ARRL Alaska Section Manager Election Upcoming
Two candidates have registered with the ARRL to vie for the new Alaska Section Manager term starting on January 1, 2023. David Stevens, KL7EB of Anchorage, and Jeff Wolf, N8EX...
Author: Kent Petty
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Anchorage 220 MHz Repeater Installed and Operational
The long-awaited Bridgecom 220 MHz repeater is now installed and operational at our Hillside South site. We formerly had another 220 repeater installed at Glen Alps just a couple miles...
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Skimmer Station Operational in South Central Alaska
Have you heard of the Reverse Beacon Network or RBN? If not, you might find it very interesting and helpful if you are an HF DXer or contester. With the...
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5167.5 kHz Alaska Emergency Frequency test this Saturday AUG 26 at 1000 local
On the last Saturday of each month, at 1000 local time, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Shared Resources (SHARES) Auxiliary Station NNAØLP will host a test of the Alaska Emergency...
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We Lost Two Friends
I’m sorry to report that we’ve lost two of our amateur brethren recently. Gordon Nightingale, KL7GN and Lara Baker, AL2R both became silent keys recently. Gordon passed on August 3rd...
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QST QST QST – In Person License Exam Session, Anchorage, August 16, 2023
If you want to want to upgrade your license by taking your exam in person in Anchorage, or, if you know a friend who has been studying for their license...
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6-Meters Cranking Up – From Fairbanks…
This afternoon I was sniffing around 6 meters and wound up working 30 stations on FT8 from Fairbanks. So many stations were calling that I had to make the WSJT-X...
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Kenwood Station and Accessories for Sale
By: Tyson Wetzel, KL2WX 6/20/2023 I’ve posted on Craigslist and would like to share here as well. https://anchorage.craigslist.org/ele/d/anchorage-amateur-radio-equipment/7634896895.html Everything appears to be in fantastic condition and includes boxes, manuals etc. ...
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South Peninsula Amateur Radio Club (SPARC) – Radio Interview
Listen to a cool interview on local Homer local AM radio broadcast radio station KBBI with President Rick Baird, K7VRK and Treasurer Toby Reich, KL2T of SPARC. Listen to the...
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Kenai/Soldotna Area Volunteer Examiners Needed
By: Kent Petty, KL5T 6/20/2023 We are attempting to re-establish an in-person license testing capability in the Kenai/Soldotna area but need to re-establish a cadre of volunteer examiners (VEs) in...