Welcome to the SSB Phone Station, your gateway to voice communication across the airwaves! Here, we’re all about making connections using the power of sound. What is HF and Why are We Using It? “HF” stands for High Frequency. In amateur radio, HF refers to radio waves that operate roughly between 3 and 30 Megahertz (MHz). These frequencies are special because they can travel incredibly long distances by bouncing off the Earth’s ionosphere – a layer of charged particles in the upper atmosphere. This phenomenon, known as skywave propagation, allows us to communicate with stations hundreds or even thousands of […]
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NFARL Field Day 2025: Morse Code (CW) and Digital Station
Welcome to the heart of amateur radio communication! At this station, you’re witnessing the fusion of tradition and cutting-edge technology: Morse Code (CW) and various digital modes. What You’re Seeing and Hearing: The Art of CW: You’ll see operators skillfully using a “key” to send messages through a series of “dits” (short tones) and “dahs” (long tones). This isn’t just sending dots and dashes; it’s a unique language, a rhythmic art form that connects operators across the globe. Listen closely – you might hear the distinct “dit-dah-dit-dit” of an “F” or the “dah-dah-dah” of an “O”! The Future of Digital: […]
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Join NFARL for ARRL Field Day 2025 – The Biggest Ham Event of the Year!
Get ready, NFARL members! The most anticipated amateur radio event of the year is just around the corner – the 2025 ARRL Field Day! This is a fantastic opportunity to operate, learn, socialize, and showcase the power and fun of ham radio to the community. We invite every NFARL member to join us for this exciting weekend. Event Details: What: ARRL Field Day 2025 When: Saturday, June 28 – Sunday, June 29, 2025 Start Time: Saturday, June 28 at 1800 UTC (2:00 PM EDT) End Time: Sunday, June 29 at 1800 UTC (2:pm PM EDT) Where: Groveway Community Park, Roswell, […]
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CANCELED: Atlanta Hamfest (more updates soon)
Get ready for an exciting event for all amateur radio enthusiasts! The Atlanta Hamfest is just around the corner, and NFARL will be there in full force. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow hams, explore new gear, and learn something new. NFARL at the Hamfest: Find Us! NFARL will have four tables dedicated to our members. Stop by to say hello, and pick up some great deals. Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (General Admission) Location: Jim R. Miller Park – 2245 Callaway Rd SW, Marietta, GA 30008 Admission: General Admission $10 […]
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Dummy Load Wattmeter Workshop Progress Update
Just wanted to share some exciting progress from our recent workshop sessions! Last Friday, we had a productive meeting with Dave, Don, Roy, and Lee. We focused on fine-tuning our device across a range of power levels, from a low 5 watts all the way up to a robust 100 watts. A big thank you to Don for bringing all the necessary calibration equipment – it was invaluable! In other great news, we’ve decided to move forward with 3D printing custom boxes for our project! These will be made available to everyone in the workshop. Things are really coming together, […]
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NFARL May 2025 Club Meeting Recap – Field Day is Almost Here
Wow—what an energetic and inspiring club meeting we had on Tuesday, May 20! With just 37 days to go until the 2025 ARRL Field Day weekend (June 22–23), our preparations are in full swing—and NFARL is coming together to make this our best Field Day yet! 🎯 This Year’s Theme: “Radio Connects”We’re embracing the 2025 theme by doing exactly what ham radio does best: connecting people, skills, and communities across the airwaves. 👥 Leadership & Team RolesA huge shout-out to our Field Day Co-Chairs: Dave KO4USA, Lee N4WYE, and Mike KN4OAK. They’re already driving planning with awesome momentum! Thanks also […]
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Get Ready for ARRL Field Day 2025! Join Our NFARL Planning Meeting This Tuesday!
Calling all NFARL members! Get ready to be a part of the biggest amateur radio event of the year! Our club, NFARL, is excited to announce our participation in the ARRL Field Day 2025, and we need YOUR help and enthusiasm to make it a huge success. ARRL Field Day, happening this year on June 28-29, 2025, is a fantastic opportunity to practice our emergency communication skills, showcase the power of amateur radio, and enjoy some great camaraderie with fellow hams from across North America. To kick things off and ensure we’re well-prepared, we’re holding a dedicated NFARL Field Day […]
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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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