- RT Systems, Inc. -

New!!! RT Systems Explained – The Amateur Radio Caravan Club was honored to have Karin Thompson KD4DXX of RT Systems, via Zoom at its October 10th meeting. She explained in detail all the ham radio programming services that they offer. She started by saying that their company owns and still retains the 600+ radio models for which they have developed programs. In addition, they have developed and sell the programming cables needed for each model, many of which contain electronics within them specific to that radio. Finally, they also offer technical support for those that think they are having trouble with their radio programming. Our thanks to Caravan master John Mocho KC2QOC for arranging this zoom meeting and to RT Systems for such an informative program.

During the business part of the meeting, it was decided that we will celebrate Winterfest 2026 on Saturday, January 10, 2026, again at the Olive Garden on San Mateo Blvd NE.  Please mark your calendar.

- Jamboree on the Air -

New!!! Jamboree-on-the-Air Coming Soon – The Boy Scouts of America is again partnering with the ARRL in conducting the Jamboree on the Air (JOTA). This is a worldwide event where hams help Scouts talk to other Scouts (or hams).  This year, it will be conducted from Friday night, October 17th to Sunday night October 19th.  So, if you hear a young voice calling “CQ CQ CQ JOTA” or “CQ CQ CQ Jamboree”, please pick up your mic and talk to him or her.  This will likely be their very first time on the air.  We suggest that you ask them open-ended questions, e.g. What school do you attend?  What is your favorite sport? Your favorite video game? These will avoid their single-syllable responses. Who knows?  You may spark interest in a future ham?

- Catching Up on the News -

  • New High Desert Amateur Radio Club Repeater - The HDARC has installed a 443.750 MHz repeater in the Northeast Heights. (+5 MHz Offset, PL 100 Hz). Effective immediately, they will no longer use the 442.750 MHz repeater. They plan to move the 443.75 MHz repeater to Sandia Crest in the near future to provide improved coverage. Thanks to Mike Smith KI5NPB for the information.

  • New Bosque ARC Repeater - The Bosque ARC recently purchased the 442.750 MHz repeater on Sandia Crest. (+5.000) PL 162.2 - the club call is N5BRC. Effective immediately, they will no longer be using the Upper Rio System.  Their 10 AM Saturday club nets (except for the first Saturday when they meet) will be on their new repeater.  Our thanks to Gerry Jurrens N2GJ for the info.

  • 2025 ARRL Rocky Mountain Division Convention – The HamCon Colorado board of directors has announced that it will be conducting HamCon Colorado in Grand Junction, CO during October 24 -26, 2025.  It will meet at the Double Tree by Hilton Grand Junction at 743 Horizon Drive in Grand Junction. This is only a 7- hour drive from Albuquerque. For more information, Click Here.

Getting Started in Ham Radio - A page has been added to the Become a Ham tab titled Getting Started in Ham Radio.  Thanks to Pete Stine for this write up to help those interested in becoming a licensed Amateur Radio Operator.

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