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  • Homebrew Magnetic Loop
    Introduction Ham radio offers the joy of not just operating but also building your own gear. Every step in the build is a learning experience—and antennas, in particular, always pique my interest. Whether the project is large or small, simple or intricate, I’m drawn to antenna projects even if I’m as thrifty as they come.… Read more: Homebrew Magnetic Loop
  • Connecting Through the Static: How WN4RC is Using Winlink to Stay Connected Online
    In an age of instant messaging, high-speed internet, and 5G networks, it might seem odd that a group of radio enthusiasts would turn to HF bands and soundcard modems to send emails. But for one tight-knit ham radio club, this isn’t nostalgia—it’s community, preparedness, and the thrill of making tech work where others can’t. Recently,… Read more: Connecting Through the Static: How WN4RC is Using Winlink to Stay Connected Online
  • Club Member Blogs
    Club members can new post blogs to the site. The blogs will show up under the “Blogs” menu choice above. To post a new blog, click on “New” in the menu bar at the top of the page. Please set the category on these posts to “Club Member Blog” so everything will go to the… Read more: Club Member Blogs
  • Club Meeting – 5/3/2025
    We had a great working session this morning.  Carl, Randy, Brian and I had a great time experimenting with our hand held radios.  About half of the time was spent working with WoAD, an Android app for sending email via Winlink.  We were successful in getting all radios configured, but we were too far away… Read more: Club Meeting – 5/3/2025
  • April Weather
    March ushered in a week of hazardous weather. MTEARS and Putnam County ARES were activated several times, and at one point Putnam Country EOC was activated. Several of our members stepped up as spotters, NCS and ANCS for the Putnam County ARES weather nets. Fortunately for us few in our area were directly impacted by… Read more: April Weather