In preparation for a longer upcoming trip in September, Tim KD9LAI went out into the field to a local park to test some new equipment:
Sotabeams 23′ mast and 3 band linked dipole Bioenno Solar panel and solar charge controller
It happened! The first club meeting held on Zoom
The Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club held it’s first Zoom based monthly meeting last week, on Thursday 20th August.
Many club members joined to watch Geoff KA9QGH, the club president, host the meeting from his home.
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QST: Monthly club meetings now to be held on Zoom
As you probably know, due to Covid-19, the monthly club face to face meetings (held on the third Thursday of the month) have not been possible, and so a club net has been taking place on the K9IIK 145.230 repeater.
From this month on, starting this evening, the monthly club meetings will now be held on Zoom. This means there will not be a club net on the repeater. (Note that this only affects the third Thursday of each month. The regular net schedule remains).
Geoff KA9QGH, the club president has sent out a notification to all members with the Zoom meeting details including the meeting ID’s and passwords, and how to connect to Zoom. Club members can also view the meeting details via the SARC Google Group. (Sarc membership and login required).
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Upcoming Online Ham Radio Events
Mike Sorensen K9KQX
At tonight’s net [July 30, 2020 – Ed.] I mentioned a few items and thought I’d share some links about a virtual Hamfest with various keynote speakers. The topics actually look pretty interesting so for the newer hams this might be worthwhile. The event is free, just register on the web site prior to the event which starts next weekend August 8 and 9th.
https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.
On another note the ARRL is having a new series of webinars. Look on the main page for “Webinars-NEW’ under the main scrolling pictures, or go to this url
http://www.arrl.org/arrl-
COVID-19 Response (Updated July 30, 2020)
SARC has cancelled all in person events through August 31, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Schaumburg Park District has listed events, meetings and rentals as cancelled indefinitely. Our events make use of these facilities. The calendar at the right reflects all the changes noted below.
Events cancelled include:
- Club Meetings
- Board Meetings (although the board continues to discuss topics through emails)
- Sarc In The Park
- Saturday Breakfasts
VE testing will still take place by appointment only. More information.
The club board is working on an alternate meeting plan for board meetings, and will discuss if we can safely have some club events while staying within social distancing guidelines.
Additional information from the Village of Schaumburg Park District https://www.parkfun.com/news/coronavirus-response