Skynet 11-2-19 “Pioneers of Radio Astronomy” & “The Transit of Mercury” 9PM CT

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Saturday’s Topic: “Pioneers of Radio Astronomy” & “The Transit of Mercury”

Net Control: Tony NT5TM

Afterglow Movie 10:30PM: November’s Crappy TV Pilots Month: “The Solarnauts” (1967)

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Tech Net News 11-02-2019

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They drink your blood, but build lasting friendships. Credit: en.wikipedia.org

The DARC is looking for volunteers to help out at the 2019 Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot! Please don’t forget to sign up—and remember that beginners are welcome.

I’ll mention here, for the second-last time, that your ballot for our West Gulf Division director must be received not later than November 15th, 2019. If you’re an ARRL member, check a box, use a stamp.

At our next DARC meeting, Tuesday, November 5th, Steve Lott, KG5VK, our ARRL NTX section manager, will give an update on the progress and programs going on in our section this year. Your public service officer Randy Patterson, KE5JIT, will also speak about Turkey Trot, answer any questions you might have, and sign up volunteers.

Just like last week’s, the contest calendar for this weekend has got one big event on it: the ARRL Sweepstakes CW weekend. Don’t forget that the SSB weekend will be coming up on the 16th of this month.

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