The club is off and running for 2018 with club meetings, interesting programs, and the Shreveport Hamfest coming up. Things to look for in 2018:

1. Getting started in ham radio - technician class.
2. License upgrade classes.
3. Club projects, for example, the Raspberry Pi bandscope.
4. More to come - stay tuned.


The June general membership meeting will be on June 12.

The program for the June meeting is yet to be determined.


Click on the Future Events Button (above) for a complete list of future events and club activities.


DXpedition Notice:

There's currently a DXpedition at St. Brandon Island. Here's the link to their web site. There will be a DXpedition at Wake Island in April. Click this ARRL link.

Additional DXpeditions are on or happening soon:
Taumako Island 29 Apr.-3 May H40D
Lord Howe Island 11-18 May VK9LI
Baker Island June 2018 KH7Z

Check out the DXing Page for more information.


GR9RW will be operated by the Cray Valley Radio Society (England) to mark the Royal Wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. They will start early morning on May 19 and continue until May 23. They will transmit on all bands 80m-70cm using three stations. Check out the club's web site at www.cvrs.org for further details.

What Do Hams Do?

 

What do ham's do? Amateur radio, or ham radio, is a hobby that began soon after the radio was invented. Ham's can talk to other ham's across the country or across the globe. Amateur radio can use 18 radio bands under license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Ham radio is not just for fun, but can be used for public service or in times of emergency.

After passing the Technician license exam, a new ham is given a call sign by the FCC (i.e. WA2ABC or KC5ZZZ) and given access to a limited number of bands or frequencies. By passing the General or Extra exams, ham's are given access to additional bands.

Check out "65 Great Things About Ham Radio" at the CQ Amateur Radio magazine.


For additional information about ham radio, go to the following link at the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) or talk to any of the members of SARA.



American Radio Relay League (ARRL)

 

SARA is affiliated with the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the National Association for Amateur Radio.
"ARRL is the national association for Amateur Radio in the US. Founded in 1914 by Hiram Percy Maxim as The American Radio Relay League, ARRL is a noncommercial organization of radio amateurs. ARRL numbers within its ranks the vast majority of active radio amateurs in the nation and has a proud history of achievement as the standard-bearer in amateur affairs. ARRL’s underpinnings as Amateur Radio’s witness, partner and forum are defined by five pillars: Public Service, Advocacy, Education, Technology, and Membership." From the ARRL web page.


ARRL is a member-society of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) which represents radio amateurs throughout the world.


FYI: History of Telecommunications and Short History of Radio