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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 N0CAL - 1-12-2023 _ 5:01 PM CST Well hammers, time is close. Quartzfest is almost here. I will be operating a special event station during the gathering in the desert. So keep those radios on and listen for our club callsign, WE2RV Portable 7. I will be on the club frequencie (7.264+-) except during regular net times (CDT). TIMES OF OPERATION WILL VERY depending on event activities. I would love to have you on the log. If you are attending the Quartzfest, please stop by and visit. Just look for the club banner at the big red, white and blue rv. 73 Mark-N0CAL Posted by KB3BXL - 1-1-2023 _ 8:20 PM CST Thanks for the membership 👍 Posted by WD0GUP - 1-1-2023 _ 7:24 PM CST Thanks Calvin for relaying me into the 40 mtr net tonight. KC1M de WD0GUP.. Posted by K4HM - 12-25-2022 _ 7:39 AM CST Merry Christmas to all of our ham radio friends. I hope each of you are safe and warm celebrating with loved ones this time of year. Selene and I are in Alabama with our family and extended family until after New Year when we will head to warmer weather in Florida. My Very 73 to all, K4HM - Hankl Posted by N0CAL - 12-13-2022 _ 10:49 AM CST Leaving Texas on the 27th December enroute to Arizona and Quartzfest. I will have a table with flyers for membership and upcoming club rallies/events. Please stop by and say hello. 73, Mark-N0CAL 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 f (continued on the Members Only page.) |
2023 Spring Rally May 13-17 in Berlin, OH 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. | |
