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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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! 🎙️