FRRL Programs - 2008
Let Dick AH6EZ, the Program Chairman, know what you would like for programs in 2008.
NOTE: Programs marked with "*" have notes available!
January |
Ham radio in Alaska |
* February |
Troubleshooting and solving many of the problems hams can face with their stations by AH6EZ |
* March Powerpoint |
The program will feature transmitter hunting and the use of DF equipment. There will be a demonstration of how to build and use a small DF yagi antenna with elements made from a standard workshop measuring tape. There will also be information on how to use an attenuator to improve your chances of finding a nearby transmitter, and a Q & A session. by AH6EZ |
April |
The program will have a live demonstration of the now legal SkyCommand using a Kenwood TS2000 and the D7AG portable. by AH6EZ |
May |
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. by AH6EZ |
June |
This program includes a presentation of the 2008 FRRL Field Day by the varius Band Captains. Moderated by AH6EZ |
July |
The July program will be an edited video of the 2007 DXpedition to Scarborough Reef. That's the place in the China Sea where they erect platforms on rocks that are barely above the water line. By AH6EZ |
July |
TBD |
August |
The August program will include information and a video on the Enigma machine and Hellschreiber. by AH6EZ |
Sept |
TBD |
October |
TBD |
November |
TBD |
December |
Annual Christmas Party and election of 2009 club officers. |
FRRL Programs - 2007
NOTE: Programs marked with "*" have notes available!
January |
3Y0X DXpedition and SSB tuning demonstration and training by AH6EZ |
February |
RF Connectors, purpose, history, and assembly by AH6EZ |
* March |
New Privileges, New Fun...HF demonstrations along with some fun guidance, by AH6EZ |
* April |
Antennas for You As a continuation of the March program, if you bring in a sketch with measurements or scaled drawing of your house, attic, yard, trees, fences, chimney, verbotten areas, etc, there will be a lot of information about VHF/UHF, 6m, HF antennas and we will suggest potential solutions with pros and cons for what you want to accomplish. All ideas and suggestions as a group will be entertained. It should be a lot of fun and will help educate all of on potential ways to get on the air better. by AH6EZ |
May |
The last couple of FRRL programs have described your new HF privledges, even if you are a Technician licensee, what there is to do on HF even if you don't know CW, and how to squeeze an antenna into your lot with spouse and neighbor approval. The May program will show you how to get on the air with a clean signal and how to feel confident your signal is getting out. We will have a live demonstration of various SWR meters and antenna tuners, and how to set up the audio for your SSB transmitter. We will describe operating techniques for rag chews, and DX which require very different styles. by AH6EZ |
June |
The program for the evening will be measuring the transmitter power, frequency, and deviation of as many portable and mobile FM radios as possible. Two measurement stations will be set up. One inside for HT's and one outside to measure mobiles.
by AH6EZ |
July |
APRS - What, Why, How
by AH6EZ |
* July - Hamfest |
The FRRL hamfest forum showing you how to Get On The Air / Antenna solutions is now available online. by AH6EZ |
August |
Everything you ever wanted to know about QSL cards (what they
are, how they are used, and the best ways to make sure you get them from those rare DX stations you by AH6EZ |
* Sept |
The September meeting featured propagation forecasting, beacons and how to decipher those WWV reports. by AH6EZ |
October |
The October meeting featured a 60 minute DVD of the 2000 FO0AAA Clipperton DXpedition. by AH6EZ |
November |
Answering anonymous technical questions. by AH6EZ |
December |
Annual Christmas Party and election of 2008 club officers. |
FRRL Programs - 2006
January |
SuitSat, SSTV, and Digital Interfaces. |
February |
DX, Who, What, Where, Why, When, and How. |
March |
Katrina, Rita, Redcross, Races, and ARES |
April |
Antenna Modeling using EZNEC software |
May |
Transmitter Hunting, Construction and Practices (Transmitter Hunt rained out) |
June |
Field Day Preparation and Software, Maybe a Transmitter Hunt |
July |
Safety issues such as grounding, RF grounding and bonding. |
August |
Transmitter Hunting! |
September |
DSP receivers, presented by Kermit, W9XA |
October |
Icom's D-Star, presented by Mark Thompson, WB9QZB |
November |
More on D-Star by W9XA |
December |
Christmas Party by K9LU |