Grande Ronde Radio Amateurs Association

Grande Ronde Radio Amateurs Association The Grande Ronde Radio Amateur Association is an organization for those interested in amateur radio. Attend a meeting or contact us.

Centered in La Grande Oregon, we have members throughout the Grande Ronde Valley and beyond. The Grande Ronde Radio Amateur Association (GRRAA) is an organization for those interested in amateur radio. Amateur Radio operators often refer to themselves as “hams”. The purposes of GRRAA:

Prepare for emergency communications needs
Provide interesting and meaningful programs and education to the or

ganization members
Promote amateur radio to our community

Most members of GRRAA reside in Union County, Baker County, and Wallowa County Oregon, however we welcome any and all that have an interest in all aspects of amateur radio,

Interested in learning more? Please check out our website W7GRA.org. There you will find our membership application and our club's constitution. Fill out the new member application form and then bring it with you to a meeting. W7GRA is the FCC assigned radio call sign used to identify the GRRAA club. During an amateur radio event, such as Field Day, club members use W7GRA as the station call sign.

A couple more photos of the fair booth. We made a lot of great progress! thank you to everyone who was able to donate ti...
04/12/2026

A couple more photos of the fair booth. We made a lot of great progress! thank you to everyone who was able to donate time and/or materials.

W7GRA getting their fair booth ready. (That table is level!!) 😀
04/11/2026

W7GRA getting their fair booth ready. (That table is level!!) 😀

Ever wondered how radio signals travel around the world? 🤔This classic training film from the 1950s does a great job vis...
03/10/2026

Ever wondered how radio signals travel around the world? 🤔

This classic training film from the 1950s does a great job visually explaining radio wave propagation and how signals bounce through the atmosphere. While it was originally produced decades ago, the concepts it shows are still fundamental to how amateur radio works today.

If you’re new to ham radio or just want a clearer picture of what’s happening when your signal travels beyond the horizon, this is a great introduction.

Take a few minutes and check it out:
https://youtu.be/gdpGCFhVp74?si=s3U9NaOks95GuT5y

It’s always fun to see how radio education was taught in the early days, and how the science still applies to what we do on the air today.

Discover the science of communication in The Effects of the Ionosphere on Radio-wave Propagation (1950) by National Audiovisual Center, a definitive vintage ...

Sometimes it's just easier to bring your own tree to the park!Check out this quick portable setup: 33' mast supporting a...
03/08/2026

Sometimes it's just easier to bring your own tree to the park!

Check out this quick portable setup: 33' mast supporting a 40m EFHW antenna, paired with a QRP 5W radio. Even with low power, it pulled in 10 solid FT8 contacts, not bad for a lazy afternoon activation!

Proof that you don't need tall trees or a big station to get on the air and have fun.

Here is my shack for the next few days while in camp. 10m into Japan is great tonight. -W7BL
10/10/2025

Here is my shack for the next few days while in camp. 10m into Japan is great tonight. -W7BL

Have you ever wondered what amateur (ham) radio is all about? It’s more than just radios, it’s about connecting with peo...
09/17/2025

Have you ever wondered what amateur (ham) radio is all about? It’s more than just radios, it’s about connecting with people near and far, learning new skills, and being part of a community that serves when communication matters most.

The Grande Ronde Radio Amateurs Association (W7GRA) is always excited to welcome new people who are curious about ham radio, whether you’re interested in getting licensed, learning how radio works, or just want to meet friendly folks who enjoy the hobby.

📡 From emergency communications and public service to worldwide contacts and experimenting with antennas, there’s something in amateur radio for everyone.

We’d love for you to join us, or share this post with a friend who might be interested. You never know who might discover a new hobby they’ll love!

👉 Learn more at w7gra.org or connect with us here on Facebook.

09/06/2025

The special event, hosted by the Citrus Belt Amateur Radio Club, W6JBT, will be on the air starting today at 0001Z through 2359Z on September 14

👉This year, there will be 22 stations participating with their 1×1 callsigns, W6A - W6V. Each station has its own schedule and is on the air as operators are available and bands allow

Learn More➡️ w6jbt.org

One of our more local hams, WM7X was on Ham Nation this week. You can hear him from time to time on the Spout Springs re...
08/28/2025

One of our more local hams, WM7X was on Ham Nation this week. You can hear him from time to time on the Spout Springs repeater.

Violetta Latham KN2P joins the show to talk about their upcoming DXpedition! Gordo has fresh short shots, Don brings us the latest from Amateur Radio Newsli...

08/27/2025

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Great POTA activation at Hilgard Park (US-2833)! David NI7RO brought his Yaesu FT-710 and Buddipole antenna, running off...
08/25/2025

Great POTA activation at Hilgard Park (US-2833)! David NI7RO brought his Yaesu FT-710 and Buddipole antenna, running off battery power, and had success with 10 SSB contacts and over a dozen FT8 QSOs on 20m. KM7BSX joined the fun, hunting POTA contacts and logging about 6 of her own. KM7BMC stopped by to watch and learn. Even some park visitors got curious and chatted with the crew about the setup. Great day, great vibes!

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08/23/2025

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🎉 We've just unveiled the new IC-7300MK2 HF / 50 / (70) MHz transceiver at JARL Ham Fair 2025!

👉 Pre-release information & Slideshow video available here:
https://www.icomjapan.com/news/4411/

✨ Key features:
✅ HDMI port for external displays
✅ Built-in CW decoder
✅ USB Type-C with dual virtual COM ports
✅ Enhanced RMDR and Phase Noise performance
✅ Ideal for contesting & DX hunting
*70 MHz band is included in the Europe Version.

Address

808 H Avenue
La Grande, OR
97850

Telephone

(541) 406-0829

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