Grande Ronde Radio Amateurs Association

08/22/2026

📻 Save the date, the W7GRA Radio Swap Meet is one week out!

We'll be at La Grande Middle School on Saturday, August 29th from 9 to 3, buying, selling, and trading radio gear with hams from all over the area.

New to the hobby? Come say hi, we'd love to show you around.

Want a table? Reach out ahead of time to grab one, they're available for an optional donation.

Know someone who'd get a kick out of this? Share the post and bring them along!

More info on our Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HiQ8uVxbp/

07/28/2026

📻 We're at the Union County Fair starting tomorrow (July 29th)!

W7GRA will be set up in the exhibit hall, making contacts on HF and VHF/UHF. If you've ever been curious about ham radio, this is the easy way to check it out: stop by, say hi, and watch us work stations from right there at the booth.

We'll have licensed operators on hand, so even if you're not licensed yet, you can still hop on the mic and get on the air with us.

Already licensed? Come make a contact with us too.

See you at the fair!

07/15/2026

📻 "The Scariest Chart in Electrical Engineering" 😅

Veritasium just dropped 39 minutes on the Smith Chart, the tool every RF nerd loves to fear.

Where it came from, why it still matters, and how it actually works, worth a watch whether you're brand new to ham radio or you've had a call sign for decades.

https://youtu.be/GK2pZ_oVU1o?si=XvPZvOvrQNeGg4b6

Why is the Smith Chart one of the scariest charts in electrical eng...

06/30/2026

📡 **Thank You for an Amazing Field Day 2026!**

What a fantastic weekend! Thank you to everyone who joined us for W7GRA Field Day and helped make it such a success.

We welcomed community members who stopped by to learn about amateur radio, demonstrated everything from hanging antennas in the trees to operating on HF, and had the privilege of helping some of our newly licensed operators make their very first HF contacts. We also showcased several operating modes, including SSB, FT8, and RTTY, giving visitors a chance to see just how diverse amateur radio can be.

While the weather didn't always cooperate, it certainly didn't dampen our spirits. We made a lot of great contacts, shared plenty of laughs, learned from one another, and enjoyed an outstanding weekend of radio together.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped plan, set up, operate, teach, cook, visit, and support this event. Field Day is successful because of the people who make it happen, and we're grateful to each and every one of you.

We can't wait to do it all again next year!

06/28/2026

W7GRA is operating working Field Day from Bird Track Springs campground.

06/26/2026

⏳ Field Day 2026 is almost here!

W7GRA is getting ready for a full 24 hours of radios, antennas, camping, food, and contacts from all over. Field Day is one of the highlights of the amateur radio year, and we’d love for you to join us.

Whether you stay for a few minutes or the whole weekend, everyone is welcome to stop by and experience the hobby.

📍 Bird Track Springs Campground
🕚 Starts June 27th at 11 AM

Please mark yourself as “Going” or “Interested” on the Facebook event if you plan to attend.

Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1JzoN9qGRd/
Club: https://w7gra.org

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