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Harris (Goodie) Goodwin WA5SJW SK
September 25, 1937 – May 27, 2026
It is with sadness that we report the passing of Harris (Goodie) Goodwin WA5SJW. Goodie was born September 25, 1937 and died May 27, 2026 at the age of 88. The family has set a tentative date of June 28 for a celebration of life. We will update information here as it becomes available.
Goodie was an Upper Rio FM Society Life member and VERY long time contributor to the Upper Rio FM Society. Goodie was know to work tirelessly to achieve the Upper Rio goals. He was the primary interface to the Air Force and played a key role in protecting the Hub site during the period when the Air Force was considering developing the property along Gibson. He was the primary interface to the forest service where many of our repeater sites are located. He was a key player in resolving the two separate tower incidences on Capilla Peak.
In addition to Upper Rio proper activities he was an avid balloonist and brought HAM radio, and in particular APRS, to the balloon community.
Goodie will be missed and he leaves behind big shoes to fill.
Per the family request, please direct any questions to Alec Fordyce, KI5EFG at alecfordyce@gmail.com
More information can be found at the Neptune Society’s web site
Please send anything you may know about specific contributions to the Upper Rio Goodie made over the years, pictures, etc to k5atm@yahoo.com and we will update this announcement.
Next general meeting is TBD
The mission of the Upper Rio FM Society, Inc. is to provide a State-of-the-Art
Amateur Radio repeater network for the benefit of our members, licensed Amateur Radio
operators, the community and provide public service communication support in times of emergency
QST: 5-4-2026 – Microwave Ridge Back Up
The repeater radio and the associated linking radio were repaired and reinstalled Sunday. The repeater appears to be functioning properly. Thank you Jim, Bruce, and David.
URFMSI Members
The Upper Rio FM Society operates an IP network that links our repeaters and ties together other systems within the Hub and remote locations such as Sandia Crest. This network is a critical part of how our systems function reliably day in and day out, and we expect it to grow in complexity as we add new repeaters.
To help ensure this network remains stable, secure, and well maintained, URFMSI is looking for a small number of members with strong networking experience who may be interested in helping with its ongoing upkeep.
We’re especially interested in hearing from members who:
- Work (or previously worked) in IT or networking as part of their career
- Have hands-on experience with IP networking, routing, or network troubleshooting
- Have considerable experience managing real-world networks (commercial, amateur, or otherwise)
- Live in the Albuquerque or nearby area
This is not a request for casual or occasional help. The goal is to form a small, trusted team (approximately three people) who can collectively support, maintain, and improve URFMSI’s networking needs over time. Because this infrastructure is critical to URFMSI’s operations, interested members will be vetted before joining the team to ensure a good technical and organizational fit.
If you believe you have the right background and are interested in learning more, please reach out to URFMSI president Bruce Campbell NK5W via email at president@urfmsi.org or 505-934-3686.
We’ll reach out for an initial conversation to discuss experience, expectations, and whether this would be a good fit.
Thank you for helping keep URFMSI’s systems strong and reliable.
73 all,
— Bruce Campbell NK5W
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La Mosca Repeater Update (3/6/26)
The La Mosca repeater went down last August. It was brought back up quickly but at reduced power (7W). It is now running at 25W and appears to be meeting the needs of the community.
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The Upper Rio FM Society
The Upper Rio FM Society started its journey as a club in 1968 with the help of eleven enthusiastic Hams interested in advancing the use of the two-meter band. Today, the organization boasts nine linkable 2-meter and 70-centimeter repeaters (two of which are D-Star digital repeaters). The linking system also has access to over 40 additional 2-meter and 70-centimeter repeaters located around New Mexico that make up the Mega-Link and other affiliated systems.Whether you are a new or experienced Ham, an existing URFMSI member or someone who is interested in joining our organization, we hope that this website is useful. Enjoy, and please don’t hesitate to contact us with your comments or questions.
Additional QSTs
- A copy of the presentation at the July 2018 meeting has been posted.
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