In late 2025, Gary N6BLU, president of Coos Radio Club, initiated a project to update and reclaim the club’s online accounts. Currently, the club is testing a new connection by directing its news feed, “Currents,” to the CoosRadioClub Facebook Page, with assistance from Chip KE7ADD.
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Trailer Graphics Survey
Back in April, the first iteration of trailer graphics mock ups were circulated in this post. A survey was linked at the bottom and here are the results. Thanks everyone who completed the survey and has so far participated to move the project forward. We’ll be discussing it for a bit during the CCRC weeklyContinue reading “Trailer Graphics Survey”
Trailer Graphics
The latest design and price for the club trailer graphics has been received from Maya Graphics, who provided mock-up images. By opting for self-installation of the vinyl, the club can save $350. The initial cost estimate for the graphics was under $500.
’26 Tour de Fronds
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
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”
Amateur Radio Day POTA Haul
On Saturday April 18th, an immense Solar Coronal hole was pointed directly at earth. HF Conditions Suffered. Members still got out the weather being genuinely fine. Here are their briefings N6BLU: The absolute toughest conditions were had at the beginning of the clubs POTA today. Never has it taken so long to get that firstContinue reading “Amateur Radio Day POTA Haul”
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”
CCRC Parks On the Air Day
On April 18, 2026, from 1200 to 1700 local time, the Coos Radio Club will activate multiple parks in Coos County using the callsign K7CCH. Amateur radio operators will set up portable stations in designated parks, aiming for a minimum of 10 contacts to log in the POTA system for awards. More details to follow.
CCRC Trailer demo’d
The trailer has been gutted and the vinyl branding on the outside removed. (Taking off those stickers was miserable.) Ready for wiring and construction. Gary’s got a plan (when doesn’t he??) Possible viewing opportunity this Thursday evening at the monthly Club meeting in Coos bay.
Club Trailer Discussion
A meeting was held this morning to discuss options for remodeling the Coos County Radio Club trailer. Various ideas were considered, including whether the club should pursue various grant sources to finance some of the work. Ultimately, the group agreed that developing a portable shack for club use would benefit members in a range ofContinue reading “Club Trailer Discussion”
