Did the Pentagon Shoot Down a Harmless Ham Radio Balloon?
With balloons in the target of the public, as well as public officials, questions about harmless amateur radio balloons seems to be under scrutiny. A recent article in Scientific American…
Severe Weather Preparedness from WBIR
WBIR, Channel 10, has put up some good information regarding severe weather.
Skywarn Training Held in Monroe County
The Monroe County Amateur Radio Emergency Service is happy to report a good turnout to the Skywarn Training session presented by meteorologist and Senior Forecaster Jeremy Buckles, WX4JLB, from the…
Skywarn Spotter Training – Feb 23rd
If you’re interested in becoming a NWS certified Skywarn Spotter, the Monroe County ARES group has arranged a training session in Madisonville. You do not have to be part of…
Winter Field Day – Jan 28-29, 2023
Winter Field day is held the last full weekend in January. You can work it from home or a remote location; as a club, with friends or alone. The event…
Getting your Amateur Radio Plate in Tennessee
On a recent net, the question arose about getting your amateur radio license plates in Tennessee. The process, while different from other states, is fairly simple. The first thing you…
POTA-Palooza 2022 – Thanks and More Photos!
As some of you may know, my husband, Gunther (AK4OC) and I, Lisa (W8LDK) and a group of committed volunteers hosted an event at Look Rock Picnic Area this past…
POTA-Palooza 2022 – Report and Photos!
What a beautiful fall day for the 2022 POTA-PALOOZA, which was held at K-0034 Look Rock Picnic are up on Foothills Parkway just outside of Maryville, Tennessee. I was told…
Amateur Radio Operators Continue Response to Ian
As Hurricane Ian, now a tropical storm, makes its way across Florida, amateur radio operators continue to provide communications support for weather updates and requests for assistance.