I hope everyone is getting, or already has, their stations prepped and ready. Weather.com is showing mostly clear weather conditions for Atlanta and most of Georgia for the weekend. We should be able to be plugged in at any time we wish to operate. Safe driving wishes to our rovers, and for the portable folks, enjoy the weather! We will pass along a note after the GQP with reminders on the file submission process. Important, for consistency and proper accounting for our club scores, be sure to enter “North Fulton Amateur Radio League” as your affiliated club in your Cabrillo […]
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GQP is SOON! Join the NFARL Challenge! Are you on the list?
Get Ready for the Georgia QSO Party (GQP) and the NFARL Challenge! The Georgia QSO Party (GQP) for 2025 occurs on April 12th & 13th, just 13 days away!! The updated list for the 2025 “NFARL Challenge” is posted below. Are you on the list? The “Challenge” is a friendly NFARL club event within the GQP. Noting your participation in advance enables us to keep team members updated on the progress of the “Challenge”. Adding your name will enable us to track and listen for the familiar calls in the contest, and also tally scores for the “NFARL Challenge” awards […]
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Join the NFARL Team for the Georgia QSO Party!
April 12-13, 2025 The Georgia QSO Party (GQP) is fast approaching, and NFARL members are gearing up for another exciting contest! Whether you’re a seasoned contester or new to radio competition, this is a great opportunity to get on the air, make contacts, and have fun with fellow club members. The NFARL Challenge As part of the Georgia QSO Party, we’re hosting the NFARL Challenge, a friendly club event that tracks member participation and recognizes achievements with certificates in various categories. By signing up in advance, you help us: Keep everyone informed about the Challenge’s progress Identify familiar calls on […]
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Georgia QSO Party 2025
The 2025 Georgia QSO Party (GQP) is right around the corner, taking place on April 12th and April 13th. This is one of the biggest events of the year for Georgia hams, and NFARL has a strong tradition of outstanding participation—let’s keep that momentum going! Operating Schedule Saturday, April 12th: 1800Z (2:00 PM EDT) – 0359Z (11:59 PM EDT) Sunday, April 13th: 1400Z (10:00 AM EDT) – 2359Z (7:59 PM EDT) Whether you’re a seasoned contester or new to HF operating, GQP is a fantastic opportunity to be the DX, sharpen your contesting skills, and have fun making contacts from […]
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Georgia QSO Party
The Georgia QSO Party is sponsored by the South East Contest Club and Southeastern DX Club and is held the 2nd weekend of April every year. This year’s event is on April 12th and 13th. See https://gaqsoparty.com for details.
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Feb 22nd: Dalton Hamfest
📻 Dalton Hamfest – The First & Best in Georgia! 📻 Get ready for the Dalton Hamfest, the first big hamfest of the year in Georgia! Whether you’re looking for great deals, prize drawings, testing opportunities, or just catching up with fellow hams, this is the place to be. 📅 Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM📍 Location: North Georgia Ag Fair, 500 Legion Dr, Dalton, GA 30721 💲 Admission: $5 (Includes entry for prize drawings!)🎟 Boneyard Space: Just $5 extra🪑 Reserved Inside Tables: $10🚗 Free Parking🌭 Concessions by Dalton Lions Club 🔹 Grand Prize Drawings […]
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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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2025 Georgia State Parks on the Air (POTA)
UPDATED 3/28/2025!!! Join NFARL for the 2025 Georgia Parks on the Air Event! Calling all NFARL members! Get ready for an exciting weekend of portable ham radio operations as we gear up for the Third Annual Georgia Parks on the Air (GAPOTA) event, happening April 5-6, 2025! NFARL will have a presence in the event on Saturday, April 5th! We will be operating as K4JJ from Panola Mountain State Park, 2620 Highway 155 SW Stockbridge, GA 30281. We’ll be at Picnic Shelter 02. Last year’s event was a huge success, with activators on 51 out of 52 listed parks, over […]
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The 2024 edition of the 13 Colonies Special Event starts July 1 (9AM Eastern) and runs to July 7 (Midnight Eastern) (July 1st, 2024-1300 UTC to July 7th, 2024-0400 UTC). For more information, visit the Thirteen Colonies web site at www.13colonies.us. Thirteen Colonies information for Georgia is located on the K2G page at QRZ. Remember that everyone on the Georgia team will use the K2G callsign and not their personal call for this special event. If you have questions, contact Georgia State Manager Nathan Wood, KN4NHW at K4NHW@arrl.net Updated 7/2/22 by K4YJJ
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July 24, 2024: NFARL has submitted their 2024 ARRL Field Day results. You can view a copy of the submittal here. Questions? Send an email to kn4oak@nfarl.org for assistance. A Nationwide Amateur (“Ham”) Radio Event June 22nd & 23rd Every June, more than 40,000 hams throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate ham radio’s science, skill and service to our communities and our nation. It combines public service, emergency preparedness, community outreach, and technical skills all in a single event. It is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate our abilities to the organizations that Amateur […]
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