Field Day – Coos County Radio Club

GOTA Get On The Air

Young folks are able to experience talking to contacts around the world with a supervising mentor.

Field Day Setup Underway

The usual suspects gathering at Bandon City Park to set up in preparation for Field Day tomorrow, Saturday, June 27th.

Coos County Radio Club extends social media footprint to Instagram. Just in time for Field Day 2026, so that folks can follow the club news feed wherever they prefer. Public activities for Field Day 2026 commence at noon Saturday June 27th at the Bandon Public Park. Club members are encouraged to take photos, videos andContinue reading “CCRC Social Media”

All Hands on Deck

Coos Radio Club is seeking assistance to prepare the club trailer for Field Day, which includes removing sticker residue and applying new graphics. Additional tasks are available, and interested volunteers should RSVP for more information at Info@coosradioclub.com. Your help is appreciated for this important club event.

Press Release: Field Day 2026

Kelly K7FCM issued press releases about Club Operations for Field Day at Bandon City Park on June 27-28. The announcements were sent to KOBI/KOTI NBC News, The World Newspaper, and K-Dock 92.9. For further details, contact the Coos Radio Club via email at Info@coosradioclub.com.

Field Day 2026 – What you need to know!

The Coos County Radio Club is hosting the ARRL Field Day on June 27-28, 2026, at Bandon City Park, Oregon. This popular amateur radio event emphasizes emergency communication practices, camaraderie, and hands-on learning in STEM. Participants will operate radio equipment while enjoying community activities and picnics, highlighting amateur radio’s capabilities.

City of Bandon Newsletter

The June CoB Newsletter announces Summer Field days for the public’s awareness. It’s on pg 2 at the bottom. But also of interest are notes on preparing for Power cuts – in case of fire.

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.

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”

Spring Tune UP

Thanks to John K6GUK and Gary N6BLU, my QRP POTA rig finally stands a chance. What I learned in a couple of hours at the park with them is huge. Fellows, you’re amazing. I sponged up a bunch of pearls, so here’s the gratitude list. I loved seeing the MFJ antenna analyzer in action. ThisContinue reading “Spring Tune UP”