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RRRA January ActivityLearn how you can build high performance portable antennas for POTA, SOTA, Emergency Communications and HOA Deployments during KJ6ER’s Zoom presentation at the January RRRA Meeting.
2017 SKYWARN® Training
There are two SKYWARN® training opportunities in the Fargo/Moorhead area in March 2017:
These free classes, presented by the National Weather Service, will train First Responders, Amateur Radio Operators, and members of the public as SKYWARN® weather spotters. They are also an opportunity for current spotters to refresh their skills.
Participants will learn about:
New Meeting Location Reminder
The March ARES Meeting, Club Meeting, and Testing Session will be held at club’s new meeting location: West Fargo City Hall.
Attendees should enter through the north doors adjacent to the 4th Ave E parking lot.
AM Rally 2017
Have you ever switched your tranceiver to AM mode? Has it been a while since you’ve done so?
The Doctor is In: Remote Antenna Tuners
An antenna tuner in the shack can be useful for matching non-resonant antennas. But these tuners may not always be the best solution. Find out why in the Remote Antenna Tuners episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.
Ham Radio Now Interviews Past FEMA Administrator
Craig Fugate, KK4INZ, was the FEMA Administrator over the course of the Obama presidency and was a vocal proponent of the public service communications provided by Amateur Radio Operators. The February 21, 2017, episode of Ham Radio Now was dedicated to an interview of KK4INZ; during this interview he discusses what Amateur Radio Operators need to do in the future to remain a valuable public service asset during emergencies.
