Important Notice: Vote on 2026 NFARL Bylaws – May 19, 2026
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Vote has been re-scheduled to the May 19th meeting Dear NFARL Members, As we move into 2026, our goal is to ensure the North Fulton Amateur Radio League remains a vibrant, efficient, and forward-looking organization. To support this, I am pleased to announce that after several months of diligent work, the Board...Continue reading→
News and Updates
Big News and Big Plans: Join us for the May Meeting!
This month is going to be a busy one! We’re kicking things off with an important vote to adopt our 2016 Bylaws. The Board has given their unanimous "thumbs up," and we’re excited to share how these changes support our club’s long-term strategy. We’re also shifting gears into Field Day 2026! NFARL is a force...Continue reading→
Bridging the Licensing Gap: The NFARL Metro Atlanta Frequency Plan
For many aspiring hams, the "Ham Cram" is a rite of passage — a whirlwind day of study ending in a celebratory handshake and a shiny new Technician license. But at NFARL, we kept noticing a recurring problem: a newly minted ham would walk out the door with a license in their pocket and a...Continue reading→
NFARL’s 2026 Ham Cram: 88% Pass Rate and the Next Generation Is Already on the Air
The North Fulton Amateur Radio League just made history — and the future of this hobby looks very bright indeed. Our 2026 Ham Cram class has wrapped up, and we couldn't be more thrilled with the results: an 88% pass rate on the first attempt. But the numbers only tell part of the story. How...Continue reading→
Fix for RigExpert Stick Pro Bluetooth dropout on iPad
If you use a RigExpert Stick Pro antenna analyzer with the AntScope app on an iPad and your Bluetooth connection mysteriously stopped working, you're not alone — and there's a simple fix. The Stick Pro is a great field tool. You can connect it directly to an antenna's feed point, hoist it into the air,...Continue reading→
Upcoming Presentation: Ham Radio Prep & World Radio League — with James Cribbs, N0WRL
Meeting Announcement · Featured Presentation NFARL Monthly Meeting Presentation 📅 Date & Time Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Presentation at 7:30 PM · Doors open 7:00 PM 📍 Location Preston Ridge Community Center 3655 Preston Ridge Road, Suite 100 Alpharetta, GA 30005 We're excited to welcome James Cribbs, N0WRL, Founder & CEO of Ham Radio Prep...
Georgia QSO Party – Submit Your Scores!
The Georgia QSO Party is over — almost! All indicators point to high levels of activity and lots of participation based on the initial score reports from the NFARL "Challenge" team!! If you participated in the GQP, please remember there are two score submissions we need you to make. 1. Submit Your Cabrillo File to...Continue reading→
Georgia QSO Party – Log Submission Deadline: April 27
⏰ Deadline Reminder: The Georgia QSO Party Cabrillo file submission deadline is Monday, April 27 at midnight. Club Affiliation – Important! When submitting your Cabrillo file to the Georgia QSO Party, be sure to enter your affiliated club exactly as shown below. This ensures your score is properly counted toward the club total. ✅ North...
Get Your Ham Radio License in One Day!
Are you ready to join the world of amateur radio? NFARL is hosting a special "Ham Cram" session designed to take you from zero to licensed in a single day! Why Join the Ham Cram? Accelerated Learning: Spend 6 hours in a classroom environment where we teach you the answers to the FCC Technician pool....Continue reading→
Building a Compact HF Go Box: G90 + XPA125B in an Apache 3800
Introduction: What Is a Go Box? A "go box" is a self-contained, portable radio station built into a protective case that can be grabbed and deployed at a moment's notice. Whether you're activating a park for POTA (Parks on the Air), setting up a Field Day station, or responding to an emergency communications event, a...Continue reading→
🎙️ Fire Up the Rig — The Georgia QSO Party is Coming!
Contest season is heating up and N4TOL is here to get you ready! In this new club video, John Tramontanis breaks down everything you need to know about the Georgia QSO Party (April 11–12, 2026) — whether you're a veteran contester or just getting your feet wet for the first time. John also walks us...Continue reading→
OMG, we finally have caps! Don't delay - these ought to go like hotcakes! And for a few bucks extra you can have your call added to the left rear side of the sweatband. Nice!
Our hot new Code Practice Oscillator Kit. This is one of our favorite products – a kit of parts needed to build the Code Practice Oscillator (CPO) introduced at TechFest 2020. It was designed by NFARL members Jim, W4QO and Warren, KD4Z specifically for inexperienced kit builders. The kit is simple to build and the end product is fun to use. All parts needed to build the kit are included in your order.
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North Fulton Amateur Radio League
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Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Sandy Springs, Milton and all of North Atlanta.
Repeaters:
145.47 - (600k) with 100 Hz tone
147.06 + (600k) with 100 Hz tone
443.150 + (5mhz) with 100 Hz tone
444.475 + (5mhz) with 100 Hz tone
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