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 enhance collaboration Implementing Google Workspace, achieving significant long-term cost savings Developing custom applications including our Event Registration system and HamJam Point of Sale software Designing our new audio-visual system and launching our YouTube channel Roy didn’t just build better technology—he created a unified, service-oriented digital […]
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🎄 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 fantastic time that we’ve already locked in December 19th, 2026 for next year’s celebration—that’s how good it was! Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the season with great food, great company, and that special camaraderie that makes our amateur radio community so […]
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📣 Holiday Party Update: Final Menu, Extended Deadline! 70+ already registered🎉
Get ready, NFARL members! The 2025 NFARL Holiday Party is just around the corner, and we have some exciting updates to share that will make you want to reserve your spot right now! 📅 Registration Deadline Extended! Good news! We’ve extended the deadline to reserve your spot! The original deadline was Tuesday, December 9th, but the new cutoff date is Thursday, December 11th. Don’t wait—secure your ticket for a fantastic evening of great food, fellowship, and holiday cheer at the Brookwood Grill on Saturday, December 20th! 🍽 The Finalized Dinner Menu is Here! We’ve finalized the delicious, plated meal options, […]
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📻 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, and they truly made my home computer setup sound professional, even making my Hermes Lite SDR transceiver sing. The Fryer, Not the Amplifier The only snag? One channel was completely inoperative. Since I’ve shed my bench full of test equipment over the years, I called […]
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Kittredge School Radio Club Builds FM Radios! 📻
The Kittredge Magnet School Radio Club is continuing its strong engagement in ham radio and STEM activities, following the successful antenna setup earlier this semester. The club’s momentum is growing, with a massive 47 students signed up this year! To meet this impressive demand and provide a new challenge, teacher Ms. Charamie DeMarco, W5FRM, has introduced a hands-on electronic project: building small FM radio kits! The first build session proved to be a huge hit. NFARL volunteers Lee Johnson (N4WYE) and Ted Macklin (K4MPM) assisted Ms. DeMarco and about 15 enthusiastic students. “Sooo rewarding! Lee (N4WYE) and I (K4MPM) showed […]
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NFARL Mini-Hamfest Tuesday, Sept 16th Club Meeting
You don’t want to miss this! Our 4th annual Mini Hamfest is back, and it’s your chance to buy great radio gear at amazing prices. Whether you are a seasoned pro or just getting started, there’s something for everyone-radios, accessories, and more! Last year was great, and this year’s going to be even bigger. It’s not just about the gear, it’s about meeting great folks who share our passion. Come and join us to buy, sell, or browse: there will be plenty to see. Tables are provided free for NFARL members. Our club membership is $30. Shoot me an email […]
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On the Air Again: Kittredge Radio Club Starts Strong with Antenna Upgrades and Record Enrollment
Kittredge Magnet School Radio Club is ready for a new school year! NFARL helped repair a damaged 40 meter End Fed Half Wave antenna. It was returned to full operation after taking off about 4 feet in length. (see the “before” photo, courtesy of Lee). We also installed a new outside 2 meter and 70 centimeter vertical antenna for the vhf/uhf frequencies, and confirmed that the new higher roof location allowed many of the repeaters to be within operational range. This will be wonderful for the students as they earn Technician licenses. Last year, three 5th and 6th grade students […]
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NFARL July Meeting Recap: 3D Prints for Ham Shack
What an incredible July meeting we had at NFARL! It was fantastic to see so many of you there, sharing in the camaraderie and diving deep into the exciting world of amateur radio. For those who joined us, thank you for making it such a vibrant and engaging evening! Your presence truly makes these meetings special. For anyone who couldn’t make it, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered! We’re thrilled to share the recordings of both the essential club updates and an absolutely fascinating presentation. So grab a coffee, settle in, and catch up on everything you missed! First […]
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NFARL Volunteers Aid Sandy Springs Police on Last 4th of July
On the last 4th of July, the North Fulton Amateur Radio Emergency Service (NF ARES) provided crucial communication assistance to the Sandy Springs Police Department during the city’s Live Music and Fireworks Display. The event, which drew an estimated eight thousand attendees, was well-organized and featured a strong police presence. NFARL volunteers played a role in ensuring smooth operations. A police briefing before the event emphasized the importance of heightened vigilance due to current world events, urging everyone to report any safety concerns immediately. During the fireworks display, the loud booms from the 1,170 tubes of fireworks even triggered many […]
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Georgia Governor B. Kemp Issues Proclamation of Amateur Radio Week
Again this year, on behalf of the Georgia Radio Amateurs, we (NFARL) requested Governor B. Kemp to issue a Proclamation for Radio Amateur Week to coincide with ARRL’s nation wide Field Day event on June 28-28, 2025. We are very pleased to present this year’s Governor’s Proclamation declaring the last week in June as Amateur Radio Week! Signed by Governor Kemp and in possession of the club. Available for viewing during field day! What a wonderful endorsement of the many contributions by Hams and services we provide for our local communities particularly during times of emergency and weather related disasters.
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