Bob Coxsey, KM5GZ, Memorial Service
Bob’s memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 1st at 2:30 PM at Northeast Fellowship Church, located at 1805 E Hefner Road, just west of Eastern Avenue in Oklahoma City.
HOA Legislation, We Need Your Help
YOU CAN HELP US CHANGE THE LEGAL RIGHTS OF AMERICAN HAMS
Go to — https://send-a-letter.org/hoa/ — enter your call sign and click on “Send My Letters” and your letters will be delivered to our Washington legislative team for hand delivery to your Representative and Senators.
The ARRL is focused on reducing legal restraints on the ability of American Amateur Radio Operators to engage in the active practice and enjoyment of Amateur Radio. One of the most insidious and increasing threats to the survival of Amateur Radio and our ability to serve our communities and Nation, as we are required to do by Federal regulation, is the proliferation of private land use restrictions that prohibit the installation of outdoor antennas and that sometimes actually deny Federally licensed Amateurs from operating any amateur radios, regardless of where their antennas are located — in their attics, hidden in trees, or mounted on their vehicles.
Federal law — since 1996 — has guaranteed to every American — except Amateur Radio Operators — the right to erect antennas outside or on their residences for the purpose of TV reception, satellite TV and internet access, wireless internet access and even wireless internet redistribution. But Amateur Radio operators are denied the equal right to erect comparable antennas.
Since 2005 Federal law has also guaranteed to every American the right to proudly display the American Flag by installing flagpoles in their yards. But, despite that right to install vertical poles in their yards — American Radio Amateurs are denied the right to use those vertical flagpoles as vertical antennas.
We believe the denial — to licensed Amateur Radio Operators — of the rights guaranteed to all non-Amateur Radio licensed American homeowners — the right to install antennas on the land they own — is without justification and should not be permitted to continue.
To eliminate these private land use restrictions, the ARRL has worked over the past several years with our elected officials to draft Congressional legislation — H.R. 1094 in the U.S. House of Representatives and S. 459 in the U.S. Senate — that when passed will extend to all Hams the right to operate from their homes and the right to install antennas on the land they own. We have bipartisan support for this legislation.
BUT, WE NEED YOUR HELP TO PASS THIS LEGISLATION!
How can you help? By sending a letter to your Representative and Senators asking that they co-sponsor and support H.R. 1094 and S. 459.
How can you send these letters? It is easy.
Go to — https://send-a-letter.org/hoa/ — enter your call sign and click on “Send My Letters” and your letters will be delivered to our Washington legislative team for hand delivery to your Representative and Senators.
The above article was copied from the ok.arrl.org website. I also included a pdf file download that can also be shared with others.
Steven, N5ZQ
EARS Monthly Training & Mentoring Session – October 14th
The Edmond Amateur Radio Society (EARS) hosts a monthly Training and Elmer Session before each board meeting. Whether you’re a new ham or a seasoned operator, these sessions provide valuable information and a chance to grow your skills.
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 14
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Edmond Fire Station 5 – 5300 E Covell Rd
October Topic: Radio Operations
Presenter: Gary, AE5GS
We look forward to seeing you there!
John, N5RET
help@k5eok.org
EARS October Board Meeting – October 14th at 7:00 PM
The Edmond Amateur Radio Society (EARS) holds its monthly board meeting on the second Tuesday of each month. Our next meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 14th at 7:00 PM at Edmond Fire Station 5, located at 5300 E Covell Rd, just east of I-35.
The meeting will be held in the training building down the hill by the tower. The blue pin on the map below marks the exact location.
If you have any trouble finding us, just call on the repeater and we’ll guide you in.
All are welcome—we hope to see you there!
Steven, N5ZQ
Edmond Siren Test – Saturday, November 1st
The next monthly Edmond Outdoor Warning Siren Test is scheduled for Saturday, November 1st.
If you’ve been assigned a siren but are unavailable for the November test, please let Clay (WA6LBU) know as soon as possible.
We are also looking for a few more volunteers to adopt a siren. If you’re able to help or would like to be added to the siren monitoring list, please reach out!
📧 Contact Clay at: sirens@k5eok.org
Thank you for supporting this important community service!
Next EARS VE Test Session – Saturday, November 1st at 9:00 AM
The Edmond Amateur Radio Society will hold its next VE Test Session on Saturday, November 1st at 9:00 AM.
If you—or someone you know—plans to test, please visit the License Testing page and complete the sign-up form. This helps the VE team prepare to accommodate all participants efficiently.
