Nov. 2023 In-Person & Virtual Monthly Meeting: NVIS Antennas
In this video, Ted Edwards (W3TB) explains what NVIS antennas are used for and how to deploy them. From a presentation to the WCARES monthly meeting in November, 2023.
October 2023 In-Person & Virtual Monthly Meeting: Communication without Infrastructure – Winlink
Communication Without Infrastructure – Winlink
Phil Sherrod, W4PHS
Sept. 2023 In-Person & Virtual Monthly Meeting: WCARES & the ARRL and the Jim Creek Naval Station Antenna
WCARES and how it fits within the ARRL Field Organization
Ed Hudgens, WB4RHQ
Jim Creek Naval Station Antenna
Scott Yates, N4BBB
WCARES Antenna Party – then and now
The WCARES Antenna Team helped Robin, K4IDK install antennas back in 2013. In 2023 they were back to help take them down. Pictures then and now courtesy of Jon, KK4AIZ.
2023
Jeff WAJ & Jeff DWP are at the window, Don is in the black shirt and the roof crew are Don, Dennis and Jeff WAJ. Robin is in the red shirt.
2013
August 2023 In-Person & Virtual Monthly Meeting: Nano VNA’s and HT for New Hams
Nano VNAs – W4DML
Doug Miller (W4DML) gives a first-rate presentation on Nano Vector Network Analyzers (VNA’s). He tells what they are, what you can do with them, where to purchase one, and gives a demo that uses a Nano VNA for an antenna analyzer, bandpass filter analysis, and coax testing.
HT for the New Ham – K9QJS
This presentation by Hoop, K9QJS is specifically for new hams with an HT, to help them improve their signal and their reception. Hoop promises at least one new piece of information for even the most experienced HT operators.
Click here for a PDF of Hoop’s presentation.
July 2023 In-Person & Virtual Monthly Meeting: POTA – Parks On The Air
Parks On The Air
w/ Jeff Standifer (WB5WAJ)
Jeff Standifer (WB5WAJ) provides an excellent overview of the Parks On The Air program. Jeff is a long-time POTA participant and shares his experience with those who may want to give POTA a try.
Recorded on July 15th, 2023 at the monthly WCARES meeting.
WCARES Monthly Meeting
The WCARES Monthly Meeting takes place the 3rd Saturday of every month with the possible exceptions of May (Hamvention) or August (Huntsville Hamfest) in which case it is held on the 2nd Saturday to allow members to attend those events.
We meet at the Williamson County Public Safety Building, located at:
304 Beasley Drive in Franklin, TN.
You can also take part in these meetings using Zoom. Look for the meeting information in the WCARES Notes e-mails.
Meeting starts at 8AM in the EOC. Members periodically give presentations covering a wide range topics including emergency communications, propagation and antennas, operating techniques and best-practices, kit building, hardware and software, Winlink, weather, ARRL, new modes and more. Upcoming events are also discussed.
Meet other WCARES members and learn more about WCARES and Amateur Radio.
WCARES Monthly Meeting
The WCARES Monthly Meeting takes place the 3rd Saturday of every month with the possible exceptions of May (Hamvention) or August (Huntsville Hamfest) in which case it is held on the 2nd Saturday to allow members to attend those events.
We meet at the Williamson County Public Safety Building, located at:
304 Beasley Drive in Franklin, TN.
You can also take part in these meetings using Zoom. Look for the meeting information in the WCARES Notes e-mails.
Meeting starts at 8AM in the EOC. Members periodically give presentations covering a wide range topics including emergency communications, propagation and antennas, operating techniques and best-practices, kit building, hardware and software, Winlink, weather, ARRL, new modes and more. Upcoming events are also discussed.
Meet other WCARES members and learn more about WCARES and Amateur Radio.
WCARES Monthly Meeting
The WCARES Monthly Meeting takes place the 3rd Saturday of every month with the possible exceptions of May (Hamvention) or August (Huntsville Hamfest) in which case it is held on the 2nd Saturday to allow members to attend those events.
We meet at the Williamson County Public Safety Building, located at:
304 Beasley Drive in Franklin, TN.
You can also take part in these meetings using Zoom. Look for the meeting information in the WCARES Notes e-mails.
Meeting starts at 8AM in the EOC. Members periodically give presentations covering a wide range topics including emergency communications, propagation and antennas, operating techniques and best-practices, kit building, hardware and software, Winlink, weather, ARRL, new modes and more. Upcoming events are also discussed.
Meet other WCARES members and learn more about WCARES and Amateur Radio.
WCARES Monthly Meeting
The WCARES Monthly Meeting takes place the 3rd Saturday of every month with the possible exceptions of May (Hamvention) or August (Huntsville Hamfest) in which case it is held on the 2nd Saturday to allow members to attend those events.
We meet at the Williamson County Public Safety Building, located at:
304 Beasley Drive in Franklin, TN.
You can also take part in these meetings using Zoom. Look for the meeting information in the WCARES Notes e-mails.
Meeting starts at 8AM in the EOC. Members periodically give presentations covering a wide range topics including emergency communications, propagation and antennas, operating techniques and best-practices, kit building, hardware and software, Winlink, weather, ARRL, new modes and more. Upcoming events are also discussed.
Meet other WCARES members and learn more about WCARES and Amateur Radio.
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