August 2024 – HamGab

Hamfesters Nets

2 Meter Net

Every Monday evening at 9PM
on 146.640 MHz -600 shift 107.2PL
Tom, KA9ZXN is net control.

10 Meter Net

Every Sunday evening at 8PM
on 28.410 MHz
Tom, KA9ZXN is net control.

Secretary’s Beat
Meeting Minutes

de Patti Gulick KC9LYE

 Fri. July 5, 2024, Hamfesters Amateur Radio Club W9AA @ 8:40 pm.

 See Hamfesters.org for updates.

 Roll: Nora KC9MLV, Jim W9JPR, Kurt WB9FMC, Steve W9KXT, Don KC9EQQ, Gene W9PNG, Dennis KC9DSP, Keli KD9YDT, Patti KC9LYE

 Visitors: Wayne WA9UHL, Charlie (Chuck N9DKJ, Grandson), Jim KE9AZT, 

           Welcome Everyone!

 Tonight’s program is our annual July potluck/pizza Picnic.

 Color Guard-presented by veterans. Prayer read by Steve W9KXT.

 Chuck N9DKJ, and Steve W9KXT, talked about their military service. 

 Thanks to Mike WA9ZPM, for the sound system.

 Thanks, for the wonderful fellowship and food.

 Minutes: approved by Dennis KC9DSP, & Don KC9EQQ.

 Treasurer’s Report: by Kurt WB9FMC, club’s checking $6,400.00 Savings $10,564.00

 Education: Thanks to club members who ran the technician class license classes in June.

 Membership: Joey K9JFS, Welcome!

 Field Day 2024: by Jim W9JPR, June 22-23rd. as usual it was a hot weekend. 

                 This year most activities took place inside the church building.

                 Because in the last two years we’ve had tents blow down in storms. 

                 Outside We had the trailer, and Linas KC9PCP, operated from a tent,

                 running low power. Thanks to everyone who helped make FD run.

                 But, of course we ate very well. Our contacts were low, but we all had

                 fun, and that’s all that matters. Total FD contacts were 425,

                 Kurt WB9FMC, had the most contacts using CW.

 Hamfest Tickets: by Jim W9JPR, take tickets, & flyers. Buy tickets, sell tickets.   

 Hamfest 2024: Sunday Aug. 4th, outdoor vendors open at 6:00 am, indoor opens at 8:00 am.

               We do need Volunteers for the weekend.

 All vendors what you don’t sell, you must take back with you. You can’t throw away items at the fairground.

 Vendors setup begins on Sat. Aug. 3rd, at 3:00 pm. Saturday at 7:00 pm vendors pizza Meet & Greet.

 There will be V.E. testing on Sunday.

 HamGab: by Dennis KC9DSP, Spotlight on Hams, tell us how you became interested in amateur radio. You can write it yourself, or Dennis can interview you. 

         Articles for HamGab must be submitted by the 15th of the month.

 Club Merch: by Dennis KC9DSP, the shirts for Hamfest have been ordered and available at our Aug. Club meeting. Also, the hats that were ordered.

 Adjournment: Al N9ZD, & Kurt WB9FMC @ 9:30 pm.

 Split the Pot Winner: Dennis KC9DSP

 Door Prize Winners: Jane (Al’s N9ZD YL), Dennis KC9DSP, and Charlie (Chuck’s N9DKJ Grandson)

Health & Welfare

Rick W9DOQ, and Gregg, AB9MZ, are having health issues.

Please keep these members in your prayers.

CQ Field Day

de Jim Riley W9JPR

Hamfest Ticket Sales

de Jim Riley W9JPR

We’re now up to 39 Hamfest tickets sold including two I sold a day before this writing at the Nite Patrol breakfast. There are still 170 tickets out for sale. If they’re all sold, we’ll be in good shape going into the fest.
If you are holding some of those tickets or cash for tickets you’ve sold, you need to turn it all in at or before the August meeting. Can’t make the meeting? Call, text, or email me with an accounting of your sales so I can have a report for the club. You can also send me a Zelle or a check. As a last resort, you can leave a bag of pennies on my front porch. (My wife says not to do that so you probably shouldn’t–if you know what’s good for you.)

