Coos County Radio Club to provide race communications. For more information or to volunteer, club members can reach the Radio Event Boss Sam W7GNM. Details for the event are recorded below (.PDF) https://tourdefronds.com
Author Archives: David Gerhart
W1AW/7 June 3-9
CCRC members invited to operate with the call W1AW/7 June 3-9. As part of ARRL Year of the Club and America 250 celebrations, the W1AWcallsign is traveling all over the country and being operated from eachstate for two weeks during the year. You can do this from your home. You can do this from yourContinue reading “W1AW/7 June 3-9”
Sudden HF Noise Jump. Fixed.
The HF noise floor in my shack exploded to S9+ this week. From 160m through 20. 10m seemed quiet. I went through all of my gear. No joy. I was just about ready to start taking down antennas… Then I realized that the neighbors are back from AZ for the season with their RVs. Anyway,Continue reading “Sudden HF Noise Jump. Fixed.”
June: Amateur Radio Month
Governor Tina Kotek has officially designated June 2026 as “Amateur Radio Month” in Oregon, acknowledging the vital role of ham radio operators in the community. With over 20,000 operators in a population of 4 million, Oregon ranks third in the U.S. for amateur radio participation, emphasizing preparedness for natural disasters.
FREE Technicians License Course
May 23-24 ham radio class covering the Technician license (and beyond). Yes, it’s really free, and yes, it’s serious education for those who want to develop a good grasp of not just the exam question pool but the theory that makes it all work. Please EMAIL questions or to register: Scott N7JI ars.n7ji
G2 Storms likely for World Amateur Radio Day
Geophysical Alert Message Issued: 2026 Apr 18 0000 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 17 April follow. Solar flux 107 and estimated planetary A-index 4. The estimated planetary K-index at 0000 UTC on 18 April was 2.33. NoContinue reading “G2 Storms likely for World Amateur Radio Day”
World Amateur Radio Day
2026 World Amateur Radio Day is April Saturday, April 18 Come find us in the Parks! Club Members: Contact / Register with Gary N6BLU to activate a park of your own. https://www.arrl.org/world-amateur-radio-day What: Ham Radio Open House for World Amateur Radio Day 2026 Who: All amateur radio operators worldwide When: WARD is Saturday, April 18,Continue reading “World Amateur Radio Day”
Trailer Graphics
These mock-up pictures represent a first pass (SWAG) at Trailer Graphics. We knew graphics would cost a bit. And so I volunteered to lead an off-remodeling budget effort to fund them. Meaning I’ll pay if nobody else helps. I guessed $500 for a budget and was pleasantly surprised to reach a number that’s a littleContinue reading “Trailer Graphics”
HAM’s vs HOA’s
Indiana Leads the Way for the FCC A new Indiana law changes the game by treating amateur radio equipment with the same level of respect already afforded to satellite dishes and flagpoles. It acknowledges that a licensed operator is not just a hobbyist, but a federally regulated asset who needs an external “ear” to theContinue reading “HAM’s vs HOA’s”
