July 9, 2019
By: Rob, N9MVO A Public Service Event Well, it’s that time of the year, so less than two weeks after Field Day, the Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club had a Public Service Event: The Hoffman Estates Independence Day Parade. It was a beautiful day for a parade. The temperature was not too hot, starting in the …
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By: Mike Griffiths, KD9KMV The ARRL Field Day takes place every year on the fourth weekend of June, for a 24 hour period. During this event ham radio operators across North America demonstrate their ability to setup portable radio deployments in the field. Combining emergency preparedness skills, technical knowledge and teamwork, the Schaumburg Amateur Radio …
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By: Bill Crockett, KD9AUP Here is a description of my homebrew loop antenna, together with photos of construction.
June 20, 2019
NJ9E Dale, ham radio operator for 50 years this year, brought three go Kits and antennas to show at the meeting.
June 10, 2019
By: Mike Griffiths, KD9KMV On Saturday June 1st, the monthly Saturday breakfast was held, as usual, at Maxfield’s Pancake House in Schaumburg.