- µSDX: The Micro Software Defined Transceiver -

The Amateur Radio Caravan Club was honored to have Larry Goga, AE5CZ introduce the µSDX: The micro Software Defined Transceiver at its Friday, August 14th meeting.  He will give a quick look at the µSDX+ family of low cost, open source, QRP HF Band Transceivers. His presentation will review the “white button” and “black button” versions of the µSDX+ V2 HF all-mode transceivers and will demonstrate some of the hardware accessories that are necessary to use this radio with the WSJT-X software suite. We invite you to come and learn.

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 Amateur Radio Caravan Club will host its latest Radio Fun in the Park activity on Saturday, August 8th, again at Sister Cities Park. Starting about 9 AM and typically running until noon or 1 PM. They set up their rigs in the shade of the park’s trees, on the north side of the park (Harper Dr. NE). Some hams focus on making contacts while Caravan Master John Mocho KC5QOC willingly helps others with their new radios and/or answer any questions. Our thanks to John for hosting these activities on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays each month until the weather “turns nasty” this fall.  For directions to the park Click Here.

- 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, NM. 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.

- Alamogordo Hamfest Turns 40 This September -

The Alamogordo Amateur Radio Club is celebrating a big milestone — their 40th Annual Hamfest — and they're doing it right. The ARRL-sanctioned event takes place on Saturday, September 5th, 2026, at the Otero County Fairgrounds (401 Fairgrounds Rd,) in Alamogordo, NM, running from 7 am to roughly 3 pm.

Best part? Admission is free.

The prize lineup this year is seriously worth showing up for: first place takes home a Yaesu FT-710 AESS, second gets a Xiegu G90 and accessories, third a Mini 1.3 OLED Zumspot, and fourth a DM-30TR. Prize drawing tickets are $8 if postmarked before 29 August (and early birds are eligible for a $50 cash pre-registration prize), or $10 at the door.

Vendors can set up the day before from 3–7pm. Tables run $15, or $6 if you bring your own. Electrical is available at most spots.

ARRL license testing (Tech, General, and Extra) kicks off around 9am — bring a photo ID and your FRN.

RVs are welcome, parking is plentiful, and there's a dump station on site. The club is also looking for presenters, so if you've got something to share with the community, reach out.

To pre-register or get the latest updates, visit www.qsl.net/k5lrw/hamfest.htm or contact Hamfest Chair Rusty KI5RUS at rjaskolo@gmail.com

- 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 the Realtors Building, 1635 University Blvd NE (between Menaul Blvd and Indian School Rd) in Albuquerque. It will feature speakers indoors as well as his normal tailgate outdoors. Thus, Ken is seeking hams that would like to make a ham radio-related presentation indoors. You can contact him at kenrindfleisch@yahoo.com.

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