News and Updates
NFARL Field Day
The object of Field Day is to work as many stations as possible on the 160-, 80-, 40-, 20-, 15- and 10-meter HF bands, as well as all bands 50 MHz and above, and in doing so to learn to operate in abnormal situations in less than optimal conditions1. A premium is placed on developing skills to meet the challenges...Continue reading→
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→
📻 Join Us for the 4th Annual Georgia State Parks on the Air
Fellow NFARL members — mark your calendars and dust off your portable rigs! We're inviting you to participate in the 4th Annual Georgia State Parks on the Air — a fantastic opportunity to combine the great outdoors with the joy of ham radio. 🗓️ When 2026 Contest Period: Start: Saturday, April 18, 2026 @ 8:00 AM...
🎙️ March Meeting: Get Contest-Ready & Explore Meshtastic!
Hey NFARL! 👋 Mark your calendars and charge your radios — our next club meeting is right around the corner, and we've got a fantastic lineup you won't want to miss! 📅 Date: Tuesday, March 17th, 2026 📍 Location: Preston Ridge Community Center 3655 Preston Ridge Road, Suite 100, Alpharetta, GA 30005 🚪 Doors Open:...
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→
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