Welcome to Episode 12 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG.

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What is WINLINK? 

What you can do now to get yourself on the radio email system that does not need the Internet?

Plus we visit the local Radio Club websites and social media. 

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

- South Texas Amateur Repeater Society - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/w5rgv

- WINLINK: https://winlink.org/ 

DIGIRIG: https://digirig.net/ 

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Welcome to Episode 11 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG.

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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

- South Texas Amateur Repeater Society - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/w5rgv

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Welcome to Episode 10 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG.

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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 - BAND PLAN website: https://www.arrl.org/band-plan
- ARRL - BAND PLAN (PDF - Color version) : https://www.arrl.org/files/file/Regulatory/Band%20Chart/Hambands4_Color_11x8_5.pdf
- ARRL - BAND PLAN (PDF - B/W version) : https://www.arrl.org/files/file/Regulatory/Band%20Chart/Hambands4_BW_11x8_5.pdf

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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: 

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  

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Welcome to Episode 8 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: 

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

ARRL & Other links:
- ARRL Clubs: https://www.arrl.org/clubs
- Google: Amateur Radio Clubs near me: https://www.google.com/search?q=amateur+radio+clubs+near+me

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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: 

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/ 

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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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Welcome to Episode 5 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: 

How to get your FRN (FCC Registration Number) that is necessary to getting your new amateur radio callsign easier and faster to get you on the air.

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

FCC FRN & CORES registration links:
- COmmission REgistration System for the FCC: https://www.fcc.gov/licensing-databases/commission-registration-system-fcc
- FCC Registration: https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do

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Welcome to Episode 4 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: 

Now that you are licensed and have your equipment, it is time to Make Your First Contact. 

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


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Welcome to Episode 3 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: 

About getting the gear you will need to make your contact as a LICENSED Amateur Radio Operator. 

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
- Google Search: Ham Radio Equipment For Sale: https://www.google.com/search?q=ham+radio+equipment+for+sale

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