March Meeting Recap – Exciting Updates & Ham Radio Fun

We had a fantastic NFARL club meeting on Tuesday, March 18, packed with great discussions, exciting projects, and upcoming operating events! Club President Mike Riley kicked things off with the latest NFARL updates, keeping everyone informed on what’s happening in the club. Lee, N4WYE, shared the first look at our club projects survey results. It’s great to see what members are interested in, and we look forward to turning these ideas into real projects! Dave, KO4USA, finally revealed his secret project—one so intriguing we may even turn it into a hands-on workshop. Stay tuned for more details! John, KC4JVJ, took […]

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Help Us Test Our New Contest Data Collection System!

Every year, our very own John Tramontanis (N4TOL) organizes an exclusive NFARL side contest alongside the Georgia QSO Party. However, collecting and managing all the logs manually across multiple spreadsheets has been a tedious and error-prone process. This year, we’re trying something new! 🎉 We’ve set up a simple online form to collect and organize contest data more efficiently. But before we roll it out for the actual contest, we need your help to test it! 🔗 Submit your data here: https://forms.gle/yudCUer7SuBXYFGd9 ✅ What do we need from you? If you participated last year, please submit your actual data. Feel […]

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Join Us for an Exciting Ham Radio Club Meeting!

📅 Date: Tuesday, March 18th🕢 Time: 7:30 PM📍 Location: Preston Ridge Community CenterPreston Ridge Rd, Suite 100, Alpharetta, GA 30005 Get ready for an engaging evening as we dive into two exciting events in the world of ham radio! 🎤 Featured Presentations: 📡 Georgia QSO Party – Get in on the Action!Join John Tramontanis, N4TOL, as he walks us through the Georgia QSO Party, how to participate, and club-side competitions to make it even more fun! Whether you’re a seasoned contester or new to the event, this is your chance to get involved and help put Georgia on the air! […]

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February 18th NFARL Meeting Recap – A Fantastic Night of CW!

What an incredible meeting we had on February 18th! 🚀 Steve Randall, KO4VW, delivered an engaging and insightful presentation on CW, diving into its history, terminology, best practices, and learning strategies. Whether you were brand new to Morse Code or a seasoned CW operator, there was something for everyone to take away. The hands-on workshop was a huge success, with members bringing their CW keys and devices for demos, adjustments, and discussions. From classic Vibroplex models to high-end Begali keys, it was amazing to see so much passion for CW in one room! Steve’s stories and expertise truly made for […]

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We Need Your Help! Check Out the New NFARL Calendar

Hey NFARL Members! 🚀 We’re testing a new and improved NFARL Calendar, and we want YOUR feedback! 📅 Why? Because we’re making it easier than ever to stay in the loop on club events, meetings, and activities. No more digging through emails or missing out on fun radio adventures—this new calendar does it all! What’s Awesome About It? ✅ Always Up to Date – Changes happen instantly, so no outdated info.✅ Direct Links to Meetings – No more searching, just click and go!✅ Maps & Navigation Built In – One tap for directions, no guesswork.✅ Add It to Your Own […]

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February18th NFARL Meeting – Fun with CW

Join us on Tuesday, February 18, at 7:30 PM for an exciting and informative session all about CW —past, present, and future! Our guest speaker, Steve Randall, KO4VW, will cover everything you need to know about CW, from common terminology (and the misconceptions around it) to best practices for learning the code. He’ll also discuss why learning CW on your own can be tricky and what guidelines to follow to succeed. This meeting will be part workshop, with various CW keys set up for demonstration. Bring your own key or CW-related device for show and tell, adjustments, or just to […]

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ARISS Contact at Woodward Mill Elementary – Watch Live!

Exciting news! An ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station) contact is happening soon, and you can watch it live! 📍 Location: Woodward Mill Elementary School, Lawrenceville, GA 🎙 Direct via: K4RGK (Direct Contact) 🚀 Astronaut: Don Pettit, KD5MDT 📅 Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025 ⏰ Time: 16:37:28 UTC (47° pass) / 11:37:28 EST This is a fantastic opportunity to see students connect with an astronaut aboard the ISS using amateur radio! It’s always inspiring to watch young minds light up as they talk to space—whether you’re a seasoned ham or just love space exploration. 📺 Watch the Livestream: […]

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