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January SPARC Program, Jan 5

By Ed NZ1Q on 12/23/2017

Radio Propagation presented by Lu Romero W4LT, member of TARC.

Propagation is important to all of us especially in this low sun spot period. Understanding more about propagation on all bands help us make contacts regardless of mode or frequency.
The presentation includes angle of radiation, ionospheric layers, ground reflection, solar radiation effects, 2m ducting, sun spots, x-ray flux, ground wave and sky wave, multi path, 6m sporadic E, gray line, long path and more.
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SPARC’s new YouTube channel. This year’s video clips have been uploaded.

By Ed NZ1Q on 12/20/2017

Stop by the new  SPARC  YouTube  page and check out the uploads, which include the latest clip from the SPARC Antenna Party last weekend.  SPARC setup this new page to collect all the videos in one easy to access location.

Subscribe to the channel to receive notifications of additional postings.

Several postings were moved to the new page from their previous YouTube location.  Look for the CERT presentation, 2017 Science Festival and SPARC Fest at Freedom Lake Park.  Also SPARC Field Day and SPARC at Tampa Bay Ham fest.

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SPARC Antenna Party – new video

By Ed NZ1Q on 12/19/2017

Here is something that makes a ham club Great!
Check out the action as SPARC members put up new antennas at the club station. We had a perfect day with several teams working on different antennas and expanding the club’s coverage of the HF bands.
Oh, also, we have a new YouTube channel for club videos. Subscribe so you don’t miss new postings. We’ll add some of the older videos here too.

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New Aerials in the Ether

By Bob Wanek N2ESP on 12/17/2017

The weather was picture perfect. The station engineering team of Dave, KR4U and John, KI4UIP had the necessary tools and hardware ready. Then the SPARC Elves showed up at W4GAC/W4TA, and suddenly our station had the ability to work the “top band.”

Fan dipole adjustments. (N2ESPhoto)

Up went a 160M/80M fan dipole, extending virtually the entire western property line of our station. But not before a semi-permanent tower was erected to support the north end of the antenna. A robust pine tree anchors the southern end.

 

 

 

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Our loss of Gretchen, KB0SDR. Service on January 18.

By Ed NZ1Q on 12/17/2017

SPARC was informed by Doug, KB0SDQ that his wife Gretchen, KB0SDR passed away on Wednesday, Dec 13.  There will be a service held for his wife of 29 years on January 18, 2018 at 11:00 AM, Countryside Christian Center, 1850 McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL 33759

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You’re invited to an Antenna Party Saturday

By Bob Wanek N2ESP on 12/11/2017

SPARC members are all welcome and encouraged to assist at the assembly, repair and erection of antennas at W4GAC. Starting at 9:00AM on Saturday 12/16, the tower will be lowered to replace the rotator. At the same time, adjustments will be made to accommodate the center support for the new 80/160 dipole. The south end of the dipole will be attached to a tree near 90th Avenue. The north end will terminate at a new “tower” to be installed at the north end of the property. Finally, a new … Click for more

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