The votes have been cast and the results are in! The Sangamon Valley Radio Club moves forward to a new year with some new faces on the board and with great hopes for what can be done in 2018.
With 121 members eligible to vote and 72 ballots cast we have both approved amendments to our constitution and installed a new board!
The SVRC club station will be open for the 3916 Santa net to help get kids connected up with Santa Claus via the magic of amateur radio. A control operator will be present to help make the connection. Bring your kids, grandkids, or even your friendly neighbor kids and help them get connected via the magic of amateur radio with Santa Claus.
A Piece of History Motivates Ham Who Built His Own Enigma Machine
In a special salute to the fast approaching Veterans Day, on Thursday, November 2, the Sangamon Valley Radio Club will take a look back at what historians say was a turning point for communications in World War II, one that led to the Allied victory. The program begins at 7 p.m. at club hqs in Springfield.
Board meeting of SVRC. Members welcome.
Would your amateur radio equipment survive an Electromagnetic Pulse event, man-made or otherwise?
That's the question Pittsburgh, Kansas-based amateur radio operator Tyler Constantini, KB0PQP, will try to answer on Thursday, September 7 in an unusual Skype/Visual presentation to the Sangamon County Radio Club.
The program, at 7 p.m., will address not only the technical side of an EMP, but also the personal impact it could have on individual ham radio operations.
Each month's meeting includes a presentation related to ham radio. The general public is welcome to attend as well as area ham operators and SVRC club members.
The Sangamon Valley Radio Club Board Meeting. Club Members Only.
Tim, N9PUZ, will present information on Summits on the Air (SOTA) at the August SVRC club meeting. SOTA started in Europe as a way to encourage ham radio operation from the mountains and has grown to include associations in nearly a 100 countries and even includes opportunities for operators to participate in SOTA from the comfort of the couch at home. Well, how about if Tim tells you about it himself? SOTA is a perfect example of a hobby within a hobby!
Lucille was a member of the Sangamon Valley Radio Club in the 1950s and 1960s. She was truly a pioneer in the male dominated amateur radio community in Springfield and was highly regarded by many who knew her. Lucille was also very involved in the local P.T.A. and often hosted radio events for the youngsters in several Springfield area schools. She is pictured here working a Field Day station and making contacts. Gotta love her beautifully painted fingernails! The Sangamon Valley Radio Club is honored to operate the Ladies Net in her memory.
Ron Morgan has mentioned the SVRC in his latest Amateur Radio Relay League Illinois Section News:
