Ever wanted to operate amateur radio satellites but felt intimidated by tracking the “birds” or unsure about the equipment needed? ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®’s new book, Satellite…
For many hams, portable operating starts simply: a wire in a tree, a folding chair, and the lure of making memorable contacts from a favorite spot. For Walt Hudson, K4OGO…
ARRL Field Day is a radio communications event that brings together amateur radio operators (also called “hams”) within your community. The theme for 2025 Field Day is “Radio Connects” –…
On December 18, 2025, the National Conference of Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (NCVEC) Question Pool Committee (QPC) released the revised 2026-2030 Technician Class (Element 2) question pool. It will be required…
Amateur radio operators will participate in the Department of Defense’s Armed Forces Day (AFD) Crossband Test on May 9, 2026. The annual event will not impact any public or private…
In 2026, the ARRL will hold a year-long operating event to commemorate the United States’ 250th anniversary. The event is called the America250 Worked All States (WAS) Award. Participants may…
Each year, Hamvention invites the amateur radio community to come together in celebration of innovation, friendship, and the limitless spirit of radio. For 2026, we are proud to announce our…
The AF4TZ 146.670- repeater has been upgraded to included access via three digital modes. You can now reach the repeater via AllStar Link, Echolink and DMR. AllStar Node: 68269 Echolink…
The Tennessee Amateur Radio Association (TARA) is a prominent statewide organization that works in close collaboration with local clubs like the Nashville Amateur Radio Club (NARC) to unify and support…
The US has joined the Worldwide Bunkers On The Air program. Over 20 member countries are activating their bunkers and more countries have BOTA hunters. Some BOTA sites are in…
The National Conference of Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (NCVEC) Question Pool Committee (QPC) has removed two questions from the General Class question pool and one question from the Extra Class pool…
It is with great sadness that we report that our club member Albert “Ken” Sweeney KQ4CZB became a silent key this past week. Ken was a Vietnam Veteran and was…
As we welcome the New Year, the Nashville Amateur Radio Club would like to extend our warmest wishes to all our members, families, fellow hams, and partners across Middle Tennessee…
As the year draws to a close, the Nashville Amateur Radio Club would like to wish all of our members, families, and friends a warm and joyful holiday season. This…
Pre-registration is now open for a Student Coding Competition, a new national challenge sponsored by ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®. The project is designed to engage young radio…
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on December 9, 2025, released a long-awaited Report and Order adopting a new amateur radio spectrum allocation in the 60-meter band that was approved for…
