Welcome to Episode 6 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: 

A HUGE Shout Out to the AMATEUR RADIO COMMUNITY in the HILL COUNTRY and CENTRAL TEXAS after the disastrous flooding over the Independence Day Holiday Weekend. 

How to get your Vanity Call Sign through the FCC.

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 & FCC links:
- ARRL: https://www.arrl.org/applying-for-a-vanity-call 
- FCC: https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/amateur-radio-service/amateur-call-sign-systems

AMERICAN RED CROSS (donate page)
- American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/donate/to/donation-to5.html/ 

RIO Amateur Radio Club
2025 Field Day Recap Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q3l0eaUNp5g 

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