Sub-QRP WSPR Magic
The following artcile appeared in the July 2023 Communicator club newsletter and was submitted by Tom K7ONE. Print the Article
Battery Capacity Spreadsheet
Great article appeared in QRper.com website that gives a spreadsheet download for a battery capacity calculator. Input your transceiver operating amperages, planned duty cycle (xmit/rx ratio), and desired operating duration (time) to calculate the required battery capacity for BOTH LiFePO4 and lead-acid batteries. https://qrper.com/2023/05/phillip-shares-battery-sizing-calculator-spreadsheet-and-pota-radio-survey-results/
JESSE SNYDER, KW4IT, April 2023
Jesse George Snyder of Venice, FL, aged 80 years, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023. He was born on October 23, 1942, in Chicago, IL, son of the late George and Alyce (Bechtel) Snyder. Jesse was a long time club member, who was a regular presence at meetings, breakfasts, VE sessions and QCWA. Having …
Yeasu FT-818ND Programming
Yeasu FT-818ND I recently purchased a Yeasu FT-818ND. I finally got a few VHF & a few UHF channels programmed into the radio. But, I had difficulty with the VFOs, as I do not think the instructions were very clear. I finally figured out how to setup the memory locations in a way that allow …
Amatuer Radio Training Programs
As amateur (ham) radio entered its 2nd century of existance in the early 2010’s the wonder of the Internet, YouTube, and online Learning Management Systems (LMS) that were available for training opportunites grew exponentially. Most of us rapidly adopted these new learning technologies and now distance learning has made its way into every facet of …
October 2022 Meeting CANCELLED
Sorry everyone but due to water damage at the church we are cancelling the October club meeting. See everyone in November on Wednesday the 9th at the Presbeterian Church <LINK>
Jim Murdock, KG4KOT, 2022
I sadly report the passing of one of our life members, Jim Murdock KG4KOT. His passing was announced at church on September 18, 2022. de W2XYZ Frank.
Tony Mitkowski, KO4ZMN SK 2022
With heavy heart, we’re notifying you of the passing of our fellow member, Tony Mitkowski, KO4ZMN. Tony was new to Ham Radio and was an enthusiastic learner and a good friend. He was taken by cancer on July 31, 2022 just 3 weeks after receiving the diagnosis. Tony was born and raised in Manhattan and …
6 Meter Loop
A 6 Meter Magnetic Bicycle Wheel? by Tom Babcock, KN4ONE I’ve been intrigued with the magnetic loop antenna for some time, but have always been leery of the narrow bandwidth. With the opening of the 6 meter band I was in need of a 6M antenna because my EFHW does not cover 6M. Since I …
Field Day 2022 Results
Congratualtions TARC members for a great Fiedl Day turn out and operations. The club operated as W4AC, class 3A, from the USCG Auxiliary site on Harbor Dr. in Venice on June 25-26. We finished with a final score of xxxx points but won’t know our standing until the end of the year when ARRL publishes …