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Next Tri-Cities Amateur Radio Club Meeting

Posted Mon, 08/25/2025 - 12:27pm by admin

The next Tri-Cities Amateur Radio Club meeting will be held on October 6, 2025 7:00pm at:
Confluent Makerspace
285 Williams Blvd
Richland, WA 99354

Agenda includes discussion on club projects and events.

Confluent, a 501(c)3 non-profit makerspace next to Uptown in Richland that has been open since February 6th, 2016, has agreed to our use of their facility for our ham club monthly meetings. The club radio equipment/station and antennas have been stored until a location for a permanent club station can be found.

26th Route 66 on the Air - Sept. 6-14th 2025

Posted Mon, 08/25/2025 - 12:22pm by admin

Special Event commemorating the history of the "Mother Road"

Route 66, established on November 11th 1926, as part of the U.S. Highway System, stretched approximately 2,448 miles, from Chicago, Illinois to Santa Monica, California, passing through eight states: Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California. Known as the "Main Street of America" and later dubbed the "Mother Road" by John Steinbeck in his 1939 novel The Grapes of Wrath, it became an iconic symbol
of American mobility and opportunity.

The Citrus Belt Amateur Radio Club (CBARC; W6JBT), since 1947 located in Highland, California (San Bernardino County), will be hosting this yearly event celebrating the 26th years of the event.The event will run from September 6th 0001z up to September 14th 2359z

2025 Washington State Salmon Run QSO Party

Posted Fri, 08/15/2025 - 5:06pm by admin


Now, just a few weeks away, get ready to hit the airwaves on September 20-21 as participants from across Washington State, the country, and around the world join in the excitement in the Washington State QSO Party - the Salmon Run. From Washington work as many WA stations, US States, Canadian Provinces, and DX entities as possible to peak your score and earn awards. Travel to far off counties and experience the fun of being the big one no one wants to miss! Combine your activities with SOTA and POTA to maximize the fun.

Although this year’s rules are the same as last year, it’s always good to update your logging program and give it a test run. Whether you use N1MM, N3FJP, or SkookumLogger, Writelog, or another application, take a few minutes to create a mock Salmon Run log and run through a few QSOs. Familiarize yourself with your exchange and class, especially if you'll be operating mobile or portable on a less familiar setup.

We’ve got some fantastic awards lined up again this year, including Smoked Salmon (for participants outside of WA), Sweeps Glasses for those verified as earning the elusive clean sweep of all WA counties, and plaques for top finishers. For those able to get out and activate in the field, this year Single-County and Multi-County Expedition high scoring stations will each earn a plaque of their own.

73, and looking forward to working you on the air!

Justin, K5EM
W7M in Salmon Run
WWDXC Salmon Run Committee Chair

Click Here For More Info & Rules

Amateur Radio License Testing

Posted Tue, 07/08/2025 - 11:40pm by Mike Tesky KC7CCK

There will be in person, no computers amateur radio license testing on Sept 21 in Kennewick WA. Preregistration is required by Sept 15th. First time testers must go to the FCC Web site and apply for and receive a FRN number which you must bring with you to test. Upgrading, you must bring a copy of your current License which we must send in with the rest of your paperwork. Test fee is $15 cash or check made out to the ARRL. Questions or to register contact Mike at 509-783-6236

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Ham Radio Operator's Breakfast

Posted Sun, 07/06/2025 - 3:15pm by KK9HAM

Can you believe it - another area HAM breakfast is coming up.

DATE: Sept. 12th, 2025
TIME: 9:00 am PT
LOCATION: CG Public House, 9221 W Clearwater Ave A, Kennewick, WA 99336

Any HAM Operator (and their wives, etc.), or prospective HAM Operators are welcome to enjoy good food and great company. No club membership or affiliation required - anyone is welcome.
Looking forward seeing some familiar and maybe some not so familiar faces in a few days.
Chow down, dig in, enjoy.

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Morning Social Net

Posted Thu, 01/16/2025 - 8:13am by Richard Bogert
146.64 morining social net

You’re missing out! The morning social net on 146.64 (W7AZ) is a real gem. It’s not your typical net. We talk about science, archaeology, business, pop culture, music, etc. You name it, we talk about it. We meet at 7:30 AM every day. Fire up your VHF and join in. You do not need to be a member of the Tri-City Amateur Radio Club to participate.
146.64, Negative Offset, Tone 100HZ

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Coffee and Donuts at Popular Donuts in Kennewick

Posted Sun, 01/05/2025 - 3:22pm by Richard Bogert

New to the Area? Come to Coffee and Donuts with a bunch of other hams 1st Saturday morning every month at Popular Donuts, in Kennewick( 101N Union St). It starts around 7:30 and the RAG CHEW could go on for a hour or two. If you can't make it, tune into the morning social net on 146.64Mhz (Neg. offset and tone of 100hz) at 7:30am. Ed W6OLA will be net control. Hope to see you there.

2025 Tri-Cities ARRL Amateur Radio License Testing

Posted Sun, 12/01/2024 - 11:25am by Mike Tesky KC7CCK

ARRL-based in-person (not online computer) Amateur Radio Testing (Volunteer Examiner Testing) for the Tri-Cities area is held every other month. Pre-registration before Thursday prior to the testing date is required. Call Mike Tesky (509 783-6236) to pre-register. The test location will be the Boy Scout office, 8478 W Gage Blvd, Kennewick, WA on Sundays at 1 pm. Any updates to particular testing dates and locations will be listed on this website, Tri-Cities Amateur Radio Operators Facebook page, and when you call to pre-register. The ARRL charges a test fee of $15. Please be prepared with EXACT cash, as no change will be provided. A check payable to the ARRL will also serve as payment, for a cash-less transaction.

Dates

  • Jan 19
  • March 16
  • May 18
  • July 20
  • Sept 21
  • Nov 1

More Info Contact Testing Coordinator Mike Tesky:
Phone(509) 783-6236 or Email kc7cck@arrl.net

Pacific Northwest Hamfairs and Swapmeets

Posted Sat, 09/14/2024 - 9:00am by admin

The below link is by far the most comprehensive list of amateur radio related events in the pacific northwest. Much thanks to N7CFO .....

Pacific Northwest Hamfair webpage at http://www.n7cfo.com/amradio/hf/hf.htm

QSL INFO: 2024 Tri-Cities Water Follies/ Columbia Cup (Unlimited Hydroplane Racing) Special Event Station

Posted Mon, 07/29/2024 - 11:11am by Mike Tesky KC7CCK

Members of the Tri-Cities Amateur Radio Club operated a special event station -- W7AZ -- celebrating the 57th running of Columbia Cup Unlimited Hydroplane races from July 26-28th 2024. The races are part of the Tri-Cities (Pasco, Kennewick, Richland WA.) area week long Water Follies celebration. The Water Follies and unlimited hydro racing has occurred every year since 1966, except 2020 due to Covid lockdown.

QSL Info

Contact confirmation/QSL Cards may be sent to:
Tri-Cities Amateur Radio Club
PO BOX 73
RICHLAND, WA 99352

Please provide a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE) and we will get a QSL card back to you

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