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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 7:00 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, K5WWT, K5TGS, W8TJT, W4QMT, N3YRZ, and KC5MEM welcome you. We are always looking for Alternate NCOs. If you would like to be an alternate NCO please contact our Communications Manager Fred, KA2HPG. |
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Posted by KI5VRG - 6-18-2022 _ 5:52 PM CDT I am new to ham radio and new to this group. I just obtained my technician license and plan to test for general in July. We travel in our Class C motorhome and I am excited to be adding ham radio to our activities while traveling. We also love to attend RV rallys and will be looking to attend one in the near future. Unfortunately we have a commitment during the time of the Branson rally so it eill have to the next one hopefully. Posted by AK7RM - 5-29-2022 _ 2:21 PM CDT New Member and happy to be a part of this group of like minded RV'ers /Ham's... We are starting our 2022 season of camping in the Mtns of Arizona. I often do POTA activations at our camping spot and tie it in with my wildlife photography. All contacts made while on my trip from June 4 - 15 will get a 8x10 Photo printable QSL card from me. Each one is unique and a high resolution photo. Here are some examples of past QSL cards (sent via email): https://www.az-pics.com/Ham-Radio-Outings- I'll be on 20M most of the time (in the general class section, to reach as many hams as possible) and if band conditions are good I'll be on 17M and 40M as well (voice only) Thanks Rob - AK7RM Posted by NC4GP - 5-11-2022 _ 7:51 PM CDT Good evening and hello all. New member here and am happy to run across Fred and the gang on 40 meters. My xyl Debra and I travel around in a motor home and I operate from it on my HF remote station. It is a work in progress but it is coming along. Perhaps we will see a few of you around the bands and would like to wish all safe travels. George NC4GP Posted by W0PML - 4-27-2022 _ 9:46 AM CDT Good Morning Hank, It looks as though you are still the glue holding this group together. Barb and I really miss the rallies and the good times with all of the good people. Does someone still bring a big bag of Vidalia Onions to eat with the Sardine lunch, for the men? Branson sounds wonderful. I am reminded of the rally we had in Greenfield, Ind where we had over 100 rigs. Times have changed, I guess with $5.00 fuel. Enjoyed visiting with you and Selene in Florida. 73, Neil Posted by K4HM - 4-27-2022 _ 12:17 AM CDT Hello Jason, WELCOME to the RV Radio Network! Yes there will be other rallies - next up is BRANSON in October. Preliminary info is now on the website and more will follow soon. I expect this to be a great one so don't miss it. I hope I (continued on the Members Only page.) |
Net# 170 SK June 14, 2022 Dave became an RVRN member in late 1987 as K8ESO. He and his wife Charlotte (N5TKY) were active RVRN members and RVing snowbirds for many years. Dave passed peacefully at his home in Inglis, FL under Hospice care. He is survived by his XYL of 68 years Charlotte, son Mark and his brother Dan (RVRN Member Number 1214). His ashes will be interred at a local military cemetery. 
Vern Moseley KB4NZJ
Net# 1173 SK June 9, 2022 Vern Moseley became an RVRN member in 2005 and for many years was an actve RVer. Here is his obituary 
2022 RVRN Fall Rally Info is <HERE> 2022 RVRN Fall Rally Application is <HERE> 7:00 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. | |