AST & Science, LLC has filed a request with the FCC for authorization to use 430-440 MHz for a constellation of 248 satellites to communicate with ground stations for the alleged purpose of telemetry, tracking and command. The ARRL absolutely opposes AST’s request to use our allocated frequencies for a commercial use. The ARRL has filed a formal response with the FCC requesting that the FCC deny AST’s request to use 430-440 MHz. The response can be found at: https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/search/search-filings/filing/1072110100328 and at https://www.arrl.org/news/view/arrl-files-comments-to-protect-70-centimeter-amateur-band. It is still possible to file comments until August 5, 2025. John Robert Stratton N5AUS Director, West […]
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TARC Meeting Minutes July 2025
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DMR Code Plug
Want to get on the air real quick with DMR? Start here by downloading one of these codeplugs to get ALL of the DMR repeaters around the Tulsa County area quickly! AI5HV codeplug
Tulsa Amateur Radio Club Minutes of Meeting June 2025
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Spring and Early Summer Cycling Events: A Note of Celebration
By Paul Teel, WB5ANX For the past 20+ years the local amateur radio community in Tulsa has supported the local cycling clubs by providing communication and safety support. The first of four events in 2025 was Tour de Tulsa and the final event comprised two days in the biggest of them all, Tulsa Tough on Saturday and Sunday. A huge thank you to all the volunteers, loaner equipment, and repeaters in service…especially from the Tulsa Repeater Organization and the Tulsa Amateur Radio Club. I am still working on the After-Action-Report and Improvement Plan from Tulsa Tough. However, I can tell […]