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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 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.
PRA #HamRadio Tip of the Week: Use Headphones During Noisy Conditions![]()
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When operating in a noisy environment or during weak signal conditions, use headphones to help filter out background noise and focus on the communication.![]()
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Explanation: Headphones can greatly improve your ability to hear faint signals that might be lost in ambient noise or static. They are especially useful in Field Day events, contests, or emergency operations where the environment can be chaotic.
PRA #HamRadio Tip of the Week: Learn the Art of Pacing in Conversations![]()
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Give brief pauses between transmissions to allow others to break in if needed.![]()
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Explanation: Leaving small gaps in your conversation allows other stations to join, ask questions, or report urgent traffic. This is important in nets, emergency communications, and general good operating practice, ensuring smoother flow of information and collaboration.
PRA Tip of the Week: Label Your Cables![]()
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Use color-coded or labeled tags on your coaxial and power cables for quick identification.![]()
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Explanation: When working with multiple radios, antennas, and power supplies, it's easy for cables to get mixed up. Labeling each cable can help you quickly troubleshoot or rearrange equipment without confusion. This is especially helpful during field operations or when setting up multiple stations.
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- The K7RA Solar Update November 22, 2024Solar activity was lower this reporting week, November 14-20, withthe average daily sunspot number down from 141.6 to 99.3, and solarflux from 203.7 to 152.4. Geomagnetic indicators were quiet.This follows a period during August and October when it seemed wemust be at the peak of Solar Cycle 25. But we won't know that untilnearly a […]
- ARRL Closing Early Nov. 21, and Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday Nov. 28 - 29 November 21, 2024ARRL® The National Association for Amateur Radio® has two closures coming up for our headquarters in Newington, Connecticut:ARRL will close early at 12 PM Eastern Standard Time (1700 UTC) on Thursday, November 21, 2024. The ARRL Headquarters lobby and store, as well as W1AW, will be open to visitors from 8 AM to 12 PM EST on […]
- Committee Proposes Changes to ARRL By-Laws 42 and 46 November 20, 2024Dear Member, At the 2024 ARRL Annual Meeting held in January, the Board of Directors unanimously voted to approve the establishment of a committee to assure the existence of a set of ethical standards and guidelines for Board Members as called for in ARRL By-Law 42. In addition, the committee was tasked to review By-Laws 42 […]
- YouTube Telethon to Raise Money for ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology November 15, 2024The ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology is growing next year, and a number of social media stars are coming together to help it happen. On Saturday, November 30, a live fundraiser telethon is set to take place on the Ham Radio Crash Course YouTube channel. Host Josh Nass, KI6NAZ, will be joined by several […]
- 2024 ARRL Board of Directors Election Results November 15, 2024ARRL® The National Association for Amateur Radio® announces the results of the 2024 ARRL Division elections.In the ARRL New England Division, Tom Frenaye, K1KI (1,593 votes), of West Suffeld, Connecticut, was declared the winner, defeating current Director Fred Kemmerer, AB1OC (1,452 votes).Frenaye has previously served on the ARRL Board of Directors in several capacities, including […]
- NCVEC Question Pool Committee Removes Two Pool Questions From Use November 15, 2024The National Conference of Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (NCVEC) Question Pool Committee (QPC) has removed one Extra Class pool question and one General Class pool question from use. Both Extra pool question E2A13 and General pool question G8C01 have been deleted from use on examinations as the two questions each have more than one correct answer. […]
- ARRL November Sweepstakes Phone November 16–18 November 15, 2024
- The K7RA Solar Update November 15, 2024Only five new sunspot groups emerged this week. First was onNovember 7, next on November 9, two more on November 11, and anotheron November 13.Average daily sunspot number declined from 193.4 to 141.6, whileaverage daily solar flux went from 248.4 to 203.7.Predicted solar flux is 145 on November 15-16, 155 on November17-18, then 145 on […]
- 2024 ARRL Field Day Results Published November 8, 2024Results are published, and the numbers are in. They paint a picture of a very active 2024 ARRL Field Day. Nearly 1.3 million contacts were reported during the 24-hour event. That is up from 2023’s 1.25 million contacts. That’s likely indicative of the continued rise of Solar Cycle 25 leading up to the event, but […]
- Rare California Island to be Activated for Armed Forces Day, First Time in 53 Years November 8, 2024On Armed Forces Day, May 1971, 53 years ago, two amateur operators working as WZ6SNI, activated San Nicolas Island, IOTA NA-066. At 61 miles, San Nicolas is the most remote of the Channel Islands off the coast of Southern California and is owned by the US Navy.Now, weather permitting, Will Costello, WC6DX, has been authorized to be […]
- Amateur Radio Activated for Late Season Hurricane November 8, 2024A rare November hurricane made landfall in western Cuba as a Category 3 storm Wednesday and continued to move slowly toward the northwest Thursday morning. Volunteer ham radio operators were there to provide surface reports to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.Hurricane Rafael left Cuba’s 10 million residents without power and on Thursday afternoon was […]
- ARRL Opening Late on Friday, Nov. 8 and Closed on Veterans Day, Nov. 11 November 7, 2024ARRL® The National Association for Amateur Radio® has two closures coming up for our headquarters in Newington, Connecticut:ARRL will be closed on Friday morning, November 8, 2024, for an employee meeting. During the short closure, members are encouraged to use the ARRL website, www.arrl.org, for membership renewals, publication purchases, and to access most benefits, services, and programs. […]
- Hurricane Rafael - Storm Updates November 5, 2024Tuesday, November 5, 2024, 11:00 AM Eastern Update:The following information is from the Hurricane Watch Net:The Hurricane Watch Net will be activated today, Tuesday, as planned, with one minor update. After further review of the timing of the storm and the distance from land, we need to modify our plans. All will remain the same with the […]
- ARRL Members Raise $47,000 for STEM Education in Online Auction November 1, 2024ARRL® The National Association for Amateur Radio® is pleased to announce that the 19th annual ARRL Online Auction, sponsored by RT Systems Inc, raised $47,000 for amateur radio STEM education. The event was held from October 18- 24, 2024. In addition to hundreds of views, the auction saw 329 individual bidders vying for equipment, vintage books, […]
- The K7RA Solar Update November 1, 2024Solar activity increased this week. Average daily sunspot numberwent from 127.7 to 197.4 and average solar flux from 170.5 to 240.2.Predicted solar flux is 270 on November 1-2, 265 and 260 on November3-4, 250 on November 5-7, 214, 195 and 182 on November 8-10, 172,168, 174 and 165 on November 11-14, and 162 on November […]