A free Technician ham radio class will be held on March 21-22, focusing on the Technician license and essential theory. This educational opportunity aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the exam and underlying concepts. For more details and registration, contact Scott N7JI at ars.n7ji@gmail.com.
Category Archives: Event
Software. Big Improvement!
Post Card From Winter Field Day operating 1O-OR. Backlog of garden chores kept me away from Powers on Sunday. Rats. Anyway I was able to take my gear out and get some radio playtime in the yard. Late last week I installed the latest Xiegu X6100 OEM ‘ware on my radio. These bits for firmwareContinue reading “Software. Big Improvement!”
Bruised Ionosphere
Conditions should improve by late tomorrow. We are experiencing the impact of a major solar event that began on January 19, 2026. While solar flux is high (generally good for DX), the atmosphere is extremely “noisy” and unstable due to a direct hit from a fast-moving Coronal Mass Ejection (CME). Impact on Ham Radio OperationsContinue reading “Bruised Ionosphere”
Winter Field Day 2026
Winter Field Days, scheduled for January 24-25, 2026, at Powers High School Pavilion, aims to enhance portable emergency communications amid winter hazards. Organized by the Coos County Radio Club and Coos County ARES, the event focuses on improving emergency preparedness and radio operation skills under challenging weather conditions. Participants will engage in communication using various amateur radio bands and modes.
Club Week Nov 1-8
Special Event, call K7CCH to… Clubs contact other clubs, exchange QSL cards… Clubs across the country will be on the air for the newest operating event of the year — Club Week! Club Week Nov 1-8 The National Amateur Radio Alliance (NARA) is proud to introduce Club Week. Running November 1–8, 2025, Club Week isContinue reading “Club Week Nov 1-8”
W7Q Tailings
Folks, many things keep us away the radio. Next year, perhaps? With more preparation. From approximately Tuesday the 14th through this morning the 20th, there were a total of 149 look-ups on QRZ. Cool! I snuck in about 25 or so of those QSO’s during the operating period. So thanks for playing along!
ShakeOut 2025 Tomorrow
Courtessy of ARRL… Tomorrow is ShakeOut 2025–Amateur Radio Support for USGS! On International ShakeOut Day, October 16, 2025, at 10:16 AM local time, millions of people worldwide will practice earthquake safety. After you “Drop, Cover, and Hold On,” amateur radio operators have a unique role to play: supporting the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) by submittingContinue reading “ShakeOut 2025 Tomorrow”
ARES ICS-402 Training
Saturday October 18, 2025 9:00 am-3:00pm To participate, register with Kelley Andrews W7FCM (ARES member) at: kelleyandrews092@gmail.com Location: Coos Bay Fire Department450 Elrod Ave. Coos BayPizza lunch provided Or – Online via Zoom, TBA Instructor: Chief Rob Aton,Central Coos Fire and Rescue
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”
On The Air Now
20th anniversary of “Route 66 On The Air.” Heard on 14.225Mhz USB. Special call sign W6V.
Coos County Radio Club 