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October Ham Radio Station Guidance

October 7, 2026
Monthly focus: Put your fall antenna plans into practice, check station power under load, and use October operating events to learn how your station performs. October gives Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club members a useful combination of station projects and on-air opportunities. Start with one improvement you can measure. Then make contacts, record the results, and … Continue reading "October Ham Radio Station Guidance"

Belvidere Hamfest 2026: SARC Members, Selling Tables, and Radio Conversation

September 28, 2026
Here is a look back at SARC members and their selling table at Belvidere Hamfest 2026. For the Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club, N9RJV, a hamfest is a chance to share an interest in radio, look over equipment, and spend time together away from the microphone. The event, officially named Radio Expo 2026, took place on … Continue reading "Belvidere Hamfest 2026: SARC Members, Selling Tables, and Radio Conversation"

Shannon’s Theorems: From Data Compression to Reliable Ham Radio

September 24, 2026
Here is a useful learning idea for Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club (SARC) members: explore how a message survives a noisy radio path. Claude Shannon’s information theory connects familiar questions about weak signals, digital modes, compressed files, and mobile phones. Start with the practical ideas, then follow the math as far as your curiosity takes you. … Continue reading "Shannon’s Theorems: From Data Compression to Reliable Ham Radio"

September Ham Radio Station Guidance

September 22, 2026
Monthly focus: shift the station toward stronger fall HF operation, prepare 40 and 80 meters for longer evenings, verify DC-power reliability before colder weather, and establish a clean SWR baseline after summer heat and thunderstorms. September 2026 opens with unusually quiet space-weather conditions. NOAA’s September 1, 2026 three-day forecast expects Kp to remain at or below 2 through … Continue reading "September Ham Radio Station Guidance"