Hamfester’s 89th Hamfest

Hamfesters 2024 Hamfest PDF

We will be holding a VE session at this years HAMFEST. VE testing will start at 9AM. You will need your FRN prior. Please email Al at N9ZD@arrl.net or aln9zd@gmail.com prior to testing date to register to test.

General Meeting Security Update

de Jim Riley W9JPR

At the request of Pastor Dean, the front door of our meeting place at SouthBridge Church will be kept secure before, during, and after our meetings. The door will be unlocked at 7 p.m. with someone posted there. It will be locked at 7:30. If you arrive after that time, you can call W9AA on 146.43 MHz or call Jim at 708-218-0695.

The new changes in Illinois law require this policy for the security of the facility and safety of all meeting attendees.

Member Spotlight

de Keli Calderone KD9YDT

The Basics
Name: Keli Calderone
Call Sign: KD9YDT
License Class: Amateur Extra
Licensed Since: 2023
Career: Chicago Police Dispatcher (ret.)
Family: Dennis (husband, KC9DSP), Josh (son, non-ham), Ashley (stepdaughter, non-ham), Rachel (stepdaughter, non-ham), Jacob (stepson, KQ4OBJ), Kollyns (granddaughter, someday ham), Titan, Theia, Zina, Roxi, Minnie, Elliot, Harley, Sabrina, Finx and Gus.

I was first licensed in 2023. My husband, Dennis KC9DSP, has been a ham radio operator since 2003. He always has a radio with him and when we are driving, it’s on in the background. After he retired and decided to upgrade to General Class, he brought me with to the Ham in a Day class. I tested and earned my Technician Class license.

I met my husband in high school and we reconnected years later and got married. I was a Chicago Police Department Dispatcher and worked for OEMC for 27 years before I retired. After spending all those years on the radio at work, sometimes I don’t want to talk on the radio, but I’ve met some great people at the club meetings and events. 

I enjoy attending the meetings with Dennis and joined Hamfesters. When the Quartermaster had to step down and the club was looking for someone to take over, I volunteered and became the new Quartermaster. Dennis and I found a local embroidery shop who can provide our club merchandise for the same price and saves on the setup and shipping.

On January 22, 2024, Dennis was attending the Ham in a Day as a VE. I went and upgraded to General Class. After upgrading to General, I took the ARRL VE test to become a certified VE. I also became a VE for W5YI and Laurel.

April 15, 2024, I took my Amateur Extra Class test and upgraded. I passed the test with a score one better than Dennis. I upgraded all my VE certifications and now can be a VE for all classes of licenses.

73

Upgrades

I am unaware of any upgrades this month.

New Members

de Bob McDonald N9WDV

Joseph “Joey” Segreti K9JFS.  He has a Technician class license and lives in Homer Glen.

Craig Beardsley, K9VJ. He has an Extra class license and lives in Chicago.

Bring a friend to a meeting. Licensed or unlicensed. Lets get them interested in the hobby and grow our membership.

Amateur Radio News

Amateur Radio Newsline podcast can be found here.
New episodes air every Friday.

ARRL Audio News can be found here.
New episodes air every Friday.

ARRL On The Air can be found here.
New episodes air usually every second Thursday of the month.

You do not need to login to listen to any of these podcasts, Amateur Radio Newsline, ARRL Audio News or ARRL On The Air. Give them a listen to stay involved and keep up to date with things in the Amateur Radio hobby.

If you ever watched Ham Nation, it went off the air in December 2020. It aired on TWiT. After 8 years and 485 episodes, the show moved to the Ham Radio Crash Course YouTube channel. January 6, 2021 was the first episode on HRCC. The transition has brought many changes to the show but it remains very informative. You can subscribe for free and get notified when new episodes are available. Ham Nation airs every other Wednesday.

Ham Nation on HRCC can be found here.

International Ham Radio News & Opinion

Upcoming Hamfests

Elkhart East Hamfest August 3, 2024
Northern Indiana Event Center
21565 Executive Parkway
Elkhart, IN 46514
9AM-2PM
Talk-in K9DEW Mishawaka Repeater 147.330 MHz pl 131.8
Elkhart East Hamfest

Hamfesters Radio Club 89th Annual Hamfest August 4, 2024
Will County Fairgrounds
710 S. West St.
Peotone, IL 60468
8AM-1PM
Talk-in 146.520 Simplex
Hamfesters W9AA Hamfest

Educational Courses for Amateur Radio

If you are interesting in learning something new about Amateur Radio you can go to the ARRL Learning Center and take an online course. You don’t need to be a member of the ARRL but you do need to create an account and login if you’re not. It’s free to signup.
Whether you want to learn something specific, like bonding and grounding or maybe a new mode or possibly study to upgrade your license.

