73 IN THE RGV

73 IN THE RGV - WEATHER NETS

ki5dog@yahoo.com (David Guerra) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:09:36 +0000

Welcome to Episode 14 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG.

In this Season 2 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:

WEATHER NETS

What are they, how to participate, and how you can be the voice for your community.

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73 IN THE RGV - GMRS/FRS Radios

ki5dog@yahoo.com (David Guerra) — Sat, 23 May 2026 15:37:18 +0000

Welcome to Episode 13 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG.

GMRS and FRS radios are not your Old School Walkie-Talkies, plus more

The differences between both and amateur radios.

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73 IN THE RGV - WINLINK

ki5dog@yahoo.com (David Guerra) — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 19:49:00 +0000

Welcome to Episode 12 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:

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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73 IN THE RGV - FT8 on the 10 METER BAND

ki5dog@yahoo.com (David Guerra) — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 16:55:00 +0000

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

What is FT8 on the 10Meter Band and how to get started making HF Contacts.

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

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73 IN THE RGV - AMATEUR RADIO BAND PLAN

ki5dog@yahoo.com (David Guerra) — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 23:37:00 +0000

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

What is the AMATEUR RADIO BAND PLAN and how to understand it, use it to your communication's advantage, and enjoy it.

- 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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73 IN THE RGV - RADIO PROPAGATION

ki5dog@yahoo.com (David Guerra) — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 02:24:00 +0000

Welcome to Episode 9 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG.

What is RADIO PROPAGATION, understand it, identify it, predict it, use it to your communication's advantage, and enjoy it.

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:

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73 IN THE RGV - Joining An Amateur Radio Club

ki5dog@yahoo.com (David Guerra) — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Episode 8 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG.

Information about joining our exciting and community-driven world of amateur radio clubs.

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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73 IN THE RGV - Joining A Net

ki5dog@yahoo.com (David Guerra) — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 22:21:00 +0000

Welcome to Episode 7 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG.

We dive into the exciting and community-driven world of amateur radio, specifically, the experience of "joining a ham radio net". Whether you are a newly licensed operator or a curious enthusiast looking to expand your skills, this episode is packed with everything you need to know about connecting, communicating, and contributing to a radio net with confidence and professionalism.

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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73 IN THE RGV - Getting Your Vanity Callsign

ki5dog@yahoo.com (David Guerra) — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 21:30:00 +0000

Welcome to Episode 6 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG.

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.

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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73 IN THE RGV - Getting Your FCC Registration Number or FRN

ki5dog@yahoo.com (David Guerra) — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Episode 5 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG.

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.

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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73 IN THE RGV - Making Your First Contact

ki5dog@yahoo.com (David Guerra) — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:31:00 +0000

Welcome to Episode 4 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG.

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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73 IN THE RGV - Getting Equipped

ki5dog@yahoo.com (David Guerra) — Sun, 18 May 2025 15:01:00 +0000

Welcome to Episode 3 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG.

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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73 IN THE RGV - Getting Licensed + an interview

ki5dog@yahoo.com (David Guerra) — Sun, 04 May 2025 19:12:00 +0000

Welcome to Episode 2 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG.

talk about getting your Amateur Radio Operator license before keying the microphone. PLUS, we have a very special interview with BARRY GOLDSMITH of the NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE - BROWNSVILLE/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

- Google Search: Ham Radio Online Training: https://www.google.com/search?q=ham+radio+online+training

- ARRL - Getting Licensed: https://www.arrl.org/getting-licensed

-HAM RADIO PREP: https://hamradioprep.com

National Weather Service - Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley
www: https://www.weather.gov/bro/
X: @NWSBrownsville
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWSBrownsville/

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73 IN THE RGV - The Introduction

ki5dog@yahoo.com (David Guerra) — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 17:59:00 +0000

Welcome to Episode 1 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG.

In this episode of the 73 IN THE RGV podcast, KI5DOG (David) shares with you the first podcast dedicated to Amateur Radio Operators, Actions, Activities, and Events in the Rio Grande Valley in Deep South Texas.

In this episode, you will hear KI5DOG talk about the task, purpose, mission, and vision of this new podcast and share some upcoming events throughout the Amateur Radio Community in the Rio Grande Valley.

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