QRV Tech – December 2023 – What Is Winlink?
Our December QRV Tech program will be on Winlink. What is Winlink? Why do I need or want to use it? We will explain all about the Winlink system and get started with Winlink on VHF and on HF and…
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K5RWK’s New UHF Multi-Mode Repeater
By Chip Coker KD4C Way back in 2021, we had a plan to upgrade our K5RWK UHF Analog repeater and move it to a better location. Well, after COVID and some other extended delays, I can report that it’s now…
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The Chawed Rag – November 2023
Here’s The Chawed Rag for November 2023. We’ve got details on our Holiday Meeting, the upcoming President’s Dinner, our new UHF Multi-Mode Repeater, FCC Rules Changes, Field Day 2023 Results, our New FT-DX10, a bit of nostalgia from Larry KI5UXC, the usual upcoming events and news and so much more. Hope you enjoy! – KD4C
General Meeting – December 2023 – Holiday Hospitality + New UHF Multi-Mode Repeater
Our December RWK Meeting will be an RWK Holiday Hospitality Hour similar to what we did last December. We’ll have a selection of Treats and Hot beverages and round table seating. We will do our usual meeting announcements and then…
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FCC Adopts Rules To Modernize Amateur Radio Service and Foster Innovation
From FCC News Release WASHINGTON, November 13, 2023—The Federal Communications Commission today adopted new rules to incentivize innovation and experimentation in the amateur radio bands by removing outdated restrictions and providing licensees with the flexibility to use moderndigital emissions. The…
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Richardson Christmas Parade Looking For Volunteers
This year marks the 51st Annual Christmas Parade for the City of Richardson. RWK will again be assisting in parade communications in support of the City of Richardson. As I’ve said before, it’s a small way to pay the City…
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QRV Tech – November 2023 – How To Solder Correctly
Our November QRV Tech program will be on the correct way to solder. Larry KI5UXC will show us the tools and techniques that he has used in a lifetime of kitbuilding to solder (and unsolder) various types of components. It’s…
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The Chawed Rag – October 2023
Here’s The Chawed Rag for October 2023. We’ve got SSTV back on the ISS, some good and bad FCC changes, a special birthday for W5XJ, a ham demonstration for 500 4th graders, kit building fun, lots of upcoming events and news and so much more. Hope you enjoy! – KD4C
The Thrill of the Build
By Larry Pollis KI5UXC Back in the stone age days (circa 1976) of my ham radio journey I built my first HF Transceiver. It was a Heathkit SB-104A, the first all solid-state transceiver with a digital frequency readout. Along with…
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ARISS SSTV Is (Hopefully) Back In Operation
By Chip Coker KD4C After an extended outage due to equipment failure, the ability of the ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station) to send SSTV is back! At long last, the ARISS Team is conducting tests of the…
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