News and Updates
Join the NFARL Team for the Georgia QSO Party!
April 11-12, 2026 The Georgia QSO Party (GQP) is fast approaching, and NFARL members are gearing up for another exciting contest! Whether you're a seasoned contester or new to radio competition, this is a great opportunity to get on the air, make contacts, and have fun with fellow club members. The NFARL Challenge As part of the...Continue reading→
Reconditioning the MFJ-260C Dummy Load — Tips from the Bench
While numerous articles on the internet cover cleaning the aluminum case of an MFJ dummy load to improve grounding, Ted K4MPM adds a few extra considerations from his recent reconditioning of an MFJ-260C. What He Found Going In At the outset, the MFJ's load looked alarming on the Smith Chart — the trace resembled a...Continue reading→
[Updated] NFARL February Meeting – Exploring FreeDV
Are you interested in the future of digital voice on the amateur radio bands? Whether you are a long-time club member or someone brand new to the world of ham radio, we invite you to join the North Fulton Amateur Radio League (NFARL) for our upcoming monthly meeting. This is an open meeting—everyone is welcome...Continue reading→
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→
[NEW DATE] NFARL Returns to GARS TechFest 2026 – Volunteers Needed!
NEW DATE– TechFest 2026 has been postponed due to the high possibility of winter weather impact to roads NEW DATE: Feb 21, 2026 Mark your calendars! NFARL is excited to announce our participation in the GARS TechFest 2026, the premier FREE amateur radio event in Gwinnett County. This annual celebration brings together ham...Continue reading→
January 2026 NFARL Meeting: Decoding Radio Performance with Rob Sherwood NC0B
"Performance Numbers - What Do They Mean?" by Rob Sherwood NC0B We were privileged to host Rob Sherwood, the renowned expert behind Sherwood Engineering's comprehensive receiver performance testing, for an eye-opening presentation on interpreting radio specifications and lab measurements. For over 50 years, ham radio operators have relied on performance numbers to evaluate transceivers, but...Continue reading→
Santa’s Emergency QSO: When 40 Meters Saved Christmas
It was the morning of December 24th when NFARL Lee Johnson, N4WYE, heard an unusual call on 40 meters. "CQ CQ CQ, this is S4NTA calling any station. I have an emergency traffic regarding gift delivery in the Atlanta area. Come back please!" Lee quickly grabbed his mic. After a brief exchange, the situation became...Continue reading→
🏆 Celebrating Excellence: 2025 NFARL Award Recipients 🏆
At our holiday party, we had the honor of recognizing two outstanding members whose contributions have made a tremendous impact on our club! Roy has transformed NFARL's digital presence and capabilities through his visionary work and countless hours of dedication. His accomplishments include: Leading a complete redesign of our website to attract new members and...Continue reading→
🎄 NFARL Holiday Party 2025 – What a Night! 🎄
What an absolutely AMAZING evening! Our holiday celebration at the Roswell Brookwood Grille was a smashing success, with nearly 80 members, guests from the Southeastern DX Club, and friends and family filling their largest party room to capacity! The atmosphere was electric, the new venue was perfect, and the food? Outstanding! Everyone had such a...Continue reading→
📻 Digitizing My Recycled Rescue Powered Speakers: A Tale of Cooked Components and Cool Efficiency!
Hello NFARL members! Lee, N4WYE, here. As many of you know, there’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of rescuing a piece of gear and getting it back into top shape. I recently had a little adventure with a pair of Monoprice Pro Audio Series Model 605300 powered speakers that I picked up. They're excellent speakers,...Continue reading→
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Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Sandy Springs, Milton and all of North Atlanta.
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147.06 + (600k) with 100 Hz tone
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