Red River Radio Amateurs

In an era before instantaneous global communication, the telegraph allowed President Franklin Roosevelt to receive vital information and conduct critical government business while away from the White House. This portable telegraph and vibroplex key were used by Dr. E. Stuart Davis, communications aide and personnal telegrapher during President Roosevelt’s travels. ¹

The portable telegraph and Vibroplex key used by Dr. Davis are part of a display of presidential memorabilia in The Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World.

Registration for RRRA Fall 2018 General Classes is now open. Please register on-line.

This series of classes begins September 26, 2018.

Antennas and Wind don’t always go well together. Pick up some tips from the Doctor to improve the odds of your antenna’s survival in this episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

Radio Operators are needed to support the FM Rotary Ride 2018 on Saturday, September 8, 2018. Please contact if you would like to volunteer for this Public Service event.

The NIST FY 2019 Presidential Budget Request includes funding for the “shutdown of NIST radio stations in Colorado and Hawaii.” ¹

NIST plans to shut down these valuable resources even though their own WWV page boasts of the station having millions of listeners worldwide.

Everyone who uses WWV/WWVH, or just recognizes the value of these resources to our nation, is encouraged to sign the White House petition to maintain funding for NIST stations WWV & WWVH and to contact their elected representatives in Congress.