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May 4, 2022 meeting

A turnout of thirteen people: Dave AB3TE, Mike K2TPZ, Bud W3LL, Russ N3YI, Al WA3SFR, Stephan KC3ILL, Bill N3WD, Jon KC3PAN, Jim WB3DJU, Henry KB1PE, Jim W3BBE, Brad W1BCC, Neil W3ZQI. Club Vice President Bill N3WD opened the meeting. Secretary Neil W3ZQI read the prior monthly meeting minutes. Treasurer Dave AB3TE gave the treasury balance and reported on the recurring expenses. Old Business: Storage Expenses: Dave AB3TE and Bill N3WD to view contents of the storage facility. Some to be donated; most of rest to be sold at hamfest. Remaining material should be relatively compact. Hamfest: Followup meeting with the...

Robert (Bob) A. Rampolla W3RAR, SK

With deep sadness we announce the passing of fellow Baltimore area radio amateur Robert (Bob) A. Rampolla W3RAR on Saturday April 30, 2022. Bob was a contester and also loved working digital modes. Most recent activities were in POTA (Parks On The Air). First licensed in 2002 as KB3IVR, he accomplished much over his years in the hobby. He will be missed. Bob’s viewing and funeral service will be on Friday May 6, 2022--see link below for details. Haight Funeral Home & Chapel P.A. Address6416 Sykesville RoadP.O. Box 195Sykesville, MD 21784Telephone(410) 795-1400 Here is a link to Bob’s funeral arrangements, on the...

April 6, 2022 meeting

A turnout of fifteen people: Kyle K3KRG, Jerry Green, Kurt WA3TOY, Bud W3LL, Bill N3WD, Jon KC3PAN, Jim WB3DJU, Mike K2TPZ, Russ N3YI, Henry KB1PE, Robin AA3SB, Chris N2MCS, Steve KC2PLV, Dave AB3TE, Neil W3ZQI. Club Vice President Bill N3WD AB3TE opened the meeting. Secretary Neil W3ZQI read the prior monthly meeting minutes. Treasurer Dave AB3TE gave the treasury balance and reported on the recurring expenses. New bank cards arrived. Old Business: Hamfest: A followup meeting with the fairgrounds people is planned by Dave AB3TE. Discussion of restrooms and unrelated small event that will be held in the grounds earlier...

Free Zoom Amateur Radio Operating Classes Start April 7

Free weekly, live, Extra Class Licensing course on Zoom beginning Thursday, January 20 through Thursday, March Once again “Operating Classes” sponsored by the Amateur Radio Club of the National Electronics Museum. Free weekly 3-hour Zoom sessions providing info on a wide range of Amateur Radio Operating Activities will start on Thursday April 7 and run through June 9 at 6:30 PM Eastern time. Session will be taught by experts, and the subjects include: All About Operating--A general Introduction Amateur Radio Organizations—Local to International Ham Radio Awards DXing-History and Tips from the Experts QSLing-How to get that needed card for DXCC or...