- VHF and UHF Digital Modes at Radio Fun in the Park -
The Amateur Radio Caravan Club is hosting another Radio Fun in the Park activity on Saturday, July 25th at Sister Cities Park. We set up around 9 AM. This week Caravan Master John Mocho, KC5QOC is bringing his Baofeng HT, an AIOC (All In One Cable) and a computer to demonstrate how to operate digital modes on VHF and UHF using the fldigi suite of software. Bring your setup to join in. We typically operate until around noon, depending on the weather and how engrossed we are in whatever new aspects of the hobby we’re experiencing. Sister Cities Park is located on the southwest corner of the intersection of McKinney and Harper Drives in Northeast Albuquerque. We set up under the trees in the northeast corner of the park.
- ScatNet Needs New Net Manager -
Urgent! Behind the scene serves a Net Manager for our morning ScatNet. This person recruits net controllers (temporary or “permanent”) for the ScatNet Mondays thru Saturdays...and substitutes when needed. Bob Longoria N5JH has held the position for many years but now must give it up by July 31st. To ensure that the Scatnet continues for many more years, if interested, please contact Bob at n5jh@arrl.net.
- Pecos Valley Amateur Radio Club to Host Tailgate -
The Pecos Valley Amateur Radio Club will be hosting a tailgate on Saturday, August the 15th. The event will run from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM at The Eagles’ Lodge, 3201 S. Sunset in Roswell. Entry and table usage are free! Just bring your goodies and enjoy the fellowship and see what ‘new’ treasures you can take home! Door prize is a Yaesu FT-991! Additional door prizes will also be given away. For questions or concerns call Garry, NM5GB at 575 420-0822.
- 2026 Wyoming HamCon -
This year, Wyoming will host the ARRL Rocky Mountain Division Convention. Wyoming HamCon, organized by the Casper Amateur Radio Club will take place in Casper, Wyoming from Friday, August 28, through Sunday, August 30, 2026. ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, will deliver the keynote address. Click Here for convention information. Registration is now open.
- Plans for the 2026-2027 Duke City Hamfests -
The Duke City Hamfest Board has made the decision to focus all efforts on delivering an exceptional 2027 Amateur 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, as 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 -
In lieu of the 2026 Duke City Hamfest, Ken KO5Y announced at the May 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 either the Realtor Building, 1635 University Blvd NE in Albuquerque -or - the American Legion Post 13 parking lot just north of Lomas and I-25 (site TBD).
- Amateur Extra Class - Enrollment is now Closed-
The Frank Warren Instructor Group 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 are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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. As noted above, enrollment in this class is now closed. Additionally, given the preparation time for this new class, the Group will not be teaching Technician nor General classes this year.
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