Longmont Amateur Radio Club

Have you ever considered going to a far-off island or country and have tens of thousands of hams try to contact you?  Some people do, and it is called a Dxpedition.  This month we look at dxpeditions, how to contact them, and what it is like to be involved in the effort.  Come join us and take a trip around the world!

Thursday Night Net Script has been revised as of 5/29/2018

You should print off an updated copy before operating the net as NCS.

Check it out by clicking on the Thursday Night Net in the left side navigation pane.

Thanks.............Jerry

 Technician License Preparation Class begins on Monday, June 4th, at 6:00 pm., at the Niwot Fire Station.  Learn more and/or register on the Education link on the left.

This month we will present the summary results of the new repeater location testing.Then our main presentation will be on Fox Hunting.  In a Fox Hunt participants use radio direction finding techniques to locate one or more radio transmitters hidden within a search area.  The club is considering making this an ongoing social activity where you can make your own directional antenna and ‘hunt' for the hidden transmitter (possibly with prizes).  Come join the fun!

Pat

Triple 'C' Bicycle Ride

Here is an opportunity to participate in a fun event as an Amateur Radio Volunteer to assist with Safety and Situational Awareness for a worthy cause.

Checkout the attached file for details on how to volunteer.

We are pleased to have Frank Harris present to LARC in February on the topic of kit building.  Frank is a published author and has decades of experience in Ham kit building; from simple crystal sets and basic QRP, to all-band receivers and transmitters.  This will be a hands-on meeting with lots of practical examples and discussion.  See what Hams can do without purchasing radios from the big manufacturers...

A new Technician License Preparation class starts on Monday, February 5th, at the Niwot Fire Station.This class will run on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays for three weeks, ending with the VE Exam Session on Saturday, February 24th.  For more information or to register, go to w0eno.org/education or click on the Education link on the left and go to the Technician class link.

This month we are pleased to have the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) present to our club.

Winter Hamfest 2018