USS Pueblo Memorial for Museum Ships Weekend
– Contacts with USS Pueblo Memorial N0K QSL to:
PPRAA (USS Pueblo)
PO Box 16521
Colorado Springs, CO 80935-6521
– SASE are appreciated but not required, we will send cards to all confirmed contacts.
Major Events
BARC Fest
– Sunday October 5, 2025 (0900-1300)
– Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building
– 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, CO
– More info here.
General Membership meeting (8 October) will be both in-person and virtual
Golden Corral, 1970 Waynoka Rd, Colorado Springs
The business meeting starts at 7 PM, but get your dinner and beverage of choice and check in any time after 6 PM for a social hour. Club members check your email for info or email to receive the Zoom information.
UHF Antenna Build
– Saturday, 18 October 2025
– Library 21c
– More info coming soon.
ARRL Rocky Mountain Division Convention – Hamcon Colorado 2025
– October 23-26, 2025 in Grand Junction, CO.
– More info here.
PPRAA Black Friday Simplex Event
– Join us Friday November 28, 2025 from 8pm – 10pm for our 2nd Annual Black Friday Simplex Event.
– What better way to test your new Black Friday radio than to jump on the air and find out who you can hear and talk to. This is an informal event for Amateur Radio Operators in the Pikes Peak Region to have some fun finding out what their simplex capabilities are. We will begin on the 2M National Calling Frequency 146.520MHz and see what happens.
– Depending on how it goes and the interest / capabilities of those participating, we will move to 70cm 446.000, then try some 2M SSB, and perhaps some 2M FT8 & JS8 Call.
– We will be using the CMRG 147.345MHz Repeater (positive offset, CTCSS tone 107.2Hz) for coordination, so listen in to find out who all is participating.
– Happy Thanksgiving to Everyone, and we’ll look forward to hearing you on Black Friday Night.
On-Air Events
Swedish Amateur Radio Society 100 Year Anniversary
– Sep 10-Oct 12, 0000Z-2359Z
– SB100SSA*
– Sollentuna, SWEDEN. Swedish Amateur Radio Society. See website for information. Certificate. See website, for, information, SWEDEN. Calls that will be used: SB100SSA, SC100SSA, SD100SSA, SE100SSA, SF100SSA, SH100SSA, SI100SSA, SM100SSA, 7S100SSA, 8S100SSA
– Info here.
WWV 106th Anniversary SES
– Oct 2-Oct 5, 0000Z-2359Z
– WW0WWV
– Fort Collins, CO. WWV Amateur Radio Club. 7.048 7.248 14.048 14.248. QSL. WWV ARC, PO Box 273226, Fort Collins, CO 80527. In North America, the SES starts on Wednesday evening, October 1 local time, and runs through Sunday evening. We always like to hear everyone’s WWV story, so feel free to share yours if you’re operating sideband. Our goal is to share what we know about WWV, especially with new operators who may want to learn the history behind one of the longest operating stations in the world. See you in the log!
– Info here.
Elmer Appreciation Day
– Oct 3-Oct 5, 0000Z-2359Z
– W1E,W3E,W4E
– Prospect, CT. KB1FGC. 7.040 14.040 21.040. QSL. Richard Guerrera, 19 Terry Rd, Prospect, CT 06712.
– Info here.
2025 Pumpkin Fest
– Oct 4, 1300Z-2000Z
– W0CWP
– Anamosa, IA. Jones County Amateur Radio Club. 7.200 14.250 18.150 21.300. Certificate. Ron Hendricks, 828 W. 8th St., Monticello, IA 52310.
– Info here.
Rocky Mount Celebration
– Oct 4-Oct 5, 1017Z-1017Z
– K4R
– Piney Flats, TN. Kingsport Amateur Radio Club. 7.235 14.275 28.410. QSL. Michael Gallatin, 106 W Ellis Ln, Mount Carmel, TN 37645. We will be celebrating the first capital of the Southwest Territory from the Allegheny mountains to the Mississippi River, established in 1790! The Rocky Mount Historical site is in NE Tennessee and will have many activities at their Fall Festival such as live music, food vendors, museum and fresh cider from the oldest working farm in the territory. contact@w4trc.org
– Info here.
US Navy’s 250th Birthday
– Oct 4-Oct 19, 1400Z-2359Z
– NI6BB
– San Pedro, CA. Battleship Iowa Amateur Radio Association. see website for list of frequencies; modes will be at the discretion of the operator. QSL. See website, for, information.
– Info here.
FRVA-ARC Fall Rally
– Oct 6-Oct 10, 1700Z-1800Z
– WE4RV
– Paducah, KY. Family RV Association Amateur Radio Chapter. 14.265 14.060 7.060 7.240. QSL. John Bechtoldt, 1418 S. Yale Drive, O Fallon, IL 62269. Check DX Cluster for spotting information throughout event.
– Info here.
