March Meeting Recap – Exciting Updates & Ham Radio Fun

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 […]

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Join Us for an Exciting Ham Radio Club Meeting!

📅 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! […]

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ARISS Contact at Woodward Mill – A Huge Success!

Last Thursday, Feb 20th 2025, Woodward Mill Elementary made contact with the International Space Station, and NFARL was proud to be a part of this incredible event! Our club played a key role in making the contact possible, providing all the radio equipment, satellite communications gear, and even handling the audio and video systems. It was a rewarding experience to see the students’ excitement as they spoke with astronaut Don Pettit (KD5MDT) aboard the ISS. Behind the Scenes – Making It Happen This event didn’t come together overnight. It took three days of setup and two days of breakdown to […]

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February 18th NFARL Meeting Recap – A Fantastic Night of CW!

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 […]

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We Need Your Help! Check Out the New NFARL Calendar

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 […]

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February18th NFARL Meeting – Fun with CW

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 […]

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Antenna Propagation Tools

The January Club Program was about Antenna Propagation tools/programs such as Reverse Beacon Network and the PSK Reporter used to measure and compare, in real-time, your antennas with the worldwide CW/Digital Skimmer network with multi-band SDR receivers. There are thousands of listening stations, provided for and maintained by our fellow Hams. The skimmer outputs are aggregated and carried over the internet to the servers that deliver the spotting and propagation information.

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Field Day 2024 results

Congrats to all who participated in this year’s Field Day! Source: QST Magazine December 2024 Issue, Page 66 Field Day 2025 June 28th and 29th. Details to follow. 2024 NFARL Field Day results Results have been submitted. Visit the 2024 Field Day Results page for info. 2024 Field day pictures are here! You can see photos from past events in the NFARL Gallery by clicking here.

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Public Service

Your Opportunity to Contribute to Our Community Click here to see our club activity calendar, and the next Public Service opportunity. NFARL is known for our emphasis on public service.  Our members support 10 – 15 events annually.  Examples of public service activities in which we have recently been involved include: Sandy Springs Communications Center Cutover Atlanta Marathon and Half Marathon Georgia Publix Marathon Peachtree Road Race Ga 400 Hospitality Highway Bike Ride Special Olympic Georgia Summer Games Sandy Springs Challenge Sandy Springs Lantern Parade International Day at the Johns Creek Northeast / Spruill Oaks Library TechFest and HamFests Halloween […]

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