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SPARC on the Move

By Bob Wanek N2ESP on 09/17/2018

SPARC has been asked to relocate their station to another room in the same  building. Our station engineering team consisting of John KI4UIP and Dave KR4U has worked out a plan to move our equipment, furniture, power, internet and antenna wiring to the new station location.

Our old shack

 

On Saturday 9/15, the furniture and equipment was relocated to the new room. Additionally, all the equipment previously stored in the back room was also moved. In addition to John and Dave, thanks to Ron KP2N, Rich AA2MF, Tom NY4I, … Click for more

“My time at Heathkit” Ron, KP2N

By Ed NZ1Q on 09/15/2018

If you could not get to the last club meeting, Sept 7, don’t miss this video clip of Ron, KP2N telling us about his time at Heathkit.   Ron shares Heathkit history, the people, the products and personal stories.  If you have ever used/built Heathkit gear, don’t miss this video.

“My Time at Heathkit”

 

 

 

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SS American Victory Video Available

By Bob Wanek N2ESP on 08/04/2018

For those folks that missed Dean’s, (W8IM) program at our August meeting, a link to the video  produced by Ed, NZ1Q is available by clicking here.

UPDATE: Below is a radiogram sent to Bob, N2ESP from Dean, W8IM aboard the USS American Victory, KKUI after his presentation to SPARC.

 

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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Wi-Fi

By Bob Wanek N2ESP on 04/25/2018

Did you know that Wi-Fi and mobile technology are the main ways people access the internet? How do 50 wireless clients can all share the same access point channel at the same time? Why are there so many questions about Wi-Fi?  Join us at our May 4th meeting as SPARC member and Wi-Fi professional, Glenn N4GRC, answers these and other questions about Wi-Fi and WLAN (Wireless Local Area Networking) technology. And, if time allows, he will also answer that question that we are all dying to know: “Can you … Click for more

Setup digital modes and interface a radio to your computer

By Ed NZ1Q on 03/27/2018

The April meeting program by Paul, KA4IOX will describe how to setup the two most popular digital communication applications, FLDIGI and WSJT-X. This overview will cover basic concepts for connecting your equipment and establishing communications with digital modes. Paul will also offer (for later use in your shack) a detailed step-by-step written process for set up and operation of your own digital station. Common setup issues will be covered along with how to troubleshoot them.

The presentation includes connections for a separate transmitter-receiver pair with a digital interface as well … Click for more

DXLabs Workshop on April 21, 2018

By Tom Schaefer NY4I on 03/15/2018

SPARC will be conducting a full day DXLabs workshop on Saturday April 21st starting at 10:00 AM. The purpose of this is to introduce people to using the DXLabs Suite of software. If you are a recent convert to DXLabs or looking to change from a different logging package, this is the session for you. Topics we will cover include:

  • Installing the software
  • Converting from your current logging software
  • Set up of Logbook of the World (LOTW), QRZ and eQSL integration
  • Getting setup on LOTW including TQSL and completing
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