The May Technical Program will be on May 4, 2025, at 6:30pm Our May meeting will be an open help forum focused on electronics —covering schematics, troubleshooting, circuit understanding, and more. Using the “Elmer” model of mentoring, we’ll work together to answer your questions and share practical knowledge. Whether you’re stuck on…
April Technical Presentation Eric Stoddart (K8ERS) the club’s president presented “HF Radios: Buy Smart, Stay on the air” during our latest meeting.For those who missed it or would like to review the material, a recording of the meeting is now available on YouTube. This presentation, HF Radios: Buy Smart, Stay…
The April Technical Program will be on April 13, 2025, at 6:30pm HF Radios: Buy Smart, Stay On the Air Buying an HF radio can be exciting—but also a little overwhelming. In this session, Eric, K8ERS will walk you through what really matters when choosing the right rig for your…
Upcoming Slow Scan TV Event – Tuesday, March 18 @ 7:00 PM Join us for our next Slow Scan TV (SSTV) event on the N8SL 147.04+ PL110.9 repeater. Event Format: For an SSTV refresher, check out Jerry K8GNG’s presentation: Looking forward to seeing you on the air!
The March Technical Program will be on March 9, 2025, at 6:30pm This month’s topic on an overview of the incident command system (ICS) and how it works in cooperation with amateur radio will be presented by Rory (W8KNX), Also, a quick look at pertinent ICS forms that can be used…
February Technical Presentation Jim Davis (N8JRD) the club’s resident HT collector presented “Beyond the BaoFeng, How Much HT do I need?” during our latest meeting.For those who missed it or would like to review the material, a recording of the meeting is now available on YouTube. This presentation was an…
The Board of Directors will have a meeting on February 12, 2025, at 7:00pm. The meeting will take place at the Witch’s Hat Depot. All members are welcome to attend, listen in, and contribute during open discussions. It’s a great way to stay involved and help shape the future of…
Tonight, we held our first SSTV experiment on the N8SL repeater, and it was a great success! A total of 17 participants joined in, with 15 successfully transmitting an image. It was an exciting and engaging event, bringing together operators to test and refine their SSTV skills. A big thank…
January Technical Presentation Jerry Grimes (K8GNG) presented an informative session on SSTV for both HF and VHF/UHF during our latest meeting.For those who missed it or would like to review the material, a recording of the meeting is now available on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv0hlLf7EfU This presentation served as an introduction to…
No technical meeting took place in December, instead, we held our annual holiday dinner, a festive gathering that brought club members together to celebrate the season. The event provided an opportunity for members to socialize, share stories, and reflect on the year’s achievements in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. A…
