My NVIS Multi-band Horizontal Loop Antenna

Loop antenna

Loop antenna

Last spring, I was browsing the Internet, looking for something to do with antennas. Here at the farm I had put up two Windom antennas (one works great, and the other, well, it just works). And the XYL and I had already assembled a TAK-Tenna that now needs to be relocated and may need new coax. (Some of the stuff you get for free is free for a good reason!) Continue reading

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February MCARC meeting February 13

The next meeting of the Mason County Amateur Radio Club will be Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 8:30 am at the Alpine Way Retirement Apartments in Shelton, Washington. Come early for breakfast! Need directions?

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Amateur Extra Class sessions to be taught

Extra Class License Manual

ARRL Manual

We are pleased to announce an amateur radio class will be taught to help licensed amateurs upgrade to their Amateur Extra Class license. David Brooks N7HT will be the primary instructor. Sessions will be held every Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm, starting January 20, 2010 and continuing for eight to ten weeks. The Extra Class exam will be given at the end of the class. Continue reading

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Top 10 Ham Radio Web Sites

The ARRL published a useful list of some web sites important to ham radio operators. (If you spot a good site that is new to you, let us know!) For 2009, the top ten sites are: Continue reading

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Twas the Net Before Christmas

Because our weekly radio net occurred this year on December 23, that made it the last net before Christmas. We opened the net with a special call for check-ins, just for this special occasion. Continue reading

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