Rocket City 73
Amateur radio, Meshtastic, and MeshCore for Huntsville and the Tennessee Valley.
Ways to Get Involved
Whether you’re a licensed ham, mesh-curious, or just found out what a “node” is, there’s a place for you here.
Join the Conversation
Check into our weekly nets on the air. New voices are always welcome — no experience required to listen in and learn.
See HARC nets & frequencies →Build the Mesh
Off-grid, no-license-required mesh messaging is exploding locally. Learn how to get a node on the air and find the Huntsville mesh map.
View the Alabama mesh map →Get Your License
Thinking about getting licensed? We’ll point you to local classes, test sessions, and everything the FCC requires — it’s easier than you think!
Find an ARRL exam session →Latest from Rocket City 73
News, project write ups, and updates from the local scene
Featured Site of the Week
Every week we highlight a standout amateur radio or Meshtastic site from around the country–great design, great content, worth a visit.
Florida Mesh
Florida’s mesh user community runs one of the most complete documentation libraries around, with FAQs, regional radio settings, node configuration, and install guides for both Meshtastic and MeshCore. It also has a blog, photo gallery, live mesh map, and telemetry tools. If you’re wondering what a well-organized regional mesh looks like, this is it.
Meet the Community
The hams, mesh builders, and experimenters who make this a community, not just a hobby
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Upcoming Events
Hamfests, Nets, Mesh Meetups, and anything else worth putting on your calendar.
until Huntsville Hamfest, August 21-22, 2027
Huntsville Hamfest
August 21 & 22 2027
HARC FCC Licensing Exam
Saturday, 5 SEP 0900-1000am. click for details