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Why Ham Radio? – …911 lines are currently down

Posted on August 30, 2021August 30, 2021

We all get the questions from time to time about why we do Amateur Radio.  There are lots of good answers and 101 ways to enjoy the hobby.  One big…

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Was it Insured?

Posted on February 18, 2021

Ran across a short article from Dan, KB6NU about insurance for Ham Radio gear.  It got me thinking that I really need to take an inventory and maybe get some…

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Ham Radio Signals from Mars

Posted on February 17, 2021

This is a short article about one Ham Radio Operators efforts to find radio signals coming from Mars. From: SpaceWeather.com In related news, the Mars Perseverance Rover is scheduled to…

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Rocky Mountain Ham University

Posted on December 25, 2020

Rocky Mountain Ham Radio hosts a continuing series of presentations throughout the year.  Previous sessions are also available for viewing from their university web page:  https://www.rmham.org/rocky-mountain-ham-university/ Their next session will…

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NC Hams Create a New Social Network

Posted on March 31, 2020

Ham Radio Nets are nothing new.  Many of us have not participated in a net in a long time.  Sometimes you say you don’t have enough time, you have done…

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Supporting the ARRL through Amazon Prime

Posted on September 24, 2019

Do you support the ARRL? Do you have an Amazon Prime account? Then you can use one to help the other and our hobby. Amazon Prime members have the ability…

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New FCC Rules you should know

Posted on August 14, 2019

How D Everyone: On September 30th, 2019, the FCCs new Part 95 Rules update takes effect.  The link at the end is a good summary of those changes. A specific…

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Projects – Laptop GPS and APRS iGate

Posted on May 20, 2019

I recently posted a couple of projects on my MOTA (Mines on the Air) website that may be of interest to everyone.  Below is a brief description of those projects…

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When the cellphones stop working, these guys have a plan

Posted on January 21, 2019January 21, 2019

Nice article showing one of the many ways we can make a difference as Hams.

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  • SKYWARN Training – April 22nd

    March 26, 2023

    The MESA County ARES group will be hosting the National Weather Service's SKYWARN Training class on April 22nd at First Christian Church. Contact Chip - N0WKR - for additional information.

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