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Sorry everyone but please ignore the previous post about having the meeting on the December 18th. I had forgotten about the SWORA VE Test session that happens on the third Thursday of the month which many of us attend as VE’s. I have once again re-scheduled the CCRC Club Meeting, this time to next Wedneday,Continue reading “Coos County Radio Club Meeting time Snafu #2”

Hey y’all. Per Gary N6BLU: For reasons that can’t be altered having to do with the restaurant, the space we usually gather in is not available at our scheduled time. Therefore our monthly dinner meeting is rescheduled for the evening of Thursday December 18th. Again, the Monthly club meeting has been rescheduled.

Link: Article In “The Register” Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) is a private foundation that exists to support amateur radio and digital communication science and technology. We do this through making grants (including support for scholarship programs and research & development projects) and managing 44Net. The ARDC The Internet Engineering Task Force Organization About theContinue reading “IPv6 Block Reserve for Ham Radio”

SFI stands for Solar Flux Index, and a value of more than 190 means that the Sun is highly active, resulting in excellent conditions for High-Frequency (HF) radio propagation (long-distance communication). QSL.Net On Radio Propagation SFI Range Solar Activity HF Propagation on High Bands 65–70 Solar Minimum (Low) Very Poor 100–150 Average to Moderate FairContinue reading “DX Alert: SFI > 190 Next Few Days”

“STATION DARK” is a serial gothic set in the surreal Midwest. If you like shortwave radio, small town horror, and voices in the wires, this is for you. New posts every Monday and Thursday. Author here: https://matthewholvey.substack.com/ Story here: https://station-dark.com

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On Tuesday November 18th Club President, Gary McElroy N6BLU, finalized the donation and took possession of the Bandon CERT trailer from the Bandon Rural Fire Protection District. This donation was put forward in early July 2025, with the assistance of club members Dick & Grace Horning KI7NDL & KI7NDO. After reaching out to Bandon RFPDContinue reading “CCRC Acquires Former Bandon CERT Trailer”

High Wind Warning issued October 23 at 11:13AM PDT until October 25 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR * WHAT…Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE…Coastal and headland areas of Curry and Coos counties in addition to exposed areas on highway 101. * WHEN…From 4 AMContinue reading “Antenna Warning – High Winds Saturday”

Special Event Call Sign Application for “W7Q” made by CCRC has been approved for use from 2025-10-15 to 2025-10-19. In conjunction with the Great Shakeout preparedness event on October 16th, the Coos County Radio Club sponsored the special event call sign – W7Q for Earth Quake Preparedness and Awareness. Licensed Ham Radio operators – especiallyContinue reading “W7Q – “Shakeout” Call”