Celebrating 86 Years United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Serving the Coast Guard and America
– Oct 10-Oct 12, 2259Z-2359Z
– N2S
– Cape May, NJ. United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. 14.310 7.250 18.200 VHF. Certificate. Mike Slepian WB2LKO, 12 Continental Lane, Marlton, NJ 08053. Operating from a historic, former Coast Guard Station in Cape May, NJ, home of United States Coast Guard basic training. Commemorate 86 years of United States Coast Guard Auxiliary augmenting the Coast Guard, through patrols, watch standing, culinary service and enhancing the safety and security of our ports, waterways and coastal regions. Highlight the Auxiliary’s Boating Safety Mission and the many other ways we support the Coast Guard.
– Info here.
Continental Navy Birthday
– Oct 10-Oct 14, 1300Z-0400Z
– WM3PEN
– Philadelphia, PA. Holmesburg Amateur Radio Club. 14.276 7.250. QSL. Holmesburg Amateur Radio Club, 3341 Sheffield Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136.
– Info here.
PCARS 60th Annual Ham fest
– Oct 10-Oct 11, 0915Z-0914Z
– W4MLB/60
– Melbourne, FL. Platinum Coast Amateur Radio Society. 14.245 14.265 14.325. QSL. W4MLB, P.O Box 1004, Melbourne, FL 32902-1004. This is the 60th annual PCARS Ham fest special Event station.
– Info here.
234th Anniversary of Columbus Day
– Oct 11-Oct 13, 0000Z-2359Z
– NJ2KC
– Bridgeton, NJ. New Jersey Knights of Columbus Amateur Radio Club. 7.234 14.234 21.234 29.234. Certificate & QSL. NJ2KC C/O Thomas M. Perrotti, 785 Vineland Ave, Bridgeton, NJ 08302-4822.
– Info here.
4th Annual Scratching Post QSL Party in the Lucedale City Park
– Oct 11, 0300Z-1300Z
– K5K
– Lucedale, MS. George County ARES-Lucedale, Mississippi. 7.074 7.265 14.325 28.390. QSL. Brent Albrecht, 2088 Will Pet Rd., Lucedale, MS 39452. see website for instructions
– Info here.
Collins Radio 92nd Anniversary
– Oct 11, 1400Z-1700Z
– W0CXX
– Cedar Rapids, IA. Collins Amateur Radio Club. 14.263 MHz. QSL. Brice AntonJensen, 1110 Lyndhurst Dr, Hiawatha, IA 52233.
– Info here.
Ike Eisenhower’s Birthday
– Oct 11, 1330Z-2100Z
– K3S
– Port of Baltimore, MD. Nuclear Ship Savannah Amateur Radio Club. 7,14,18,21,28. QSL. Ulis Fleming, 980 Patuxent Rd, Odenton, MD 21113. Check spotting networks for frequency. See QRZ.com info for Savannah Award
– Info here.
US Navy Birthday
– Oct 11, 1600Z-2300Z
– NI6IW
– San Diego, CA. USS Midway Museum Ship. 14.320 7.250 14.070 PSK31 DSTAR on Papa System Repeaters. QSL. USS Midway Museum Ship COMEDTRA, 910 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101.
– Info here.
US Navy Birthday
– Oct 13-Oct 14, 1000Z-0300Z
– K9NBH
– Salem, WI. Great Lakes Radio Club. 7.225 14.250. Certificate. Great Lakes Radio Club, General Delivery, Salem, WI 53168. Celebrating the establishment of the US Navy in 1775. See K9NBH QRZ page for additional event details. Digital certificate available. No paper certificate or QSL cards.
– Info here.
ARRL DAY IN THE PARK
– Oct 18, 1400Z-1900Z
– W5PFC
– Ridgeland, MS. Jackson Amateur Radio Club. 146.640- 77hz tone. Certificate. James Armstrong, 1103 Pinehurst Pl, Jackson, MS 39202. No certificates are planned.
– Info here.
Historic Netherland Inn Special Event
– Oct 18, 1400Z-1900Z
– N4I
– Kingsport, TN. Kingsport Amateur Radio Club. 7.185 14.275 28.350 14.300. QSL. Kyle Schneider, 230 Island St, Kingsport, TN 37660. Kingsport Amateur Radio Club will be hosting a special event at the Historic Netherland Inn in Kingsport, TN. Along the Holston River, the inn served as migratory spot for settlers to build boats for their westward trip during the mid-1700s.
– Info here.
National Mashed Potato Day
– Oct 18, 1500Z-2200Z
– W9P
– Plover, WI. Central Sands Amateur Radio. 14.320MHz 40m depending upon band cond. 15M band conditions . QSL. Phil Schobert, 300 Polk St, Stevens Point, WI 544815841. Celebrating National Mashed Potato Day from the World’s Largest Potato Masher located at the Food and Farm Exploration Center.
– Info here.
