July 6, 2019
By: Mike Griffiths, KD9KMV The ARRL Field Day takes place every year on the fourth weekend of June, for a 24 hour period. During this event ham radio operators across North America demonstrate their ability to setup portable radio deployments in the field. Combining emergency preparedness skills, technical knowledge and teamwork, the Schaumburg Amateur Radio …
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July 4, 2019
By: Bill Crockett, KD9AUP Here is a description of my homebrew loop antenna, together with photos of construction.
June 20, 2019
NJ9E Dale, ham radio operator for 50 years this year, brought three go Kits and antennas to show at the meeting.
June 10, 2019
By: Mike Griffiths, KD9KMV On Saturday June 1st, the monthly Saturday breakfast was held, as usual, at Maxfield’s Pancake House in Schaumburg.
June 9, 2019
List compiled by Cliff K0QD Six Meter Club of Chicago Sunday, June 16, 2019 Wheaton IL South Milwaukee Radio Club Saturday, July 6, 2019 Oak Creek, WI Karsfest Sunday, July 21, 2019 Peotone, IL Hamfesters Radio Club Sunday, August 4, 2019 Peotone, IL W9DXCC Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14, 2019 St. Charles, IL …
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