RAdio Happenings AGAIN.

 Just some more radio events reminders. .. I used to post all the "important " reminders on the refrigerator but after a while realized I needed a plan to take them down after the event because I forgot to go to  them... HI.. 

   Last weekend, some of our members activated the Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse. The radio conditions could have been better but the camaraderie of the group helped make the day go by... Also thanks to the operator that brought his  QRP rig out. Maybe he can be persuaded to bring it to a  tech talk and show what a small but usable package it could be made into..  . The weather was ideal on the pier and  there were a lot of visitors that stopped by on the way to Door County.    The next chance to set up there will be in the middle of July.  A perfect place to be in July..  

The Lighthouse is in the process of being restored..  this is the old Radio Room.. With Larry k9IQ, Mike W9MWP, Bill K3KYH (taking the photo) and Dave N8KQS.. Operating a Kenwood 570 into a 19 foot vertical 40 feet above Lake Michigan.. 

        The other reminder is this Saturday, June 21st -- Another Club Brat Barn at the DePere Festival Foods on Main Street W.De Pere.  Workers needed from 9AM to 5PM.. 

    ******      Then to round off your radio weekend.. On Sunday June 22nd -- we have  the FOX HUNT   Starting at 5:30PM tune to 147.555 SPLX  Find the Fox... 

 Still searching for that radio accessory?   Also on  Saturday, June 21st, is the FVARC Swap Meet (Hamfest) .  Their flyer is attached below.  With it are other vendor information.... 

             A week away, June 28th and 29th, is the Annual ARRL Field Day   

       An annual opportunity to practice emergency communications away from home for 24 hours.  And you can be a part of it... We will start on SATURDAY around 8:30AM - gathering (if you want) at the Oak Street Cafe' in W DePere, a block North of the Festival Foods. for "breakfast",,, then leaving there to arrive around 10AM at Osprey Point Park, off of Cty GV.... The drive way is across from the U-Haul rental place.. Watch  for our banner (if it gets there before you) .. 

      We will begin to set up. . putting up antenna, pulling coax, setting up four radio stations, (bring your radio especially if you are going to operate CW ..) preparing for the 1PM start time... where we begin the "CQ CQ Field Day.. this is K9EAM calling CQ.""        Around 5:30PM we will gather around and have a Pot Luck Dinner .. the Club will be having some Brats there.. Please Bring a Dish To Pass...  

      It is planned to be able to operate through the night.. so if you cannot sleep, or getting off of a work shift,  come on down..  The event ends at 1PM on Sunday.... So we need to take every down and stored and "police the area".  Be sure to dress for the weather and insects.  Please remember to not put insect repellent on your hands or spray near the radios or laptops...  or wash you hands before operating.. (just like the doctor)  

       If you lose this email, you can see the above on our web site K9EAM.org in a few days .. 

    

       Stay Radio Active.......

Radio Happenings lost articles from June 10th..

 

Good Evening.. 

        As we continue to move into summer --  more things come along that we can join in on..  I hope to continue to add to our new Calendar which we will add as an attachment.. it seems the best way so far.. 

          I hope you had a chance to go to the Club Hamfest a week ago... We had a record number of attendees of 265!! And some good vendors.. The "trunk sales " in the back parking lot filled all the spaces and we had to extend it six more spaces into the parking area.. And talking about the parking area,.. Our great team of "parkers" said the parking area was filled before the event even began... We even had folks from the U.P. come in ...  IF you attend the Club meeting on Thursday, you will hear how we did financially... 

        The Brat Barn also was one of our best financially as well..  It must be the cool weather ... 

       As you see, I am giving the new email another try... I hope all the spelling errors are taken care of..  if not let me know.. 

         The folks at the Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse are having an Open House on Saturday the 14th. Couple of radio operators will be there doing an activation.. IF you happen to go there, come up to the Radio Room and say hi or get you fist around the microphone (could not say mike because there will be a Mike up there)   If you are interested in doing something like this, let me know because there will be four more opportunities there..   This lighthouse is one of a few that let people climb to the top where the lantern is...  bring your camera..  It is a nice walk on the pier .. 

