ARRL West Texas Section

Welcome to the West Texas Section of the ARRL website. Our goal is to provide timely and pertinent information to amateur radio operators in the West Texas area and for anyone who may visit.

The world of amateur radio is changing and evolving, new digital modes are being developed and used for DXing, Contesting and Emergency Communications. Our frequency landscape is changing as more and more demands for use are being made. Frequencies that we have used for years are being reallocated for commercial use. Frequencies we have secondary allocations of use of are being recalled by the primary users. The ARRL is our advocate for spectrum defense to Congress and the FCC.

On this website you will find information for new hams, local ham radio club information, repeater information, training and event information, emergency communication and general information nets.

We are always open to suggestions on how to make this Section website better for you the user. Please let us know how we are doing.

West Texas Section Manager

Recent Posts

VE Test Session Abilene

VE Test Session Abilene Saturday, August 7⋅1:00 – 2:00pm Every 2 months on the first Saturday Location: Abilene Public Library – South Branch 4310 Buffalo Gap Rd #1246, Abilene, TX 79606, USA  Description:NOTE: This may be the last…

Bob Heil Presentation

W5ES is hosting a Zoom presentation by Dr. Bob Heil on sound and improving your station performance on August 27th at 7:00PM MST. Bob volunteered to talk with us after chatting with Joel, N6TOC so be sure to tune in!…

FCC to Re-Establish Technological Advisory Council, Solicits Membership Nominations

The FCC is seeking nominations for a chairperson and members of the Technological Advisory Council (TAC). In a July 21 Public Notice, the Commission announced that it intends to re-establish the TAC for 2 years, by August 20, 2021. It’s anticipated that the…

Thursday Zoom Session

Hello Everyone, I have good news. I have several programs lined up for us starting this Thursday and over the next few weeks. This Thursday evening Michael Walters, W8ZY our newly appointed Field Service Manager will meet with us to give…

QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo

Our third and next QSO Today Expo is already well into the planning process and we promise an amazing, flawless event. We’re committed to providing a great learning experience for amateur radio operators that want to improve their knowledge and get exposure…