration. Class begins at 6:30 PM EasternContinue reading “Free General License Class”

W7Q – “Shakeout” Call

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”

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”

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”