Category: News & Updates

The Spark to Space Net is currently on summer break and will return on October 15th at 9:00 PM Eastern, featuring an exciting first interview with Freddie Mac, KD5FMU, also known as @HamRadioCrusader, on YouTube.
The Spark to Space Net is a dynamic platform for amateur radio enthusiasts and explores a wide range of topics related to space communication, antenna design, digital modes, and emergency communications, and more.
The net will resume on the DoDropIn Echolink conference, providing a supportive environment for participants to engage and learn. For more information about the Spark to Space Net and the topics covered, please visit the “Nets We Host” page. The community looks forward to welcoming everyone back soon!

Dewan Swanepoel recently celebrated a significant milestone in his amateur radio journey by receiving his new call sign, ZS6ZC, after passing his ham radio test. The exciting news came through an email notification on the night of Friday, May 16, marking the beginning of his adventures in the world of ham radio. Dewan’s father, Jan Swanepoel, known by his call sign ZS6ZYM, is a regular participant on the Kowabunga Net, hosted on the DoDropIn conference server, while his mother, Cathleen, holds the call sign ZS6ZG. This family connection to amateur radio is sure to inspire Dewan as he embarks on his new hobby.

If you are part of the Kowabunga Net every morning, then grab your DDI Kowabunga Badge. (Right Click and Save As ..)

This badge is a mark of your participation on the DoDropIn conference server. Display it on your QRZ page or any other web page you manage to highlight your connection to the Kowabunga Net. Download your badge today.