Much has happened over the past couple of weeks, some good some not so good but progress has been made. Approximately $3200.00 has been spent on the project so far and there are still a few things needed to be purchased. Most of the high dollar stuff is sitting here waiting for it’s turn toContinue reading “CCRC Trailer Build Update”
Author Archives: Gary McElroy N6BLU
7QP Results
On Saturday May 2nd, members of the Coos County Radio Club gathered at Gary N6BLU’s home to participate in the 7 Area QSO party. The goal to make as many contacts with other stations as possible during the 18 hour period of 6AM to Midnight. Nine Operators took to the airwaves and made 583 contactsContinue reading “7QP Results”
7QP This Saturday!
Saturday May 2nd. 0600 – 2359 (midnight) local time. K7CCH will be operating in the “multi-multi” class. Which is more than one radio, that at fixed location. QSO’s The exchange is a signal report with a state/county abbreviation. For example: “K1ABC you are 59 ORCOO (Oregon, Coos County)” All equipment must be within a 1,000Continue reading “7QP This Saturday!”
QRZ Page & new logbook
I was doing some housekeeping on the K7CCH QRZ page and thought it couldn’t be that difficult to open and start a QRZ logbook for the club. What a Rabbit hole! Anyway, after our POTA Palooza last weekend I was thinking, "I know I like to get confirmations in my own log so how manyContinue reading “QRZ Page & new logbook”
CCRC Trailer Work Party
On Thursday April 23rd a group of club members got together for a couple of hours at Gary N6BLU’s place. On the agenda was removal of the solar panels, brackets, the leaky roof vent, and removing the paneling inside so we can install insulation and some new wiring for lights behind the walls. Thanks toContinue reading “CCRC Trailer Work Party”
CCRC Parks on the Air Updates
OK we have some clarifications and updates before Saturday April 18th POTA and World Amateur Radio Day. So far we have 5 operators at 5 locations that will be on the air between Noon and 5PM. Gary McElroy N6BLU will be at Bullards Beach SP in the vicinity of the Gazebo and will be operatingContinue reading “CCRC Parks on the Air Updates”
Skywarn Presentation in Douglas County
Upcoming Training Opportunities
This was forwarded to the group by Armando Martinez for some upcoming Amateur Radio related trainings that are available through Zoom or in person. A chance for FREE TRAINING for our hobby is about to happen covering a wide variety of topics via Zoom, If you read through the class syllabus below and attached, theyContinue reading “Upcoming Training Opportunities”
Anatomy of a P.O.T.A. Rove
On Jan 11, 2026, Gary (N6BLU) and John (KK6GUK) set out to achieve a rare Parks On The Air goal by attempting a 30-park rove. The Lion award is granted to anyone who activates 30 parks during one UTC Day. Activators only get the tier award for the number or parks activated during a UTCContinue reading “Anatomy of a P.O.T.A. Rove”
Florence Club asking for event volunteers.
Our friends in Florence are asking for some help in March. It’s almost time for the Daybreak Racing Siuslaw Dunes Race. Saturday March 7, 2026 Central Oregon Coast Amateur Radio Club proudly assists with communications. If you are a Amateur Radio Operator would like to help with this event contact COCARC by email info@w7flo.com DetailsContinue reading “Florence Club asking for event volunteers.”
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