Category: Operating Modes

October Ham Radio Station Guidance

October 7, 2026
Monthly focus: Put your fall antenna plans into practice, check station power under load, and use October operating events to learn how your station performs. October gives Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club members a useful combination of station projects and on-air opportunities. Start with one improvement you can measure. Then make contacts, record the results, and … Continue reading "October Ham Radio Station Guidance"

Mercury vs. VARA HF

September 18, 2026
Pros, Cons, and Practical Choices for SARC Here is a useful operating idea for Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club members: explore two ways to send messages and files over HF radio. Mercury and VARA HF offer an opportunity to learn about digital communications, compare station setups, and help newer hams make their first data connection. The … Continue reading "Mercury vs. VARA HF"