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Do you like to hang out with fellow radio enthusiasts? Do you want a chance to practice logging and contact-making skills before field day? Do you enjoy spending time in the great outdoors? If the answer to any of those is “Yes”, please come to the OCRA/DFMA Parks on the Air (POTA) day this coming … Continue reading DFMA POTA Day - DFMA Picnic – April 25 2026 @ Bennett Place in Durham
On April 25th there will be the DFMA Spring picnic. We are inviting all members of OCRA to this event. It will held in conjunction with the 161st anniversary of the largest surrender of the Civil War. We are part of the exhibit this year with a demonstration of the period telegraphy. There will be … Continue reading DFMA Picnic – April 25 2026 @ Bennett Place in Durham - RARSFest is this weekend!
Experience the Largest All-Indoor Hamfest on the East Coast and the 2026 ARRL Roanoke Division Convention NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC, April 4, 2026 More Info at https://www.rarsfest.org/ - Regulatory and Legal News
FCC Enforcement: The FCC warned a Pennsylvania technician for out-of-band operation and interference with emergency services. HOA Antenna Protection: Indiana passed legislation protecting amateur radio operators’ rights to install antennas in homeowner associations (HOAs). 60-Meter Access: The FCC finalized rules allowing secondary access to the 60-meter band (5351.5–5366.5 kHz) for higher-class licensees. License Renewals: The … Continue reading Regulatory and Legal News - Timothy Webster Rodgers, KC1TWR, sk
Timothy Webster Rodgers, 72, of Carrboro, North Carolina, died suddenly at home on October 21, 2025, after living with heart disease for many years.
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Don’t Fear, Terrorizing TVs Continue!
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For anyone that is worried, the TV scrap project continues in Wilson’s Land of Magic. The power supply is finished, and we’re now working on a transmitter (maybe two). The next dates will be April 26th and May 17th at 3PM in Wilson’s basement (the LOM).
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ARRL Field Day
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While this is a little early, I wanted to start putting this on everyone’s radar. This year’s Field Day is from June 27-28th, and our club’s stations will be set up at Willson Lamb W4BOH’s house. Dave Snyder W4SAR is our Field Day Coordinator, and will be giving presentations as we get closer to the … Continue reading DFMA Homepage
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