We are up to 444 members! Such a great number. Those of you are are on the sidelines, we encourage you to get more involved. If you are a ham and want to get on the list for the weekly nets, let me know. Those of you who are thinking about getting licensed, we encourage you to do so. Don't wait! As you can see, our way of life is quickly changing.
Here is how I went about getting licensed:
Study tool: https://hamstudy.org/ I paid for the phone app and it was worth it. You can study anywhere, which is a a huge benefit.
Online testing: https://hamstudy.org/sessions The group I used was great!
Time to get off the bench! There are people here who will support you along the way.
Join me in thanking some of the key contributors to the success of AHRN, hear about changes going on at HQ & here in the network, and find out what that means for us as we move forward.
...and we'll be just fine!
Quick update to let you know what's going on and what changes you might see as a result.
If you have questions, comments, or concerns feel free to leave a comment and I'll get back with you asap!
73,
Thom / K6TRU
Here's a quick video with @TexasStoneman giving us more details about Winter Field Day.
If you'd like to find out more or how you can participate, visit the website and snag all the details: www.AmConHam.net/Winter-Field-Day
Hope to see you on the air!
AmCon is changing to ReadyCorps. What hasn’t changed is our mission: To build stronger, better-prepared families and neighborhoods across America.
Why the change?
The new ReadyCorps identity emphasizes a proactive posture: living out daily preparedness, not just planning for a worst-case scenario. Instead of preparing alone, our new focus is on taking action together—as families, neighbors and local teams working side by side to build everyday resilience.
What ReadyCorps represents
ReadyCorps signals a shift from an individual, contingency mindset to a collaborative, community-first approach to preparedness. Our new tagline, “Strong Families. Connected Neighborhoods. Real Hometowns.” captures the heart of the mission: if families are solid and neighbors are connected, communities can withstand almost anything.
The same 12 critical categories of preparedness — ranging from Communication to Outdoor Skills, to Homesteading and everything in between — remain at the core of what members learn and ...
Hello Lori@freebirdie and Everyone on AmCon HAM Radio Network,
I have been a Tech for a long while and just upgraded to General about 6 months ago.
I am looking for a community where I can learn about being a HAM Radio Operator, in my area and further out; if my 100 watt station can "make the tip".
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