Yes here it is Friday the 13th.. As I look at the calendar it becomes a blur Valentines Day.. Presidents Day, then Fat Tuesday ( eat Paczki Day) , then Ash Wednesday .. And then we have to squeeze in some radio stuff before Easter in 40 some days..
Here is an event which is interesting .. Remember Apollo 13 mission? Want to hear from some that were in the control room during the events that took place then? Here is some info.. There is an attachment to this email that was sent to Bill KB3KYH from Connie KE9ALV. As you look through it please note a couple of things..
One, there is a link to a great documentary "Mission Control Unsung Heroes of Apollo" https://www.youtube/watch?v=GVDTSfyFTTY (note: this link did not work for me but used ( https://tubitv.com/movies/517547/mission-control-the-unsung-heroes-of-apollo ) refresh your memory of the Mission.
***But be sure to read the attachment and note the February 21st at 10AM Zoom meeting with Connie and three of the members of Mission Control.. also any questions need to go through Connie prior to the Zoom meeting. The zoom link is in the attached letter..
Thanks Connie..
It was agreed to have another "Maker" contest. Between now and August, make a homebrew device or a kit . In August bring in your "device" and demonstrate it .. There will be two categories.. Kit or Homebrew. Awards in each categories .. so get out the soldering iron... We did this a couple of years ago and we saw a lot of talent in both groups..
A month from now we will be setting up for the Wisconsin QSO Party.. Hopefully you will be also. March 15th from 1PM to 8PM. Surprisingly it did not fall on the same weekend as the time change as in the past .. Also, the big contest will not be on so contacts should be easier (?) .. Don't have a HF rig? or are a tech? ask a member with a higher level license and use the Club Shack.... be sure to ask first.. remember you cannot use the Club Callsign with out first making arrangements -- only one group can use it .
DUES ... There is a number of folks that have yet to pay their dues for 2026, Some say they are not sure if they paid or not so please check to be sure..
Want some update Ham Information .. here is a great online magazine .. East Coast Reflector V25 https://eastcoastreflector.com/magazine_vol25
Parts for the new location of the .360 repeater have been ordered .. The time line is flagged for mid April to be on the air..
Wishing you all a great weekend and don't forget Valentines Day ... Stay Radio Active