Skywarn Training

Hamfesters conducted Skywarn Basic Spotter Training on April 5, 2024 at the monthly meeting. This is very good information to have even if you’re not going to join a Skywarn net. It may very well save your life or the life of a loved one someday. If you were unable to attend, you can take the course online. It can be found here: COMET – MetEd Education and Training. It states 2 hours, but it’s a little less and done in two parts. You can also save your progress and return later.

After receiving your basic training you can get advanced training at
NWS State College online.

Check into the local weekly Skywarn nets
Northern Cook County Skywarn net Sundays@8PM 147.345 PL 107.2
Tri-Town Weather Net Sundays@8PM 146.805 PL 107.2
South Suburban Skywarn Mondays@8PM 442.375 PL 114.8
Will County Skywarn Mondays@8PM 444.550 PL 114.8
Illinois Radio League Skywarn Mondays@8PM 145.210 PL 107.2
LaPorte Count ARES Skywarn Tuesdays@8PM 146.970 PL 131.8
STARS Skywarn Wednesdays@7PM 146.640 PL 107.2
Will County Skywarn Wednesdays@7:30PM 444.600 PL 114.8
DuPage County Auxcomm Thursdays@7:30PM 444.875 PL 114.8
BARS Skywarn and Training Net Thursdays@8:30PM 147.330 PL 107.2
443.525 PL 114.8
More information can be found at Chicagoland Skywarn.

Regional Skywarn Repeaters

City	Frequency (MHz)	PL (Hz)	Internet Node	Area Served
Grant Park	442.375+	114.8		Tinley Park/Chicago Heights
Homewood	441.3+	114.8		Monee/Kankakee
Malta	146.73	100.0		Rockford/DeKalb
Milwaukee	146.91-	127.3		SE Wisconsin
Libertyville	147.18+	107.2		Libertyville/Fox Lake
Northrbook	147.345+	107.2		Chicago/Schaumburg
Valparaiso	146.865+	131.8		Gary/Valparaiso

FCC Color Printable License

de Dennis Calderone KC9DSP

I’m not sure if anyone else misses having a color license sent from the FCC to hang in their shack, but I do. Anyone licensed before February 17, 2015 would receive a copy of their license via USPS. The watermarks were in color. I found a place to generate your own for free. Follow the link, put in your callsign, print and sign and hang it in a frame.

From experience, do not print from your phone unless you resize it. it will show two (2) pages (second one will be blank) so only print the first page. When resizing if it shows more than two (2) pages some will be cut off. Also, allow the printing of the background or the blue watermark will not show up.

AE7Q Color Printable License

Club Merchandise

de Keli Calderone KD9YDT

Support your club! Buy some swag!

The club has short and long sleeve T-Shirts, Polos, Sweatshirts and Pullover Hoodies for sale. I will bring what is available in stock to the monthly meetings. You can email me at KD9YDT@gmail.com to see if I have your size in stock or if it needs to be ordered. These can be purchased at our meetings. If your size is not on hand, they can be ordered. We can also order custom coffee mugs with your call sign and the Hamfesters logo (see below).

We have decided to use a new vendor to supply our shirts, polos and sweatshirts. Moving forward will be using Mount Greenwood Embroidery. Prices are comparable and it is local. In addition, the owner had said that he can embroider our logo on items you already own. They do not need to be new, but they do need to be clean. We have been using Mount Greenwood Embroidery to add our names and callsigns on the shirts and sweatshirts that were previously ordered. To add a name and callsign is $10 in addition to the cost of the shirts that at this time will remain the same price. There is also an online catalog where you can pick jackets, vests and other items: Mount Greenwood Embroidery. Here’s hint, go to Sam’s or Costco and pick up some shirts or jackets cheap and we can get our logo and your name and call embroidered.

Custom mugs are $18 including shipping.

Custom Club Name Badge

The Club has worked on getting name badges for those that are interested. The Board approved a few different styles from two vendors. Links will be provided for you to order your very own Hamfesters name badge.

