63 channels, one plan, and a new ham who hit a repeater 43 miles away 📡 Yeah, we’re leading with that. One of our newest members crashed the J-Pole workshop, built his antenna on the spot, walked outside, and worked a repeater 43 miles out on the first try. That’s the kind of night it was. Two recap videos are now up on the NFARL YouTube channel — grab a coffee, you’ll want to see both: 1. Club Updates: 16-for-16 and a New Frequency Plan The J-Pole workshop went 16 antennas built, 16 antennas working — no burns, no bad […]

Missed the May Meeting? We’ve Got You Covered! 📡 Three recap videos are now up on the NFARL YouTube channel. Grab a coffee and catch up at your own pace: 1. Club Updates, Bylaws Vote & New Hams New member shoutouts, the 2026 bylaws vote, and the brand-new Metro Atlanta 2m/70cm frequency plan — plus a pre-configured CHIRP file for the Baofeng UV-5R MINI. Download the CHIRP files: https://nfarl.org/20260510-atl-freq-plan/ 2. Crushing the 2026 Georgia QSO Party John N4TOL walks through the club’s incredible GQP results — big scores, spelling awards, clean sweeps, and a well-deserved round of applause for everyone […]

This month is going to be a busy one! We’re kicking things off with an important vote to adopt our 2016 Bylaws. The Board has given their unanimous “thumbs up,” and we’re excited to share how these changes support our club’s long-term strategy. We’re also shifting gears into Field Day 2026! NFARL is a force to be reckoned with in Class 3A (with five #1 finishes in the last ten years!), and Mike will be walking us through the game plan. We need you to volunteer and help us bring home another win. To wrap things up, John Tramontanis will […]

Meeting Announcement · Featured Presentation NFARL Monthly Meeting Presentation 📅 Date & Time Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Presentation at 7:30 PM · Doors open 7:00 PM 📍 Location Preston Ridge Community Center 3655 Preston Ridge Road, Suite 100 Alpharetta, GA 30005 We’re excited to welcome James Cribbs, N0WRL, Founder & CEO of Ham Radio Prep and World Radio League, for a live demo presentation at our next meeting! About the Speaker James Cribbs — N0WRL Founder & CEO, Ham Radio Prep | World Radio League James grew up in Dahlonega, GA and was first introduced to amateur radio while studying […]

What if you could send text messages with zero cell service, no internet, and no infrastructure at all? In this new club video, Mike Cohen dives into Meshtastic — a license-free, off-grid radio texting system with a typical range of up to 50 miles. But here’s where it gets really interesting for us hams: when Meshtastic teams up with amateur radio, it becomes a serious emergency communications powerhouse — capable of carrying health & welfare messaging, disaster response traffic, and public service support well beyond the local area. If you’re into EmComm, mesh networking, or just love cutting-edge radio tech, […]

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Vote has been re-scheduled to the May 19th meeting   Dear NFARL Members, As we move into 2026, our goal is to ensure the North Fulton Amateur Radio League remains a vibrant, efficient, and forward-looking organization. To support this, I am pleased to announce that after several months of diligent work, the Board of Directors has approved a proposed set of 2026 Bylaws to be put before the membership for a vote. Official Notice of Vote This email formally notifies you that I have called for a membership vote on proposed amendments to the NFARL Bylaws. Vote Details: […]

Hey NFARL! 👋 Mark your calendars and charge your radios — our next club meeting is right around the corner, and we’ve got a fantastic lineup you won’t want to miss! 📅 Date: Tuesday, March 17th, 2026 📍 Location: Preston Ridge Community Center 3655 Preston Ridge Road, Suite 100, Alpharetta, GA 30005 🚪 Doors Open: 7:00 PM 💻 Joining Virtually? Click here to join the video call Whether you’re joining us in the shack — er, the meeting room — or tuning in from home, all are welcome. Bring a friend, bring a newcomer, bring your enthusiasm! 🏆 Presentation #1: […]

Hello NFARL members! Lee, N4WYE, here. As many of you know, there’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of rescuing a piece of gear and getting it back into top shape. I recently had a little adventure with a pair of Monoprice Pro Audio Series Model 605300 powered speakers that I picked up. They’re excellent speakers, and they truly made my home computer setup sound professional, even making my Hermes Lite SDR transceiver sing. The Fryer, Not the Amplifier The only snag? One channel was completely inoperative. Since I’ve shed my bench full of test equipment over the years, I called […]

For those who couldn’t make it to our October meeting, or if you just want to rewatch one of our most captivating presentations of the year, we have great news! The video of Jack McElroy, KM4ZIA’s, talk on “High Flying Ham Radio” is now available for viewing! Get ready to witness how amateur radio is truly reaching the edge of space! Jack, a talented high school senior, dove into the exciting world of high-altitude flight, covering the fundamentals of using both super-pressure pico-balloons and latex balloons in conjunction with ham radio beacons. He also connected this technical work to his […]

Act NOW to Pass H.R. 1094/S. 459 and Restore Antenna Rights! Fellow NFARL Members and Hams across the U.S., For far too long, restrictive Homeowners Associations (HOAs) have stripped licensed Amateur Radio Operators of their basic property rights, blocking the installation of antennas crucial for both our hobby and, more importantly, our vital role in emergency preparedness. When the grid is down and cell service fails, Amateur Radio is the last mile of communication. But how can we serve our communities if we are silenced on our own land? The Fight is Here. The Time is NOW! The ARRL has […]