      But tomorrow, Wednesday the 11th, There will be a Siren Test Net. You will find a list of the sirens that have yet to be checked as an attachment.. If you can spare some time, go to one of them, check into the net between 11:45 and Noon, and then after the siren is activated, check back in to Net Control and report if the siren had sound, rotated or if the disk inside turned .. of course the old sirens do not move.. The report goes to the Emergency Management Dept. .. if any are in need of repair this is where it is reported.. thanks in advance.. 

     Thursday  is the Club Meeting. which will spend some time on Field Day information... In fact, Starting with the Tech Talk, it will continue into the meeting .. In a sense, it starts at 6:30...  there will have hands on the logging software and how it works... maps showing where the antenna layout is .. as well as times of gathering for breakfast (if you want), setting up, some of the rules, times for the Field Day Pot Luck dinner, and answers to most questions..   

         If you did not get the latest June Calendar in  the last email, let me know and I can send it again.. CQ Tuesday is the 19th... 

RADIO HAPPENINGS 6.6.2025

 

    The other new thing, is that we had to remove the calendar from the Club Site list. It was only letting Google members open it up.. After experimenting with other calendars that had the same problem, we developed a calendar that will be included with the newsletter as an attachment.. The June  Calendar will be attached to this one... 

     We will start off with the Word from  the Top .. the Club President's letter >>> 

Greetings,

Hamfest.  A few more words about our Hamfest…it was only a week or so ago, but it seems like a long time…and I think that’s good because it means the 2026 Hamfest is coming up.  To make our next one even more successful, please think back and share your thoughts with Todd, W9GRB and Dave, KD9HJJ on what went well and what could use improvement.  They’re building a detailed list that we’ll use in planning our 2026 event. I hope your list includes some of the following:  great volunteers…Friday set-up and Saturday at the fest; exceptional donations from Gene, AB9GK that were sold at the club table; tailgate area was well organized and controlled; guest parking was very orderly.  This is just a start to my list.  I hope it will encourage you to contribute your thoughts and recommendations so our next Hamfest can be even better.

Field Day.  Our Field Day co-chairs Gene, AB9GK and Wes, W9WES, and the committee will present a complete run-down at the June Club meeting.  If you’re new to Amateur Radio, Field Day is your opportunity to get on the air and make a lot of contacts.  If you need some encouragement, there will be several “seasoned” members available to get you going. 

Our June Tech Talk will include a detailed discussion of Field Day, and the use of computer logging.  Dave, N8KQS will demonstrate the use of our logging software so we’ll all be ready to go when we get on the air.   Remember…Field Day…Osprey Park...June 28th and 29th. 

Fox Hunt.  It’s hunting season.  I was the fox on Sunday, June 8.  The winner was Matthew, K9MJC who found me in 43 minutes.  Coming in second was the team of Sarah, AD9FA and Kirt, N9WVD.  Nate, N8HWV also found the fox and came in third.  I’ll give a complete report at the meeting where we’ll also set a date for the July hunt. 

Thank you for making the Green Bay Mike and Key Club such an active and successful organization.  Please join us at the meeting on June 12 (get there at 6:30 for the Tech Talk) as we discuss the plans and activities that make our club special.   See you Thursday evening!

73, Bill, KB3KYH

Coming Events beyond here...

 

Another holiday has gone by already.... School is ready to close for the summer. (Are you packing the kids suitcases for Summer Camp?)

1) Soon it will be time to be part of another great event.. Museum Ships Weekend...Our friends at the Amateur Radio Light House Society  along with other groups are helping celebrate this event..  One of which is the Submarine Cobia. There are times where you  can operate the radio there as well... Here are some great links to both events..   

  *Signup to operate a radio on the Cobia... https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E48A9A828A6FB6-56619034-nb9qv

   

    **To see the list of 100 ships taking part in  the Museum Ships event ... go to   https://www.nj2bb.org/museum/

    See how many of them you can make contact with...  

 2) Did you know that you can purchase Green Bay Mike & Key Club apparel ?? "No, how can I do  that?"  Well, go to the K9EAM.org website.. then on the right side, scroll down to where it is printed... Club Swag.. it has the latest Club Logo on the items.  . The orders go directly to the provider, and they do the shipping and everything.. the Club does not get any of the funds... 

