We will resume in August.
PennFest will be held this year, watch for details.
And, as always, we are looking for licensed hams to take a turn as net control for the Thursday evening nets. It’s easy, there is a script and a good group of hams to help you along.
Regards
Paul KE0QXV
RARC Secretary
RARC will host Field Day 2022 at the Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicolett Avenue South, Richfield, MN. We begin setup at about 9 am, operating beginning at 1 pm until sunset. The public is welcome to visit and see what amateur radio has to offer. arrl.org for more info. We will have several stations operating, with opportunity for visitors to experience amateur radio with an experienced ham.
RARC will meet in person on Wednesday, May 18th at 7 pm at the Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicolett ave s, Richfield, MN 55423. Topics to include Field Day 2022 planning, a field portable battery power source project and anything else that comes up.
We are looking for a railroad radio enthusiast to make a presentation on that topic as the frequencies are available on many HTs.
For field day June 25th, 2022, we will hold a one day event about 9 am to sundown, with visits from the public welcome. It is amateur radio’s day for open house. If you have an antenna or radio gear to bring, let the club know at w0rrc.rarc@gmail.com
Thursday evening net at 6:30 pm every week on the 444.475 repeater (FM) PL 118.8.
73
Paul KE0QXV
RARC Secretary.
This month’s meeting topics include Field Day 2022 planning and a presentation on the Droidstar application.
7 pm at the Richfield Community Center
7000 Nicollet Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423
An email has been sent to club members with Zoom info. If you would like to be part of the meeting, send an email to RARC at: w0rrc.rarc@gmail.com and the info will be sent to you.
2022 election results:
Herman president
Doug vice-president
Paul secretary
RARC will meet on Zoom this month at 7 pm on the Wednesday the 15th. Please see Zoom details below.
RARC board position elections will be held at the January 2022 meeting. If you are interested in holding a President, vice-president or secretary position, let us know.
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Paul KE0QXV
RARC Secretary
RARC has some power supplies and a/c power inlets available, free for the asking. Send an email to the club to make arrangements to pick some up at:
w0rrc.rarc@gmail.com
They are in Richfield.
The City of Richfield, MN has rules regarding outdoor antennas. Please follow the link below if you plan to install an outdoor antenna in Richfield.
https://library.municode.com/mn/richfield/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CHIVBUHOCORE_S425ACANTO
Paul KE0QXV
RARC Secretary
We will be meeting in person this month at the Richfield Community Center at 7pm. Topic includes working with System Fusion radios and planning for PennFest.
Here is a link to QSOtoday presentations: https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/vod-list.html
There are about 50 12vdc 5 amp power supplies and are free for the asking. Send an email to w0rrc.rarc@gmail.com for more info. There is an image in the link below.
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipO-iQaOCdgNpTVZakV9p2gUoQ5VTStrtENBZe4i
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Paul KE0QXV
We will meet at the Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet ave south 55423. Topics will include up-coming events, future projects and a hands on presentation on the use of Yaesu System Fusion radios. Bring a Fusion radio if you have one, and your questions regarding Fusion.
Wednesday, July 21st at 7:00 pm.
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Paul KE0QXV