Seeing the need for a small Radiosport (contest) group, two SPARC members, Tom W4CU and Rich AA2MF asked members of CARS, SPARC and UPARC if they would be interested in learning more about contesting by joining a small local group. As a result, the Aardvark Wireless Group was formed. When asked how the name was chosen, Tom stated “we’ll always be at the top of the list.” Members of the group consist of both experienced contesters and folks that have never participated in a contest. The group provides a focal … Click for more
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Many of us use Alpha Delta coax switches in our stations for antenna selection. These switches use Arc-Plug gas discharge tubes as lightening protection. Spare Arc-Plug elements sell for $10 – $12 from the traditional ham retailers. Mouser Electronics sells them for $2.37 each in quantities of 10. P/N 576-CG21000.
Thanks to Richard K2UPS for this tip.
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Don’t forget about the annual SPARC after-holiday party on February 9, 2020. That is the Sunday after the club meeting and the same weekend as Orlando Hamcation. So unless you are spending the whole weekend in Orlando, stop by Brooklyn Pizza in Seminole and join the club at 3:00 PM. No signup needed as there is plenty of room. More info is available here.
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Greetings! Winter Field Day is almost here and we expect this to be a great deal of fun. First, to recap, the Winter Field Day site is at the Clearwater Fire Training Center at 1700 N Belcher Rd. That is just past the railroad tracks between NE Coachman and Sunset Point Rd. US 19 to Sunset Point Road or Belcher Road are your best bets. We will start setup between 8 and 9 AM on Saturday with operating starting at 2:00 PM and running through to 2:00 PM Sunday. Help … Click for more
Here is the list of people that have already signed up for Winter Field Day:
(Note if you still need to signup, click here.)
| Tom Schaefer | NY4I |
|---|---|
| Jason Esterline | N4BOZ |
| Glenn Panazzolo | N4ESU |
| Ron Hall | KP2N |
| Jack Kinney | N4KIN |
| Patrick Connelly | AA0O |
| Ken Shur | KO4V |
| Ron Appel | W4RFA |
| Ruth Appel | None |
| Kenneth Martens | WK4KM |
| Herb Mooney | KM4YZP |
| Alan Streitman | W4UB |
| Steve Foy | N4FOY |
| REX W. SYMONDS | kb8esy |
| George | WB9AZV |
| David W Trewin | KR4U |
| Julia Sausville | NF1T |
| Scott Sausville | KN4NNA |
| Ira Brand | KC1EMJ |
| Gerry Pollack | WR6N |
| Henry | AK4M |
| Norman | KA1IJA |