Amateur Radio Station to Mark NRA’s 145th Birthday

by
posted on October 23, 2016
** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. **
nra_radio.jpg

Attention all Hams! The Yavapai Amateur Radio Club (YARC) of Prescott, Ariz.—broadcasting from the Gunsite Academy’s 2,000-acre campus north of Prescott—will operate a special event station Nov. 17, 2016, to help celebrate the NRA’s 145th birthday.

The call sign will be K7NRA, an FCC-licensed radio station. Operations will be conducted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mountain Standard Time) and will be available on the following amateur frequencies: 7.250, 14.050, 14.250 and 21.335 MHz.

All amateur stations, especially any operated by NRA members or Gunsite alumni, are urged to participate. More information is available online here.

Latest

Lead Photo 22 Loing
Lead Photo 22 Loing

Behind the Bullet: The .22 Long

If we could rewind the clock to 1871, before the .45-70 Government and .45 Colt existed, and when cartridges themselves were just establishing a foothold in the shooting world, you’d find a pair of .22-caliber rimfire designs: the .22 Short and the .22 Long. Aptly named, these cartridges would survive well into the 20th century, ultimately being conquered by the .22 Long Rifle cartridge. But in certain situations, the .22 Long cartridge still makes good sense, and actually has a few specialized applications.

Reviewed: Sitka’s Blizzard Pro Parka

Sitka seems to keep “one upping” themselves with gear that not only keeps hunters in the field at a good comfort level, but also with gear that is well made and fits extremely well. Need a parka for the extreme cold, wet or wind? This Sitka product that could be the last parka you will need!

Suffix to Say: The Savage 99 by the Letter(s)

A savage primer to the letters that make up the models of the 99.

New Black-Bellied Whistling Duck Season in Louisiana

A special nine-day Louisiana black-bellied whistling duck season began Oct. 3 and runs through Oct. 11.

Choosing the Proper Goose Load

When gunning for geese, use these tips to select the optimal load.

First Look: Derya Arms EX1300 O/U Shotgun

Derya Arms has introduced the EX1300, a break-action over/under shotgun offered in 12-gauge, 20-gauge and .410 bore.

Interests



Get the best of American Hunter delivered to your inbox.