Notes from the President

Summer is here and in full swing at my QTH in central Iowa. The squash, cucumbers, peppers, and tomatoes are growing in the backyard garden and outdoor chores are numerous. We are fortunate to have had good weather here, although thunderstorms are frequent and my...

New 5 Year Membership Option Approved!

The amendment to change the CARF Constitution to allow for a 5 year dues payment of $50 was overwhelmingly approved by the Members. See the Join/Renew page and send your form and check to the CARF Secretary/Treasurer.

HARA Arena to Close!

To: handiham-world@freelists.org Subject: [handiham-world] HARA Arena to Close – Hamvention® to find new home The Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA) regrets to inform our many vendors, visitors and stakeholders that, unfortunately, HARA has announced the...

KY4JLS Remote Suffers Lightning Strike

James Skala – Thursday, July 28, 2016 3:22 AM: At 0250 this morning.  I took a direct hit. KY4JLS down due to lighting strike Radio is badly malfunctioning and computer won’t boot. More to follow… James Skala – Thursday, July 28, 2016 8:02 PM:...

CARF celebrates 50 years: 1966-2016

2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the Christian Amateur Radio Fellowship, which was formed at the North American Christian Convention in 1966 with the idea that the church should utilize the communication system known as Amateur (Ham) Radio. To commemorate this...