Ham Crazy has redone our logo, the badge is approximately 3.25″ wide but you can order any size you want. There are also several colors to choose from. The logo and words are engraved into the badge. They are available with a pin back or a magnetic back for an additional dollar. It is suggested that if you have a pacemaker you should not order the magnetic back.

Ron Delpiere-Smith KD9IPO ARRL Assistant Section Manager – Illinois is able to print name badges. The cards are Credit Card Size 3 ⅜” X 2 ⅛”. The cards are configurable with pin, hanging clip for a lanyard or magnet for mounting. Again, it is suggested that if you have a pacemaker you should not order the magnet. You can order by sending Ron an email at kd9ipo@gmail.com. Put Hamfesters Name Badge in the subject line.

Local Radio Nets

de Dennis Calderone KC9DSP

You can meet a lot of friends on the local nets. I have the nets I want to check into in my calendar on my phone with an alert 15 minutes before check in. Click here for a list of local radio nets. This list has been created by and is updated monthly by Ben Straw, KC9UNS.

Checking into the different nets will get you accustomed to working the radio which is important to new hams who might be mic shy. Also, when we as hams are called into action to provide emergency communication, you will know not only how to use your radio, but how to communicate information to others.

Amateur Radio Net Formats

de Dennis Calderone KC9DSP

I know some hams don’t want to check into nets because they’re not sure of the format. Here is an instructional sheet for how to conduct yourself on the different nets. Click here for the instructional guide on Amateur Radio net formats.

Amateur Radio Insurance

If you’re looking for insurance for your radio equipment, check out these two links. I don’t have an affiliation with either but I know we spend a lot of money on our equipment. It would cost a lot to replace if stolen or disaster strikes.

ARRL Insurance Program

Ham Radio Insurance Associates (HRIA)

FOR SALE by Owner

ARRL Youth Licensing
Grant Program

de ARRL VEC VE Newsletter

The ARRL Youth Licensing Grant Program went into effect on April 19, 2022. ARRL will cover the one-time $35 application fee for new license candidates younger than 18-years old for tests administered under the ARRL VEC program. The $35 FCC application fee will be reimbursed after the ARRL VEC receives the completed reimbursement form and the new license has been issued by the FCC. The reimbursement check will be mailed to the fee payer. Also, candidates younger than 18-years old would pay a reduced exam session fee of $5 to the ARRL VEC VE team at the time of the exam. The $5 fee is for all candidates under the age of 18 regardless of the exam level taken. Proof of under 18 status is required at the session. Visit the ARRL website for the program instructions and reimbursement form at ARRL Youth Licensing Program.

The ARRL Board approved the “Youth Licensing Grant Program” at its July 2021 meeting in Hartford, Connecticut, expanding on the scope of the original motion proposed by ARRL Southeastern Division Director Mickey Baker, N4MB. The new program will cover the $35 FCC license application fee for candidates younger than 18-years old. The Board believes that “the recruitment and training of young amateur radio operators is a necessary and proper mission of the ARRL, and that subsidization of the $35 fee will reduce the number of new amateurs that otherwise would be lost from these groups,” the Board said. Initially the new program would serve up to 1,000 new license applicants under 18 years old. The program length is indefinite; it may be renewed or terminated by the Administration and Finance Committee or by the Board of Directors. The motion carried with applause from Board members.

Hamfesters VE Testings

de Al Bukowski N9ZD

Important Note: Amateur Radio Exams

1. Bring 2 pencils for the answer sheet, and a Black ink ball point pen for the FCC VEC 605 form we provide.  (FCC registration form)
2. Exam Candidates: Prior to your arrival. You are REQUIRED to register in the FCC CORES system online and receive a FCC Registration Number (FRN) before exam day.
   Once you have obtained the FRN number, please bring it with you to the exam location. To apply for the FRN, please go here.>>>  FCC Registration Login 
   Already Licensed? Please bring your Official Amateur License and Photo Copy of Your License. The FRN number is printed on your FCC License. (also found on the GMRS license if you have one) ALL Copies are filed with all testing materials. You will keep the originals. The FCC ULS CORES system must have a valid email address.  Otherwise you may not get your License.
   The FRN number is a requirement on the FCC 605 form we provide and your Exam answer sheet.
3. A fee of $15 dollars is charged for the examination. Payment is Cash ONLY — no credit cards or checks accepted.
4. Please bring a photo ID such as a Government Drivers License or US passport.
5. Exam location is at Oak Forest City Hall 15440 S. Central Ave. Oak Forest.  Enter through the Police Station Door and follow the ARRL EXAM Signs to the Exam Area.
6. Yes, You may bring your calculator, however you must demonstrate that all memories are erased.
7. Walk-ins no longer accepted, you must contact Al at N9ZD@arrl.net or aln9zd@gmail.com prior to testing date to register to test.

