Follow along while Pilot Brian Lloyd retraces Amelia Earhart’s flight path in a single engine plane named “Spirit”.
Month: May 2017
Memorial Day 2017 Surprise Net

Rather than a “goofy” net, I’d just like to focus on the purpose of Memorial Day. I’ll talk a little about the history of the day, and perhaps about one or two of our National Cemeteries. I hope that you can contribute, too. Is there a sailor, soldier, or flyer that you or your family remembers? Are there any stories you like to tell, or customs that you follow?
Please join us on Monday, May 29th, 2017, at 7:00 PM on the 146.88 repeater.
Tech Net News 05-27-2017

If you’re a CW enthusiast, don’t forget that the CQ WW WPX CW Contest is going on right now! You can always check out the contest calendar to learn about other events.
HAM-COM is just around the corner! In just under 2 weeks, the club will need your help to staff our table. We’ll have a sign-up form available soon.
Skynet 5-27-17 Soviet Space History: The Soyuz Program & Constellation Draco the Dragon 9PM CT
SKYNET!!!! 9PM CT – 10:30PM CT
Saturday’s Topic: “Soviet Space History: The Soyuz Program” and “Tour of the Constellation Draco the Dragon”
Net Control: Billye KF5PDS
Afterglow Movie 10:30PM:
“The Wizard of Mars” (1966)
Radio in the Park 5/21/17
It was a great day for Radio in the Park and a little fun with my new toy. We had about 20 people show up at Dreyfuss Point and had a few radio’s and antennas setup. Thanks to those who brought snacks and drinks. It was nice to see everyone that showed up and spent the afternoon with us. Watch the video in 4K and enjoy.
Skynet 5-20-17 The Mysterious X-37B Space Plane & Constellation Hercules
SKYNET!!!! 9PM CT – 10:30PM CT
Saturday’s Topic: “The Mysterious X-37B Space Plane” and “Tour of the Constellation Hercules”
Net Control: Tom KE5ICX
Tech Net News 5-13-2017
Unfortunately, there’s a new piece of ransomware rapidly spreading on the internet. Bill, N5BB, has advised me that Microsoft has even taken the extraordinary step of releasing patches for no-longer-supported operating systems like Windows XP! It looks like the attacks may have stopped for now…temporarily. Make backups! Keep your systems up to date!
Please remember that HamCom and Field Day are coming up soon. Have you volunteered to help the club? We always need a little bit of help to staff our table at HamCom and loads of help to make Field Day a success.
Skynet 5-13-17 Solar Eclipse Part 11: Know Your Directions on Eclipse Day & Tour of Constellation Corona Borealis 9PM CT
SKYNET!!!! 9PM CT – 10:30PM CT
Saturday’s Topic: “Solar Eclipse Part 11: Know Your Directions on Eclipse Day” and “Tour of the Constellation Corona Borealis”
Net Control: Kelley K5KTX
Emcom 101 – May: CRF Type and Role
Monday’s May 8, 2017 Emcom net was great fun. We discussed the Communications Resource Function – Type I and Type II – and three of the CRF roles: Shadow, Mobile and Base. If you haven’t already, download the CRF Resource Guide at this link: Current CRF Version (7/10) – PDF
Added to Roster Notification
AN UPDATE by Randy Patterson KE5JIT – Special Projects Officer
Many of you have received within the past few hours a message that reads as follows:
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