Sorry to have to share that our own Jim Trout is now a silent key. Details are at the link below. Jim was a talented engineer, and valued and esteemed member of the club and the amateur radio community. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Beverly and the rest of his family. http://www.lesliefuneralhome.com/obituary/james-trout…
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Smith Charts: Nothing To It!!!
Are you intimidated by Smith Charts. I would be too except that when you understand the premise, they are not only plain to use but very helpful in understanding the interactions of physical attributes relevant to electro-magnetics and distribution to the atmosphere. This animation video will walk the beginner through Smith Charts. Prerequisite knowledge required…
Go-Kit Battery Protection
So you are putting together a go-kit with a go-kit battery. I never learned to spell very well so maybe you can help me. How do you spell the word F-I-R-E? It can happen to you with the very powerful Lithium-Ion battery technologies available today. Here is the next question of the day: Do you…
A Go-Bag Battery
Every amateur radio operator ought to have a go-bag. That is, a bag that the amateur can pick up on a moment’s notice, go out into the field with it, and begin transmitting after setting up his or her station. One of the elements of a go-bag is an energy source. But what should you…
Ever Wonder How the J-Pole Antenna Works?
Have you ever wondered about the J-Pole antenna and been intimidated by it trying to figure out how it works? There is a principle that you should always keep in mind when looking analytically at any antenna for the electromagnetic spectrum: they are all merely dipoles in disguise! When you hunt around on the web…
Hallicrafters SX110 Receiver
The attached picture is NOT the actual radio. David Schwartz has donated his late father-in-law’s radio receiver to the club for anyone to use. It’s currently sitting on my kitchen table awaiting me having a convenient time to test it, so not confirmed to be in working order. It appears to cover all the HF…
Radio Rocks – by Dave Foster, W3IGT
At the April monthly meeting of the Cascades Amateur Radio Society, a presentation was given by one of our members, Dave Foster (W3IGT), who is a retired geologist. Dave has been in the salt mines underneath Detroit! The title of the presentation was “Radio Rocks.” Sadly, Dave did not wear his Elvis impersonation suit for…
In-Person VE Testing
I know a lot of folks have been waiting for this. From Dale, K8TS, the following: The next VE Session proctored by the Ingham County Volunteer Examiner Team will be Saturday, May 8th at the West Lansing Church of Christ, 5505 West St. Joe Hwy in Lansing, Michigan. Testing will begin promptly at 11:00am. (Registration…
RFE- Radio Frequency Exposure Rules for May 3, 2021
The FCC has announced that rule changes detailed in a lengthy 2019 Report and Order (R&O) governing RF exposure standards go into effect on May 3, 2021. The new rules do not change existing RF exposure (RFE) limits but do require that stations in all services, including amateur radio, be evaluated against existing limits unless they are…
Chelsea Amateur Swap Meet June 6th, 2021
Did you know that the Chelsea Amateur Radio Club annual swap meet has been operating since 1978. This will be the 41st such event they have held. For details please visit the club web site. If interested, there are a couple of YouTube videos that may be of interest concerning the Chelsea Amateur Radio annual…