Thanks to each of you for responding to the recent email survey intended to guide the selection of the upcoming NFARL Club Program presentations.  As you saw from David Bisciotti’s March meeting presentation for the construction of a Dummy Load/Wattmeter, we already have enough interest to plan a Saturday Project Workshop. We have started the planning and will schedule the event as soon as possible.  We will take your top subject selections and have them presented in the upcoming months. I look forward to organizing these selected subjects for our monthly club programs. If any of you would like to […]

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! 🎙️

📅 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! […]

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 […]

Hey NFARL Members! 🚀 We’re testing a new and improved NFARL Calendar, and we want YOUR feedback! 📅 Why? Because we’re making it easier than ever to stay in the loop on club events, meetings, and activities. No more digging through emails or missing out on fun radio adventures—this new calendar does it all! What’s Awesome About It? ✅ Always Up to Date – Changes happen instantly, so no outdated info.✅ Direct Links to Meetings – No more searching, just click and go!✅ Maps & Navigation Built In – One tap for directions, no guesswork.✅ Add It to Your Own […]

Join us on Tuesday, February 18, at 7:30 PM for an exciting and informative session all about CW —past, present, and future! Our guest speaker, Steve Randall, KO4VW, will cover everything you need to know about CW, from common terminology (and the misconceptions around it) to best practices for learning the code. He’ll also discuss why learning CW on your own can be tricky and what guidelines to follow to succeed. This meeting will be part workshop, with various CW keys set up for demonstration. Bring your own key or CW-related device for show and tell, adjustments, or just to […]