Category: Meetings
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VHF 3EL Tape Measure Yagi Workshop – February 1st
A part of next month’s meeting will consist of a “Build A Beam” workshop where you can build a 3 element VHF Yagi that is made from PVC and measuring tape. It’s a great antenna for portable operations such as foxhunting (RDF), SOTA, camping or anything else that you need an improved antenna over…
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Silent Auction -TONIGHT! – are you ready for some fun?
Yep, whether buying or selling tonight’s HCRA meeting, Coax Presentation and Silent Auction promises to be great fun. If you have something to sell, bring it down. Buying, all you need is $$$ :). Everyone is welcome, members and non-members alike so bring a friend that’s interested in radio along too. Besides the Silent Auction…
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From the Shack – January 2013
Next Meeting January 4th Silent Auction and Coax Presentation Our first meeting of the New Year kicks off as a double header. We’ve two very interesting and exciting things for you. An expanded silent auction and an informative presentation about coax. There’s more about the silent auction elsewhere in the newsletter and on the website,…
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HCRA Auction Returns in January – but ‘silently’!
Hey folks! We missed the auction this past November and it is always a fun event. Rather than wait a whole year we decided to hold an auction January 4th, but with a slight ‘twist’. Instead of a regular style auction we’re going to do it silently. How will this work out? We really don’t…
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Shhhhh! – Something exciting is returning to the January meeting!
Stay tuned for more information. Merry Christmas everyone! Jim/KK1W
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Ham Radio Classes For Tech General and Extra
Are you or do you know someone that wants to get into Amateur Radio? Do you currently hold a Technician or General license and want to upgrade? This is the perfect chance to get your license or upgrade your current license. No reservations are required. Details are below, but if you have questions, please fill out…
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Fred Hopengarten, K1VR to speak on antenna zoning at FCARC meeting Monday night
Posted on November 18, 2012 by N1FJ Antenna Zoning for the Radio Amateur Is there a tower and antenna in your future? Applying for a Permit? On November 19 the Franklin County Amateur Radio Club (FCARC) speaker will be Fred Hopengarten, K1VR, telecommunications lawyer. Fred is author of the definitive book,Antenna Zoning for the Radio Amateur. Fred has represented…
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Holiday Party December 10, 2012
There will be no HCRA meeting Friday, December 7, 2012. Our annual Holiday Party will be at the Steaming Tender in Palmer on Monday, December 10, 2012. See below:
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More links from the November 2nd meeting
Here are the sources for antenna supports I use for portable operation. Usable height is usually less than claimed height. We have found that anything over 20 feet or so works well on a summit activation. 28′ carbon fiber pole, about $100 including shipping, strong and light and compact: http://www.allfishingbuy.com/Fishing-Pole/Pole-A1-65-2-8615.htm 31′ Jackite fiberglass pole, $68.95…
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Links from the November 2nd meeting
Here’s some links that will give you additional information discussed at our November 2nd meeting (SOTA and portable operation). Thanks everyone for attending, I hope you enjoyed the meeting and the refreshments. Don’t forget to purchase your Holiday Party ticket! The photo on the left is from this summer’s activation of Mt. Mansfield by Frandy…