 3) In a few days, you will begin to see  the Club newsletter coming from K9EAM@yahoo.com ..The first time the Subject will be TESTING. Trying to see if all  the mail goes through.. "Why?" Well to put the names, call signs and addresses  of 158 persons in the main list ,, then to divide them into four separate lists.. I could not pick and drag to the new site.. so there maybe errors ... so would like to resolve it before something important gets lost...       PS...my email will stay open...

  Got to go... got to pack tomorrow .. 

 While passing through Wisconsin, a couple was going passed the city sign of Oconomowoc ...  an disagreement of the pronunciation of  the name began.. So they pulled into a fast food restaurant. One of our travelers asked "How do you pronounce the name of this place?  The clerk... said:" Burrr... Gurrrr... Kiinng"

 

Radio Happenings..5.25.2025

 Are you confused as I am when it comes to filling in the date on some of the QSL cards? Should the year come first or the month? When looking for the answer online, I get both as right..but depending on the area of the world you are dealing with.  If I am lucky, I get their card or certificate first and go by that..   Sort of a copy cat. . 

  To repeat myself, it is definitely a busy time of year in radio.. With conventions, hamfests, special events... it all becomes a swirl .. Oh I forgot Brat Barns. Yesterday on the 24th, the Club hosted a Brat Barn at the De Pere Festival store and did quite well. . a little over $1,000 in profit for the coffers.  (coffers = Overall, a coffer symbolizes a place of safekeeping for valuables) Thanks to all that helped and those that came to purchase some of the product. . 

  Coming up>> This coming weekend> Friday May 30th- Setting up for our Hamfest !...  all hands on deck- 4PM  You are needed to help  set up the hall for the Hamfest.. Setting up tables, chairs, helping the key vendor bring in their items, preparing the parking and trunk sales areas. Our Saviour Lutheran Church area. 120 Henry and Deckner, East Side of Green Bay..

 HAMFEST Saturday, May 31st.. Volunteers for all areas should show up at 5:30AM.. Vendors are coming at 6AM to set up their areas.   

The weather on Friday is to be warm w/possible showers..so prepare accordingly.. Saturday is looking good with no rain and perfect temps;.   You can come and look over the 'goodies" and find something you did not know you needed..  There will be a Club table set up with items from the club.  We do not need to store things that we do not need as a Club..  Make an offer!! Everything sold off that table the funds all go to the Club.  The Yaesu DX3000D will be one of the items.  . IF you listen to the .120 repeater on a windy day, you may have encountered some "breaking up" of the signal. We may have to hire a climber to check all the connections on the hard line to the antenna and funds will be needed for that...

  AND POOOF, before you know it, June12th is here with the next Club meeting..  The Tech Talk and Club meeting in June will highlight Field Day... N8KQS will show some of the highlights of the N3FJP logging software that we will be using so we can be more comfortable with it. W9WES will cover the rules and other nuts and bolts of the event...as well as some things that may be different in our setting up...*** a couple of weeks later, we can gather together for the Annual ARRL Field Day event. Mark your calendars.. June 28-29.. at Osprey Point Park, off of GV.  As in the past, those that want to, can gather for breakfast or just a coffee at the Oak Street Cafe' in W.De Pere, then head out to set up. There will  be a lot more information coming out as it comes closer.. but get your gear ready.  A good time to try out some of your field set ups.  The Committee has scoped out the park  and has marked out antenna locations as so not to interfere with others..      Someone said "Old Mike will be at Field Day" and sent a picture... 

          

    Someone checked into the East Coast Reflector.. They reciprocated by sending us a link to their newsletter.. very impressive!! Worth your time to look it over.  Here is a link to it... 

https://www.eastcoastreflector.com/magazine_vol15/

   What do you think?  Should we post a copy of the others when they come in? or will you subscribe on your own.. ??

73

  Stay Radio Active..   see you on Friday and Saturday.. 

Broken radios and unused radios serve the same purpose ... 

