February Technical Presentation Jim Davis (N8JRD) the club’s resident HT collector presented “Beyond the BaoFeng, How Much HT do I need?” during our latest meeting.For those who missed it or would like to review the material, a recording of the meeting is now available on YouTube. This presentation was an…
The Board of Directors will have a meeting on February 12, 2025, at 7:00pm. The meeting will take place at the Witch’s Hat Depot. All members are welcome to attend, listen in, and contribute during open discussions. It’s a great way to stay involved and help shape the future of…
Tonight, we held our first SSTV experiment on the N8SL repeater, and it was a great success! A total of 17 participants joined in, with 15 successfully transmitting an image. It was an exciting and engaging event, bringing together operators to test and refine their SSTV skills. A big thank…
January Technical Presentation Jerry Grimes (K8GNG) presented an informative session on SSTV for both HF and VHF/UHF during our latest meeting.For those who missed it or would like to review the material, a recording of the meeting is now available on YouTube. This presentation served as an introduction to SSTV…
No technical meeting took place in December, instead, we held our annual holiday dinner, a festive gathering that brought club members together to celebrate the season. The event provided an opportunity for members to socialize, share stories, and reflect on the year’s achievements in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. A…
Club President Eric Stoddart, K8ERS, presented an informative and engaging session titled ‘How General Repeater Operations Work, How to Join a Net, and What to Do with a Malfunctioning Repeater.’ **The session provided an in-depth look at the essential role of repeaters in amateur radio, explaining their function in extending…
The September meeting will be Sunday the 8 at 7:00pm/6:30pm Meet & Greet. at the Witches Hat Depot South Lyon. Also will be on zoom for those who can’t make it. We will meet at 5:00pm at the Witches Hat Brewery for dinner and then move to the meeting. All…
Club member Darrell Black, W8DSB, presented an informative session titled ‘What Digital Modes Exist for Repeaters and How to Operate Them.’ **The session provided an overview of the various digital voice modes used in repeater operations, explaining their advantages, technical differences, and best practices for operation. Darrell introduced attendees to…
Club President Eric Stoddart, K8ERS, presented an engaging and informative session titled ‘What Are QSL Cards and What Are the Digital Alternatives?’ The session provided an in-depth look at the tradition of QSL cards in amateur radio, their historical significance, and their role in confirming contacts between operators worldwide. Attendees…
Eric Stoddart (K8ERS) and James Mills (K8JKU) presented an informative session on The thrill of the Chase: Contesting in Amateur Radio. This was a good introduction before the ARRL Field Day 2025.
