Monthly Activities Tech Talk Every Monday @8:30PM Repeater: 145.47 – (600k) with 100 Hz tone, ECHO Link node 560686 (NF4GA-R), Discord channel. More information… Hungry Hams Every Wednesday @11:15AM 34 East Crossville Road Roswell, GA 30075 More information… Fun Net (Digital) 1st and 3rd Thursdays @8:00pm Repeater 147.060 (+) PL 100 Hz or alternate repeater 443.150 (+) PL 100Hz, or EchoLink N4SBD-R, Node: 522043 More information… CW Chat Every Wednesday @8:00pm Meeting Zoom link; Meeting ID: 847 2208 7419; Passcode: CW-CHAT More information… VE Test Session Second Saturday @8:30AM Slope’s BBQ, 34 E Crossville Rd (Hwy GA 92), Roswell, GA […]
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NFARL Island Picnic – Join Us on May 10th!
NFARL is keeping the tradition going with our annual picnic and on-the-air fun at Lake Lanier! We’re once again participating in the U.S. Islands Awards Program—a unique amateur radio program that celebrates activating and chasing river, lake, and ocean shore islands across the U.S. It’s a fun and affordable way to go on a mini-DXpedition without traveling far from home. Each year, U.S. Islands hosts two major events: the One-Day Getaway (1DG) and the W/VE Island QSO Party. Thanks to club member Terry Joiner (W4YBV), NFARL has been a proud participant in both. To celebrate the One-Day Getaway, we’re heading […]
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Don’s Ham Radio Journey
Hey NFARL! If you missed Don’s fantastic presentation on April 15th — or if you just want to relive it — great news: the full presentation is now available on YouTube! Don’s story into the world of Amateur Radio was nothing short of inspiring. From earning his Technician license in February 2024 to achieving Extra Class just six months later, his rapid rise in the hobby had the entire room buzzing. His enthusiasm, curiosity, and hands-on approach reminded many of us why we fell in love with ham radio in the first place. In the presentation, Don walks us through […]
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Don’t Miss It! Hear Don’s Inspiring Ham Radio Journey at Our April Meeting!
Hey NFARL Members! Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 15th at 7:00 PM because you’re invited to a presentation you truly won’t want to miss in person! We’re excited to feature one of our newer members, Don, who will be sharing his incredible journey into the world of Amateur Radio. Since retiring from the construction industry and jumping into ham radio, Don’s enthusiasm has been infectious! Think getting licensed is a long process? Think again! Don earned his Technician license in February 2024, upgraded to General in March, and achieved his Extra Class license by August 2024! In just a […]
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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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IMPORTANT UPDATE: NFARL Remote Meeting!
Starting Tuesday, March 18, NFARL’s club presentations will now be hosted on Google Meet instead of Zoom! 📅 Next Meeting: March 18📍 In-Person: As usual 💻 Online: Join via Google Meet Update your bookmarks and spread the word! See you there—on air or online! 🎙️
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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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