 Memorial Day.... To our fallen comrades.. 

RADIO HAPPENINGS 5.4.2025

 

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST RADIO OPERATORS.. !!

    I hope you enjoyed our Sunday Weather... And the future weather does not look bad either.  

   Wish the temps were better yesterday.. a bunch of hams got together in Kewaunee and set up our field units to show what we used and how they worked. Sort of a "prepper" exercise.. In case of some emergency, it would be good to know how to use someone else's radio gear.  or how to improve what we have already.... It was cold but the camaraderie was warm... Thanks Walt.. (●'◡'●)

  Don't forget, that you can bring your equipment out and show it off on Field Day.... end of June. 

   In the not too distant future, May 31st,  we have our Hamfest.. The flyer with a lot of information is attached.. you can print out a lot of copies to pass around to get the word out.. and hang one in your space to remind you to sign up to help. The Chairpersons are Todd WGRB, (toddgclausen@gmail.com)  Dave KD9HJJ  (DavidZiesmer53@gmail.com) But if you are going to take the exam for upgrade or tech .. you have to contact Keith KS9WI (ks9wi@mail.com) 

   A copy of the Ground Wave newsletter is attached as well - // please note that the siren test net list is not attached this time because that May first was on a Thursday and that makes the GBM&K Club Meeting a week later on the Second Thursday, May 8th . But the Siren Net will be on the Second Wednesday May 14th.. 

 

   Club meeting this Thursday.. 7PM.. Tech talk at 6:30... 

   In recognition of the Draft event in Green Bay, Keith KS9WI put a Special Event together.. there were a lot of contacts made over the time it was held..  ... Thanks to all that participated..  and speaking of events, Attached are the results of the Wisconsin QSO Party.... 

  Remember that the combined clubs picnic is this Saturday May 10th at Bay Shore park.. Pot Luck - Bring a dish to pass. 10am to 4pm ..  Make it a success by being there... Meet some of the Door County club members.. 

******> 

  Stay Radio Active  (NOTE ALL ATTACHMENTS WERE ON THE NEWSLETTER)

Radio Happenings bits and pieces 4-20-2025

   Happy Easter!! 

       It is like the official opening of Spring. The daffodils are beginning to show their beauty. The tulips are just showing their leaves, and the hyacinth are coming in second after the crocus.  The ground is soft enough to put in the grounding rod...

        Although we await the 350,000 people to invade the city, we have begun the Draft Special Event. The event runs through the 30th of this month. If you want to participate in  this event, just send an email to : KS9WI@mail.com.  He will send you a link to the sign in form where you can pick the day and times that you want to operate.. There will be a list of the frequencies that are available as well as where to send your logging so the contacts can be validated when they ask for a certificate. As  this is a once in a lifetime event from Green Bay, there should be a lot of possible contacts to be made.  You can do this from your own home station ... you can even invite someone to partner with you..  Thanks in advance.... 🍻

    

 I have found that the memory in my/our Kenwood 570 has faded away.. that is, the list of favorite frequencies. Found the solution to this.. there is a small disc battery in the radio that has been exhausted. It was a simple procedure to replace it. The battery is a common one, the hardest part was taking all the screws out without losing one.. oh, be sure to unplug the radio. This may be common with other radios so that is why I mentioned it.. Seeing that the batteries came in a two pack, I changed the battery in the 570 in the EComm trailer as well. 

        The activity begins..

  ** May 4th.... Fox Hunt.. 5:30PM from your location. 🦊

  **May 10th ... A picnic with the Door County RC- Bay Shore Park, Pavilion has been rented. Bring a dish to pass..from 10-4pm  .. 🍔

 ** .  Brat Barn, our first Fund Raiser.  Coming up on May 24th in W.DePere.. whatever time you have available.. Festival on Main Street DePere. 🌭

 ** Hamfest May 31st.. The Committee meets this week to finalize the schedule and it will be published soon after. Please mark your calendars to be able to help out .. It is fun work..  🍺

  ** Been trying out my new portable antenna .. the PAC-12 vertical .. Pretty easy to set up ... but I have not had much time to try it with the radio.... .📡

  ** FOR SALE ___  For Sale Brand new in the box Baofeng UV5R handheld radios. 2meter/70cm dual bands with chargers. Also, I will program them for you to the frequencies you want in them. $ 25.00 each or 2 for $40.Pickup in Green Bay area only. Contact WØLFE.

