FRRL Article Archive
2007
FRRL Election Results for 2008
The FRRL election results are in--read about the 2008 club leadership team, here!Ham Radio Digital Workshop
On Sat., Oct. 13th, Mike, K9FE presented a Ham Radio Digital Workshop, highlighting HF Digital Modes. This free-to-members FRRL educational seminar was well-attended and provided an excellent opportunity to learn about an increasingly popular facet of our hobby. Read more about our educational programs, here.Catherine KC9KJU, new PR Chairperson
This important position includes submitting news releases to our local and regional news papers announcing our club meetings and special events, as well as creating and submitting news bulletins to our ARRL Section Manager. Please welcome Catherine to the FRRL leadership team!
FRRL Repeaters Have New Voice
Read what's new, here.
Next Gen Hams Radio Fair, Oct. 7th
A variety of activities were available: games, QRP contact, slow scan TV, electricity demos, fox hunt, crystal radio building. See the pictures, here. Read more, here.
Scarecrow Fest Special Event 2007
Bill W9WRS at the mic! He and 40 other FRRL club members and their families attended the 2007 Scarecrow Fest Special Event station held this year at Kermit W9XA and Caron W9QLT's QTH. Read more, here. View event pictures, here.
FRRL Participates in Huntley Fall Festival
FRRL Club members supported this year's Huntley Fall Festival, providing communications and a public demonstration. Read more, here.
Thank You for Attending the 2007 FRRL Hamfest!
Here's this year's event information, the flyer, and the vendor list, and the forum notes on how to Get On The Air/Antennas!
FRRL Field Day Event A Rousing Success!!
Despite the rain, FRRL Club members (85-strong) turned out to support this national display of emergency preparedness and came in second place in the 8A category. Read more, here.
General Upgrade Classes Successful!
Congratulations to the new Generals:
Catherine KC9KJURead about it, here.
Norm KC9CKZ
Pat N9TBD
Lloyd KC9DMS
ARISS Contact Successful!!
Read more about the March 6th ARISS event, here. Download audio of the contacts, here (12MB MP3).
2007 HF Challenge--Join The Fun!
View the race, here.FCC Drops Morse Testing for All Amateur License Classes
Read about it, here.
FRRL to Utilize D-Star Repeater System 
2007 ARRL Kids' Day
On Jan 7th, the Next Gen Hams took to the airwaves and contacted other kids across the country
in this annual event! More info, here.
FRRL Emergency Survey
Take the FRRL Emergency Prepardedness Survey, here.
Community Service Opportunity, Sept. 29th
Looking for a few good operators to gain some valuable experience, give assistance to an important community program, and have a good time. Details, here.Tech Classes Completed!
The FRRL offered entry level Ham Radio and Morse Code classes. The participation was excellent and the students have done very well--we have 5 new hams, 5 potential new hams, and one club member who passed their code element. Learn more about our education program, here. See class pictures, here.
Two smiling faces and matching club shirts tells the story of Brenden's successful attempt to pass the Tech test. Dean KC9EOQ is one proud Dad! Dean presented his son with his own club shirt and as a bonus, will have Brenden's name and call sign (KC9KJW) embroidered on it.
Other new hams from the class include: Pat KC9KJS, Chris KC9KJT, Catherine KC9KJU, and Marilyn KC9KJV. Frank KC9HRL passed the Morse Code element.