Winter Field Day for 2023 was very mild as far as weather goes (40 degrees). With the mild weather in view, we decided to set up the equipment the day of the activity. Again we were able to set up at the Appalachian Conference grounds in Dublin, VA (thanks to WD4JIX). Setup started around 11:30am […]
Blings ‘n’ Things Themes for 2023
This year our monthly meetings will contain a show ‘n’ tell where members are encouraged to bring in things to show off, explain, and discuss. This “Blings ‘n’ Things” will be themed for each month for a specific topic, but members are encouraged to bring in anything they would like to show or share. Below […]
Hints and Kinks of the Yaesu FT-891
If you’re new to the Yaesu FT-891, you may find some things a bit odd, or difficult to use. If you’re a new ham on top of that, it can be quite frustrating. Here, I will attempt to capture some of the points of the FT-891 that are often missed or overlooked by the operator, […]
Winter Field Day 2023
Saturday, January 28th, 2023 noon to midnight. Schedule Saturday 28th: 12:00PM – Setup 12:30PM – Intro to HF Class by W4XXV 2:00PM – Winter Field Day Start 11:59PM – Tear down and go home This is the second year for the club participation in Winter Field Day, and hope you will be able to attend! […]
Club Satellite Communication Kit Available
The club now has a kit for members to borrow to facilitate making contacts via satellite! The kit was created from a donation from Carlos, N4OTX of two HTs, Arrow Antenna, cables, and manual. The kit is now packaged up with a few other items making it useful for fox-hunts as well, and is available […]
2023 Membership Application/Renewals
Please use one of the links below for membership renewals or new applications. Online – 2023 Membership Application or Renewal (takes you to our Google hosted form) Snail Mail – Download/print/mail form and payment (downloads PDF) Online Dues Payments Dues of $30 can be taken by using one of the payment options below. Transactions are […]
Fox Hunt Review – Oct 2022
On October 8th, 2022, it was a clear morning with a feeling of fall in the air. Having filled our bellies with food from the Country Kitchen, we turned our attention to the task at hand… finding that old elusive foxes! Earlier that morning, K4HZ and W4XXV hid the two transmitters within the confines of […]
2022 Winter Build Project
11/28/2022 Sign-ups are now closed. This year we will concentrate on a unique and fun build. The Ozark Patrol is a simple regen receiver, designed by David Cripe, NMØS, kitted and sold by the Four State QRP Group. Read more about the kit here.The uniqueness of this kit comes in the form of surface mounting […]
ARES Resources
If you are interested in Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES), here are some resources to check out.