The live Net stream is now available on mobile devices such as iPad, iPhone, Blackberry and Android phones.  First download the TuneIn App available via their website or iTunes or click this link to listen. Once the app is installed you will need to search for the US Coast Guard Amateur Radio Net.

Net control for the SSB Net on June 2 will be W5CGC from Southlake, Texas.  The next CW Net will be Thursday May 31 from K7ZUT from Port Angeles, Washington.

Eric/KB6YNO reports that a memorial fund has been set up to help the families of the two Coast Guardsmen murdered in Kodiak.  You can contribute to the fund via this website: www.belisle-hopkins-relief-fund.com

The CGARC and CGCWO Assn. will operate special event station K1CG to commemorate the 222 anniversary of the US Coast Guard on Aug. 4, 2012.  We will operate both SSB and CW stations on all HF bands.  Operating hours will be 1400z - 0400z.  If you would like to stand a watch from your location please contact KE7A for SSB and K7LF for CW instructions.

The CG CW Operators Assn annual reunion has been announced.  It will be in Petaluma, California from 17 to 20 October 2012.  Check the Club website for more information

The USCG Amateur Radio Club now has a Facebook group.  IF you have not done so join the group via this link.

Meet Admiral Jet!  He is a 1 1/2 year old miniature Schnauzer and mascot for the USCG Amateur Radio Net who likes to join me in the Captain's Chair for the net.