2017 – Page 3 – Lakeway Amateur Radio Club

Field Day 2017 has came to an end

Jun 30, 2017

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in amateur radio, Antennas, Builders Group, License, Radio, Test Sessions

So as Field Day 2017 has came to an end I have to post how proud I am of my LARC family. This year we were sort of thin due to members having family and other obligations,but I can not put into words how proud I am of our club. This year we added a…

First Field Day Event for LARC Member

Jun 30, 2017

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lakewayarc_bf7h8x

in amateur radio, Antennas, Builders Group, Feed Line, Radio, Test Sessions

LACERA writes: This last weekend was my first ever ARRL Field Day. A wonderful experience I recommend any ham to take part in. I worked about 18 contacts on 80 and 40 meters solo then 60 more or so teamed with Jim Sipprell on 40 and 15 meters. You can really fly thru the contacts…

HF Interference?

Jun 29, 2017

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Dale Knight

in amateur radio

Locating HF Interference in the home After walking around with a portable receiver and failing to find the source, all house power was turned off and the interference was gone. You won’t believe the eventual culprit! Video : http://youtu.be/yFdCjZah8_Q

Next Meeting July

Jun 29, 2017

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lakewayarc_bf7h8x

in amateur radio, Builders Group, License, Radio, Study Sessions, Test Sessions

Thursday, July 27nd. 2017 Testing @ 5:00 P.M. , Board Meeting @6:00 P.M. Meeting/ Program @7:00 P.M. Where: First Baptist Church Youth Center, 504 W Main St Morristown, TN 37814. Email for details or questions: lakewayarcboard@gmail.com Walk ins are welcome If you are interested in attending a testing session to obtain your FCC License Please…

Field Day

Jun 1, 2017

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Dale Knight

in amateur radio, Antennas, Builders Group, Feed Line, Radio

it’s sooner than you think, it’s not next month anymore, it’s here…less than a month till Field Day. Antennas, Operating, Logging, Eating (yes), Soldering, Programming, Learning, Advancing, just about anything you want it to be. Builders Group Education at Field Day

Field Day Primer

May 25, 2017

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lakewayarc_bf7h8x

in amateur radio, Antennas, Feed Line, Radio

LARC Field Day is our premier annual operating event. Field Day 2017 is open to the general public. This live training session prepares amateur radio operators to be able to set up and operate a station during less than ideal conditions in an emergency. It is also a contest with points and awards for contacting…

What Do I Do Now?

May 12, 2017

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lakewayarc_bf7h8x

in amateur radio, Builders Group, Radio

I recently acquired a new toy donated to me by the presentation giver at our last club meeting. The presentation was on our new builders group that our club is putting together. Thanks to Craig Thibodeaux (KM4YEC) and the help of Dale Knight (AB4DK), our club is learning to build the equipment that we have…

Ham Radio or Not,

May 8, 2017

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Dale Knight

in amateur radio

That’s Not Real Ham Radio, or is it? http://www.k0nr.com/wordpress/2017/04/12/thats-not-real-ham-radio/

63 years a Ham

May 1, 2017

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lakewayarc_bf7h8x

in amateur radio, Antennas, Builders Group, Radio

We received this note from a fellow Ham, check it out. I have been a 63 years a Ham, members of several clubs, been to many meetings & activities; so what stands out the best ? When this old ‘buzzard’ learns something new !! This April’s LARC meeting “Make it yourself” tops the list. Craig &…

Strawberry Festival

Apr 29, 2017

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lakewayarc_bf7h8x

in amateur radio

CQ CQ CQ Strawberry Festival de W2IQ Coming to the Lakeway Area on May 20th, 2017 Come have a fun day and operate on Amateur Radio, and eat strawberries as well. The festival is a celebration to promote the community and feature the strawberry harvest. We cordially invite you to join us for the 13th…

Year: 2017