We had the conclusion of our Digital Mode Workshop this morning. We compared various popular digital modes, looked at QSO formats and macros, and discussed fine tuning our transmitted signal using various methods. I hope everyone who attended enjoyed the format and lecture as much as I enjoyed presenting it. Slides from todays session can be found here:
The next club meeting will be held on May 20th at the County Administration Building (same as the Drivers License Bureau), 152 S. Fulton St, Wauseon at 7:30pm.
Notes to Pass Along:
The second part of the Digital Workshop is this Saturday (10:00am to 2:00pm) at the Delta Masonic Lodge. I tend to talk fast, so we will probably finish ahead of time like last Saturday...
Upcoming Hamfests:
05/17/2013 Dayton, OH (5/17 to 5/19)
06/01/2013 Tedrow, OH (FCARC)
06/02/2013 Chelsea, MI
Further details can be found at the ARRL Website: http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/search
Club Nets:
Weeknights at 10:30pm Bud's Midnight Madness Net -- 147.195+
Wed at 8pm Informal Two Meter & ARES Net -- 147.195+
Wed at 9pm 6M Net -- 50.400 AM on the first Wednesday of the month
Wed at 9pm 6M Net -- 52.525 FM Simplex
Latest Club Information:
I have my posted slides from the Digital Workshop today. Thanks to everyone who came out to learn a little more about HF Digital Modes. I hope it was a worthwhile day for you and I hope to see you call next Saturday!
Committee reports follow:
Members in Distress: nothing to report
Education: Bryan is planning an Autumn Tech Class this September on the 14th, 21st, and 28th. This will allow us to promote the class well ahead of time at several of the bigger events like the Delta Chicken Festival and the Fulton County Fair. The VE Team held a testing session at the end March, issuing 2 new technician licenses. The VE Team had one person scheduled for the end of April, but that person has taken an earlier test in Toledo and will not need VW testing services. As for now, we have no one scheduled for April.
I am going to be conducting a two part digital mode workshop at the Delta Masonic Lodge (400 Main St, Delta, OH) the first couple of Saturdays in May from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The goal is to provide an introduction to sound card digital modes in the HF bands. The first Saturday will consist of computer to rig interfacing concepts, installation of software, and basic computer setup. The end goal of the first Saturday is to give you the tools to interface your rig to your PC for receiving so you can listen to and view various digital modes on the HF bands. The second Saturday will get more in depth with popular digital modes, conducting QSO's, contesting, advanced software setup and utilities like logging and spotting. The goal at the end of the second Saturday is to give you the information to go out and make your first contact. I will be setting up a working digital configuration on HF, so we can make some live contacts and have some fun with it. There is no cost for class, and no need to bring any equipment with you.
The next club meeting will be held on April 15t at the County Administration Building (same as the Drivers License Bureau), 152 S. Fulton St, Wauseon at 7:30pm.
It is official, I am going to hold a two part digital workshop at the Delta Masonic Lodge (next to the Delta Library) on May 4th and 11th. So mark your calendars and pass the info along. I am pretty well set on 10:00am - 2:00pm and maybe getting some pizza delivered for lunch.
Upcoming Hamfests:
04/20/2013 Highland, MI (Milford)
05/17/2013 Dayton, OH (5/17 to 5/19)
06/01/2013 Tedrow, OH (FCARC)
06/02/2013 Chelsea, MI
Further details can be found at the ARRL Website: http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/search
Club Nets:
Weeknights at 10:30pm Bud's Midnight Madness Net -- 147.195+
Wed at 8pm Informal Two Meter & ARES Net -- 147.195+
Wed at 9pm 6M Net -- 50.400 AM on the first Wednesday of the month
Hello everyone, here are some notes from the Monday night Club meeting:
The meeting was called to order at 7:45pm with 13 members in attendance. Minutes from the previous meeting and the treasurer's report were read and accepted.
Committee reports follow:
Members in Distress: It was reported that Grant (KC2RCU) will be having back surgery soon, and Phil (KC8VTJ) is out of the hospital and recovering.
Education: The Technician Class held by Bryan (KB8ELG) and Lindsay (K8LI) this past month has several participants with one opting to take and pass the VE test at the end of the class. Bryan is considering a fall Tech Class this September on the 14th, 21st, and 28th. This will allow us to promote the class well ahead of time at several of the bigger events like the Delta Chicken Festival and the Fulton County Fair. The VE Team held a testing session at the end February, issuing 2 new General Licenses. Tom Servoss reports we have one person scheduled for March 30th testing, so walk-ins will be welcome.
The next club meeting will be held on March 18th at the County Administration Building (same as the Drivers License Bureau), 152 S. Fulton St, Wauseon at 7:30pm.
Events to Pass Along:
Ohio Skywarn Weather Spotter Training is 6:00pm on April 4th at the County Admin Building in Wauseon. You need to pre-register by April 2nd, details can be found here: http://www.k8bxq.org/node/174
We have a scheduled appointment for VE testing on March 30th at the Delta Public Library, so walk-ins are welcome, your are still encouraged contact KC8UOM just in case we need to cancel for any reason.
