Amateur Radio in Northwest Arkansas
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Amateur Radio in Northwest Arkansas
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ATTENTION: If the site looks a bit strange or links are missing/broken it is because I just transferred my domain to another provider. In the transition there were some technical issues as I converted the content using another web site building program. The conversion wasn't perfect and I will be working to correct errors and to polish the site as a whole. Thanks for being patient. Welcome to the home of amateur radio in Northwest Arkansas. This is my personal website and I will make an effort to include information of interest to local radio operators such as:
As I read a number of books I've collected, memories come back to me of trading posts, gas stations, motor courts, diners and fascinating road signs. It's time to get off the Interstate Highways and do some exploring. Hopefully in the spring of 2008 we'll explore a few hundred miles. There are lots of books and web sites to serve as guides as we explore. I'll document our experiences with photos and narratives here on my web site. NEWS July 2008 - We travel the area of Route 66 from Oklahoma City to Joplin, Missouri. Last year I stumbled across Route 66 OTA and made only two
contacts (Flagstaff, AZ and Elk City, Oklahoma). This year I managed to
get 13 of the 17 special event stations! Next year? Who knows? Click here for web site CONTENTS, NEWS, or WEATHER LINKS
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One of my long range plans is to explore sections of the original Route 66.
My family traveled portions of Route 66 every summer from 1955 to 1962.
I remember the neon signs of the many small towns across Arizona, New Mexico,
Texas and Oklahoma. Dad would always be watching for signs indicating
gas wars so he could fill up our 54 Ford with 22 cent per
gallon gasoline. 