Net control for the SSB Net on May 18 will be W5CGC/remote from
Las Vegas and Southlake, TX . The next CW
Net will be Thursday May 16 from K7ZUT in Port Angeles, WA.
The CGARC will operate a Special Event Station in
celebration of the USCG Anniversary on Sunday Aug 4. Those wishing to stand
a watch that day please contact
KE7A. There are plenty of open slots.
The CG CW Operators Association has
announced their annual reunion dates for 2013. The event will be
held in Galveston, Texas on October 13 - 17 at the Casa Del Mar
Hotel. Further details and registration information is forthcoming.
Pictures
and information on the CGC Ingham can be found on their website
http://www.uscgcingham.org/
The Foundation for Coast Guard History has posted a new website that
is a repository for Coast Guard historical information. Lots of
stuff you never knew. That web address is
www.fcgh.org Check it out!
The live Net stream is now available on
mobile devices such as ad, 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.
The USCG Amateur Radio Club now has a Facebook group.
The USCGARC is also on Twitter. If you are inclined to
tweet.... follow us by clicking the link below.
Meet Admiral Jet! He is a 2
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.

A weather
station has been installed at the W5CGC / KE7A QTH. You can see up
to the
minute weather.
Weatherlink W5CGC / KE7A
Weather Station
Citizens Weather Observer Program
W5CGC and KE7A are
both active on WSPR. You can find more information about this
low power digital mode at
WSPRNet.org.