Radio Relay International, Inc.

08/29/2026

For those who are curious where the first RRI digital node (W6RRI-1) is located in Puerto Rico. Another system will be installed in the coming months,

08/16/2026

Press Release: Expansion of Disaster Communications Facilities in Puerto Rico

08/16/2026

Press Release: Expansion of Disaster Communications facilities in Puerto Rico

08/04/2026

Using just this FT-817 transceiver, a ZM-2 tuner and an end-fed antenna, we checked into several traffic nets, worked a few European stations, and had several contacts with QRK-5 copy on both ends. CW, all at 5–watts. CW remains a valuable mode, offering a balance of simplicity, efficiency, and few failure points. All one needs for reliable routine or emergency communications for an extended period is a simple low power CW transceiver, a Morse key, a battery, some simple antenna equipment, a compact logbook and some message forms.

03/17/2026

As part of RRI investment in Puerto Rico, the first digipeater has been tested and is ready to ship. The digipeater systems being provided will operate from float cells maintained at full charge. The systems will also detect loss of AC mains power at the communications site. When power is lost, the digipeater transmits a DTMF sequence every 15 minutes until power is restored. A separate receiver and decoder package is also provided, which can receive the alerts for multiple remote locations, thereby ensuring that the RRI and ARES teams are aware of the status of each system.

By building out a robust packet radio network and combining it with the RRI Digital Traffic Network and Winlink gateways, the radio amateurs of Puerto Rico should be well equipped to respond to future disasters in a cohesive and professional manner.

The design and construction services were donated by Signal and Communications Associates on behalf of RRI: https://signalcommunicationsassociates.com/

For more information, visit the RRI website at: www.radiorelay.org

12/19/2025

What is your amateur radio organization doing to introduce young people to the art and science of radio communications?

BUCHANAN, Mich. -- Buchanan Community Schools announced that four students in their Career and Technical Education (CTE) Electrical program earned their FCC Amateur Radio licenses on Monday.

12/14/2025

Happy Holidays to all radio amateurs!

11/28/2025

Send a Christmas Radiogram!

https://radiorelay.org/send-a-christmas-season-radiogram/

11/18/2025

A new issue of the “QNI Newsletter” is available at:

11/15/2025

"This is a photograph of a homebrew AM transmitter someone made in 1964 that I recently restored alongside with a National NC-303 I restored. I acquired the transmitter about a year ago and I have no idea who made it or any history of it. I wonder if you can post it to get some visibility hoping that someone may recognize it and provide information on it." - Sean Davis N8VIL

Maybe someone has some information on this beauty. Thanks Sean.