Here is some information on a different Q-code… QCD, Qualified Charitable Distribution. Check it out! Understanding Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)… A Smart Way for IRA Owners to Support Charities and Reduce Taxes is to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), a tax-savvy strategy that allows individuals aged 70½ or older to transfer funds directly from their Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to a qualified charity. QCDs offer significant tax advantages, making them a popular choice for retirees who want to support their favorite causes while managing their tax liability. How do QCDs work?… With a QCD, funds are sent directly from […]
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NWS – Storm Spotter Training 2026
We will be scheduling the 2026 training sessions, and posting them in the calendar below as they are scheduled. Throughout eastern Oklahoma and northwestern Arkansas, trained and dedicated individuals monitor the skies around their communities during severe weather events. These storm spotters provide first-hand severe weather reports to their local officials, and to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, which are used to make critical warning decisions. Being a storm spotter not only means dedication but also training. Each winter and spring the Tulsa office of the National Weather Service trains members of police & fire departments, emergency management officials, and amateur […]
FCC Fines Pirate Radio
IN THE MATTER OF JEAN BONCOEUR. FCC proposes a fine of $20,000 against Jean Boncoeur for pirate radio broadcasting on 90.5 MHz in Spring Valley, New York. . Action by: Acting Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2026-01-12 by NAL. (DA No. 26-39). EB. DA-26-39A1.pdf DA-26-39A1.txt IN THE MATTER OF HENDERSON LENNOX ELCOCK. FCC proposes a fine of $20,000 against Henderson Lennox Elcock for pirate radio broadcasting on 106.3 MHz in Brooklyn, New York. . Action by: Acting Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2026-01-12 by NAL. (DA No. 26-40). EB. DA-26-40A1.pdf DA-26-40A1.txt IN THE MATTER OF ROBERT BEKUNE . FCC proposes a fine […]
The ARRL Foundation Scholarship Program
Thank you for your interest in the ARRL Foundation Scholarship Program for eligible amateur radio operators pursuing higher education. The ARRL Foundation manages more than 150 scholarships established by generous donors ranging from $500 to $25,000. Click HERE for the scholarship application. Applications will be accepted through December 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST. The ARRL Foundation Scholarship Committee will review all applicants for eligibility and award decisions. All applicants must be an active, FCC-licensed amateur radio operators. [NOTE: Active foreign amateur radio operators are eligible for the ARDC Scholarships]. All applicants must submit a completed online application. Transcripts and any additional […]
Public Service Liaison Officer – Bart Pickens
As has been discussed at the last two general member meetings, I’m leaving from the appointed position of Public Service Liaison for TARC. This is due to various health challenges that require my attention and time. There is still a need for a volunteer to do this work for the various events the club supports so I encourage interested members to contact Mark Adams – WA5MA. This article is to express my sincere appreciation for the opportunity I had to serve the club and the community in this position. This was accomplished with much teamwork from many dedicated hams who […]
Ham Radio Responds During Tsunami Threat
ARRL Letter 7/30/2025 Amateur radio operators, including volunteers serving in the ARRL® Amateur Radio Emergency Service® (ARES®) were active in monitoring the potential impacts of tsunami waves following an earthquake off the Russian coast on July 29, 2025. The quake registered 8.8 on the Richter scale, and prompted tsunami concerns and warnings around the Pacific rim. ARRL Pacific Section Manager Alan Maenchen, AD6E, lives in Wailuku, Hawaii. He was monitoring ham radio communications across the state. “There was some minor flooding in a few areas. It could have been worse. Some of the early waves were measured at 4.5 […]
ARRL Files Comments to Protect 70-Centimeter Amateur Band
07/22/2025 ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® has filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to oppose part of an application that would impact the 70-centimeter amateur band for telemetry, tracking and command (TT&C) of satellites. The application, from AST & Science, LLC (AST), requests “unprecedented authorization to 430-440 MHz for a constellation totaling 248 satellites to communicate with five ground stations using up to five channels with up to 256 kHz bandwidth.” https://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-files-comments-to-protect-70-centimeter-amateur-band?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLtKB9jbGNrAu0oCGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEeNjQ7zz4T_0pwVFyRNn4LzVMaoIOzoZuk21yzWgC76iMu6Xgxnasn0y0G05A_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw
W5GGW – LiFePO4 Battery Discussion
For the meeting tonight’s program, I presented some slides on lithium ion batteries and our use for portable and home operations when needed. I used ChatGPT to provide a conversation for reference about lithium ion battery technologies. That ChatGPT session is at this URL:The title of this session reflects that the first question I asked ChatGPT was how to present lithium Ion battery vs NiCd and NiMH that we are used to using for our radio battery systems. The slides are available from this google docs link. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JtOH9JxFhH_gPh7rgVkl9tcdaQsIl1_wB_sj9ixYjOQ LithiumIon PDF
AI5HV DMR Presentation 7.15.25
Miss AI5HV’s presentation on DMR? Here is the presentation file that he shared at the meeting on Tuesday July 15, 2025. NEOK-DMR-Master-Codeplug-Greg-Meador-AI5HV-July-2025 And here is the link to his codeplug.