73 IN THE RGV

Welcome to Episode 10 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG. In this episode of the 73 IN THE RGV podcast, the first podcast dedicated to Amateur Radio Operators, Actions, Activities, and Events in the Rio Grande Valley in Deep South Texas, KI5DOG (David) shares with you:  What is the AMATEUR RADIO BAND PLAN and how to understand it, use it to your communication's advantage, and enjoy it. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - Rio Grande Valley Amateur Radio Club: http://www.rgvarc.org - South Texas Amateur Repeater Society: http://www.w5rgv.org - Rio Amateur Radio Club: http://www.rioarc.org - ARRL - Getting Licensed: https://www.arrl.org/getting-licensed - ARRL - BAND PLAN website: https://www.arrl.org/band-plan - ARRL - BAND PLAN (PDF - Color version) : https://www.arrl.org/files/file/Regulatory/Band%20Chart/Hambands4_Color_11x8_5.pdf - ARRL - BAND PLAN (PDF - B/W version) : https://www.arrl.org/files/file/Regulatory/Band%20Chart/Hambands4_BW_11x8_5.pdf === So sit ba...

Welcome to Episode 9 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG. In this episode of the 73 IN THE RGV podcast, the first podcast dedicated to Amateur Radio Operators, Actions, Activities, and Events in the Rio Grande Valley in Deep South Texas, KI5DOG (David) shares with you:  What is RADIO PROPAGATION, understand it, identify it, predict it, use it to your communication's advantage, and enjoy it. Plus: Amateur Radio based Activities, Events in the Rio Grande Valley. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - Rio Grande Valley Amateur Radio Club: http://www.rgvarc.org - South Texas Amateur Repeater Society: http://www.w5rgv.org - Rio Amateur Radio Club: http://www.rioarc.org - ARRL - Getting Licensed: https://www.arrl.org/getting-licensed Other links mentioned in this episode : - Voice of America Coverage Analysis Program VOACAP: https://www.voacap.com/ - DXMaps: https://www.dxmaps.com/spots/mapg.php?Lan=E - HAMQSL: https://hamqsl.com/ - DX Toolbox: https://www.blackcatsystems.com/...

Welcome to Episode 8 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG. In this episode of the 73 IN THE RGV podcast, the first podcast dedicated to Amateur Radio Operators, Actions, Activities, and Events in the Rio Grande Valley in Deep South Texas, KI5DOG (David) shares with you:  Information about joining our exciting and community-driven world of amateur radio clubs.  Plus: Amateur Radio based Activities, Events in the Rio Grande Valley. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - Rio Grande Valley Amateur Radio Club: http://www.rgvarc.org - South Texas Amateur Repeater Society: http://www.w5rgv.org - Rio Amateur Radio Club: http://www.rioarc.org - ARRL - Getting Licensed: https://www.arrl.org/getting-licensed ARRL & Other links : - ARRL Clubs: https://www.arrl.org/clubs - Google: Amateur Radio Clubs near me: https://www.google.com/search?q=amateur+radio+clubs+near+me === So sit back, as  I invite you to take about 19 minutes to listen to Episode 8 of the 73 in the RGV P...

Welcome to Episode 7 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG. In this episode of the 73 IN THE RGV podcast, the first podcast dedicated to Amateur Radio Operators, Actions, Activities, and Events in the Rio Grande Valley in Deep South Texas, KI5DOG (David) shares with you:  We dive into the exciting and community-driven world of amateur radio, specifically, the experience of "joining a ham radio net". Whether you are a newly licensed operator or a curious enthusiast looking to expand your skills, this episode is packed with everything you need to know about connecting, communicating, and contributing to a radio net with confidence and professionalism. Plus: Amateur Radio based Activities, Events in the Rio Grande Valley and a special shout out. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - Rio Grande Valley Amateur Radio Club: http://www.rgvarc.org - South Texas Amateur Repeater Society: http://www.w5rgv.org - Rio Amateur Radio Club: http://www.rioarc.org - ARRL - Getting Lic...

Welcome to Episode 6 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG. In this episode of the 73 IN THE RGV podcast, the first podcast dedicated to Amateur Radio Operators, Actions, Activities, and Events in the Rio Grande Valley in Deep South Texas, KI5DOG (David) shares with you:  A HUGE Shout Out to the AMATEUR RADIO COMMUNITY in the HILL COUNTRY and CENTRAL TEXAS after the disastrous flooding over the Independence Day Holiday Weekend.  How to get your Vanity Call Sign through the FCC. Plus: Amateur Radio based Activities, Events in the Rio Grande Valley and a special shout out. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - Rio Grande Valley Amateur Radio Club: http://www.rgvarc.org - South Texas Amateur Repeater Society: http://www.w5rgv.org - Rio Amateur Radio Club: http://www.rioarc.org - ARRL - Getting Licensed: https://www.arrl.org/getting-licensed ARRL & FCC links : - ARRL: https://www.arrl.org/applying-for-a-vanity-call   - FCC: https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-di...

Welcome to Episode 5 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG. In this episode of the 73 IN THE RGV podcast, the first podcast dedicated to Amateur Radio Operators, Actions, Activities, and Events in the Rio Grande Valley in Deep South Texas, KI5DOG (David) shares with you:  How to get your FRN (FCC Registration Number) that is necessary to getting your new amateur radio callsign easier and faster to get you on the air. Plus: Amateur Radio based Activities, Events in the Rio Grande Valley and a special shout out. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - Rio Grande Valley Amateur Radio Club: http://www.rgvarc.org - South Texas Amateur Repeater Society: http://www.w5rgv.org - Rio Amateur Radio Club: http://www.rioarc.org - ARRL - Getting Licensed: https://www.arrl.org/getting-licensed FCC FRN & CORES registration links : - COmmission REgistration System for the FCC: https://www.fcc.gov/licensing-databases/commission-registration-system-fcc - FCC Registration: https://apps.fcc...