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SARC’s Role in Septemberfest 2026

September 20, 2026
Behind the Celebration Above the Septemberfest crowd, a large screen carried a message worth celebrating: “Amateur ‘Ham’ Radio Serving the Community!” Beside the Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club’s logo were four simple commitments: communicating, learning, giving back, and having fun. The photograph from Schaumburg’s 2026 Septemberfest captures that message above a Schaumburg Park District trailer, with … Continue reading "SARC’s Role in Septemberfest 2026"

Mercury vs. VARA HF

September 18, 2026
Pros, Cons, and Practical Choices for SARC Here is a useful operating idea for Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club members: explore two ways to send messages and files over HF radio. Mercury and VARA HF offer an opportunity to learn about digital communications, compare station setups, and help newer hams make their first data connection. The … Continue reading "Mercury vs. VARA HF"

AntSDR T510 1 MHz to 6 GHz and 2 GHz Bandwidth

August 19, 2026
AntSDR T510 AI Pre-Launch Direct RF Input Up to 2 GHz Baseband Bandwidth per Channel Here is an ambitious software-defined radio project for SARC members who enjoy radio, software, signal processing, and hands-on experimentation. The AntSDR T510 AI combines a high-speed RF system-on-chip with an integrated NVIDIA Jetson computing module. That pairing is intended to … Continue reading "AntSDR T510 1 MHz to 6 GHz and 2 GHz Bandwidth"

How Will Quantum Computing Change Ham Radio?

August 13, 2026
Could Quantum Computing Change Radio and Antenna Designs? Here is a forward-looking technology question for SARC members: could quantum computing eventually change the way engineers design radios, antennas, filters, and digital communication systems? IBM and several research partners recently reported three quantum-computing results that they say reached beyond leading classical methods while adding new ways … Continue reading "How Will Quantum Computing Change Ham Radio?"