The Chawed Rag – April 2022
Greetings RWK! Here’s The Chawed Rag for April 2022, including Foxhunting for Real, RWK Polo Shirts, The Importance of Phonetics, Upcoming Events, Learn CW program update, KG5P Using the Nano-VNA, and more!
Author Archive: Chip Coker KD4C
Foxhunting For Real
By Chip Coker KD4C At Field Day 2019, RWK had a side activity where hams built a small “tape-measure yagi” and had a small foxhunt in Lookout park. Since shortly after Field Day 2019, we have staged foxhunts in the…
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General Meeting – April 2022 – Slot Antennas for Ham Radio
This month we have John Portune W6NBC presenting on “Slot Antennas for Ham Radio”. You may not have heard of a “slot” antenna, but you’ve probably seen one (hint: a cubical quad is a type of slot antenna)! Come learn…
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FCC Fees For Ham Licenses Go Into Effect
From the ARRL: https://www.arrl.org/fcc-application-fee The new Amateur Radio license application fees mandated by the recent congressional actions will take effect at midnight (Eastern) on April 19, 2022. The Federal Communications Commission’s authority to impose and collect fees is mandated by Congress. …
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The Chawed Rag – March 2022
Greetings RWK! Here’s The Chawed Rag for March 2022, including return to in-person “hybrid” meetings, FCC Fees info, How to manage groups.io, Learn CW program update, Upcoming events, KG5P Using the Nano-VNA, and more!
Using Nano VNAs – Antennas
By Mike Jahrig KG5P A lot of RWK hams have purchased NanoVNAs. I recently obtained myself, and have learned that it provides a wealth of information in the shack. If you are not familiar with this device I suggest you…
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General Meeting – March 2022 – Linux for the Ham Radio Operator
Greetings RWK! Many of us use computers as part of our stations and many are an integral part of the newer digital communications modes. Linux-based computers are an attractive alternative to the traditional windows-based desktops, and can do most if…
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Why Should I Join/Renew My ARRL Membership?
By Chip Coker KD4C Recently I was asked by a Klub Member “My ARRL Membership is expiring and I’m wondering if I should renew it. I just don’t see what it’s doing for me.” I’m sure that many members may…
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The Quick and Dirty Code Practice Oscillator
By Bob Hill KG5WRY With all the excitement around learning Morse code via the Long Island CW club, it was time to collect the tools needed to learn CW. One of the tools needed for this adventure is the code…
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The Chawed Rag – February 2022
Greetings RWK! Here’s The Chawed Rag for February 2022, including details on our “Learn CW” program (and a simple code practice oscillator), Rob Forson’s search for an emergency generator, Contest News, Upcoming events, KD5OUG vs the Texas DOT, and more!