Thank You for Making Our Hamfest a Success
Thank-you to the sponsors, attendees, seminar speakers, vendors, volunteers, and our hosts: the Minnesota National Guard. Your support and involvement made this event a great success!
See you next year ‼️
Fedi Friday Winlink Net Restarting in September 2025
Hams interested in experimenting with Winlink Global Radio Email® can once again take advantage of the weekly FediFridayWinlinkNet.
RRRA September Activity: Communicating with Winlink
See Winlink (formally Winlink Global Radio Email®, AKA Winlink 2000) in action and learn how you can use it for communication during this demonstration by at the September RRRA Meeting.
Resilience Through Amateur Radio for National Preparedness Month 2025
September is National Preparedness Month, which is a good time to look at your personal, family, and community resilience levels. For 2025, the National Preparedness Month theme is “Preparedness Starts at Home.”
Amateur radio is a valuable resource for communication and community service before and during times of crisis, and can be a significant factor in your home’s level of preparedness.
“Now is the time to make sure everything is in order,” said ARRL Director of Emergency Management Josh Johnston, KE5MHV.
Getting in on the POTA Fun
In this episode of ARRL’s monthly On The Air podcast: “Portable operating in the Parks On the Air (POTA) program is one of the most popular ham radio activities these days. Colin Wheatley, W9UPK, author of the July/August 2025 of On the Air article, POTA Activators and Hunters: The Great Symbiosis, joins the podcast to explain more about how POTA works, and how to get in on the fun.”1
10 Coaxial Cable Myths Exposed
Are COAX cables really worth the hype? In this video, we’re going to debunk the myths and misconceptions surrounding COAX cables in just a few minutes! From their supposed “low loss” capabilities to their alleged “reliability”, we’re putting COAX cables to the test and separating fact from fiction. Whether you’re a new ham, an experienced operator or just someone who wants to know the truth about COAX cables, this video is for you! So, sit back, relax, and let’s get ready to debunk some COAX cable myths!