NOTE:     Starting  April 19, 2022 the FCC $35.00 Amateur Application Fee Starts. This new fee will only apply to applicants for a new 10 year License, renewal, rule waiver or a new vanity call sign.  (The $35.00 Application Fee is non-refundable) There will be no charge for future License Upgrades or administrative updates, such as a change of mailing address or email address.

The New $35.00 Fee will NOT be collected by the VE’s (Volunteer Examiners). ALL Exam paperwork including exam fees, answer sheets and Form 605s are mailed to the ARRL-VEC headquarters. If you passed your exam the ARRL-VEC will submit your information to the FCC. Once the FCC runs batch processing, they will email you the process to pay the $35.00 fee. (usually credit card) You will have Ten calendar days to pay per instructions giving by the FCC. If payment is properly transferred, the FCC will then email instructions to download your License.  You will have 30 days to download the Amateur license. 

Again, The FCC must have your valid email address in the ULS CORES system.

ARRL Youth Licensing Grant Program starts on April 19, 2022

Anticipating the implementation of the fee in 2022, the ARRL Board of Directors, at its July 2021 meeting, approved the "ARRL Board Establishes Program to Cover Initial FCC License Fee for Young Applicants." Under the program, ARRL will cover a one-time $35 application fee for license candidates younger than 18 years old for tests administered under the auspices of the ARRL Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (ARRL VEC). Qualified candidates also would pay a reduced exam session fee of $5 to the ARRL VEC upon examination.

To give yourself practice on all the questions: Please click on the Website below that contains Exam Flash Cards Go to  >>>  Ham Exam fee exams   Click on the Flash Cards for the Class of Exam you wish to study. You can also take the practice Exams found on the same Web Site. It’s free and a good practice prior to any Exam Session.

73’s   Al – N9ZD   VE examiner

VE Testing Results for July

de Al Bukowski N9ZD

On July 13th, 2024 we had 3 take Technician class test, 2 passed. We had 1 take his General but unfortunately he did not pass.

August 2024 Contest Calendar

From WA7BNM Contest Calendar Website

August 2024
Batavia FT8 Contest	0000Z, Aug 3 to 2359Z, Aug 4
10-10 Int. Summer Contest, SSB	0001Z, Aug 3 to 2359Z, Aug 4
European HF Championship	1200Z-2359Z, Aug 3
ARRL 222 MHz and Up Distance Contest	1800Z, Aug 3 to 1800Z, Aug 4
North American QSO Party, CW	1800Z, Aug 3 to 0559Z, Aug 4
SARL HF Phone Contest	1400Z-1700Z, Aug 4
ARS Spartan Sprint	0000Z-0200Z, Aug 6
WAE DX Contest, CW	0000Z, Aug 10 to 2359Z, Aug 11
SKCC Weekend Sprintathon	1200Z, Aug 10 to 2359Z, Aug 11
Maryland-DC QSO Party	1400Z, Aug 10 to 0400Z, Aug 11
4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint	0000Z-0200Z, Aug 12
NTC QSO Party	1900Z-2000Z, Aug 15
SARTG WW RTTY Contest	0000Z, Aug 17 to 1600Z, Aug 18
ARRL 10 GHz and Up Contest	0900Z, Aug 17 to 0759Z, Aug 19
Keyman’s Club of Japan Contest	1200Z, Aug 17 to 1200Z, Aug 18
North American QSO Party, SSB	1800Z, Aug 17 to 0559Z, Aug 18
CVA DX Contest, CW	2100Z, Aug 17 to 2100Z, Aug 18
NJQRP Skeeter Hunt	1700Z-2100Z, Aug 18
ARRL Rookie Roundup, RTTY	1800Z-2359Z, Aug 18
Run for the Bacon QRP Contest	2300Z, Aug 18 to 0100Z, Aug 19
Hawaii QSO Party	0400Z, Aug 24 to 0400Z, Aug 26
ALARA Contest	0600Z, Aug 24 to 0559Z, Aug 25
World Wide Digi DX Contest	1200Z, Aug 24 to 1200Z, Aug 25
U.S. Islands QSO Party	1200Z, Aug 24 to 0300Z, Aug 25
YO DX HF Contest	1200Z, Aug 24 to 1200Z, Aug 25
Kansas QSO Party	1400Z, Aug 24 to 2000Z, Aug 25
Ohio QSO Party	1600Z, Aug 24 to 0400Z, Aug 25
CVA DX Contest, SSB	2100Z, Aug 24 to 2100Z, Aug 25
SARL HF CW Contest	1400Z-1700Z, Aug 25
SKCC Sprint	0000Z-0200Z, Aug 28
Colorado QSO Party	1300Z, Aug 31 to 0400Z, Sep 1

