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 …
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>
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
Long time club member and well loved among our many seasonal members, Will passed away on June 16, 2022. His obituary follows: Wilhelm R. Wehner. Beloved son of the late Edward Wilhem and Rose Elfriede Wehner. Devoted brother of Walburga (Burgi) F. Wehner of Englewood, FL formerly of Cincinnati. Will was a retired Pharmacist and …
This amateur radio operator developed and supported microwave data network solution for emergency response has its own website with information about the service, documentation, and software downloads. <arednmesh.org> They have published a easy to read and understand Beginners Guide to AREDN <read it>
Tom, KN4ONE has designed a way to use either the Boafeng or Anyton HT for interfacing with the WinLink software on your computer. Tom’s design midifies a standard Kenwood style HT connector for this purpose using the following procedure: