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147.100+110.9 | 442.850+110.9 | 146.500 | Hurst, Texas

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Tag Archive: Tech Talks

November 2025 Tech Talk – Ham Rig Recommendations

KD5HIY 9 November, 2025 0 Comments

Join Us Saturday Morning, November 29 at the EOC For a Roundtable Discussion on Ham Rig Recommendations..... Christmas is coming and Prices are Going Up. Discussion Leaders Michael KJ5AJU and Steve W5HK • It is that time of the year to think about that new rig, and there is a lot happening. Is it really now an SDR world "only" in new HF radio offerings? • A few new product offerings are coming up along with some "modest" (pseudo?) updates to old names. • There used to be just Kenwood, Icom, and Yaesu. We now have to add Xiegu to any serious discussion. • Price increases have finally occurred with major changes on several popular radios and upgraded models. • Why do some of us like our own brand over the others?? Is it really personal preference or ..... • We will share thoughts with each other, and hope to provide some solid recommendations on that major rig purchase. •If you are operating portable or POTA what do you need to be successful?? • What is the one radio model that changed the whole game in Amateur Radio???

Tech Talks

2025, Rigs, Tech Talks

October 2025 Tech Talk – JS8Call

KD5HIY 12 October, 2025

Join Us Saturday Morning, October 18 at the EOC * For an Introduction to JS8Call Advanced Text Communications via HF Radio Presented by Steve W5HK • FT8 is the only digital mode used by most hams, and its impact is legendary, but it is only the beginning.... • Digital modes in amateur radio include both voice and data. • There are two advanced modes today that allow moderate speed Texting on HF. • There are several trends taking place that indicate the hobby is moving away from voice on HF; Many hams today seem to prefer text over other modes. • We reviewed VarAC a few months ago. Today we will look at JS&Call, an offshoot of FT8. • VarAC, a purely text mode, is the virtual standard for EMCOM across the country where speed is an essential element. • JS8Call is very effective and uses less bandwidth than VarAC. Both have their place. • These modes allow reliable text communications out hundreds of miles running 5-10 watts and simple antennas.

Tech Talks

2025, JS8Call, Tech Talks

September 2025 Tech Talk – RACES

KD5HIY 18 September, 2025

Join Us Saturday Morning, September 20, at 10 AM at the EOC For An Overview on RACES and ARES 

Presented by Don KG5VMV

The "Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service," established to replace the conventional "Amateur Radio Service" during wartime, was developed in 1952 as result of input from the ARRL and the Department of the Army's Office of Civil Defense.

1935: The concept of ARES began with the ARRL Emergency Corps, formed after a call in QST Magazine invited hams to register for emergency duty. It evolved to become ARES in 1963.

ARES has deployed for a variety of other emergencies and disasters, including the 2003 North American Blackout which covered a wide geographical area of North America. In the United States its scope included Cleveland, Detroit, and New York City.

What is the difference between RACES and ARES? Unlike RACES, ARES can operate without a declared emergency, making it more flexible for drills, public events, and pre-disaster coordination.

How does the Hurst Amateur Radio Club operate RACES??

When and How do RACES Activations occur?

What items do we want reported to RACES?

Tech Talks

2025, RACES, Tech Talks

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Hurst Amateur Radio Club
7016 Park Place Drive
Richland Hills, TX 76118-6351

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