John Wolfe wØlfe@sbcglobal.net

     ALSO FOR SALE//// The Club's Yeasu FTDX 3000D ... very very low usage.. less than 5 total hours .. .. Funds go to the Club. Asking $1300...                      Also for sale, a Ubiquiti mesh antenna, 2.4 GHz not used ...  Best Offer.. . buy them now or they are going to the Ozaukee Hamfest on Saturday....  

Just a reminder... we have a calendar link on the right side of the Website..  How do you put a / in a zero to make it look like this Ø.. Press the "alt" button as you key in zero,2, 1, 6  (0216)   

 Do you scroll down to the bottom of the Website and see the ARRL latest pages links? Website? K9EAM.ORG

      Stay Radio Active...         not

        

Radio Happenings 4-6-2025..

It is Sunday morning and as I sat here trying to put something of substance to send out, my Sunday prayers were answered by an email from our friends at Tower Electronics. Although far from here at a Hamfest, they sent a copy of the Ozaukee Radio Club's newsletter. As some may know, they are having a Hamfest on April 26th.. we sent out a copy of their flyer a week or so ago and I have reserved a table hoping to diminish the list of unneeded equipment.

   Getting back to the newsletter... You will find a copy of it attached... Members of their club have submitted articles that you will find of interest .. be sure to look through it ... a couple of things I found ... an article about the upcoming end of Windows 10 and how to avoid having to to purchase a new computer or begin to pay for Windows 11... and a voice activated Morse code key...    But with 30 pages, you are going to find something of interest to you...

   Our pages will begin with a message from the Club President, Bill KB3KYH.. then a short calendar for April.. The minutes of the last meeting, the financial report, the list of sirens to be checked during the Siren Net this Wednesday, and the above-mentioned Newsletter (a must read)  as well as whatever was sent to me before this was sent out..

    A nice picture sent to me from the Amateur Radio Light House Society. (ARLHS https://arlhs.com/ )

    Heard that some folks took advantage of the nice weather and put up some antenna... congrats.. hope everything went well...

    

     Now an update from the Club President...

  

Greetings,

Warm weather is on the way and with it comes plenty of Ham Radio activity. 

Later this month we’ll have our 2025 Football Draft Special Event on HF.  This will be a great opportunity to have some fun putting Green Bay “on the air”.  Keith, KS9WI will go over all the details at the meeting.  The event will run from April 16^th through April 30^th.  If you’re new to HF, this is your chance to make lots of contacts!

Be sure to come out to the multi-club picnic on May 10^th at Bayshore Park near Dykesville.  The pot luck picnic starts at 10:00 and goes until 4:00.  The sponsor is Connie, KE9ALV and in addition to the Green Bay Mike & Key Club, the Door County Amateur Radio Club will also be participating.  This will be an excellent opportunity to relax, talk radio, and meet some new friends.

Field Day…always a major event.  Plan to be at Osprey Park on June 28^th and 29^th.  Last year we had some…no a lot of…rain, and still had a good time.  Our Field Day co-chairs Gene, AB9GK and Wes, W9WES, assure me the weather will be perfect this year, so plan to come out and be part of the fun.  We’ll get all the details about Field Day at the June meeting.

Have you operated from the Kewaunee Lighthouse?  This year we’ll have several opportunities to put the Kewaunee Light “on the air”.  If you’ve been out to the light, you know it’s a special place to enjoy some maritime history while making contacts on the radio.  Dave, N8KQS will be keeping us abreast of the dates and details as we go through the Summer.

Have some more fun by doing a Fox Hunt.  Several hunts will take place during the year and Sarah, AD9FA will tell us all about it at the meeting.

