73 IN THE RGV

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...