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The May meeting will take place at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, May 13th, at:

The program includes using Skype and Ham Radio Deluxe to control the TS2000. An update will be provided on QSO Net and possibly a viewing of the BS7H Scarborough Reef.

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FRRL Provides Communication for 2008 MS Walk

Michelle KC9HDB (far right), FRRL Coordinator for the 2008 MS Walk is pictured above communicating with event staff on Sunday, May 4, 2008. Several FRRL members offered their communication services to cover the route which follows the Fox River from St. Charles, through Geneva and Batavia's Windmill Park. The weather was absolutely fantastic! Thanks to all who helped make this public service event a huge success. See more pictures, here.

Oswego Big Mouth Adventure Race

On April 12th, several members of the FRRL and ARES groups supported the first Oswego Big Mouth Adventure Race hosted by the Oswegoland Park District. Event Chairman, Phil W9XAN gathered and organized the radio volunteers and assigned them to several check points around the 17 mile course. Three person teams had to run, bike and complete various physical and mental challenges along the route. Participants shown in the picture above are answering a mental challenge. Race officials admitted after the event that they could not have run the race so smoothly without the assistance of the radio amateurs. More info and pictures, here.

Building Crystal Radio Kits

The W9BHB Ham Club starting building their crystal radio kits on April 8th. The Boulder Hill Elementary School kids found that winding a coil takes patience... and a lot of help to keep the fine wire from getting tangled! FRRL members; John AG9D, Dorwin K9DHK and Greg N9CHA as well as two teachers assisted the kids with the project.

April FRRL Meeting

Nearly 70 members of the FRRL attended the April meeting on Tuesday, the 8th at the Prisco Community Center. Denny W9HI is pictured above showing off the new Icom IC-7000. Mike K9FE brought HF station equipment including grounding examples which he explained to members. Kermit W9XA demonstrated the D-Star Gen2 Gateway system, with internet access provided by Dave N9CTO. The Buddiepole system, as well as an excellent program on the Kenwood SkyCommand system was presented by Dick AH6EZ.

2008 Membership Rosters Arrive

Did you pick up your copy of the FRRL Membership Roster? Earl N9FNX did at the April club meeting on the 8th. Rosters will be passed out again at the May 13th meeting. Hamfest tickets were also distributed during the April meeting and will be passed out again in May. Remember, an electronic version of the Roster is available in the Files section of the FRRL YahooGroups available to members only.