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”
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“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”
Free Labor Day Weekend Ham Radio License Class
Free Labor Day Weekend Ham Radio License Class ONLINE (via Zoom) – Covers TECHNICIAN license August 30-31, 2025 (Saturday-Sunday) Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (PDT)Sunday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (PDT) The class and materials are FREE, but you MUST register.Pre-study is really, really helpful.For students, this is a great way to stay sharp!Continue reading “Free Labor Day Weekend Ham Radio License Class”
CCRC Activation
Prefontaine Run September 20th. For the first time in the event’s history top runners will be awarded cash prize money. Coos Radio Club in support of SWORA will provide race communications. Important Notes for attendees living south of Bandon: ODOT will be closing U.S. Hwy101 from 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19, to late SundayContinue reading “CCRC Activation”
Volunteer Request
Home Town Heroes 5k Foot RacePort Orford Saturday August 16, 2005 Meet behind the elementary school in Port Orford at 8 AM. Look for the Comm trailer. The race starts at 9AM and usually lasts an hour. There will be several things to enjoy after the race, such as a canine demonstration, as well asContinue reading “Volunteer Request”
PNW DX Convention
The Annual Pacific Northwest DX Convention takes place in Clackamas, Oregon from August 15-17, 2025. Hotel, Registration and Schedule Here: The PNW DX Convention is an official ARRL sanctioned event. Open to everyone. Hosted by Willamette Valley DX Club (www.wvdxc.org).
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Circle The Bay Run
Coos County Radio Club to assist Coos ARES doing Radio Communication Services for the race. CCRC members wishing to assist – RSVP. Mention where you were located on the course last year if you participated. cooscountyares@gmail.com Dell KE7EIB will be in charge and taking care of communicating with the race director. 30K (18 mile) 3-personContinue reading “Circle The Bay Run”
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