CQ Amateur Radio

ANNOUNCEMENTS

COVID-19 UPDATE

The COVID-19 pandemic has radically altered plans for any social gathering and hamfests and ham radio-related conferences are taking a huge hit. CQ urges all readers to please check with the organizers of these events to ensure the event will still be held.

JANUARY

will hold on Saturday, January 2 at the Locust Fork High School, 155 School Road. Website: <>. Talk-in 146.700 (PL 91.5).

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