Talking like a Pirate and the TX QSO Party
It just so happens that this Saturday is the International Talk Like a Pirate Day and the Texas QSO Party. So with just a little bit of encouragement, some of y'all…
In Remembrance: Judy Whiteside (JKW)
Judy Whiteside Judy was not an amateur radio operator but made a very significant contribution to ARES. She passed away on August 31st at the age of 72 and was…
Never Say “I Am Bored”: The Vast World of Amateur Radio Activities
No radio amateur should ever utter the words "I am bored" or "there is nothing to do." One of the most incredible aspects of amateur radio is its endless variety.…
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Amatuer Radio in Emergencies – a Timeline
Notable Events on the Timeline of Amateur Radio Disaster Communications 1906 — Radio amateur Barney Osborne, later W6US, provides emergency traffic handling during the San Francisco Earthquake and fire, according…
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Trying Our Best
The chat options have been a thorn in our side since day one. We initially went with an open source custom coded iteration of Matrix and Element. The reason was…
Fannin County ARC Hamfest – November 14th
Fannin County ARC Hamfest HAMFEST/CONVENTION 11/14/2026Start Date: 11/14/2026 End Date: 11/14/2026 Location: Roy V. Floyd Community Center 1100 W. 5th St. Bonham, TX 75418 Website: http://k5frc.org Sponsor: Fannin County Amateur Radio Club Type: ARRL Hamfest Talk-In: 145.470…
