by KI5IZR | Feb 12, 2023 | ARRL News, Local Events, RGV, Testing & License Upgrades
Pertinent information about the upcoming Hamfest can be found on this helpful flyer!...
by KI5IZR | Mar 9, 2022 | Community Service, Local Events, RGV, Volunteers
Fun N Sun ARC donates to STARS! The Fun N Sun Amateur Radio Club has donated $325 to STARS. The donation is a product of the sale of Ron Maeder – KC2JGP (sk) and Dolores Maeder’s – KC2KYN (sk) equipment. Thank you Fun N Sun ARC! Your donation helps keep...
by KI5IZR | Dec 1, 2021 | Local Events, RGV
Fun N Sun Ham Radio Club Meets Locally The local Fun N Sun RV Park ham radio club meets every week on Fridays. Currently, they are working with FT-8 using a VPN, using GridTracking software, and sharing knowledge. Parking is available in the large front parking lot....
by KI5IZR | Nov 9, 2021 | Community Service, National Weather Service, RGV, Volunteers
The NWS Brownsville is looking for a few good men and women to operate as WX5BRO during SKYWARN Recognition Day, December 4, 2021. This year, as was done last year, individual operators assume the call sign WX5BRO and make contacts according to the rules below. If...
by KI5IZR | Jul 24, 2021 | Community Service, Repeater Updates, RGV, Volunteers
ONE DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE STARLINK SYSTEM After the stormy weather on Tuesday night, July 20th, the 146.700/444.275 repeaters ceased operations. Along with the two analog repeaters, the DMR repeater at the same site also stopped working. Strangely, the two...
by KI5IZR | Jul 1, 2021 | Community Service, Local Events, Repeater Updates, RGV
Changes Made to the RGV Digipeater System With the expert assistance of Joe Ashcom – AG5DL, W5STX-2 (145.770) and W5RGV-2 (145.010) were installed, Saturday, June 26th, at La Feria. W5STX-2 and W5RGV-2 have replaced STX and RGV. STX and RGV are no longer...