Voting is open October 15–31, 2026. NFARL members, it’s time to help choose our club’s next leaders! Your participation helps shape the future of NFARL, and we encourage every member to cast a ballot in this year’s officer election. How to cast your vote This year, we’re introducing electronic voting in accordance with NFARL’s 2026 Bylaws. Participating is simple: 1. Watch your inbox. Your individual electronic ballot will arrive by email. 2. Review the candidates. All nominees have been verified as meeting the requirements to hold office. 3. Vote online by October 31. Follow the instructions in your ballot email […]
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Building Stronger Signals, Together
Earlier this year, we set out several bold new strategic initiatives. We kicked off our Education and Membership Strategic Initiative with a record-setting HamCram in May, and with our next HamCram set for October 24th, this biannual effort is officially cemented as a cornerstone of NFARL’s mission to welcome and grow new hams. Now, it is time to launch our Second Strategic Initiative—one designed for every single member of NFARL, whether you’ve been licensed for 30 days or 30 years: The NFARL Antenna Opportunity Project. Why Antennas? Why Now? Whenever we survey our membership, one topic consistently tops the wishlist: […]
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📡 NFARL Antenna Opportunity 2026: Level Up Your Signal This Fall
Build, test, and certify your own EFHW 49:1 unun with help from club Elmers. Saturday, October 24 at 3:00pm at Preston Ridge. Open to everyone. Registration opens the first week of October. Build Your Own EFHW 49:1 Unun As part of the NFARL Antenna Opportunity Project 2026, we’re hosting a hands-on antenna component workshop. The Antenna Opportunity Project is our structured club initiative to maximize station performance through site surveys, antenna consulting, hands-on builds, and Elmer-assisted installations. Join us to build, test, and certify your own End-Fed Half-Wave (EFHW) 49:1 unun, housed in a durable, outdoor-mountable 4 x 4 x […]
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NFARL Mini-Hamfest Tuesday, Sept 15th Club Meeting
NFARL will have our 5th annual mini Hamfest for our September 15th club meeting at our normal meeting location at Preston Ridge Community Center, 3655 Preston Ridge Road Suite 100, Alpharetta, GA 30005. Meeting room doors will open at 6:00 pm so participants can start getting set up. Tables will be provided free for club members that reserve them. We will also have shared tables for those of us who have a few items. 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 […]
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NFARL July Meeting: NFARL Metro Atlanta Area Frequency Plan
Fellow NFARL members, Mark your calendars — our July meeting is coming up on Tuesday, July 21st, and we have a presentation that I think will be genuinely valuable for every operator in our membership. 📍 Preston Ridge Community Center 3655 Preston Ridge Road, Suite 100, Alpharetta, GA 30005 Doors open at 7:00 PM | Meeting begins at 7:30 PM Can’t make it in person? Join us virtually: 🔗 https://meet.google.com/kgg-vfyp-cyv About the Presentation Mike Cohen (AD4MC) will walk us through the story behind the NFARL Metro Atlanta Area Frequency Plan — how it came to be, how it was developed, […]
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It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Janet Cobb, beloved wife of our long-time member and club cornerstone, Bill Cobb (K4YJJ). Bill has been instrumental in NFARL’s growth, beautifully designing and managing our website through 2024, and capturing the spirit of our community for years through his event photography. A service of remembrance and thanksgiving for Jan will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, June 13th, 2026, at the Park Springs community in Stone Mountain. To read her full life story and leave your condolences for Bill and his family, please view Janet Cobb’s Obituary.
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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 to be reckoned with in Class 3A (with five #1 finishes in the last ten years!), and Mike will be walking us through the game plan. We need you to volunteer and help us bring home another win. To wrap things up, John Tramontanis will […]
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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 silent, unprogrammed radio in their hand. That disconnect sparked an idea. The “Get On The Air” Initiative The Get On The Air (GOTA) initiative was born from a simple realization: licensing is the beginning, but connectivity is the goal. Our original mission was straightforward — […]
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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 We Built Our Model When planning this event, we looked to proven results. The Georgia Tech Bootcamp, using materials from KB6NU (Dan Romanchik), achieved a remarkable 39 out of 40 students passing. We adopted the same approach, and it delivered. I taught the first two […]
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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 of Directors has approved a proposed set of 2026 Bylaws to be put before the membership for a vote. Official Notice of Vote This email formally notifies you that I have called for a membership vote on proposed amendments to the NFARL Bylaws. Vote Details: […]
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