12/05/2025
St. Petersburg Amateur Radio Club
To access any of the SPARC past presentations go to the Resource Page on SPARC-Club.org
This page has recent presentations and other information files. Just added is a link to Ron’s presentation on Heathkit and Glenn’s presentation on Grounding.
On the main page look in the lower left column for the SPARC Resource page as shown below.
Also, bookmark the SPARC YouTube page for other videos.
If you could not get to the last club meeting, Sept 7, don’t miss this video clip of Ron, KP2N telling us about his time at Heathkit. Ron shares Heathkit history, the people, the products and personal stories. If you have ever used/built Heathkit gear, don’t miss this video.
For those folks that missed Dean’s, (W8IM) program at our August meeting, a link to the video produced by Ed, NZ1Q is available by clicking here.
UPDATE: Below is a radiogram sent to Bob, N2ESP from Dean, W8IM aboard the USS American Victory, KKUI after his presentation to SPARC.
Did you know that Wi-Fi and mobile technology are the main ways people access the internet? How do 50 wireless clients can all share the same access point channel at the same time? Why are there so many questions about Wi-Fi? Join us at our May 4th meeting as SPARC member and Wi-Fi professional, Glenn N4GRC, answers these and other questions about Wi-Fi and WLAN (Wireless Local Area Networking) technology. And, if time allows, he will also answer that question that we are all dying to know: “Can you fix my home Wi-Fi?”
Glenn has extensive experience in wireless site surveys and Wi-Fi troubleshooting. Glenn has over 21 years of IT experience with Duke Energy, the largest power utility in the US and WLAN design experience with Presidio, an industry-leading Value Added Reseller. Currently Glenn works with the network infrastructure team at Tech Data, one of the world’s largest distributors of technology products, services and solutions.
In addition to an A.S. degree in electrical engineering, Glenn is a Certified Wireless Network Expert. Glenn holds an Amateur Extra license and has a passion for designing and building antennas.
The April meeting program by Paul, KA4IOX will describe how to setup the two most popular digital communication applications, FLDIGI and WSJT-X. This overview will cover basic concepts for connecting your equipment and establishing communications with digital modes. Paul will also offer (for later use in your shack) a detailed step-by-step written process for set up and operation of your own digital station. Common setup issues will be covered along with how to troubleshoot them.
The presentation includes connections for a separate transmitter-receiver pair with a digital interface as well as using the latest digital enabled (USB) transceivers, both can easily be setup for FLDIGI (PSK, Olivia, MFSK, etc.) and WSJT-X (JT-65, FT-8, etc.). Join us for an informative “how-to” presentation that will get you started with some of the best digital operating modes.