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| The RV Radio Network (RVRN) is an ARRL affiliated association of Amateur Radio Operators who share an interest Recreational Vehicles. Here you will find information about rallies, hamfests, radio nets, and other activities of interest to the members of our club. | We invite all Amateur Radio Operators with an appropriate FCC license to participate in the RVRN 40m net on about 7264 KHz at 6:00 pm Central Time Sunday through Friday, and in our Multi-mode EchoLink net each Thursday at 8:00 PM Central Time on the *SELINK* node. | Our Net Control Operators KA2HPG, AI1N, K5TGS, W8TJT, KC1M, N3YRZ, KC5MEM, and KC9OO are waiting to talk to you. And we are always looking for Alternate NCOs and relay stations, so if you would like to help out please contact our Communications Manager Fred, KA2HPG. |
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Posted by KC9OO - 12-6-2022 _ 6:13 PM CST Planning on heading to Quartzsite, leaving the Chicago area after the first of the year. Heading south as fast as we can to TX, then west. Hope to arrive mid January. Others traveling that time/route please give a shout. If not, see you there. Posted by W1IK - 12-3-2022 _ 5:52 PM CST For those planning to attend both the Spring Rally in Millersburg AND Hamvention in Xenia: Where at Caesar Creek State Park will the group be (campground loops/site number range)? I'm getting ready to make reservations, and would like to know where the group will be. ---Jim, W1IK Posted by W1IK - 11-29-2022 _ 6:41 PM CST I feel it's worth discussing the possible advantage to moving the nightly HF nets to 75 meters during the winter months. What say you? ---Jim, W1IK Posted by N3FVP - 11-11-2022 _ 6:17 PM CST De n3fvp to all vets out there thank you for your service. Posted by W0HM - 11-10-2022 _ 7:10 PM CST Jeffrey, Could you please post a frequency range to find where you operate on Fridays? Herb W0HM Posted by KC1M - 11-8-2022 _ 8:35 AM CST I recently started an Amateur Radio club at an elementary school in Cleveland, the only one in Northern Ohio, and I'm looking for willing hams for them to talk to. We operate on 20M phone, from 18:30-19:30Z on Fridays, in the school library. There are 11 of them, from 3rd to 7th grade, and they can't get enough of this hobby. They have already made contacts in MI and SD and every single QSO is an additional thrill. As your group is all over the country, I'm wondering if some of them would like to talk to my kids. As the hobby is always in need of younger folks, this is a real opportunity to make a difference in a kid's life. Jeffrey Meyer, K4DKW jeffreymeyer55@gmail.com Posted by KC1M - 11-7-2022 _ 4:44 PM CST All Members attending Quartzfest, please email N0CAL@yahoo.com if you can help at the the RVRadio Network table. Posted by KF0GZM - 11-2-2022 _ 8:24 AM CDT KI6HOB Mark We winter in Quartzsite, will be attending Quartzfest. KF0GZM Joe Posted by KI6HOB - 10-30-2022 _ 10:10 AM CDT I'm currently planning on attending Quartfest in January 2023. Are there any other members planning on attending this event? KI6HOB Mark ki6hob@arrl.net Posted by KB6WHV - 10-13-2022 _ 11:35 AM CDT Thank you for the live feed (continued on the Members Only page.) |
KA5EDR, Bill Fater Net# 1
RVRN Founding Father Bil Fater, Net# 1 SK - January, 31 2018 From a QRZ search, we recently learned of the passing of Bill Fater, K5EDR Bill and his XYL Irene were members of the San Antonio TX Good Sam Chapter where In 1983 a group of ham members formed the Good Sam Hams HF net known as the Good Sam Hams. In 1986 when the net grew 150 members, too large for the chapter to support, they became a separete organization called The Good Sam RV Radio Network. The 10 chapter members who started the net became the founders of the new organizatioin and were assigned the first 10 Net Numbers. Bill;s obituary can be found HERE.WA4TSC, Wesley Boxwell, Net# 936October 26, 2018 His obituary can be found HERE or by viewing his callsign on the QRZ.com website. KD9INX, Jeffery Alsip, Net# 1470
KD9INX, Jeff Alsip, Net# 1470
Jeff was an active member in RVRN and his local club, the Yellow Thunder ARC from whom we learn of his passing. Jeff's obituary can be found HERE K5PRE, James (Pappy) Doughty, Net# 1217
July, 31 2022 His obituary can be found HERE. See Rally Information <HERE> The Online Applicatin is <HERE> is now on the Members Only Page There WILL be an HF net on New Years Day. 6:00 PM Central Time on Sunday - Friday 7264 KHz + or - QRM. RV Radio Network EchoLink Net Every Thursday at 8 PM Central time on the Multi-Mode South East Conference Node (*SELINK*). You can usually find us on Net Logger -or- Net Scraper Subscribe to weekly EchoLink Net reminder/update Email. Complete RV Radio Networkk EchoLink information HERE FCC Topics of interestFCC Resumes Processing License Applications
Source: ARRL News - 5/9/2022
$35 Amateur Application Fee Effective April 19
Source: arrl.org/fcc-application-fee
The FCC released a Public Notice on March 23, 2022, stating that the amateur radio application fees, including those associated with Form 605 application filings, would become effective on April 19, 2022. The Federal Communications Commission's authority to impose and collect fees is mandated by Congress. The $35 application fee, when it becomes effective on April 19, will apply to new, modification (upgrade and sequential call sign change), renewal, and vanity call sign applications. The fee will be per application. Administrative updates, such as a change of name, mailing or email address, will be exempt from fees. Read full story at arrl.org/fcc-application-fee FCC to Require Email Addresses on Applications
12/2/2020
Amateur radio licensees and candidates will have to provide the FCC with an email address on applications, effective sometime in mid-2021. If no email address is included, the FCC may dismiss the application as defective. ....... Note: To add or edit your email address to your FCC information log into the ULS License Manager at https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsEntry/licManager/login.jsp, select the license to be edited, and edit if needed using the the link in the "Work on this License" box found in the right column. New RF Exposure Rules Effective on May 3,, 2021
4/12/2021
The FCC has announced that rule changes detailed in a lengthy 2019 Report and Order governing RF exposure standards go into effect on May 3, 2021. The new rules do not change existing RF exposure (RFE) limits but do require that stations in all services, including amateur radio, be evaluated against existing limits, unless they are exempted.
Ref: ARRL News (News article contains important information and useful references.) Note: Here are some links to RF Exposure information that may be of use: ARRL RF Exposure ARRL's coverage of this subject. RF Exposure and You ARRL Pdf by Ed Hare, W1RF, ARRL Lab Supervisor RF Exposure Calculator v2.2 (2021-05-07) by Paul Evans, VP9KF , Hintlink Technology. RF Exposure Calculator from Lake Wasington Ham Club RF Exposure Calculator Spreadseet" From Ham Radio School FRN now required to submit Appplications
Amateur Radio Applications may no longer use your Social Security Number. As of May 20,2021 the application must include the applicants FRN number for submission. This means you must register with the FCC and get your FRN before your application can be submitted.
The FCC has provided a CORES Registration Vdeo describing the process of registering with the FCC and obtaining your FRN. | |