WA9BLP Tower Project
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.
Author: Matt Walsh
From the President
Some exciting things have happened relating to our new web site. It is proving to be a great tool for communicating our events, and for showing others who may be interested in the club what we do. I urge all of you to help us keep things fresh on the web site. It’s fairly easy. … Continue reading "From the President"
CQ Worked All Prefix Contest
From 7pm Friday, March 23 until 7pm Sunday March 25 you can work countries around the world on HF SSB. The goal of this contest is to work as many prefixes as possible, with more points earned for countries on a different continent than you. The exchange for this contest is very simple, 59 and … Continue reading "CQ Worked All Prefix Contest"
Upcoming Class
Our club neighbors, the York Radio Club in Elmhurst, are sponsoring a Technician level class. This is a fast paced class including a license exam at the end of day two. The class is free, there is a $14 fee to take the exam. April 21 – 22, 2018 – 8 AM to 4 PM Weekend … Continue reading "Upcoming Class"
March Club Meeting
The presentation this month was on Skywarn and how ham radio is still very relevant in weather spotting. The following is the last slide of the presentation which lists upcoming classes and local weather spotting nets.