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Extra Class course on Zoom beginning Thursday, January 28

Rol Anders, K3RA is starting an Extra Class course on Zoom beginning Thursday, January 28, and running for 11 sessions. Rol’s popular series of amateur radio classes has helped license and upgrade many dozens of area hams. Sessions will start at 6:30 pm, and run 3 hours. No charge, of course. Those wishing to sign up should email Rol at roland.anders@comcast.net.

January, 2021 meeting

Club Treasurer Dave AB3TE opened the January, 2021 meeting. A turnout of nine people. Neil W3ZQI Secretary read the December meeting minutes. Dave AB3TE gave the treasurer’s report; again, modest spending during the month. We continue plans to hold our 2021 hamfest which remains dependent upon state guidelines for maximum attendance. We have the ability to print flyers on demand. Most area hamfests up to April have been cancelled. No new business. Post-meeting, informal chit-chat: Bud W3LL said that Dayton was still a go and he spoke of making his travel arrangements. With antenna system woes, he is restricted to...

December, 2020 meeting

Club Treasurer Dave AB3TE opened the December, 2020 meeting. A turnout of 13 people. Neil W3ZQI Secretary read the November meeting minutes. Dave AB3TE gave the treasurer's report; modest spending during the month. Still planning to hold our 2021 hamfest; dependent upon state guidelines for maximum attendance. Post-meeting, informal chit-chat Marty KC3PPV asked for CW scheds as he improves his code speed for CW Ops. Several folks spoke on CW expertise. Marty is also having an SWR issue with his main radio--tips were given for diagnosis. Bud W3LL gave a short history of radios visible in his camera image and...

November, 2020 meeting

Club Treasurer Dave AB3TE opened the November, 2020 meeting. A turnout of 13 people. Dave AB3TE gave the treasurer's report. In response to our continuing concern about an in-person meeting site and storage expenses, Jim WB3DJU mentioned that the Phoenix church has new leadership and might be more open to discussions. Neil W3ZQI Secretary read the October meeting minutes. Planning continues for the 2021 hamfest; the 2021 flyer redesign is done; pending printing as needed. More annual events are gone from the 2021 hamfest/event calendar, notably January/February. Richmond and Orlando did cancel. Don N3FQC spoke of the planned revival of...