Certified Radio Operator Program
Now that the ARRL-RRI Memorandum of Agreement is implemented and coordination is functioning smoothly, it is possible to move forward with the Certified Radio Operator appointments. This post outlines the…
Expansion of Disaster Communications Capabilities in Puerto Rico
Radio Relay International is pleased to announce the installation of a new digital communications facility which will enhance disaster response and coordination in Puerto Rico. This is part of a…
Send a Christmas Season Radiogram!
There was a time, some decades ago, when traffic nets were incredibly busy with holiday radiogram traffic. Even those who rarely handled message traffic would often originate a holiday radiogram…
Broadcast Network Coverage of 1948 ARRL Field Day
With the annual ARRL Field Day event rapidly approaching, we thought it might be nice to share this audio recording of a 1948 network radio broadcast covering Amateur Radio and…
Storm Spotting or Storm Chasing
During a 25-year association with the National Weather Service I was responsible for training “Skywarn” storm spotters throughout a seventeen-county area (CWA). Total annual attendance at these training classes measured…