Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club Business Meeting May 21, 2026
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Month: May 2026
HF Dipole Quick‑Check
Field Measurements & Troubleshooting Flow This quick-reference guide helps troubleshoot HF dipoles using real-world measurements, feed-line comparisons, and a practical field workflow. Shop‑Ready Measurement Examples (20m Half‑Wave Dipole) Example Feedline Rig‑Side R (Ω) Rig‑Side X (Ω) Rig‑Side SWR Notes A Well Tuned 20–30 ft LMR‑400 ≈ 48–55 ≈ ±0–10 ≈ 1.05–1.30 Feedpoint ≈ 50 + … Continue reading "HF Dipole Quick‑Check"
Fusion on the SARC 70cm Repeater
SARC Repeater 70cm Dual Mode FM Analogue Yaesu System Fusion with WiresX connectivity A club-focused guide for Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club members who already know the analog side of the system but have not yet used the Yaesu System Fusion side of the club’s UHF machine. This version is written for practical first use on … Continue reading "Fusion on the SARC 70cm Repeater"
Hamvention 2026 Gear Roundup for SARC
Executive summary As of Saturday, May 16, 2026, Hamvention is still in progress in Dayton, so this roundup reflects the best public information available through the show’s first full day and early Saturday coverage. The broad pattern this year is clear: portable and hybrid operation remains the hottest segment; Yaesu is pushing a full family … Continue reading "Hamvention 2026 Gear Roundup for SARC"
SARC in the Park Kicks Off Another Outdoor Operating Season
SARC in the Park May 9, 2026 SARC in the Park is the club’s warm-weather replacement for Construction Project. It is intended to get members operating outside with portable radios, go-boxes, antennas, and batteries. The activity typically takes place on the front lawn of the Schaumburg Community Recreation Center on the second and fourth Saturdays … Continue reading "SARC in the Park Kicks Off Another Outdoor Operating Season"