Kent Petty

EAGLE Packet Node On The Air

A temporary packet node was installed at Site Summit on Thursday, 9/12/2024 by Kent (KL5T) and Dave (N9AIG). This temporary node is consists of a Kantronics KPC3+. As such, it...

By Kent Petty Published September 14, 2024 Packet Radio

Delta Amateur Radio Club (DARC) is hosting an Amateur Radio Technician Class

From John, KL4O ….. Delta Amateur Radio Club (DARC) is hosting an Amateur Radio Technician Class Oct 19-20 and Oct 26-27 9:30 am to 5:00 pm each day. Testing will...

By Kent Petty Published September 14, 2024 Education, License Testing

Window Line Standoffs – JD style…

By JD Delancy, W1JD Copyright 29 August 2024 My 160-meter Inverted VEE’s center is near the top of my 100-foot Rohn-25 tower. It is fed with 450-Ohm Window Line and...

By Kent Petty Published September 10, 2024 Antennas, HF, Tools and Gadgets

EAGLE and EAGLE4 Packet Nodes Off the Air

For the local packet radio enthusiasts, we regret to report that we’ve been forced to take the EAGLE and EAGLE4 packet nodes off the air. EXPLANATION….. The EAGLE (145.01 MHz)...

By Kent Petty Published September 9, 2024 Packet Radio

Saturday, August 31, 2024, Alaska Emergency Frequency Test

The last Saturday of each month, at 1000 local time, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Auxiliary Station NNAØLP hosts a test of the Alaska Emergency Frequency on 5167.5 kHz. Use only upper sideband...

By Kent Petty Published August 30, 2024 EMCOMM, HF, Nets, Served Agency

IMPORTANT!! – Associate your FRN with your CORES account!

The following was provided by JD Delancy, W1JD. JD is one of our RAMRODS with the Anchorage VEC. This is a good reminder to all hams with existing licenses. If...

By Kent Petty Published August 29, 2024 FCC Actions, License Testing

Holy Smokes! Kenai Peninsula Moosehorn ARC Hamfest Rescheduled yet again, now September 21, 2024

Hi all……sometimes we are reminded that Mr. Murphy must have his way……Here is another update regarding the Kenai Hamfest from Dave, KL7ZK …… The 2024 Kenai Peninsula Hamfest has been...

By Kent Petty Published August 26, 2024 Hamfest

Kenai Peninsula Moosehorn ARC Hamfest Rescheduled for September 14, 2024

The following is from Dave, KL7ZK… The Kenai Peninsula Hamfest has been rescheduled for September 14, 2024. Please go to the webpage to see the new flyer with details: Here’s...

By Kent Petty Published August 25, 2024 Hamfest

LATE BREAKING NEWS – CANCELED – Moosehorn ARC Hamfest, Saturday, August 24, 2024

This JUST in. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Moosehorn Hamfest scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, August 24, 2024, has been CANCELED. Please pass this on to anyone who might have been...

By Kent Petty Published August 23, 2024 Hamfest

Reminder – Moosehorn ARC Hamfest, Saturday, August 24, 2024

The Moosehorn ARC is holding a hamfest on August 24, 2024. Click here to see their flyer for the details

By Kent Petty Published August 21, 2024 Hamfest

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