The ad hoc group “Shortwave Modernization Coalition” petitioned the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to allow data communications on multiple bands within the HF 2 – 25 MHz range with up to 20…
On Wednesday morning, June 21, 2023, the FCC had reopened the Universal Licensing System (ULS) and supporting systems, according to an email distributed to VEC organizations. However, as of 4:00…
05/12/2023 Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) introduced The Amateur Radio Communications Improvement Act (H.R. 3241) on May 11, 2023, to require that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) eliminate the obsolete HF digital symbol…
04/28/2023 The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking comments about changing the secondary allocation available to radio amateurs on 60 meters. The FCC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)…
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…
WBIR, Channel 10, has put up some good information regarding severe weather.
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…
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 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…
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…