The 30th Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise is being held from June 24 to July 31, 2026, in Hawaii. During this period, civilian shortwave listeners and ham radio operators monitor military and maritime networks in the Pacific, highlighting international collaboration and communication efforts.
Category Archives: News
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.
CCRC Socials
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.
Solar Cycle 25 Declining
News Letter from Tacoma Radio Club. Solar Cycle 25 is now officially past the peak of solar activity. https://w7dk.org The lead article is a discussion about how to prepare for the declining solar cycle. “During daytime the D-layer absorption becomes weaker, this allows 40 meters to open earlier in the afternoon. At night, the F-layerContinue reading “Solar Cycle 25 Declining”
Museum Ships Weekend
MUSEUM SHIPS WEEKEND JUNE 5TH – 7TH All Aboard for 2026 Museum Ships Weekend! The historic U.S.S. Lucid is the setting for SDARC Museum Ships Weekend – this weekend! We are running a 3 station set up including CW, SSB Voice and Digital to make worldwide contacts. Over 100 ships around the world are participatingContinue reading “Museum Ships Weekend”
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”
Spies Still Use HF
A new coded numbers station began transmitting on HF from Persia just before Iran cut off internet access.
Artemis II Radio Plan
Target Launch Date: April 1, 2026. Launch Window: If the April 1st date slips, there are several “launch opportunities” in early April (specifically April 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6) based on the alignment of the Earth and Moon. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemis_II Mission Duration: Approximately 10 days, ending with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. For theContinue reading “Artemis II Radio Plan”
Quantum Antenna?
“Promising implications for everyday uses in consumer electronics.” Sam Jarman, Phys.org Rydberg-atom sensors become antennas to detect the radio signals, performing demodulation and down conversion automatically. Rydberg receivers could eliminate significant portions of the front-end devices and electronics concerned with signal isolation when compared to conventional receivers. In a Rydberg atom, a single electron isContinue reading “Quantum Antenna?”
Amateur Operators Prosecuted
In Belarus, several amateur radio operators face severe penalties, including the death penalty, for alleged espionage and high treason amid a government crackdown. Accusations stem from standard radio equipment, deemed ineffective against modern encryption. Exiled operators argue this represents a targeted assault on intellectual freedom within the technical community.
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