Mark Galbraith - Lake Washington Ham Club

Mark Galbraith

December 20: Hangout at the Hangar #3

December 20: Hangout at the Hangar #3

Our third Community Hangout of the 2025-2026 season will be held on Saturday, December 20, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, at The Hangar at Kenmore Town Square. This date and time has been CONFIRMED. View The Hangar's website: Hangar at Town Square (kenmorehangar.com) Address: 6728 NORTHEAST 181ST

Equipment Available

Equipment Available

LWHC has some equipment on hand, donated from members and friends in our community. This equipment is currently in storage and needs to be moved out into the hands of people who can use it. However, due to financial rules surrounding donations made to a 501(c)3 organization, we

Everything you need to know about the 60-meter band

One of the newest band allocations to the Amateur Radio hobby is 60-meters. To say this band is unique is probably an understatement. It is the only amateur radio band that is channelized. On all other bands we can spin the dial and pick nearly any frequency to operate on.

Send Holiday Greetings via Amateur Radio

Send Holiday Greetings via Amateur Radio

The ARRL National Traffic System and Radio Relay International are asking hams around the country to consider sending Holiday Greetings using Amateur Radio. The NTS and RRI operate traffic nets around North America. They send routine messages to maintain their skills so when an urgent need arises there are trained

December 21: NARA NVIS Test

December 21: NARA NVIS Test

The Nanaimo Amateur Radio Association invites you and your local club members to participate in some NVIS radio propagation tests on the 60m band. Here is the essential information: * Date - Sunday Dec 21 (shortest day) * Time - 11:30am to 2:30pm * Callsign - VE7NA * Mode - USB * Frequency

October 16: The Great Washington Shake Out

October 16: The Great Washington Shake Out

Are you prepared? Are you really? It's almost time for the annual Great Washington Shake Out. This is a preparedness exercise conducted to test your preparedness and educate family and friends on what to do in the event of a major earthquake. At 10:16 a.m. (local time) on

Announcing Equipment Available

Announcing Equipment Available

LWHC has some donated equipment taking up space, and we want to get it into YOUR hands. Head over to the Resources section of the LWHC website and check out the current list. We have lots more to add, so check back often.