April Meeting
Several volunteers stepped up to help with field day preparations. We thank everyone for their help. Dirk W0RI presented HF digital modes with FLDIGI.
Author: Matt Walsh
Public Service: Chicagoland Marathon
The Chicagoland Marathon takes place on May 20, 2018 in Busse Woods. Several hams are needed to help monitor the course and provide communications supporting the medical team and supplies logistics. Plan to operate from approximately 6am to 2pm. The club thanks Frank N9QPD and Phil WB9C for their support of this event in the … Continue reading "Public Service: Chicagoland Marathon"
From the Editor
They say April showers bring May flowers, but I never heard of April Snows bring May flowers. This April has been a wild ride for weather, and its been slowing me down with outdoor HAM antenna work, but I’m making the best of it. So in this months edition we are looking for articles. I’ve … Continue reading "From the Editor"
Public Service: MS Walk 2018
This year’s MS Walk is on Sunday, May 6, 2018. We’re needed from approximately 7 am until noon. All you need to work this event is an HT and a chair to sit and monitor the location. Contact the Public Service chair if you’re interested in volunteering for this event. The event takes place at … Continue reading "Public Service: MS Walk 2018"
RF Tornado Detection, 1959
By Bob W9DXR With the upcoming weather spotting season, this article we recently unearthed is very timely. My wife recently came across a newspaper clipping from around 1959 that her family had kept. At that time the use of black and white television was still predominant and I believe the following method of tornado detection … Continue reading "RF Tornado Detection, 1959"