The Granite State Amateur Radio Association (GSARA) made a memorable impact at a recent community outreach event held at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, introducing the wonders of ham radio to children aged 6-12. With an engaging table brimming with hands-on activities, young attendees explored the exciting world of amateur radio.

The recent Pembroke Rowing Championships showcased not only athletic prowess but also the crucial support provided by the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES). Ken Geddes took the lead in coordinating video transmissions along the river, ensuring the event could be effectively monitored by emergency services.

The event aimed to evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of communication among various emergency management agencies, volunteers, and community stakeholders. Participants engaged in a series of simulated scenarios that tested their skills and the reliability of their communication systems, ensuring that all parties were equipped to handle real emergency situations.

I begin my club tour, visiting Amateur Radio Clubs in NH and introducing myself as the new NH Section Coordinator

We are thrilled to unveil the rebranded New Hampshire ARRL Section website, a refreshed hub designed with you in mind.

Among the highlights was an impressive demonstration by Jay (K1EHZ), who showcased a 5 MHz video signal transmission that spanned the fairgrounds, captivating onlookers with his technical expertise.

As we close out 2025, I am excited about the promise of 2026 Amateur Radio in our incredible home state of New Hampshire.

Our many clubs have served our communities with programs for youth and adult education.

The New England Division, as it is known today, was formed from the Atlantic Division. At that time, the Atlantic Division Manager was C.A. Service (no call found), with Guy Entwistle (no call found) serving as the Assistant Division Manager until June 1920, when Entwistle became the New England Division Manager. Between 1923 and 1926, the area that would become the New Hampshire Section was managed…

Hopefully you are not of the mindset that once you have you license that the world will fall to your feet to speak to you. You need to make yourself known that you want to engage or they will never know that you are out there. Perhaps you are a bit afraid to push the mike button?

This information contained here is meant to help you be a better "repeater citizen". A lot of the information here is common sense, and is common to almost every repeater. Repeaters are owned by individuals or by a HAM club. So there may be slight differences is what is normal course. Most of what's written here is just what the title says: Common Repeater Etiquette and Tips, as opposed to "laws or regulations”.