Kids Learning
Ham Radio

de Dennis Calderone KC9DSP

I watched a really good livestream program on “How to Teach Ham Radio with Drew AC3DS”.
Drew is a high school teacher teaching kids from grades 7-12 Amateur Radio. It sounds like a great program. They are also looking for donations. I will be donating to Drew to help offset the cost of sharing our hobby with these kids.
The program is here: HRCC: How to Teach Ham Radio. I will put a disclaimer here, It was one of HRCC’s longest livestreams. Lots of people watching were asking questions and it went over the normal hour that HRCC’s livestreams go, but it was definitely worth watching.
I emailed Drew to find out how to donate. He informed me that the school is renovating their building and making a second radio room. They will have 7 radio booths. Each booth will host two students. They are hoping to be able to have a HF and a VHF radio in every booth. The school is covering the cost of the renovation and the furniture. The students are figuring out how to acquire the equipment.
If the donation is in the form of money, the easiest and best way is by a check, sent to the school. Checks would be made out to Harborcreek School District, with a memo line of “for the Advanced Technologies Group”. The check could be sent to: Harborcreek High School, Attn: Drew Mortensen, 6375 Buffalo Rd., Harborcreek, PA 16421.
If the donation is in the form of equipment or materials, those items can be sent to: Harborcreek High School, Attn: Drew Mortensen, 6375 Buffalo Rd., Harborcreek, PA 16421.
They are appreciative of every coax connector, every jumper cable and every piece of hardware. Everything will find a home.

Elmers

de Dennis Calderone KC9DSP

We are looking for club Elmers. If you have expertise in a particular part or mode of amateur radio and want to be an Elmer, let us know.

A lot of times it’s hard to find Elmers who have knowledge for a particular part of amateur radio. As I stated in my bio when I became the HamGab editor, life became busy, and I stepped away from amateur radio for a few years. When I came back, there was a lot of new information and modes. I found a few YouTube channels that helped. I want to share those here. There are a lot more and I’m sure you can find some that you like.

Ham Radio Crash Course.

Ham Radio 2.0.

Dave Casler (KE0OG) Ask Dave.

LCARA HAMRadio.

Ham Radio for Non-Techies.

Solar Weather

de Dennis Calderone KC9DSP

As we all know, solar weather and activity affects radio communications. The conditions not only affect HF, but UHF and VHF as well. Dr. Tamitha Skov has a YouTube channel with weekly updates on what our sun is doing and how it is affecting our communications. You can find here channel here.

Amateur Radio Legislation

de Carl Luetzelschwab K9LA ARRL Central Division Director

U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.,
introduced Senate legislation (S.3690) to give amateur radio operators
the right to install their antennas and serve their community. The House
introduced the same bill (H.R.4006) in June 2023.
Homeowner association rules prevent amateur radio operators from
installing outdoor antennas on residential properties even though this
communication method has proven to be essential in emergencies and
natural disasters, such as hurricanes in states like Mississippi and
Connecticut.

ARRL Central Division
Director: Carl Luetzelschwab, K9LA
k9la@arrl.org

S.3690 – Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act

ARRL Illinois Section

ARRL Illinois Section Website
A lot of information about Amateur Radio in Illinois.

Club Information

Meetings and VE Testing

Pictures from Meetings

July 2024 meeting

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