The North Fulton Amateur Radio League (NFARL) is thrilled to report that HamJam 2025A was a resounding success, setting a new record for attendance! This year’s event, held last Saturday, November 8th, brought together over 60 enthusiastic participants from the amateur radio community. The high turnout reflected the community’s interest and passion for the hobby. Attendees enjoyed a full day of engaging and informative presentations from fellow Hams, with a focus on programs supported by the NFARL YESA (Youth Education, Scholarship and Education) Program. This year’s speakers covered a range of cutting-edge and essential topics: Michael Walker VA3MW / KE2EAF […]

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to participate in the biggest hamfest in Georgia! The North Fulton Amateur Radio League (NFARL) is excited to be a part of the 2025 Stone Mountain Ham Fest at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. Join us for a full weekend of ham radio fun, forums, and fellowship on Saturday, November 1st, and Sunday, November 2nd, 2025.   NFARL Booth: Volunteers Wanted! We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us staff the NFARL booth on both days! This is a fantastic chance to represent our club, talk to other hams and prospective hams, and show […]

The Kittredge Magnet School Radio Club is continuing its strong engagement in ham radio and STEM activities, following the successful antenna setup earlier this semester. The club’s momentum is growing, with a massive 47 students signed up this year! To meet this impressive demand and provide a new challenge, teacher Ms. Charamie DeMarco, W5FRM, has introduced a hands-on electronic project: building small FM radio kits! The first build session proved to be a huge hit. NFARL volunteers Lee Johnson (N4WYE) and Ted Macklin (K4MPM) assisted Ms. DeMarco and about 15 enthusiastic students. “Sooo rewarding! Lee (N4WYE) and I (K4MPM) showed […]

HamJam 2025 is right around the corner! The North Fulton Amateur Radio League (NFARL) invites you to join us for our annual amateur radio gathering dedicated entirely to supporting the next generation of Hams. Our Mission: It’s All About Youth! At its core, HamJam is a youth investment initiative. The funds raised directly support the NFARL YESA (Youth Education, Scholarship and Education) Program, providing scholarships, technical education, and support for youth adventures like DXpeditions. By attending and participating in the raffle, you are directly funding the future of our hobby. For example, in recent years, HamJam funds have sponsored youth […]

We’re so proud of the students at Pinecrest Academy! High school students Sam Ansley and Henry Schafer of the amateur radio club recently showcased their skills, making successful contacts at the ARRL Field Day. The entire school is now taking amateur radio to the next level with a special event: an ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station) contact with the ISS! This school-wide event will allow multiple selected students to communicate directly with an astronaut. The contact is scheduled for Tuesday, September 30th, at 11:15 AM EDT. It’s a testament to the students’ dedication to amateur radio. The North […]

What a fantastic turnout for our August meeting! The room was buzzing, both in person and online, as our very own Dave (KO4USA) pulled back the curtain on one of the most powerful tools available to the modern ham: the HamClock. If you were there, you already know this was one for the books. And if you missed it, you’re about to find out what all the excitement was about. For those who attended, we know Dave covered a mountain of valuable information. Now you have the chance to re-watch, pause, and absorb every detail at your own pace. For […]