I hope you will agree that we have plenty of things to do.  In addition to the operating events, we have the Ham Cram on April 12.  Rick, W9OBB will give us the last-minute update at the meeting.  Don’t forget the Brat Barns.  These are very important to the financial well being of the club and Keith will be looking for volunteers for all three dates. Finally, please volunteer with Todd, W9GRB and Dave, KD9HJJ to help at the Hamfest on May 31. 

We’ve got a busy club and I ask you to join us at the meeting so you can be part of the discussions and decision making that makes the club special.   See you Thursday evening.

73,Bill, KB3KYH                                                                                                                                                                                                kb3kyh@arrl.org           

(302)537-4755  

NOTE: CHECK THE COLUMN ON THE RIGHT FOR THE NEW CLUB CALENDAR.

Radio Happenings 3.11.2025

 Todays Happenings, is a presentation from our Club President.

Greetings,

  If you operate D-Star you probably already know that our D-Star repeater is now active from its new location on Scray Hill. Thanks to the efforts of Nick KB9UAE, Todd, W9GRB, and Steve, KB9MWR, the brand new Icom repeater is now on the air and fully functional. As you know, our D-Star situation had been sketchy for a long time and actually off the air for about a year, but now, thanks to the efforts of our Technical Committee, we’re “back in business”. Thank you,

guys! (I guess I’ll have to get a D-Star radio...)

   Our March meeting will cover operating activities like the Fox Hunts, NFL Draft Special Event, and Field Day. We’ll also talk about the dates for the Brat Barns and Keith, KS9WI will be looking for volunteers for this important club fund raising initiative. You’ll hear more about the successful installation of our D-Star Repeater and the progress being made on the ALLSTAR/ECHOLINK project. A big highlight will be the announcement of the Ham of The Year.

      

One other thing... don’t forget...the Ham Cram is coming up on April 12 so let your friends who have talked about becoming a Ham know about it. Rick, K9OBB will provide the latest details. I hope that this action-packed agenda will encourage you to join us, but as an added incentive, the Tech Talk will be on NVIS Antennas presented by Walt, KE9TT. 

   This will be a good meeting, and we need you to be part of it. I hope to see you Thursday evening and please let me know if you have any suggestions or questions about our club.

73,

Bill, KB3KYH

kb3kyh@arrl.org

(302) 537-4755

Please send in your dues soon ... still only $20... 

HamCram. 4.12.25

 

Radio Happenings 2.9.2025

 

This newsletter will start off with words of wisdom from our President, Bill KB3KYH.

   Greetings,

      2025, like most other years, will be a busy one for our club.  We’re already working on the Hamfest set for May 31 and Field Day on the weekend of June 28/29.  Both these big events seem like a long way off, but the planning starts early to make sure we see success.  In fact, we’ll be talking about both these activities at the February meeting.  Also on the agenda will be the Festival Grocery Store Brat Barns, which along with the Hamfest, are very important to our treasury. Other operating events to discuss will be the Foxhunts and the Wisconsin QSO Party.  We’ll also be voting on a new logo for our club and deciding on the apparel items we’d like to have available for purchase. 

Another important agenda item will be the Ham of the Year.  This our annual opportunity to honor a member who has done the most to support and improve Amateur Radio and the Green Bay Mike & Key Club.  Please send your nomination to our Vice President, Sam, W9SJR at w9sjr01@gmail.com  not later than March 6.  As a reminder, your nomination must include a summary of why your nominee should be our Ham of the Year.

As always, this will be a busy meeting, and we need you to be part of it.  I hope to see you Thursday evening and please let me know if you have any suggestions or questions about our club.

73, Bill, KB3KYH

    Thanks Bill.... Here is a short calendar for the near future.
  

Tues.  February 11th.. ARES 2M Net 7PM                                          
   Wed, February 12th .. Siren Test Net .. list attached.. 
   Thurs. February 13th..  Club meeting.. If Tech Talk @ 6:30... or meeting @ 7PM St. Norbert, G.M.Science Bldg. 4th floor. 
    Fri. February 14th ,.. Valentine's Day...  Also National Radio Day.. To observe how much Radio has changed our lives.. 
   Tues. February 18th .. CQ Tuesday... 11:15ish.. ordering a little after 11:30 (sometimes) 
   Thurs. February 20th.. ARES Meeting

    Saturday February 22nd.. Kewaunee Historical Society 1PM, "What is Ham Radio?" Guest Speaker, RIck W9OBB ...    and how it combines with Lighthouses .. located at 217 Ellis Street..  you should see the red canopy on the North side of the street. 

