- May 8th Meeting -
NA6D the “All In One Cable” - John Mocho, KC5QOC and Ed Poccia, KC2LM presented a program at the May meeting of the Caravan Club that demonstrated how to use NA6D’s “All In One Cable” to turn a Baofeng HT into a useful VHF Digital station.
The two presenters set up two stations using the All In One Cable with their Baofeng HTs and sent messages to each other using several different digital text messaging and SSTV imaging modes.
To learn how to send Radiograms to email addresses and EmComm ICS forms during ARES exercises and practice using your new digital station, join us during the Club’s “Radio Fun in the Park” outings.
We meet at the Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 8600 Academy Rd NE (SE corner of Academy & Moon). We start gathering about 6:00 PM, start the meeting at 6:30 and must be out of there by 8:30 so the night watchman can lock up the church. If you have never attended before, please park in the rear of the church, enter through the single door back there, walk all the way down the hallway and you will hear us. We hope to see you there!
- Radio Fun In The Park -
The first session of this year’s Radio Fun In The Park was held at Sister Cities Park on May 9th. There were five portable systems set up and eight hams present. Additionally, there were a couple of casual visitors that were attracted and came by to see what we were doing. Radio Fun In The Park will continue on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays each month. We normally set up around 9:00 AM. Check this web site periodically to find the latest information. For a map to the park Click Here
- Plans for the 2026-2027 Duke City Hamfests -
New!!! The Duke City Hamfest Board has made the decision to focus all efforts on delivering an exceptional 2027 American Radio Relay League Division Convention. Its goal is to create a premier event with a strong lineup of vendors, engaging speakers, and an outstanding overall experience for everyone who attends.
To make this possible, the board will be dedicating its full attention to planning and development, and as part of that effort, it will not be hosting a 2026 Duke City Hamfest. This allows them to concentrate its resources on building something truly special for 2027.
Please save the date for the third weekend in September 2027 (9/21/2027-9/23/2027). They look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be an outstanding Rocky Mountain Division Convention and Hamfest.
Note: If you’re interested in helping out as a Board member of the DCHF, please reach out to one of the current Board members listed on the DCHF contact page.
- Super Tailgate -
New!!! – In lieu of the 2026 Duke City Hamfest, Ken KO5Y announced at the May 8th Caravan Club meeting that he is in the initial stage of planning a one-day Super Tailgate. It will be on September 19, 2026, at the Realtor Building, 1635 University Blvd NE in Albuquerque. (This location is across the street from the UNM Continuing Education Center where the 2023 Duke City Hamfest was held).
At this point, Ken needs to line up people to make presentations. He reports he has 3 rooms available inside. Later, he will be selling tickets for prizes. If someone wants to donate a small item, new or used, that would be fine. The more items he has the more he can give away to winning ticket buyers. Sounds like fun! Thank you, Ken!!!
- Amateur Extra Class -
The Frank Warren Instructor Group has announced that it will be teaching an Amateur Extra class, its first ever, this year. The dates are October 10th and 11th and then October 17th and 18th of 2026 and they have reserved the Clubhouse of the Vineyards 55+ Mobile Home Community at 6118 Edith Blvd NE in Albuquerque. This is the same location where they held the last several class sessions. The times available to them are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, just like before.
More importantly, they believe they have found a way that they can add half-again as much material (600 questions instead of 400 questions) into the same 32 hours. However, due to the complexity of the Amateur Extra requirements, all students are expected to put in six months of study, including practice exams, prior to the class. For more details, Click Here. If you are still considering enrolling, call lead instructor Larry Goga AE5CZ at his home phone number 1-505-293-5866, and please leave a message. Also, given the preparation time for this new class, the Group will not be teaching Technician nor General classes this year.
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