Spring Camp 2024

This year’s Dirt Nerds & Radios Spring Camp out was great. Our radio club, W8DNR, ran multiple radio configurations and was able to make several FT8 contacts. Radio wasn’t the only excitement either. The group also completed a beautiful hike within Natural Bridge State Park and even explored a few of the trails from the …

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New W8DNR APRS Service

At Dirt Nerds & Radios, we’re passionate about all things radio related. Whether it’s getting on the air, tinkering with antennas, or participating in special events, our community thrives on the magic of radio communication. Today, we’re excited to unveil a new project to the amateur radio community: the W8DNR APRS Service. What Is APRS? Before we …

Dive into the World of Ham Radio with Our New Partnership!

We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with HamRadioPrep.com for amateur radio education. As part of our commitment to providing our community & radio club with opportunities, we have teamed up with Ham Radio Prep to offer you an exclusive 10% discount on all of their amateur radio classes! Unlock the Power of Communication …

What is Amateur Radio?

Hey there, and welcome! Today, we’re diving into the fascinating world of amateur (ham) radio. Ham radio is something that’s been connecting people across the globe for over a century. It’s a fun hobby that many of our community members enjoy, including myself! It’s become my go-to hobby whenever I have free time. So, what …

Introducing our Amateur Radio Club!

It’s official, Dirt Nerds & Radios has its own official Amateur Radio Club. Callsign W8DNR. The Club is established as another portion of our community-oriented efforts & will be facilitating the incorporation of amateur radio technology into all manner of activities. For some of our community events, such as our off-roading activities, it is vital …

Worldwide Radio for Tech’s: Yes, you can FT8!

Does making worldwide radio contacts sound like fun? Are Technicians allowed to use FT8 on 10-meter radio? Yes, you can do FT8 on 10 meters as a technician! This is within your band privileges. Right now, we are approaching the peak of solar cycle 25 which means you’ll get the most benefit out of these …