Ron N0QET wins McClelland


Events

The SWIARC 2018 Hamfest was a Big Success! Somewhat over 97 people attended McClelland Hamfest, perhaps a few more who didn’t bother signing in. Les WB0KFK of D&L Antenna showed up from KCMO to offer assorted wares, and Greg’s wife Rhonda W0RJR along with Rich’s XYL Patsy N1CE staffed the kitchen area. At the end […]

March 6, 2018

Cuban Spy #s Active on 11435kHz


News

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?

November 16, 2017

Refurbishing a Horizontal Loop Antenna


SWIARC University

Paul WB0GXD writes, “There were some near-catastrophe problems […] to overcome at the antenna party on Saturday November.” In this story you will learn from valuable experience as the volunteer crew refurbish an aging 75-meter horizontal loop antenna. Their work in a contribution not only to Paul’s antenna, but sharing their experience helps the rest […]

November 11, 2017

Baofeng DM-5R Bust


Reviews

For $70 you can by a Baofeng DMR HT that will not work on our local DMR repeaters. Many sellers don’t bother disclosing this to buyers.   Make sure your new DMR HT supports Tier 2 (TDMA) or you’ll be left out of the Omaha DMR scene.

October 5, 2017

Local Class Helps Folks Become a Ham


Events

Leonard (KD0QFE) writes, “Our Technician License Class is starting October 7th, 2017. It will run over three Saturdays; October 7th, 14th & 28th from 8:30am to 4:30pm. All three sessions will be held in a conference room at Bellevue Medical Center, located at 25th street & Highway 370.”

October 3, 2017