Questions?
Contact Ralph Turner, N5AMR
📧 Email: Raltur47@gmail.com
📞 Phone: (573) 999-4748
We look forward to seeing new and upgrading hams there!
Stockyards City Cowboy Christmas Parade – Volunteers Needed!
The 2025 Stockyards City Cowboy Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 6th, starting at 10:00 AM. Volunteers are needed from 8:00 to 11:00 AM, meeting at the northeast corner of Penn and Exchange, with an optional breakfast at 7:00 AM at Cattlemen’s.
This is a short, easy parade — perfect for both newcomers and seasoned volunteers! Less experienced helpers will be paired with experienced ones, so don’t hesitate to join in and be part of the fun.
📅 Add it to your calendar and consider helping out! Your participation makes a big difference and helps keep this community tradition running smoothly.
Full details and a sign-up link will be shared soon. For any questions, contact parades@k5eok.org.
Andrew, KF5YEP
Why Space Weather Matters for Radio Operators
Space (solar) weather plays a significant role in radio communication. While its most noticeable effects are often seen on HF bands, solar activity can also impact VHF, UHF, and even higher frequencies under certain conditions.
Understanding space weather helps us better predict band conditions, plan operations, and troubleshoot unusual signal behavior.
Below is a recommended video from a trusted YouTube channel that shares updates on solar activity and space weather about every two weeks. The presenter breaks down complex topics in a way that’s easy to follow and incredibly informative.
📺 Watch the latest space weather report
If you haven’t already, I encourage you to follow her channel. It’s a valuable resource for amateur radio operators at all levels!
Upcoming HF Contests
Here are a few upcoming HF contests to keep an ear out for! These events offer a great opportunity to sharpen your operating skills, test your equipment, and connect with hams across the country—and the world.
For a more comprehensive list, check out the ARRL Contest Corral in QST Magazine, available as a downloadable PDF from the ARRL website.
You can also find up-to-date contest schedules and detailed information at:
🌐 contestcalendar.com
| New York QSO Party | 1400Z, Oct 18 to 0200Z, Oct 19 |
| Illinois QSO Party | 1700Z, Oct 19 to 0100Z, Oct 20 |
| ARRL School Club Roundup | 1300Z, Oct 20 to 2359Z, Oct 24 |
| CQ Worldwide DX Contest, SSB | 0000Z, Oct 25 to 2359Z, Oct 26 |
| ARRL Sweepstakes Contest, CW | 2100Z, Nov 1 to 0300Z, Nov 3 |
| ARRL EME Contest | 0000Z, Nov 8 to 2359Z, Nov 9 |
| ARRL Sweepstakes Contest, SSB | 2100Z, Nov 15 to 0300Z, Nov 17 |
Web Links
Here are a few links to other websites that may be of interest.
- ARRL (American Radio Relay League) – https://arrl.org
- CORA (Central Oklahoma Radio Amateurs) – https://coraok.org
- Ham Holiday (OKC Hamfest) – https://hamholiday.com
- ARRL Oklahoma Section – https://ok.arrl.org
- South Canadian Amateur Radio Society (SCARS)
- DMR Info – https://w5nor.org/okdmr/
- They have lots of other good info on their website such as modes of operation, weather/emergency info etc.
- ARES
- ARRL ARES – https://www.arrl.org/ares
- OK ARES – https://aresok.org
- Winlink – https://winlink.org
- AREDN – arednmesh.org
- POTA (Parks on the Air) – https://pota.app
Upcoming Events
- EARS Information Net – Every Monday at 8pm
- Route 66 10m Net on 28.390 – Every Monday Following the Information Net
- EARS Breakfast – Every Saturday at approximately 6:30am at Around The Corner, 11 S. Broadway, Edmond
- EARS Breakfast Net – Every Saturday at 7am on 147.135 and 443.425
- October Mentoring Session and Training – Tuesday, October 14th at 6pm at Edmond Fire Station 5, 5300 E Covell
- October Board Meeting – Tuesday, October 14th at 7pm at Edmond Fire Station 5, 5300 E Covell
- EARS Licensing Testing – Saturday, November 1st – Sign Up on License Testing page
- Edmond Siren Test – Saturday, November 1st at 11:30am – Send email to sirens@k5eok.org
We’d love to feature your original content! If you’ve written—or would like to write—an article, we’d be happy to include it in an upcoming issue of the EARS newsletter.
Steven Christy, N5ZQ
n5zq@n5zq.us
