Category Archives: News
Field Day 2013: Success!
The Noise Blankers were at the shack of K5PO once again this year as 2E AR using generator power. It was another field day multimedia extravaganza. We finished with 1,339 contacts and talked to all but a few of the … Continue reading
Getting Ready For Field Day
[UPDATED 6/20/2013] Field Day Planning Meeting Minutes by: WBØRUR The Noise Blankers Radio Group held their first and only Field Day 2013 planning meeting at 12 noon, Thursday, June 20, 2013, at Smokin’ Joe’s BBQ in Bentonville, Arkansas. The record … Continue reading
What People Searched For, Installment #1
It’s time for the first installment of “What People Searched For To Get To Noiseblankers.com” The data is real, and we believe it to be the true pulse of amateur radio today. And now, we give you a random list … Continue reading
Noise Blankers Win Something; First Thought To Be Prank Call
(Not the actual trophy awarded to The Noise Blankers) NORTHWEST Ark.; April 9, 2013 — Today the ARRL announced The Noise Blankers Radio Group won 2nd place in the 2013 QST Video Contest. Kevin K5KVN submitted our video from the … Continue reading
Our Frolic In Fort Smith
By WBØRUR This past weekend, the Noise Blankers Radio Group traveled to the “Hanging Judge Hamfest” in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Club members present at the event were Gary WBØRUR, Andy K5PO, Kevin K5KVN and Nathan K5KAC. Kevin brought a harmonic … Continue reading
Ham Hijinks On The Move!
It is with great surprise and wonderment that we announce that our satirical Ham Hijinks news articles at www.hamhijinks.com are actually being read by a few people. To say that we are giddy is an understatement. But wait, there’s more! … Continue reading
The Noise Blankers Go To Green Country
The Green Country Hamfest in Claremore, Oklahoma, is one of the best hamfests in the region. It has a large venue, good forums and is well-attended. This year, there seemed to be fewer tables and we’re hoping that’s not a … Continue reading
March Meeting Minutes
The Noise Blankers Radio Group met on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at Buffalo Wild Wings in Rogers, Arkansas. Present were: WBØRUR, K5KVN, K5PO and K5OY. The meeting was called to order by WBØRUR. Then: WBØRUR ordered 12 traditional wings, traditional … Continue reading
Follow Us On Twitter
You’re on the Twitter? We are, too! Follow us and we’ll follow you back. @WR5P: Club profile for Noise Blankers Radio Group news, special events and announcements @HamHijinks: Ham Hijinks stories and other ham radio humor @WBØRUR: Club president Gary … Continue reading
Club President’s Report for February 2013
By: WBØRUR The Noise Blankers Radio Group became an official radio club a few days ago. I forget the exact date, which will cause a great deal of grief to future historians researching this occasion; and/or lawyers performing due diligence … Continue reading
