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W0NEU and KEOAEP tested a Princeton 36’ QRP end-fed spirally wound on a B&M 20 foot collapsible carbon fiber crappie pole ($22.00 on Amazon) and mounted to flag pole hitch mount. We found it to be resonant on 10, 20, 40M under 1.7 to one. First contact on 40m Omaha to Los Angeles. Antenna […]
The 2019 Celebrate CB parade this year was a great success! In continuing in its roughly 40-year history (we’re not exactly sure how long we’ve been doing this), the local amateur radio community, along with other organizations, have supported the parade organizers in their task of making sure that the parades take place as smoothly […]
On the weekend of May 3rd– May 5th SWIARC and Heartland Hams headed to the woods to camp and play radio. It was an awesome spring weekend for the 20 attendees who gathered at Arrowhead Park. Many arrived on Friday securing the camping spots and picnic shelter. Mike KC0FAN and Ronnie WD0GCN anchored the RV […]
Amateur Radio Operator Campout / Parks on the Air May 4-5, 2019 Arrowhead County Park, Neola IA. 29357 310th Street Neola, IA 51559 This first weekend in May a group of Ham Radio / Outdoor Enthusiasts will get together to enjoy the great outdoors This is an informal social event invitation and not club sponsored. […]
This year is shaping up to be a banner year at SWIARC as we take on the great outdoors and as always, play lots of radio. It’s time to sign up as a SWIARC Member and join in the fun. SWIARC club dues are $15/year. (Dues for students are half price, $7.50 per year). Additional […]
Received a letter of thanks today from the commander at Offutt AFB, Colonel Michael H. Manion. It is events like this that SWIARC is able to promote Amateur Radio and Science Math and Technology. Looking to the future SWIARC now has the leadership to take us forward in a positive way and showcase everything Amateur […]
USB or AM listen on 11435khz for the mysterious Spy Numbers from Cuba. Transmissions this morning remain active at 10:10am. Why is Cuba still using cold war era spy numbers stations and what is today’s secret message?
Hey all howdy from sunny Florida. They said it would be nice and relaxing down here – so much for that. Thanks all for the prayers and thoughts – Ken AA0UU gave me a shout on IRLP today and passed well wishes along. Hams are supporting the local shelters. In our town the club listens […]
Jake (ke0nkc) in South Dakota was one of several distant hams on the SWIARC 82 repeater Saturday night (7/22/17) talking with Albert (ke0lol) and some other locals. They were also making the trip from northern and eastern Iowa to north Nebraska. Stations 200 miles away were talking on the club repeater, some full quieting.
SWIARC met in McClelland Iowa for Field Day 2017. We’ve put together a collage from photographs for you to enjoy while we await the official results. Everyone enjoyed the good weather and lunch was served with those much awaited Omaha Steaks.