New equipment has a number of advantages – including a full manufacturer’s warranty, but to cut costs it is possible to buy second-hand equipment. There are some real bargains out there, but beware though – some private sales may not always represent good value and radios can hide faults that are not immediately apparent. This…
So you have your license – what’s next?
Welcome to the wonderful word of amateur radio! You have just joined a brotherhood (and sisterhood) of thousands of like-minded amateurs who are engaged in one of the most fascinating hobbies on the planet. We bet you can’t wait to get on the air – and you’d probably like some help on choosing a radio,…
A Shot in the Arm
Ed Gibbs, KC4UFN Here’s how one club gave their meetings a boost. Have your club meetings become outdated and seem to lack vitality? Have your meetings taken on the features of a high school classroom — more lecture, less engagement? As the vice president of the Virginia Beach Amateur Radio Club (VBARC), a club with a 50 year history,…
NELARC launches Facebook Group
NELARC has launched the Facebook Group Northeast Louisiana Amateur Radio Club – NELARC to provide additional opportunities for our members to connect outside of scheduled club events. Social media platforms have become a part of our society, and many people use them to stay in touch with family and friends as well as to connect and…