General Level License Class

July 6, 2018
Date: Sat. Sept. 8, 2018 thru October 27, 2018 Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm Hoffman Estates Library Members of the club will host an 8 week general level license class. The class is free at the Hoffman Estates Library. Sign ups will be available through the library’s web site. We will be teaching from the ARRL … Continue reading "General Level License Class"

Club Receives Letter of Thanks

July 1, 2018
Over the past few months several club members helped Ray WA9BLP restore his antenna tower and station to working order. You can read more about it in Giving a Helping Hand to a HAM in need and Ray WA9BLP Antenna Project Update. Dirk W0RI organized the group and recently received the following note of thanks from Ray’s Wife.

Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club Board of Directors Meeting June 6, 2018

June 27, 2018
Frank Giampa N9QPD Chairman opened the meeting at 7:02 PM. Attendees Leo Ribordy N9NBH Cliff Sowka K9QD Peter Maziuk N9POL Matt Walsh AC9IG Kent Ochs W9KAO Frank Giampa N9QPD Dirk Smith W0RI Chris Brewer AC9GN Danny Kafka KB9HIL Ken Kryzywicki KD9HIJ Treasurer’s report Chris Brewer AC9GN reports: beginning balance $4,542.24. Income was $95.51. Expense was … Continue reading "Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club Board of Directors Meeting June 6, 2018"

President’s Report June 2018

June 27, 2018
Field day came together very well with our station captains and food captains bearing a good portion of the up-front work getting equipment and supplies together. We were able to return to our usual location at the water tank on Plum Grove road, but we implemented a shorter setup time. I’m glad to say that … Continue reading "President’s Report June 2018"

Field Day Dedicated in Memory of W9RDR, SK

June 22, 2018
The club will conduct it’s Field Day exercises this year in memory of Roger Ryan, W9RDR, SK. The club president provided the proclamation below to Roger’s family. Our SSB stations will also make occasional announcements stating that we are operating in Roger’s memory.