ARRL West Texas Section

ARRL is asking that all radio amateurs urge the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to continue the existing use of the 60-meter band. A public comment period is open until November 28, 2023. ARRL encourages expressions of support to the FCC…

The month of October has several emergency communications exercises going on. If you are interested in more information, please check out the links and information below. Nietzsche’s words, “He who has a why to live for can bear with almost any…

The 75th Diamond Anniversary Texoma Hamarama Hamfest is scheduled for October 28, 2023. This annual event will be held at the Ardmore Convention Center, in northwest Ardmore, OK at 2401 N Rockford, Ardmore, OK 73401. The convention center is conveniently…

The 2023 Amplitude Modulation International (AMI) Jamboree will be held over the Thanksgiving weekend, starting at dusk on November 24 and ending at dawn on November 27. AMI Executive Director John C. McGrath, N9AMI, said the jamboree is not a…

The Intrepid-DX Group is a US based 501 C (3) nonprofit organization that promotes Amateur Radio activities around the world. The Intrepid-DX Group recognizes the importance of including Youth in our great hobby because they are our future! We are…

The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Program is seeking formal and informal education institutions and organizations, individually or working together, to host an Amateur Radio contact with a crew member on board the ISS. ARISS anticipates that…

Restorations are underway to rehabilitate a historic lighthouse back to its former glory, and four local radio amateurs set out on a mission in late August to broadcast the efforts with the world. The Sabine Pass Lighthouse sits on the…

The Fort Stockton Pioneer newspaper has reported that 10-year-old Thomas Kincaid obtained his first amateur radio license at age 10.

In recognition of the 75th anniversary of Air Force MARS, a special event will be held the first full week of November. This event will take place on all HF bands using common modes, including SSB, CW, and digital. Representative…

September 2023 has been proclaimed National Preparedness Month to raise awareness of the importance of being prepared for sudden disasters and emergencies. President Biden’s proclamation issued on August 31, 2023, stressed the need to work together to help prepare for…