   March 6th Deadline for Ham of the Year (HOTY) 

     March 8th   Young Ladies Radio League's International Women's Day YL POTA  https://ylrl.net/

Radio Happenings 1,20.2025

 

 Have you been taking photos of your thermometer ? Just to remind you in the summer how you really don't mind the summer heat.. 

 I have noticed that the SWR slightly changes with the temperature on my wire antenna.. must be the shrinkage factor.

      A couple of new things that I have dialed in on by accident.. ever heard of  Radio Garden.? On the internet, it provides a map of the world with all the locations of commercial radio stations.. You are able to find the stations that you used to listen to back when and listen again... No, it does not go back in time .. but current radio. 

    At least with Tube Radio.. it helped warm up the "shack". 

 On the ham radio side .. Many of us have tried the FT 8 digital program .. well - have you heard of "JS8Call".? It is a derivative of the WSJT-X application. Restructured for keyboard-to-keyboard message passing. IF you see a call sign that you want to "talk" with. you can pick on that call and it is like sending a notice that you are calling. then you both can "talk" via keyboard.   js8call.com 

       On the coldest day..  is CQ Tuesday... the 21st.

Talking about cold.. Winter Field Day is coming up .. January 25th and 26th. As of now, there is not a GBM&K committee setting this up for running with this.. If you are interested, look up Winter Field Day 2025 to see what is required.. Even if it is not a Club event, you can still participate.  https://winterfieldday.org/  

As we  try to ignore Winter, maybe by looking at the seed catalogs or travel guides. (sneak peek at other catalogs) Plans are already being made for the

Club Hamfest (see flyer on the K9EAM.org website or facebook ) and reservations for Field Day are being set ... 

  How good is your design talent?  Suggestions were made to change the Club Logo... you can see it on the Website.. Perhaps simplify it for ease of duplicating it for shirts, jackets and caps.. have an idea? Bring a drawing of it to the Club meeting.. or send it through the Club Email address of contact@K9eam.org .                

  Wisconsin QSO Party is coming on Sunday, March 9th. from 1PM to 8PM.  All the 2025 rules have not been finalized as of this date. I have heard that they are contemplating more award categories.  You can participate  from home, or mobile or set up a station in a different county for a few points more...    Not on HF? Ask someone you know that has indicated they will be participating in this event and ask if you can join in with them/him/her.     

 Talking about March.. it so happens to be the deadline for submitting dues.

         Stay Radio Active...  P.S. The crank up tower has been sold.. Thanks... 

2025 HAMFEST FLYER

Radio Happenings 1.3.2025

 

      

Christmas Party

CALENDAR: 

 January 8th Siren Test Net .. 11:45AM 147.120 see attached list  

 January 9th GBM&K Club meeting.. 7PM  / 6:30PM Tech Talk- Nick              Marto,KB9UAE - Flex Radio.. 

   January 21st  CQ Tuesday .. 

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      Greetings,

I hope you enjoyed the Holidays and had plenty of time to get on the air.  I did a little DXing in early December, but the Christmas “rush” kept me pretty busy with other activities including our club Holiday/Anniversary Party.  We had a lot of fun with a nice group of over fifty members and guests.  Thanks to Dave, KD9HJJ for putting the whole thing together.   

Please attend the January meeting where we’ll be talking about events and activities for 2025.  Topics will include Field Day, the Hamfest, Brat Barns, Ham of the Year, plus others.  This will be an opportunity for you to suggest club activities or initiatives you would like to see in 2025. 

Our January Tech Talk will feature Nick Marto, KB9UAE who will be explaining and demonstrating the operational capabilities of his new Flex radio.   Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about this state-of-the-art software defined Ham radio technology.  

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions about our club.

See you at the meeting…73,

Bill, KB3KYH

(302) 537-4755​