Author Archives: Randy Thompson - KF5RRF

Texas QSO Party – 19 & 20 September 2026

Posted on September 15, 2026 by Randy Thompson - KF5RRF

Hi all, As discussed during the September meeting, the Texas QSO Party is this Saturday 19th, and Sunday, the 20th. I have secured the call sign N5J for the event, and, as with Field Day, we will use the World … Continue reading →

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TCARC Club Meeting – 3 October 2026 – 7:00pm

Posted on September 15, 2026 by Randy Thompson - KF5RRF

Pre-meeting dinner for this month will be at Red’s Burger House  – 117 West Main Street – Azle, Texas 76020.  Typically, we meet for dinner starting around 5:15-5:30pm. Please note:  Our meetings are not held at any of the restaurants … Continue reading →

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Belton Ham Expo – 2 & 3 October 2026

Posted on August 28, 2026 by Randy Thompson - KF5RRF

October 2nd & 3rd 2026 Temple Amateur Radio Club (TARC) Bell County Expo Center Belton, Texas 50 miles north of Austin 130 miles north of San Antonio 140 miles south of Dallas / Ft. Worth 165 miles north-west of Houston … Continue reading →

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AmateurLogic 219: Field Day 2026

Posted on August 12, 2026 by Randy Thompson - KF5RRF
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Wire Antennas, Take-Off Angles, Radiation – and Why DX Is Hard

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Randy Thompson - KF5RRF
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