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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.
A night of celebration and reflection as the PRA celebrates its 10th Anniversary. The “Original 13” that met a decade ago to figure out if creating a ham radio organization had any merit. Fast forward to today, and nearly 300 members later, the PRA’s success is directly attributed to its members. Here’s to the next 10 years of “playing radio, having fun, and keeping the squelch loose.” #hamradio
A special edition of Elmer Night taking place this afternoon with the PRA. What better way to work off the turkey by learning about #hamradio repeater basics & software programming. Thanks to Paul-AC5S and Scott-NA0MT for their expertise.
A great #hamradio Elmer Night underway with the PRA gang. From coax crimping techniques to RaspberryPi builds to classic and antique radios. There are plenty of topics and opportunities for learning, teaching, and building your amateur radio knowledge.
A great meeting underway with the PRA gang! Paul-AC5S and Scott-NA0MT are highlighting the services offered by our Elmer Team. From mobile installations, to antenna setups, grounding and coax runs…the Elmer Team is highlighting examples of their efforts this year.![]()
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Great members make great #hamradio organizations and we’re thankful for our entire Elmer Team members.
Tip of the Week: Prepare Your Go-Kit for Emergency Communications![]()
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Assemble a "go-kit" with essential items you may need during an emergency communications deployment. Include basic radio gear, power sources, and personal supplies.![]()
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Explanation: In emergencies, you might need to deploy quickly to assist with communications. A well-prepared go-kit should include a portable radio, spare batteries, chargers, coax cables, and an antenna. Also, pack personal essentials like water, snacks, a flashlight, maps, and first aid supplies. This ensures you're ready to assist with critical communication needs without delay, whether supporting local agencies or providing help in your community.
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- DXCC Application Processing Caught Up January 14, 2025DXCC® application processing is back to typical processing times.In October, we reported that the ARRL DXCC® System had been returned to service following work that was completed to ensure the security and integrity of the system following the cyber-attack in May. Over 4,000 DXCC applications have been logged into the system for processing since returning […]
- Dennis Motschenbacher, K7BV, Silent Key January 14, 2025Former ARRL and Yaesu employee, World Radiosport Team Championship competitor, and award-winning radio amateur Dennis Motschenbacher, K7BV, has become a Silent Key. Motschenbacher passed away on January 9, 2025, after a long illness.Motschenbacher was first licensed at the age of 13. According to his obituary, “His Amateur Radio activities took him to 35 countries and […]
- Ham Radio Operators Serving During California Firestorms January 13, 2025As the firestorms across Southern California continue to threaten millions of residents, trained amateur radio operators are serving critical volunteer roles to help officials spot fires before they get out of control. Dry conditions and wind gusts of 100 miles per hour have fueled days of devastating wildfires. Entire neighborhoods have been leveled by infernos.The […]
- FCC Upholds Record $34,000 Forfeiture Against Amateur Licensee January 10, 2025The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) assessed a record $34,000 forfeiture against an amateur radio licensee for “willfully and repeatedly operating a radio station without authorization and interfering with the radio communications of the United States Forest Service … while the U.S. Forest Service and the Idaho Department of Lands were attempting to direct the operations […]
- ARRL Teachers Institute: Coming to a Town Near You January 10, 2025The ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology is going mobile in 2025. In addition to the cohorts hosted at ARRL Headquarters in Newington, Connecticut, there will be several sessions around the United States this year. The first, hosted by ARRL model school Staten Island Technical High School in New York City, will be held January […]
- The K7RA Solar Update January 10, 2025Solar activity was a bit weak during recent days. Average dailysunspot number was 159.1. During the previous week the average was194.7.Predicted solar flux for the near term is 165 on January 10-11, 160on January 12, 155 on January 13-17, 200, 210 and 220 on January18-20, then 230 on January 21-25, then 225, 220, 215, 210, […]
- Hurricane Watch Net Remembers Long Time Volunteer Terry Redding, W6LMJ, Silent Key. January 9, 2025By HWN Net Manager Bobby Graves, KB5HAV It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of Terrence "Terry" Redding, Sr., Ph.D., W6LMJ, SK. Just before Christmas, I heard from one of Terry’s daughters that he suffered a bad stroke a few months earlier. Sadly, he passed away January 4, 2025. His daughter […]
- FCC Closed January 9, 2025 for President Carter National Day of Mourning January 8, 2025The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will be closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025, in observance of the national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. Exam session applications for new and upgraded licenses, as well as individual and club license filings, will not be processed. Application processing will resume when FCC offices reopen on […]
- ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio Launches Dream Station Sweepstakes January 3, 2025
- Deadline Extended for ARRL Foundation Scholarship Applications January 3, 2025The ARRL Foundation has extended the application deadline to its Scholarship Program to Monday, January 13, 11:59 PM EST. Information, including the link to apply, can be found on our website here: www.arrl.org/scholarship-program.All applicants must be active, licensed amateur radio operators. More than 100 scholarships ranging from $500 to $25,000 will be awarded to deserving students.Click ...
- CWops Announces 2024 Advancing the Art of CW Award January 3, 2025Each year, CWops, an international organization that promotes and advances Morse code (CW) in amateur radio communications, accepts nominations for individuals, groups, and organizations for the CWops Award for Advancing the Art of CW. The award recognizes contributions made toward advancing the art or practice of radio communications by Morse code.The Radio Officer's Association (ROA) […]
- The K7RA Solar Update January 3, 2025Currently a geomagnetic storm is raging. On January 1-2, Alaska'scollege A index reached 113.Predicted planetary A index is 12 on January 3, then 18, 18, 12, 10and 8 on January 4-8, 5 on January 9-10, 10 and 8 on January 11-12,5 on January 13-15, 12 on January 16, 10 on January 17-20, 5 onJanuary 21-25, […]
- ARRL RTTY Roundup is This Weekend January 3, 2025The first ARRL contest of 2025 is about to begin. The ARRL RTTY Roundup is this weekend. The event begins at 1800 UTC on Saturday, January 4, and concludes at 2359 UTC on Sunday, January 5. Operation is allowed using the RTTY mode on the 80-, 40-, 20-, 15-, and 10-meter bands. “RTTY Roundup is […]
- ARRL Closed for New Years Day, January 1, 2025 December 31, 2024ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® will be closed on New Years Day, Wednesday, January 1, 2025. The last W1AW transmission of 2024 will be the regularly scheduled code bulletin at 11 PM Eastern time on Tuesday, December 31 (0400 UTC on January 1). There will be no bulletins, code practice, or visitor operations […]
- The K7RA Solar Update December 30, 2024Strong solar activity continues, with worldwide propagation on 10and 12 meters quite commonplace.Predicted solar flux is 255, 250, 210, 200, and 195 on December 30,2024 through January 3, 2025, 190 on January 4-5, 170 on January 6,160 on January 7-8, then 165, 170 and 165 on January 9-11, 170 onJanuary 12-13, 175 on January 14-15, […]