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Hams in the Park

The July RRRA Meeting will be our 3rd annual “Hams in the Park” event; it’s a Ham Radio show and tell!

Enjoy an interactive experience, eyeball QSOs, and some dessert; no club business will be be discusssed at this meeting!

⚠️ Please RSVP to the by Friday, July 11, 2025, so that we have enough dessert!

Field Day Options for the New Ham

In this episode of ARRL’s monthly On The Air podcast: “With ARRL Field Day weekend just a little more than two weeks away, we talk to ARRL’s Contest Program Manager Paul Bourque, N1SFE; Digital RF Engineer John McAuliffe, W1DRF and Education and Learning Support Specialist Max Freedman, N4ML, about how newer hams can navigate the most popular on-air event of the year. Get recommendations for setups, modes, goals, and more.”1

What's the Best Way to Study for the Ham Radio Test?

Whether you’re interested in emergency communication, electronics, or just want to talk to people worldwide, passing the ham radio test is the first step. To get licensed, you need to demonstrate an understanding of FCC regulations as well as knowledge of radio station operation and safety considerations by taking a written test.

Top 10 Things to Know Before Getting Into GMRS

GMRS continues to grow with lots of new licenses being issued every month. There are a couple of things that you need to be aware of to avoid the disappointment that comes when you discover your expectations and the reality of this poplar radio service are misaligned.

In this video we’ll look at the top 10 things you need to know as you consider becoming a part of the GMRS community.