May Meeting Presentation
Got an HF Radio and wondering what kind/type of antenna to use? Join us this month as Dwayne, KA9KQH, shares some of his knowledge and experience with HF antennas.
An amateur radio license is a license to learn. Look here for information about upcoming license classes and specialized training.
Got an HF Radio and wondering what kind/type of antenna to use? Join us this month as Dwayne, KA9KQH, shares some of his knowledge and experience with HF antennas.
A recent conversation with a ham returning to the area led to the discussion of HF Radio and living in an apartment or an HOA (Home Owner Association). These living situations can pose a challenge for amateur radio enthusiasts due to space limitations and rules. However, there are still several good antenna options available for HF operations some of this may be permanent and may be temporarily setup on a per use basis. Products and manufacturers mentioned in this areticle are not recommendations, just easy to find examples of that type of antenna.
Brother James Court Laundry Building
4595 Laverna Road, Springfield, IL 62707
Use the Springfield Developmental Center Entrance.
What: Get technical advice, operate;
A Weekend Open Hours Event aligned with the Illinois QSO Party!
Brother James Court Laundry Building
4595 Laverna Road, Springfield, IL 62707
Use the Springfield Developmental Center Driveway, then look to your left.
We will be at Brother James Court 2508 St James Rd Springfield, IL. People start arriving around 9:30 A.M. and we are usually there until about 12pm. The Open Hour Roundtable (net) starts at 10a every monday on the 443.000 Repeater. We always have fun at open hours by socializing, discussing technical topics, and operating some HF mode. If you have a radio or antenna you want to try in the field bring it out; when the weather is nice we have options for testing your gear and answering questions.
73 de KA9KQH
Brother James Court Laundry Building
4595 Laverna Road, Springfield, IL 62707
Use the Springfield Developmental Center Entrance.
What: Get technical advice, operate;
The Sangamon Valley Radio Club is looking for communications volunteers in support of the American Lung Association’s Fight For Air Stair Climb.
To volunteer contact: trustee at svrc.org.
Where: Wyndham City Centre, 700 E Adams St, Springfield, IL
When: Feb 26, 2023 7:30AM to 1:00PM
What: A UHF Handheld and a headset due to the high ambient noise.
The Sangamon Valley Radio Club will be doing Technician Licensing classes on Monday Nights start 2/21/2022 from 6pm-8pm and running trhough 4/11/2022.
Register for classes at: https://svrc.org/license-class-sign.html
Dates & Times
Monday 2/21/2022 6pm-8pm
Monday 2/28/2022 6pm-8pm
Monday 3/7/2022 6pm-8pm
Monday 3/14/2022 6pm-8pm
Monday 3/21/2022 6pm-8pm
Monday 3/28/2022 6pm-8pm
Monday 4/4/2022 6pm-8pm
Brother James Court
2508 St. James Rd. Springfield, IL 62707
What: Get technical advice, operate;
Operating from home locations, K9Y was on the air throughout the run of the 2021 Illinois State Fair, August 12-22, 2021. All amateur radio operator were welcome to participate from their own ham shack using their own radios. Three operators took part in the event; J. Mitch Hopper – K9ZXO, Chuck Hopper – K9PLX, and Roger Whitaker – K9LJB.