09/01/2024
St. Petersburg Amateur Radio Club
This month’s meeting program by Tom Schaefer, NY4I will cover the various methods
of confirming a 2-way contact. Known as QSLing, direct, incoming and outgoing QSL bureaus (buros), as well as ARRL’s Logbook of The World (LoTW) will be covered.
For those that have had challenges with LoTW, this is the program for you. Tom will walk you through how to start and complete your LoTW registration. Experienced hams bring your interesting QSL cards and show them off.
First, I would like to thank our outgoing Field Day Chairman Dave, KR4U for his years of service and many memorable field days. Dave handed over the reins to this year to new chairman, Tom, NY4I. Thanks Tom for organizing a successful event.
In addition to a new chairman, lots of things changed this year’s field day. Our new location at DMI worked out well. While a true field day experience may not be air conditioned, our group has years of experience working under hot, humid, rainy conditions. Another year … Click for more
Doug Mills, AG5I says hi from his new MI QTH. Click on card to enlarge.
Our $15 single / $20 family membership dues have remained the same for years, despite increasing costs. To check your dues payment status, click “Member List” on the menu to the left, then find your call / name. Dates showing 2015 or later indicate you are paid for the upcoming year.
Treasurer Tom, AI4QP is ready to receive your payment, or mail to SPARC, PO Box 2217, St. Petersburg, FL 33731.
Congratulations to club member Scott, N4RI for taking third place in CQ Magazine’s 2013 DX Marathon Formula Class – 100W. Click here for details.