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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”

Anatomy of a P.O.T.A. Rove

On Jan 11, 2026, Gary (N6BLU) and John (KK6GUK) set out to achieve a rare Parks On The Air goal by attempting a 30-park rove. The Lion award is granted to anyone who activates 30 parks during one UTC Day. Activators only get the tier award for the number or parks activated during a UTCContinue reading “Anatomy of a P.O.T.A. Rove”

PACE Invitation

To an extent, a fundamental reason CCRC exists is to prepare and practice EmComm. Generally speaking, with clubs, groups and NPO’s, leaving everything to the leadership is normal. This only works to a point. There’s a best practice among agencies and groups concerned with disaster and emergency response – which is to document their plans. One isContinue reading “PACE Invitation”

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”

Florence Club asking for event volunteers.

Our friends in Florence are asking for some help in March. It’s almost time for the Daybreak Racing Siuslaw Dunes Race. Saturday March 7, 2026 Central Oregon Coast Amateur Radio Club proudly assists with communications. If you are a Amateur Radio Operator would like to help with this event contact COCARC by email info@w7flo.com DetailsContinue reading “Florence Club asking for event volunteers.”

CCRC Winter Field Day 2026 Statistics

Great job, everybody! And thanks Gary, for setting the laptops up and compiling the stats! Thanks to all that came out in support of our club this past weekend at Powers High School. Please check out the Statistics from the event below. I’ll post the total score with multipliers once I have that information –Continue reading “CCRC Winter Field Day 2026 Statistics”