Buy Your Hamfest Tickets and Tables Today!

General Admission and Vendor Bundle tickets (i.e. a flea market table and vendor admission) are on sale now in the RRRA online box office.

Your advance purchase gets you to the bargains faster at the Dakota Division’s biggest hamfest.

Don’t waste time in the ticket table line ‼️

Podcast: The Value of Contest Clubs

In this episode of ARRL’s monthly On The Air podcast:

“Contesting encompasses so much of the hobby,” says seasoned contester Craig Thompson, K9CT, “from station building, learning how to operate, understanding propagation, knowing rules, learning from your peers,” that there’s something in it for every ham radio operator. As current member and former president of the Society of Midwest Contesters, Craig knows the ins and outs of running a contest club and ensuring that the value proposition makes sense to the average member. In this episode, Craig talks about why you might want to get involved with a contest club, what it entails, and how these specialized clubs stir up on-air activity that benefits every ham.

Air Force MARS 75th Anniversary Special Event

Celebrate 75 years of US Air Force MARS operation with an Amateur Radio Special Event in the Technician and General portions of the 160–6 meter bands (excepting 60M) from November 5th 0001Z through November 11th 2359Z using SSB, CW, and digital modes.

This is a certificate only event; no QSLs will be exchanged.