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 ‼️

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.

ARRL Foundation Accepting Grant Applications in June

The ARRL Foundation is accepting grant applications from amateur radio organizations for eligible amateur radio-related projects and initiatives, particularly those focused on educating, licensing, and supporting amateur radio activities. To grow amateur radio’s future, youth-based projects and initiatives are especially encouraged.

NanoVNA: All the Little Stuff Nobody Explains

This video is geared toward the new ham who wants a better understanding of the NanoVNA. Maybe you are kind of familiar with the NanoVNA but some stuff doesn’t make sense to you yet. Maybe you would like to know what else you can use a NanoVNA for other than use it as an antenna analyzer.