Much has happened over the past couple of weeks, some good some not so good but progress has been made. Approximately $3200.00 has been spent on the project so far and there are still a few things needed to be purchased. Most of the high dollar stuff is sitting here waiting for it’s turn toContinue reading “CCRC Trailer Build Update”
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Sudden HF Noise Jump. Fixed.
The HF noise floor in my shack exploded to S9+ this week. From 160m through 20. 10m seemed quiet. I went through all of my gear. No joy. I was just about ready to start taking down antennas… Then I realized that the neighbors are back from AZ for the season with their RVs. Anyway,Continue reading “Sudden HF Noise Jump. Fixed.”
7QP Results
On Saturday May 2nd, members of the Coos County Radio Club gathered at Gary N6BLU’s home to participate in the 7 Area QSO party. The goal to make as many contacts with other stations as possible during the 18 hour period of 6AM to Midnight. Nine Operators took to the airwaves and made 583 contactsContinue reading “7QP Results”
7QP This Saturday!
Saturday May 2nd. 0600 – 2359 (midnight) local time. K7CCH will be operating in the “multi-multi” class. Which is more than one radio, that at fixed location. QSO’s The exchange is a signal report with a state/county abbreviation. For example: “K1ABC you are 59 ORCOO (Oregon, Coos County)” All equipment must be within a 1,000Continue reading “7QP This Saturday!”
FREE Technicians License Course
May 23-24 ham radio class covering the Technician license (and beyond). Yes, it’s really free, and yes, it’s serious education for those who want to develop a good grasp of not just the exam question pool but the theory that makes it all work. Please EMAIL questions or to register: Scott N7JI ars.n7ji
QRZ Page & new logbook
I was doing some housekeeping on the K7CCH QRZ page and thought it couldn’t be that difficult to open and start a QRZ logbook for the club. What a Rabbit hole! Anyway, after our POTA Palooza last weekend I was thinking, "I know I like to get confirmations in my own log so how manyContinue reading “QRZ Page & new logbook”
CCRC Parks on the Air Updates
OK we have some clarifications and updates before Saturday April 18th POTA and World Amateur Radio Day. So far we have 5 operators at 5 locations that will be on the air between Noon and 5PM. Gary McElroy N6BLU will be at Bullards Beach SP in the vicinity of the Gazebo and will be operatingContinue reading “CCRC Parks on the Air Updates”
G2 Storms likely for World Amateur Radio Day
Geophysical Alert Message Issued: 2026 Apr 18 0000 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 17 April follow. Solar flux 107 and estimated planetary A-index 4. The estimated planetary K-index at 0000 UTC on 18 April was 2.33. NoContinue reading “G2 Storms likely for World Amateur Radio Day”
Trailer Graphics
These mock-up pictures represent a first pass (SWAG) at Trailer Graphics. We knew graphics would cost a bit. And so I volunteered to lead an off-remodeling budget effort to fund them. Meaning I’ll pay if nobody else helps. I guessed $500 for a budget and was pleasantly surprised to reach a number that’s a littleContinue reading “Trailer Graphics”
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