Category: Events
Rookie Roundup
The ARRL Rookie Roundup is this coming Sunday from 1:00 to 7:00 PM Eastern Time. (1800 to 2359 UTC). The SPARC club station will be open for all those who want to get on the air. A number of experienced operators will be there to guide you.
The Rookie Roundup is intended for those Hams first licensed in 2017, 2018 or 2019 but any ham who has not experienced the fun and challenge of HF is invited to come out.
– Harry, N3FMO
Holiday Drop-in Dec. 18
Tuesday, December 18 @ 7:00 – 10:00pm
1715 Breneman Rd1715 Breneman Rd, Manheim, PA 17545
All amateur radio operators and their families are invited to the club site to share in the spirit of the season. Bring a refreshment or cookies to share.
Tour MAKE717 Feb. 5
Visit Lancaster’s newest maker space. All SPARC members are welcome to attend. Please contact Gerry Wagner (KB3SSZ) in advance to RSVP. LIMIT 25 PARTICIPANTS. No Kit building at the club house this night.
Club Calendar Posted
The club website hasn’t received any updates in many months. We’re back on track and the first new content is an updated club calendar. Click on the “Calendar” link at the top of the page to check it out.
If you have something to add to the calendar, please email the information to k3mjn (at) arrl.net.
Intro to Digital Modes
This Tuesday, Aug 8th Kevin, K3LLC will host a workshop on digital HF
We will cover
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Rig connections
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Software
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Introduction to modes
It will start at 6 with a brief pause for the board meeting, and then resume afterwards.
2 Meter Repeater is down
It looks like 145.230 took a hit the other night
As such the repeater is on the workbench getting checked out. While this is happening 2M repeater service is interrupted.
449.975 is still active so show the UHF repeater some attention.
