When you were a child, did you ever wonder what would happen if you could dig a hole straight down through the center of the earth? Wouldn’t be cool if instead of transmitting radio waves around the world, they would be capable of penetrating the earth’s crust and travel directly to the opposite side? OK, this is nonsense, but now that I have you’re attention, have any of you every made contact with our antipode city via HF?
Read MoreOur club never ceases to amaze me. I attended our Saturday morning “Brunch Bunch” and was pleasantly surprised by the growing attendance there at Max’s Deli at 8 am in the morning. Well over 15 hams showed up, eager to share their weekly experiences and trade ideas for improving their skills. I’m not sure whether it is the great grub or the stimulating conversation, but it is great fun to attend every week. So, don’t be a fool and miss some of the significant benefits of club membership such as this weekly gathering.
Read MoreARRL has declared 2023 as the “Year of the Volunteer” and this could not be a more appropriate or timely topic for February. Our club runs on backs of volunteers in so many ways.
Read MoreAccidents can happen anytime. I should know after having spent the New Year’s in the hospital for eight days after I tripped on a pair of shoes in my bedroom, unable to catch my balance and ending up with fracturing three ribs. OUCH! What is the point of me telling you this? Being vigilant is a full time job, as is situational awareness. Now, after looking in the rear view mirror, I take considerable comfort in the number of members who found out and have reached out to me in various ways to offer help. While it will be a couple of months before I am back to my usual self, there are some lessons I would like to share.
Read MoreDecember ushers in the beginning of shorter days and longer periods of darkness. As amateur radio operators, our thoughts turn to indoor activities such as contests, shack cleaning, dreaming of upgrades to our equipment, and learning new skills.
Read MoreNovember ushers in the holiday season and with it comes family gatherings, parties and gift giving (thanks to Black Friday deals). But it is also time to reflect on whether you are really “radio active’? What do I mean by “radio active”?
Actually it has multiple meanings. The first one I want to reflect upon is how “active” you are in NS9RC. With our 2022 membership drive in full swing (remember you can save $5.00 if you pay your dues before December 31st), are you taking full advantage of our club offerings?
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