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…
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…
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.
Club President Eric Stoddart (K8ERS) Presented an informative session titled “Wired for Success: Coaxial Cables, Connectors, and Powerpoles in Amateur Radio,” which provided attendees with a comprehensive understanding of essential cabling and power connection techniques in ham radio. The session covered the fundamentals of coaxial cables, their types, and best…
Anthony Luscre, K8ZT, presented an informative session titled ‘Technicians: Life Beyond Repeaters,’ **which explored the many opportunities available to Technician-class license holders beyond local repeater operation. The presentation aimed to inspire Technicians to expand their amateur radio activities by exploring modes such as HF communications, digital modes, satellites, contesting, and…
