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Amateur Radio in and around the Red River Valley Area of Northeast Texas

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This page is intended as a “one stop shop” for ham radio news and other interesting tidbits from all over the web.  If you notice anything not updating at least daily, want something added, etc., please write to admin@rrvarc.org.

ARRL

  • Start Planning for ARRL Field Day 2026
  • Washington Governor Highlights Amateur Radio Volunteers Ahead of ARRL Field Day
    Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has issued a video message recognizing the important role Amateur Radio Operators play in supporting communities across the state and encouraging public awareness of Amateur Radio as ARRL Field Day approaches later this month. In the video, Governor Ferguson highlights the critical service radio amateurs provide with communications support during emergencies and…
  • Find the Right Rig: New Comparison Tool for ARRL Members
    ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® is pleased to introduce a new member benefit: the QST Product Review Comparison Database. This online tool makes it easier to compare amateur radio transceivers, receivers, amplifiers, and transmitters by allowing users to sort and filter equipment based on their own selection criteria.“This tool, introduced by the ARRL Lab, offers a […]
  • Registration is Open for the 2026 ARRL National Convention in Huntsville
    ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® and the Huntsville Hamfest will host the 2026 ARRL National Convention and Huntsville Hamfest, August 21 – 23, in Huntsville, Alabama.The convention will kick off on Friday, August 21, with a series of day-long ARRL Training Tracks and a National Convention Luncheon at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville. […]
  • The ARRL Solar Update
    Solar activity has remained at low levels this past week. The largest event of the period was a C3.4 flare originating from Region 4446.   There are nine numbered regions on the visible disk. Region 4452 showed notable growth and new flux emergence. Region 4450 decayed to plage, though unassociated transitory pores were observed to its […]

AmateurRadio.com

  • CQ WW WPX CW results
    June 1, 2026
     This CQ WW WPX contest was my first major contest in a few years, as we are usually away on vacation and I end up missing it.This year, my best bands were 20m during the daytime and early evening, before moving over to 40m later in the evening. O…
  • LHS Episode #618: Andy Stewart KB1OIQ – Andy’s Ham Radio Linux
    June 1, 2026
    Hello and welcome back everyone! This is episode 618 of Linux in the Ham Shack, the most terrific amateur radio podcast on the internet! This week we're telling you about what we've been up to – along with talking to Andy Stewart, KB1OIQ, about Andy's Ham Radio Linux! 73 de LHS Team
  • What was your first major receiver?
    May 30, 2026
    I started in the ham radio and shortwave listening hobby in 1972. By 1975, this was my first real receiver. It heard very well, and ignited my lifelong passion for radio. This old radio, the R-366/TRR-5, which is clearly identified on the faceplate in this picture of the military rig, had great ears. It was […]
  • Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 423
    May 30, 2026
    Free Field Day CW training and practice The Long Island CW Club (LICW) is pleased to offer focused Field Day CW training during the month of June. These sessions are open to all Amateur Radio operators. LICW Tiles on the Air A fun radio sport for Hams that are active outdoors. Tiles on the Air […]
  • ICQPodcast Episode 484 – New Lead Free Solder
    May 30, 2026
    In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB,  Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH), Bill Barnes (WC3B) and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is New Lead Free Solder. We would like to thank our and […]

DxZone

  • Top Amateur Radio Websites – Issue 2610
  • World Amateur Radio Day 2026: One Hundred and One Years On the Air
  • Top Amateur Radio Websites – Issue 2609
  • Top Amateur Radio Websites – Issue 2608
  • WSJT-X 3.0 Stable Released: What's New

DxZone Software

  • HamScope
    HamScope is a freeware windows multi-mode communications package for amateur radio that supports: PSK31 BPSK and QPSK RTTY ASCII MFSK16 PACKET CW. Support radio control interface for several ICOM, TenTec, Kenwood, and Yaesu transceivers. Compatible with DXbase LOGic 7 RYLogit TRX-Manager YPLOG. By KD5HIO Glen
  • MixW ver. 2
    PSK31, RTTY, SSTV, MFSK, MT63 and other modes, Log, DXCluster, Rotor, CAT and whatever you dream in a single program
  • IP-Sound
    IP-Sound is a Free application for audio exchange client to client over a TCP/IPv4 network (Lan/Internet). The main purpose for the existence of IP-Sound is to provide low quality audio 8-16kHz, with low latency for use together with remote control software for "ham" radio amateur equipment. IP-Sound is developed by SM5VXC.
  • VHF/UHF Yagi Antenna Design
    Design your vhf yagi antenna online, a JavaScript enhanced web page that implements the design of an antenna in the VHF, UHF by K7MEM
  • Radio Explorer
    Graphic viewer for shortwave broadcasting and programming schedules. Supports viewing schedules in an expanding table and on a 24-hour Gantt chart using the local time and the UTC time display modes. Runs on multiple platforms.

radioworld.com

  • In Michiana, WBET and United Way Raise $198K in Radiothon
    “Local radio works,” Tom Duke of Swick Broadcasting told us The post In Michiana, WBET and United Way Raise $198K in Radiothon appeared first on Radio World.
  • Michigan Broadcasters Honor Two Engineers
    John S. Martin and Richard Thomas II receive plaudits The post Michigan Broadcasters Honor Two Engineers appeared first on Radio World.
  • EAS in Software? The FCC Prepares to Take a Closer Look
    The commission wants to explore more changes to EAS and WEA The post EAS in Software? The FCC Prepares to Take a Closer Look appeared first on Radio World.
  • FCC Set to Require EAS Firewalls and Unique Passwords
    Attacks on EAS equipment “continue to occur with disturbing frequency” The post FCC Set to Require EAS Firewalls and Unique Passwords appeared first on Radio World.
  • We Still Believe in Radio
    Feeling low about our business? These announcers and PDs would like a word The post We Still Believe in Radio appeared first on Radio World.

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Who We Are

Red River Valley Amateur Radio Club (RRVARC) is a licensed FCC radio operator (WB5RDD) and an affiliate of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) – The National Association for Amateur Radio®.

Club members – hams – are persons interested in amateur radio operations and public service. The Club and its members participate in public service events such as the Tour de Paris, Field Day and educational activities, as well as during emergency preparedness activations.

Non-Profit Organization

The RRVARC is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization.

Where We Meet

The Red River Valley Amateur Radio Club meets at Paris Municipal Court (2910 Clarksville St, Paris, TX 75460) usually on the 4th Saturday of each month.

Note: Special events like Field Day and some November and December meetings are excepted.  Check the events calendar for special location, dates and time.

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