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
Field Day 2025 Recap
I hope everyone had a great time at Field Day 2025—even if the bands didn’t quite cooperate with us this year! As we wrap up this year’s event, don’t forget to send any photos you captured to webmaster@w5ias.com so we can showcase them in the photo gallery. Your feedback is incredibly valuable in helping us improve future events. Whether it’s what worked, what didn’t, or what you’d love to see next year, we want to hear it all. Below is a quick guide to help you reflect on three key areas as you share your thoughts. P.S. Don’t hold back—your feedback will […]
Tulsa Amateur Radio Club Minutes of Meeting June 2025
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