July 15, 2026
N9RJV posts a preliminary 7,153-point score SARC logged 1,675 contacts with 75 participants in class 2A, combining strong operating results with public-service, emergency-readiness, education, and outreach bonuses. Preliminary result · Final ARRL standing pending 7,153 Preliminary total score 1,675 Total contacts 75 Participants 1,655 Bonus points SARC’s 2026 operation produced 2,749 QSO points. The 2X …
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History, operating guide, and complete amateur radio reference The Q-code is a family of compact operating groups whose members normally contain three letters and begin with Q. It was developed for radiotelegraphy so operators could exchange recurring questions, answers, instructions, and reports with fewer characters and less dependence on a shared spoken language. The legacy …
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Portable Measurement Baselines and Fast Field Troubleshooting When you are out in the field, every minute and every tool counts. From quick checks of matching networks to sweeping coax for common-mode current, a compact kit and a tight process can turn frustrating guesswork into fast, confident decisions. Use the 8-Minute Script View the Park Kit …
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Breakfast, Radio Talk, and the Friendship That Keeps SARC Going Here is a simple way for SARC members to celebrate the club’s 50th Anniversary: come to breakfast. SARC’s breakfast page notes that the club meets on the first Saturday of the month at 8:00 AM at Maxfield’s Pancake House in Schaumburg, and that everyone is …
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