What is AREDN? A very good question. In Amateur Radio it means Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network. It is a modern way to communicate using radio rather than the internet, but the tools used in AREDN are those used on the internet. At the technical level it is a mesh […]
Ham Corner
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I am going to attempt to address one of most frequently-asked questions of new hams and even more seasoned veterans. What radio should I purchase? The simple non-answer is the radio that meets your needs and that you can afford. The real question is what does this mean? There are […]
Just like many of you I woke up last Thursday, February 22nd to no cell service. Even though I grew up without it, I have become accustomed (and at times addicted) to having data service on a mobile device. I use it to stream music on my morning drive. What […]
I have been sitting here trying to decide what to write about this week and I have decided to write a short column on the ARRL and some of the resources available through this organization. What exactly is the ARRL (American Radio Relay League)? The ARRL mission statement below is […]
This week I would like to use this section of the newsletter to briefly discuss public service opportunities in amateur radio and specifically with EARS. Public service in amateur radio is a great way to help the community and practice emergency communication skills. It is also a good opportunity to […]
Speaking of membership renewal, we have had a number of new members (and new hams) join the club in recent months. Welcome to the club! We are glad you have joined and I would like to use this space to provide some club/ham radio info. This may be new to […]
Mark Hamlin, AG5XF, presented on POTA, Parks on the Air, at the February 8, 2022 Board of Directors meeting. Video of his presentation can be viewed below or on our new YouTube channel.