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  • Randy, K5BOC (SK)

    It is with sadness and tearful emotions that I must report the passing of our good friend Randy, K5BOC.  No arrangments have been confirmed at this time, but I will post them when they are available.  Randy has had a very tough go at it for the ...
  • DX Happenings from KE5OVE

    Hello again Arkansas ARRL members and fellow radio operators. Saturday/Sunday April 24 Well, here it is just after 3 am. What am I doing sitting here loosing sleep...well, I am chasing DX on 20 meters.I was using my friend Mick VK4MSA's remote to m...
  • DX News from KE5OVE

    We are all anticipating the Cycle 24 sun spot activity to increase for those juicy DX contacts around the globe on the lower and upper parts of the band.  Well, it hasn't happened yet...duh!  With the daylight time change also come a few challen...
  • New Repeater in Vilonia (Faulkner Co.)

    One of two new repeaters in Faulkner County is now operational.  It is located on Cascade Mtn., a ridge about 4 miles due north of Vilonia, at the 30 acre estate of W5AMI.  The frequency is 145.410 (-600) with a PL of 85.4.  The trustee and call on the...
  • KJ5IC - Alvin Scott (Mr. Al) SK at 94

    Alvin Scott, 94, of Yellville passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House in Mountain Home. He was a lifetime resident of Yellville, born December 13, 1916. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Wednesday, April 20, 2011 ...
  • Ft. Smith "Hanging Judge" Ham fest 2011

    The "Hanging Judge" hamfest was a great success, and the first attended by the new Arkansas Section Leadership. Those present in the new leadership were:SM Dale Temple W5RXU, SEC Charles Farmer NX5V, PIC Danny Straessle KE5WLR, OOC Brian Sherrod W5AMI, an...
  • New Arkansas ARRL Section Leadership

    Hello All: It is my sincere pleasure to introduce myself as your new ARRL Section Manager for Arkansas. Today we begin a journey that starts with a reminder that Amateur Radio is a hobby. Whether you’re into contesting, HF, local repeaters, VE testing...