73 IN THE RGV

David Guerra

Information sharing for Current and Future Licensed Amateur Radio Operators in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas.

  1. 08/28/2025

    73 IN THE RGV - RADIO PROPAGATION

    Welcome to Episode 9 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG. In this episode of the 73 IN THE RGV podcast, the first podcast dedicated to Amateur Radio Operators, Actions, Activities, and Events in the Rio Grande Valley in Deep South Texas, KI5DOG (David) shares with you:  What is RADIO PROPAGATION, understand it, identify it, predict it, use it to your communication's advantage, and enjoy it.Plus: Amateur Radio based Activities, Events in the Rio Grande Valley. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - Rio Grande Valley Amateur Radio Club: http://www.rgvarc.org - South Texas Amateur Repeater Society: http://www.w5rgv.org - Rio Amateur Radio Club: http://www.rioarc.org - ARRL - Getting Licensed: https://www.arrl.org/getting-licensed Other links mentioned in this episode: - Voice of America Coverage Analysis Program VOACAP: https://www.voacap.com/ - DXMaps: https://www.dxmaps.com/spots/mapg.php?Lan=E - HAMQSL: https://hamqsl.com/ - DX Toolbox: https://www.blackcatsystems.com/software/ham-shortwave-radio-propagation-software.html - QRZ: https://www.qrz.com/ Upcoming Event: ALL Valley Radio Clubs meeting - Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 0900-1200hrs CST Los Fresnos Fire Department, 100 Rodeo Drive, Los Fresnos, Texas,78566   === So sit back, as  I invite you to take about 22 minutes to listen to Episode 9 of the 73 in the RGV Podcast.  This is KI5DOG, 73. Don't forge to follow me on social media: Email: ki5dog@yahoo.com X: ki5dog (https://x.com/ki5dog) YouTube: 73 In The RGV (https://www.youtube.com/@73InTheRGV ) Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/73-in-the-rgv/id1809575921

  2. 07/21/2025

    73 IN THE RGV - Joining A Net

    Welcome to Episode 7 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG. In this episode of the 73 IN THE RGV podcast, the first podcast dedicated to Amateur Radio Operators, Actions, Activities, and Events in the Rio Grande Valley in Deep South Texas, KI5DOG (David) shares with you:  We dive into the exciting and community-driven world of amateur radio, specifically, the experience of "joining a ham radio net". Whether you are a newly licensed operator or a curious enthusiast looking to expand your skills, this episode is packed with everything you need to know about connecting, communicating, and contributing to a radio net with confidence and professionalism.Plus: Amateur Radio based Activities, Events in the Rio Grande Valley and a special shout out. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - Rio Grande Valley Amateur Radio Club: http://www.rgvarc.org - South Texas Amateur Repeater Society: http://www.w5rgv.org - Rio Amateur Radio Club: http://www.rioarc.org - ARRL - Getting Licensed: https://www.arrl.org/getting-licensed ARRL & Other links: - ARRL Net Directory https://www.arrl.org/net-directory - Radio Reference: https://www.radioreference.com/  AMERICAN RED CROSS (donate page) - American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/donate/to/donation-to5.html/  === So sit back, as  I invite you to take about 16 minutes to listen to Episode 7 of the 73 in the RGV Podcast.  This is KI5DOG, 73. Don't forge to follow me on social media: Email: ki5dog@yahoo.com X: ki5dog (https://x.com/ki5dog) YouTube: 73 In The RGV (https://www.youtube.com/@73InTheRGV ) Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/73-in-the-rgv/id1809575921

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Information sharing for Current and Future Licensed Amateur Radio Operators in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas.