April 19, 2018
The Chicagoland Marathon takes place on May 20, 2018 in Busse Woods. Several hams are needed to help monitor the course and provide communications supporting the medical team and supplies logistics. Plan to operate from approximately 6am to 2pm. The club thanks Frank N9QPD and Phil WB9C for their support of this event in the …
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This year’s MS Walk is on Sunday, May 6, 2018. We’re needed from approximately 7 am until noon. All you need to work this event is an HT and a chair to sit and monitor the location. Contact the Public Service chair if you’re interested in volunteering for this event. The event takes place at …
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By Bob W9DXR With the upcoming weather spotting season, this article we recently unearthed is very timely. My wife recently came across a newspaper clipping from around 1959 that her family had kept. At that time the use of black and white television was still predominant and I believe the following method of tornado detection …
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The North Shore Radio Club is offering a technician through extra class starting Wednesday April 11 and concluding on Wednesday May 30. Classes are 7pm to 9pm in Northbrook. Detailed information can be found on their web site North Shore Radio Club.
April 4, 2018
The club recently helped Ray WA9BLP refurbish his tower, antennas and shack. A full write up can be found in the March 2018 RHG. Kevin K9AAB provided this video documenting the process.