April Technical Presentation Eric Stoddart (K8ERS) the club’s president presented “HF Radios: Buy Smart, Stay on the air” 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, HF Radios: Buy Smart, Stay…
The April Technical Program will be on April 13, 2025, at 6:30pm HF Radios: Buy Smart, Stay On the Air Buying an HF radio can be exciting—but also a little overwhelming. In this session, Eric, K8ERS will walk you through what really matters when choosing the right rig for your…
Upcoming Slow Scan TV Event – Tuesday, March 18 @ 7:00 PM Join us for our next Slow Scan TV (SSTV) event on the N8SL 147.04+ PL110.9 repeater. Event Format: For an SSTV refresher, check out Jerry K8GNG’s presentation: Looking forward to seeing you on the air!
The March Technical Program will be on March 9, 2025, at 6:30pm This month’s topic on an overview of the incident command system (ICS) and how it works in cooperation with amateur radio will be presented by Rory (W8KNX), Also, a quick look at pertinent ICS forms that can be used…
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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv0hlLf7EfU This presentation served as an introduction to…
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…
