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!”
Category Archives: Field Day
Low Cost Satellite Internet
A Cascadia Earthquake mega disaster will disrupt broad areas of the Oregon coast for weeks at least and perhaps many months. For preparedness purposes, imagine operating from an isolated location with no ISPs or cellular coverage. The solution is satellite connectivity.
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.
Capture and Share SFD
Sharing Summer Field Day on Social Media A few hints help level up content gathering. Why post content to the CCRC web (as well as personal profiles, etc.)? To inspire new Hams, for starters. Everyone is welcome! Avoid photographing the back of someone’s head Zoom with your feet (move closer to your subject) and getContinue reading “Capture and Share SFD”
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