N7FRT Old Fortuna Amateur Radio Troops: Enhancing the Image of Ham Radio in Fortuna

N7FRT Old Fortuna Amateur Radio Troops: Enhancing the Image of Ham Radio in Fortuna

Introduction: Hello, today we will introduce the N7FRT Old Fortuna Amateur Radio Troops, a dedicated group of amateur radio enthusiasts fostering general interest in ham radio and providing vital services to the Fortuna community.

Overview of Old Fortuna Amateur Radio Troops:

  • Club Name: Old Fortuna Amateur Radio Troops
  • Call Sign: N7FRT
  • Contact Information:
    • Contact: Tom C. Ramus
    • Call Sign: WB7OUT
    • Daytime Phone: (206) 713-8436
    • Evening Phone: (206) 713-8436
    • Email: wb7out@gmail.com

Club Activities and Services:

  • Specialties: Digital Modes, General Interest, Public Service/Emergency, Repeaters, VHF/UHF
  • Services Offered:
    • License Test Sessions
    • Mentor
    • On-The-Air Bulletins
    • Repeater

Mission Statement: The Old Fortuna Amateur Radio Troops are dedicated to fostering general interest in amateur radio, mentoring new hams, conducting testing sessions, and enhancing the image of ham radio.

Meeting Details:

  • Meeting Time: 4th Saturday at 10:15 AM
  • Meeting Place: Yuma Foothills Library

Affiliation and History:

  • Section: AZ
  • Affiliation Date: December 31st, 1969

Membership and Dues:

  • Club Members: 26
  • Voting Members: 16
  • Voting Licensed Amateur Members: 16
  • Voting ARRL Members: 16

Officers:

  • Contact: Tom C. Ramus, WB7OUT
  • President: Tom C. Ramus, WB7OUT
  • Vice President: Bruce L. Kinnison, K7IIH
  • Treasurer: Larry D. Kottke, K7OSO
  • Secretary: John P. Razmus, N5WMT

Club Activities: The Old Fortuna Amateur Radio Troops operate the N7FRT EchoLink repeater on 448.15 MHz- PL 110.9 for local use and 103.5 for on-network, node 42100. This repeater is located near the fairgrounds and is part of the PNW220 network (www.pnw220.net).

The club holds a weekly information net on 146.88 MHz - PL 162.2, every Saturday morning at 9:00 AM MST. This repeater is on Black Mountain in California.

Media and Resources:

  • Logo:
  • Website: (Currently not provided)

Conclusion: The N7FRT Old Fortuna Amateur Radio Troops are committed to enhancing the image of ham radio, mentoring new operators, and providing essential communication services. They offer numerous opportunities for learning and engagement, making them a vital part of the local amateur radio community. Thanks for watching. For more supporting, please visit talkpod.com.

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