Upcoming Hamfests:
03/16/2013 Marshall, MI
03/17/2013 Toledo, OH
04/20/2013 Highland, MI (Milford)
05/17/2013 Dayton, OH (5/17 to 5/19)
06/01/2013 Tedrow, OH (FCARC)
Further details can be found at the ARRL Website: http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/search
Club Nets:
Sorry folks, I was out of town for the February Meeting, but our club secretary supplied the minutes for publishing:
February 18th, 2013 the Meeting was called to order by Brian Patterson, KB8ELG at approximately 7:30.
Members in distress: Phil Bartos (KB8VTJ) is in the hospital.
Minutes from January were unavailable.
There were no bills presented.
We received a donation from Doyle Bernath W8TGC in the amount of 225.00 for equipment that was sold for him at the Livonia Michigan hamfest.
Education report: The VE team reported no testing session in the month of January. There is one person signed up for testing this coming Saturday, February 23rd. We have one person signed up for the Amateur Radio class. The class date has been pushed back one week. Classes will start on February 23rd from 10am to 2pm. They would continue for the two following Saturdays. KA8KDS also suggested to do a demo at Harrison Lake State Park when the Boy Scouts are there. Brian KB8ELG will look into this.
UPDATE: the class will be delayed for 1 week. The class will now be February 23rd, March 2nd, and March 9th. We are also holding the class at the Masonic Lodge next door to the Delta Library.
The Fulton County Amateur Radio Club will again be holding entry level Amateur Radio classes for the general public. There will be three Saturday classes held February 16th, 23rd and March 2nd from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Delta Public Library. All study materials are provided by the radio club at no cost. There is a small $15 FCC fee at the end of the class for testing. There is no Morse ode requirements any longer. If you are interested in attending the classes, please pre-register by e-mail class@k8bxq.org or call Bryan at 419-822-5038.
Who: NWS Northern Indiana
Where: Fulton County Admin Building, Wauseon, OH
When: April 4, 2013 6:00pm EST
Spotter Training this year will be conducted via Internet Conference.
Register by April 2nd by contacting 419-337-9207 x341 or ema@fultoncountyohio.com
More information and other scheduled presentations can be found at:
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/iwx/program_areas/outreach/index.php
Hello everyone, here are some notes from the Monday night Club meeting:
The meeting was called to order at 7:40pm with 25 members in attendance. Minutes from the previous meeting and the treasurer's report were read and accepted.
We had a great turnout at the Christmas Dinner in December, with 34 members (by best estimate) in attendance.
Committee reports follow:
The VE testing team will be calling the Delta Public Library home for 2013. The Delta Public Library offers handicap/wheelchair accessibility. Along with the location change, testing start time will change to 10:15 AM. Testing location change takes effect starting January 26th.
The next club meeting will be held on January 21st at the County Administration Building (same as the Drivers License Bureau), 152 S. Fulton St, Wauseon at 7:30pm.
Notes to Pass Along:
The first business meeting of the year is the election of club officers, your attendance is greatly appreciated for this. Club membership renewals for 2013 are also due at this time. I will be getting renewal notices out via e-mail and postal mail in the next few days. If I happen to miss you, please let me know. Your membership fees help offset the cost of running the club and maintaining the repeater and your continued support is greatly appreciated.
Upcoming Hamfests:
01/20/2013 Hazel Park, MI
02/03/2013 Elyria, OH
02/17/2013 Livonia, MI
02/17/2013 Mansfield, OH
03/16/2013 Marshall, MI
03/17/2013 Toledo, OH
04/20/2013 Highland, MI (Milford)
05/17/2013 Dayton, OH (5/17 to 5/19)
06/01/2013 Tedrow, OH (FCARC)
Further details can be found at the ARRL Website: http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/search
Happy New Year fellow hams! 2012 was a great year for Amateur Radio in Fulton County. We had a lot of fun social and contest outings, as well as public service events we participated in this year. Thanks to all club members and amateur operators who continue to support and participate in club events. It is our goal to continue to be a great resource for ham radio advocacy.
Club Officers:
Your 2012 officers remained in position, with Bryan Patterson (kb8elg) as your club president, Craig Szczublewski (kd8kbu) as your club VP, Angela Infante (kb2avn) as secretary, and Lu Ann Kuney (kb2elh) as Treasurer.
Repeater Improvements:
Our last club meeting was at the Barn Restuarnt this past Monday. We had a great turnout for dinner and a great time telling tales of unbelievable DX. See you all in January!
The Club Christmas Dinner is tomorrow at 6:30pm at the Barn Restaurant in Archbold. I know we have been stating 6:00pm, but we just got a verification from the restaurant and it is 6:30pm.
EDIT: the dinner time is 6:30pm, not 6:00pm!!! The next club meeting will be held on December 17th at the Barn Restaurant in Archbold, OH at 6:30pm. This is our Christmas dinner and no formal meeting will be held, but bring your stories of radio lore and have a fun time socializing with the club members. As always, the cost of dinner is your responsibility, but the Barn is always reasonable and the buffet is always full of something tasty.
We had great weather on Sunday for hoisting up a new 11 element beam for Jim McBride. The antenna tuned flat on every covered band except 15 (we need to tweak that driven element yet). Thanks to everyone who came out to asist with this project. Click the image for additional pictures from Sunday.
