Membership Meeting, October 21st at 7pm. Murray Center

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Dear SOARA Members,

At this months meeting, I will be presenting an introductory overview of HF propagation. Topics covered will include

  • Brief introduction to reflection, refraction and absorption of HF signals in the ionosphere.
  • Overview of how solar radiation affects the layers of the ionosphere.
  • Demonstration of using beacons to determine band openings.
  • Demonstration of some websites that predict propagation.

Most of this will be a collection of information gathered from multiple references, and will include links for members to make a deeper dive into the available material. Slides will be made available.

If you have anything in particular that you want to know more about, or have information to share, please email me at WE4BY@soara.org.

Thanks,

Greg Unruh, WE4BY, Vice President

Membership Meeting, September 16th at 7pm. Murray Center

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Dear SOARA Members,
This is a snippet from the ARRL article, National Preparedness Month: Have a Go Kit, dated 09/06/2024. (The full article is at https://www.arrl.org/news/national-preparedness-month-have-a-go-kit)

“September is National Preparedness Month, and ARRL is working to help radio amateurs have a plan for family resilience. Many hams enjoy public service as part of their operating. Being ready to activate for a served agency through the ARRL Amateur Radio Emergency Service® (ARES®) involves not only being licensed and trained, but also prepared and equipped.”

“ARRL Director of Emergency Management Josh Johnston, KE5MHV, suggests that hams and their families have a “go-bag”. He says there are a few things to consider: “You need to be able to function while activated, so that means you need a kit for your needs and a kit for your radio needs. If your family is impacted by the situation, they also need to have some gear at the ready.””

SOARA is fortunate to have Charley Speelman, WA6RUZ, as an active member. Charley is presently the Chief Radio Officer for Mission Viejo RACES-ARES and ARRL Local Emergency Coordinator.

At this month’s meeting, Charley will present tips for Self, Family, and Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness and explain differences about Emergency Groups such as RACES, ARES, ACS, and REACT. He will demonstrate Emergency Radio Go-Kits.

Come prepared to learn, leave ready to get prepared.

Greg Unruh, WE4BY, Vice President