Yorktown Special Event Station
– Oct 18, 1400Z-2000Z
– K4RC
– Williamsburg, VA. Williamsburg Area Amateur Radio Club. 7.265 14.265. Certificate. QSL Manager, WAARC, P.O. Box 1470, Williamsburg, VA 23187. Celebrating the 244th anniversary of the British surrender to the joint American and French forces under Gen. George Washington in Yorktown, VA. This ended the American Revolutionary War on October 19, 1781. For QSL send your QSL and SASE to QSL Manager, WAARC, PO Box 1470, Williamsburg, VA 23187. The Virginia Historic Triangle Certificate is available for working the Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown Special Event Stations. You don’t need to make these contacts in the same calendar year. For a Certificate send QSO info from the three stations to qslmgr@k4rc.net.
– Info here.
GSMC Scout Fest 0225
– Oct 24-Oct 26, 2200Z-1600Z
– W4LSM
– Maryville, TN. Great Smoky Mountian Scout Council. 7.220 MHz 14.260 MHz. QSL. W4LSM C/O Thomas P. Galentine, 103 Hatcher Ln., Maryville, TN 37803. SASE please.
– Info here.
W0W War of the Worlds Special Event Station
– Oct 26, 1600Z-2100Z
– W0W
– West Windsor, NJ. Delaware Valley Radio Association. 7225 14255 21300. QSL. W0W DVRA, P.O. Box 7024, Trenton, NJ 08628. To commemorate the anniversary of Orson Welles’ infamous 1938 War of the Worlds Halloween broadcast, members of the Delaware Valley Radio Association will gather at Grovers Mill, NJ site of the fictional Martian landing, to set up a temporary radio station and communicate with other ham radio operators around the world.
– Info here.
2024 Megafest Raffle Winners
– A big thanks to all attendees and vendors who turned out to support us this year and welcome us back to Monument. Thanks to CMRG and RT Systems for their prize donations.
Congratulations to this years raffle winners:
- Grand Prize: HF Go Kit (Icom IC-705/Backback/Chameleon Antenna) (with RT Systems programming kit) – Joshua Moore, WG6C
- Second Prize: Icom IC-52A VHF/UHF Dual Band D-Star Transceiver (with RT Systems programming kit) (Donated by CMRG) – Hans Post, KF0LAX
- Third Prize: Icom ID-5100A Dual Band Mobile (with RT Systems programming kit) – Jay Burnham, KB0MPF
- Fourth Prize: LDG AT-1000ProII Antenna Tuner – Dean Buckhouse, KB0VVA
- Fifth Prize: Yaesu FTM-300R Mobile Transceiver (with RT Systems programming kit) – Rob Roller, N7LV
- Sixth Prize: Icom ID-50A Handheld Transceiver (with RT Systems programming kit) – Chuck Lucas, WG5X
- Seventh Prize: Anytone AT-D878UVII-Plus DMR Handheld (with RT Systems programming kit) – Jim Gibson, KS4F
- Eighth Prize: Powerwerx Pwrbox-10 Mini Portable Power Box – Michael Scott, KF0LWE
- Ninth Prize: Yaeu FT-70DR Dual Band Handheld Transceiver (with RT Systems programming kit) – Kathy Wildmand, AE0UX
- Tenth Prize: Samlex SEC-1235M Power Supply w/meter – Jonathan Cotten, AG5HV
- Eleventh Prize: Zum Radio Mini 1.3 Mini UHF Hotspot – Phebe Swope, K1PCS
- Twelfth Prize: Powerwerx Powerpole Case 150 Piece assorted – Jeremy Broin, KF0PVI
(7/27/24)
Winter Workshop 2022
– On Thursday, Dec. 29, PPRAA conducted a hands-on workshop to build tape measure yagi antennas.
PPRAA 2022 Field Day
Summary Report
Double Fox Hunt
– On Saturday, Oct. 2, several PPRAA fox hunters used their radio direction-finding skills to track down two fox transmitters nestled in the foothills of northwest Colorado Springs. Kyle, KD0TRD, was the fox, and picked two locations with great views of the city. The weather was warm and sunny, and made this a great fall outdoor activity. Thanks to all participants for making this a fun event!
– Congratulations to Derek, K0ATV (right), for being the first fox hunter to locate both transmitters. He picked an SDRPlay receiver as his first-place prize, and here he receives the PPRAA fox hunt trophy from the previous champion fox hunter, Derek, N0DCW (left).
PPRAA World Amateur Radio Day Fox Hunt”
– In celebration of World Amateur Radio Day on April 18, the PPRAA hosted a fox hunt across the north side of Colorado Springs.
– The “fox,” Jason (K0WTF), was soon found transmitting from Fox Run Park. The first team to find him was Derek (N0DCW) and his friend Jerry (soon-to-be-licensed), who found the fox in 19 minutes.
– Many finishers showed off hand-built Yagi antennas, a variety of attenuators, and triangulation techniques. Participants from Colorado Connections and Rocky Mountain Ham provided a display of their radio direction finding van, complete with a doppler tracking station.
– Thanks to Jason (K0WTF) for his work as the fox and net control, and Cheyenne Mountain Repeater Group for the use of their 147.345 repeater for the socializing net.
– The DRT thank you letter to PPRAA can be read here.
(11/21/05)