Author: Matt Walsh

From the President February 2019

February 28, 2019
From the President, So the February meeting came off without hitch. Except for starting a half an hour late, we had some spirited discussion. Talk consisted of field strength meters, contesting, Emcomm, and imaginary numbers i = (√-1)  or more simply i2=-1. Simply stated an imaginary number is a complex number that can be written … Continue reading "From the President February 2019"

Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club Board of Directors Meeting February 6, 2019

February 28, 2019
Leo Ribordy N9NBH Chairman opened the meeting at 7:00 PM. Attendees Leo Ribordy N9NBH Dirk Smith W0RI Cliff Sowka K9QD Frank Giampa N9QPD John Zietlow K9WIC Geoff Stevens KA9QGH Edward Lishka AC9SD Chris Brewer AC9GN Peter Maziuk N9POL Treasurer’s Report Chris Brewer AC9GN reported current financials: Beginning Balance           $5,133.26 Income                                 $              0 Expense                               $   106.97  … Continue reading "Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club Board of Directors Meeting February 6, 2019"

Winter Field Day Deployment

February 13, 2019
By: Mike KD9KMV On January 26th 2019, aka Winter Field Day, I decided to deploy a portable station at the Moraine Hills State Park, in Illinois (map). I chose this location because, as a bonus, it is also a Parks On The Air (POTA) recognized location, so I would be able to take part in … Continue reading "Winter Field Day Deployment"

SATERN Net Monday Nights

February 8, 2019
By: Leo N9NBH The Salvation Army has started to use our repeater on Monday evenings at 7 PM for their weekly net. The name of the net is SATERN. It stands for Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network. This net lasts about 15 minutes. You do not have to be a member of the Salvation … Continue reading "SATERN Net Monday Nights"