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An assortment of Amateur Radio-related technical articles written for the JUG, the newsletter of the Northern California Contest Club. Topics include unique but simple and useful radio modifications and accessories, and rig reviews.

NorCal, a group of some 2,000+ QRP enthusiasts started in Northern California in 1993.

Specialized amateur radio club devoted to the pursuit of operating and technical excellence in radio contesting

Details the Northern Amateur Relay Council of California (NARCC) as the regional coordinating body for amateur radio repeaters operating on the 10-meter band and above. It outlines NARCC's function in managing frequency allocations to minimize interference and ensure efficient spectrum use across Northern California. The resource specifies that NARCC operates in cooperation with the FCC and ARRL, indicating its recognized authority within the amateur radio community. The organization's role centers on repeater coordination, a critical aspect of VHF/UHF operations where multiple stations share limited frequency segments. It highlights the support received from local amateur radio operators, underscoring a community-driven approach to spectrum management. The site serves as a primary reference for hams seeking to establish or operate repeaters within the designated service area. NARCC's activities directly impact the operational landscape for _VHF_ and _UHF_ enthusiasts, providing essential guidelines and coordinated frequencies. This ensures orderly communication and prevents conflicts, particularly in densely populated areas of Northern California.

A non-profit public service and educational amateur radio organization specializing in advanced and experimental microwave communications.

C.A.R.L.A. is a growing network of repeaters providing coverage across Northern & Central California and Western Nevada. It is intended to be used as a reliable communications resource during significant local, regional and wide area incidents, and is open to all licensed amateur radio operators

Home page of the Siskiyou County Amateur Radio Association located in northern California; Club Call Sign is K6SIS.

The California QSO Party (CQP) is the premier state QSO party held every year on the first weekend of October. The Northern California Contest Club (NCCC) has sponsored CQP since 1974.

This is a 30-watt sea level beacon intended for the coastal path between Northern and Southern California

Fast Scan Amateur Television in Alabama, Arizona, Northern California Southern California, Georga, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, New Mexico, Nevada, Texas, Washington, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

The website for the Northern California Amateur Radio Kids Group.

North Bay Amateur Radio Association (NBARA), operates in Vallejo, California, at the northern tip of San Francisco Bay.

The Northern California DX Foundation is a private foundation established in 1972 to assist worthwhile amateur radio and scientific projects with funding and equipment.

Fast Scan Amateur Television in Alabama, Arizona, Northern California Southern California, Georga, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, New Mexico, Nevada, Texas, Washington, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania

Active RDF club in California

The Northern Calfornia Transmitter Hunters are a group of people that share a common interest in amateur radio transmitter hunting.

AM radio listening excels at night due to sky-wave propagation, where signals travel farther by reflecting off the ionosphere’s F1 and F2 regions. Daytime ground wave propagation falters as solar radiation ionizes the D region, absorbing signals. At night, reduced ionization allows recombination, letting waves reach hundreds of miles. This enables tuning into distant stations, like KGO in San Francisco from Northern California. Enhanced by tools like the CCRadio-2E, sky-wave propagation turns AM listening into an exciting nocturnal adventure.