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“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”

Pink Ribbon Run & Walk for Cancer October 4th. 9:00AM. CCRC & ARES will be providing radio communications. Volunteers needed. The Pink Ribbon 5K, a fun run to support breast cancer awareness and research. John Topits Park / Empire Lakes298-284 Hull Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 For race participants: Tickets at EventBrite.

August 22 – September 1 Oregon’s amateur radio operators are welcome to use the callsign w7o and hand out commemorative QSOs during the period of August 22 – September 1. In order to operate as w7o, you must: If you want to participate, please send an email to either (or both) Scott N7JI – ars.n7ji@gmail.com MikeContinue reading “Oregon Special Call W7O 8/22 – 9/1”

Free Labor Day Weekend Ham Radio License Class ONLINE (via Zoom) – Covers TECHNICIAN license August 30-31, 2025 (Saturday-Sunday) Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (PDT)Sunday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (PDT) The class and materials are FREE, but you MUST register.Pre-study is really, really helpful.For students, this is a great way to stay sharp!Continue reading “Free Labor Day Weekend Ham Radio License Class”