Fox River Radio League

Tom KE7INH SK
August 30, 2010 - Fellow FRRL member Tom KE7INH died today in Beaverton, OR. His daughter and son-in-law (Tobi K9TCD and Tom WB9CHY) released a statement today in regards to his passing. "I'd like to thank the club for the warm welcome you all provided to Tom Casselman, KE7INH, now SK. Tom enjoyed being an FRRL member and attending meetings whenever he was in town. He was proud to have regained his ham license (at an FRRL hamfest) after many years absence and had put together an HF station in anticipation of working towards his General ticket. His passing was sudden but peaceful and he will be greatly missed."

August Program Features New Equipment Reviews
Image Courtesy SPE Website
August 7, 2010 - The August program will be a demo of Dick AH6EZ’s new Italian HF and 6m (SPE) amplifier and Flex 1500 and RF clipper microphone processor. You don't want to miss our August Program at the regular meeting, 7:30 pm Tuesday the 10th.

Our Newest Members
August 7, 2010 - Welcome members! The following new members have joined the FRRL. Let's all recognize them the next time we hear them on the repeater or visit during the next club meeting: Paul KC9SEB, Deborah KC9SUT, Stephen W9ELG, and Ronald KC9SNI.

End Of An Era - Goodbye Eola Road Site, And Thanks!
Photo: Dave N9HKH
July 30, 2010 - The remaining FRRL repeater equipment was removed from the WBIG tower site in Aurora on Tuesday, July 27th. The club was notified that the tower where we once held a prominent position is not being rebuilt, but taken down. The tower was struck by a life-flight helicopter on Oct. 15th, 2008, 4 died in the crash. The FRRL quickly re-located both the UHF and VHF and now reside near Batavia. Special thanks go to the following for their help moving the club equipment: Repeater Trustee, Kermit W9XA, Bill NF9D, Dean KC9EOQ, Jeff N9JZN, Ron KC9SNI, Paul W9DWP, Bill N9ASC, Dave N9HKH, Jim N9XP, Michael KC9OPV, and Harry K9DXA.

Congratulations Hamfest Door Prize Winners!
Photo: Eric K9LGE
July 16, 2010 - Our Hamfest Chairman, Dean KC9EOQ reports the FRRL Hamfest held on the 11th of July was fun for all those who attended. Each year 3 lucky fest goers have their tickets drawn for cash prizes. This year the Grand Prize of $250 went to Ed WA9MNF, Second Prize of $150 went to Michael N9NF, with the Third Prize of $50 going to an XYL! Many more festers win hourly door prizes. We would like to express our gratitude to the following for contributing door prizes: ARRL, Chicago FM Club, DC Ace, Inc., D & L Antenna, The RF Adapter Guy, N3FJP Logging Software, and the Peoria Area Amateur Radio Club.

Hams Needed - Chicago Marathon - October 10th
July 14, 2010 - The Chicago Marathon needs our help. Radio Amateurs are needed to pass health and welfare traffic for the 2010 Chicago Marathon. Eric, K9LGE gave a detailed presentation at our July membership meeting. Hams with contesting skills are especially needed to operate in this high profile and absolutely vital operation. The Marathon is set for October 10th. If you are interested in helping or if you have questions, please contact Eric directly. This is an opportunity to show what the Chicagoland Amateur Radio Community can do! 73, John AG9D - FRRL President

FRRL Hamfest - July 11th
July 11, 2010 - Thank you to everyone for making our 2010 Hamfest a success. Dean KC9EOQ, our chairman, will have the final tally in terms of numbers shortly but our fest is much more than that, it's the fun and enjoyment that comes from working together. Please click here for more.

Field Day Photo Gallery - On Line!
July 1, 2010 - Photos of this years Field Day operations are now on line. Special thanks to the following club members who contributed photos; Adam KC9ITG, Mike K9FE, Joe NA9A and Eric K9LGE. Click HERE to view the 2010 FD Gallery. You can also find the link on the field day web page.

Lot's Of Fun! Field Day 2010 FRRL Style
Photo: Adam KC9ITG
June 27, 2010 - Just ask Ethan KC9QJR and his Dad KC9QJS if they had fun? Can you tell by that big grin on Ethan's face? The Get On The Air (GOTA) tent was a prime attraction at this years FRRL Field Day June 26th and 27th in Sugar Grove. The club operated Class 6A; six transmitting stations using emergency (generator) power. The club call used was W9NE for all stations except the GOTA station which used W9CEQ. More pictures can be seen on our Field Day page.

New And Experienced Hams Operate During Field Day 2010
Photo: Joe NA9A
June 27, 2010 - Experienced ham radio operators, Lou K9LU (left) and Gary K9MMS (right) take their turn at the controls during the 2010 Amateur Radio Field Day, June 26th and 27th. The FRRL put its operation together this year at the FOP Lodge in Sugar Grove. The event is sponsored by the American Radio Relay League and is intended to show the public the on-going advancements and uses of amateur radio technology as well as the hams ability to set up their equipment in the field to support communications activities during times of emergency. It's a lot of fun to be a ham, and Field Day is one way to share the excitement. The 24 hour event is held annually on the last full weekend of June.