Amateur radio call signs

FCC amateur radio call signs are unique identifiers assigned to licensed amateur radio operators by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the United States. These call signs play a crucial role in the amateur radio community as they serve as a way to identify and communicate with other operators. Amateur radio call signs are alphanumeric …

Field Day 2023 hosted by W2CVB

Ham Radio Field Day is an annual event organized by amateur radio operators worldwide to showcase their skills and emergency communication capabilities. In 2023, the event was held on June 24th and 25th. KE2AWY logging contacts N2WWW and Melissa “Boss Lady” from The BIG 94! During Field Day, ham radio enthusiasts set up temporary stations …

Ice Cream Social in Troy, NY

This past Sunday over a dozen amateur radio operators gathered at the Snowman in Troy, NY for the weekly ice cream social. A new location is established every week, usually Sundays around 3 PM. Listen to TheBIG94 for details and upcoming locations. Photo taken by K9SMB. Pictured from left to right starting in the far …

Rolled Ice Cream with TheBIG94, Ice Cream Social!

Have you ever heard of rolled ice cream? It is absolutely fascinating! Join us today at 3pm in Clifton Park at a place called Icy Point. Their website and location are listed below. Anyone and everyone is invited. Especially scanner listeners. Tune into TheBIG94 today! 146.940 on your FM amateur radio dial. Icy Point Rolling …

Pictures from Field Day 2021

We had a really great turn out for the first BIG94 Field Day! The event took place from 2pm until 8:30pm at the Halfmoon Lighthouse Park in Waterford, New York on Saturday June 26th. A handful of ham radio operators arrived around noon time to help secure the site and setup equipment. Everyone had a …

TheBIG94 QR code!

Robert Isby K2RHI, is the control operator for TheBIG94 repeater 146.940. His dedication, hard work and expertise behind the scenes is one of many reasons why TheBIG94 is the premier ham radio repeater in the capital region. It has amazing audio, a gigantic footprint and top notch equipment. Plus, it's one of the oldest repeaters …

TheBig94 Graphic

Things are coming together pretty well here on TheBig94 website. One thing is for certain, it is being well received from within the amateur radio community. What do you think of the new graphic? Is it a keeper? We needed something that looked strong, yet simple. The less is more approach. Sometimes it can take …

TheBig94.com domain name was acquired in the most remarkable way!

After a burst of inspiration on a mild November night, TheBig94.com domain name was registered! Earlier today the repeater went through a significant upgrade. This lead to a frenzy of fresh ideas ultimately resulting in the creation of a website and the registration of multiple domain names. A handful of like minded amateur radio operators …