September 28, 2026
Here is a look back at SARC members and their selling table at Belvidere Hamfest 2026. For the Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club, N9RJV, a hamfest is a chance to share an interest in radio, look over equipment, and spend time together away from the microphone. The event, officially named Radio Expo 2026, took place on …
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Here is a fun operating idea for SARC members: choose a distant station, spend some time listening, and try making a contact. This guide brings together the DXpedition list shared for the Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club, N9RJV, with updates and practical tips for operators, visitors, and newer hams.A DXpedition is a trip made by amateur …
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Here is a useful learning idea for Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club (SARC) members: explore how a message survives a noisy radio path. Claude Shannon’s information theory connects familiar questions about weak signals, digital modes, compressed files, and mobile phones. Start with the practical ideas, then follow the math as far as your curiosity takes you. …
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Monthly focus: shift the station toward stronger fall HF operation, prepare 40 and 80 meters for longer evenings, verify DC-power reliability before colder weather, and establish a clean SWR baseline after summer heat and thunderstorms. September 2026 opens with unusually quiet space-weather conditions. NOAA’s September 1, 2026 three-day forecast expects Kp to remain at or below 2 through …
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