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Parker Radio Association
The Parker Radio Association is a group of amateur radio enthusiasts local to the Parker, Colorado area. Our Club Callsign is KØPRA.
Another amazing presentation underway by Peter-KC0DGM on WWII radio systems. We’re so thankful for members like Peter that share their time and talent to produce treasures for our Club! #hamradio
Hey everyone, just wanted to throw it out there that this weekend is Field Day in New Zealand. If you've been trying to get a ZL QSO in your log books now is the time. 73, ZL1KEG / N0KEG![]()
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Jock White Memorial Field Day | New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters
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Jock White Memorial Field Day This annual contest is named to honour Jock White ZL2GX, NZART Contest and Awards Manager for over 40 years, for the service that he gave to NZART during that time. This ...
This past week, at our monthly Elmer Night, PRA members had the opportunity to build QRP wire antennas. Thanks to Brad, AB4BA, our members were supported through antenna basics, soldering, and winding toroids. Many other members of the Elmer Team were on hand to support the builders and support them in the build of their new antennas. #hamradio #getontheair
Did you know the PRA has an Emmy Award winner amongst its members that also holds more patents then most of us have in our DXCC count? Oh yeah, he’s also really into deep space exploration!![]()
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We’re fortunate to have an amazing #hamradio ambassador like Bill, WT0DX, that participates and shares his time and talent to produce so many treasures for the greater amateur radio community.![]()
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Emmy-Winning Inventor to Deep Space Explorer: WT0DX's Ham Radio Odyssey
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Bill Thomas WT0DX is a pioneer in digital communication technologies and a force in ham radio with a remarkable career spanning over 40 years. A prolific inv...
Kicking off the New Year right with a great presentation underway on NVIS antennas/fundamentals and EmComm Plans. Thanks to Paul-AC5S and Scott-NA0MT for their time and talents in helping us learn and implement these great elements in #hamradio
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- 630-Meter Band Worked All States Awards Issued May 1, 2025by Sierra Harrop, W5DXEric Tichansky, NO3M, of Saegertown, Pennsylvania, has been issued the first Worked All States award from ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® for the 630-meter band. He picked up the award at ARRL Headquarters in Newington, Connecticut, on April 21, 2025. That was the culmination of years of study, work, and […]
- ARRL Announces Change in Atlantic Division Leadership April 29, 2025Martin J. “Marty” Pittinger, KB3MXM, has resigned as Vice Director of the ARRL Atlantic Division, effective April 28, 2025.Pittinger had been Vice Director since January 2023, when he was appointed to the role. He was elected in November 2023 to a three-year term that began January 1, 2024. Pittinger previously served as Section Manager of […]
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- ARRL Teachers Institute Application Deadline April 30 April 25, 2025Applicants for the summer 2025 sessions of the ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology must apply by April 30 to be considered. The application process is straightforward. Interested educators can find the web form at www.arrl.org/ti. ARRL covers all the costs of the TI, including travel, but there is a $100 application fee if the […]
- ARRL Exhibits and Forums Planned for 2025 Dayton Hamvention April 25, 2025
- The ARRL Solar Report April 25, 2025Solar activity has been at low levels with only minor C-classflaring through April 24, 2025, and is expected to be moderate witha chance of M-class flares (R1-R2, Minor-Moderate) through April 26.No Earth-directed Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) have been observed.A southwest CME was observed on April 23 and is considered to befar-side due to the lack […]
- Amateur Radio Helps 2025 Boston Marathon April 25, 2025Over 280 amateur radio operators volunteered during the 129th running of the Boston Marathon on April 21, 2025. Operators were working at virtually every location connected with the race, including the starting line, the entire course, the finish line, transportation, and various operations centers including the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), the State EOC Unified Command […]
- W1AW Facility Closed to Visitors April 28-30 for Maintenance April 24, 2025
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- Former ARRL Vice Director Wayne Overbeck, N6NB, SK April 18, 2025Former ARRL Vice Director and Contest Advisory Committee Chairman Wayne Overbeck, N6NB, passed away Saturday April 12, 2025. He was 82 years old. Overbeck held an Amateur Extra-class license and was active in amateur radio for over 68 years. He served four terms as an elected ARRL Vice Director, from 1984 to 1993, and was […]