ARRL West Texas Section

The 2023 SKYWARN Recognition Day (SRD) is December 2 from 0000z to 2400z. The event honors all SKYWARN storm spotters and amateur radio operators for their contributions to the National Weather Service (NWS) during severe weather. Amateur radio operators also…

For rules and points go to this URL: https://www.icomjapan.com/event/dqp2023

West Texas Section Emergency Communications Tab is a resource for WTX Section ARRL members who participate in Emergency Communication activities.  Announcements of and Information about National, West Gulf Division, and/or Section wide events, initiatives, trainings, and exercises will be posted…

Special event stations will offer many opportunities for amateur radio operators to honor Veterans and make contacts for Veterans Day. The K1USN Radio Club will be on the air on Saturday, November 11, 2023, to show their appreciation for those who have…

This weekend is WAE Contest, Saturday and Sunday, November 4th and 5th, 12:00 Noon Saturday to 12:00 Noon Sunday. I have attached a copy of the rules for those less familiar and hope you will all give it a shot!…

60-Meter-Band Comments Due to the FCC by November 28th, 2023 Time is running out to take a stand in the effort to protect amateur allocations on the 60-meter band. At the time of writing, nearly 1,500 comments have been filed,…

    Folks please see below.  This is an event similar to 13 Colonies and Route 66 on the Air.  This event like the others named provide an incentive to work all stations.  The value is the excellent test of…

Hello All! It has been a busy few months for the Emergency Communications team up here in the Panhandle of Texas! Here is an update on just a few of the recent events and progress. Regional coms checks amongst the group. Perryton…

The 75th Texoma Hamarama is rolling into Ardmore, Oklahoma on October 28, 2023. It is unfortunate, but the Organizers report that the City of Ardmore will not permit Hamarama to erect the midway or the big tent and parade through…

The following information is forwarded from Phil, W4PHS EmComm posting… Phil, is part of the Winlink Development Team When an earthquake or other major incident occurs, frequently the infrastructure in the surrounding area is knocked out.  This creates a so-called…