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W4TA Places Second in RTTY Roundup

By Bob Wanek N2ESP on 07/06/2017

According to the August 2017 edition of QST, W4TA placed second in the Multi-Single Low Power class in the 2017 ARRL RTTY Roundup.

1^st K9NR 103,851

2^nd W4TA 85,845 (908 QSOs and 97 multipliers)

3^rd WS9V 78,587

Way to go SPARC operators: KA4IOX, KP2N, KR4U, KB8ESY, N2ESP, N4GD, N4KPJ, N4RI, NY4I, VE3XD, W4CU and W4TSP.

If you would like to join in the fun, contact Ron KP2N for details on our next Radiosport event.

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Field Day Remote Dashboard is now live!!!

By Tom Schaefer NY4I on 06/24/2017

Click on the map at the top of the menu on the left to see a real-time summary of the SPARC Field Day effort. This information comes directly from the logging computers via a Raspberry Pi. We hope you make it down to the club station today but if not, you can watch our progress.

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Mini-Hamfest & RTTY Contest Cancelled – Fest to be Rescheduled

By Tom Schaefer NY4I on 06/15/2017

This event has been cancelled due to an unavoidable conflict.

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Field Day 2017

By Bob Wanek N2ESP on 06/07/2017

Join us June 23^rd, 24^th and 25^th at the SPARC club house for this year’s ARRL FD activities.

Our goal is not a big score, but for everyone to take part and experience station setup and getting on the air.

Field Day setup begins on Friday at 2:00PM. We will begin station configuration. This includes tables, antennas, radios, computers, and power.
Saturday morning, beginning at 10:00AM, we will finish station setup and verify all systems are go. We will form Ad Hoc

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Enjoying the Dayton Hamvention Without Actually Going

By Tom Schaefer NY4I on 05/16/2017

Anyone that has been involved with amateur radio for any period of time has most likely heard tales of the Dayton Hamvention. If you have never been, it is an event unlike anything you can imagine. Rows and rows of tables in the outdoor area where you can find most anything you desire related to this wonderful hobby. Inside is crammed full of vendors with all the latest gear. Going to Dayton is something every ham should do at least once in their ham radio experience. Dayton also has extra-curricular … Click for more

SPARC Net Controllers Honored at May Meeting

By Bob Wanek N2ESP on 05/11/2017

At our May meeting, our net control operators were given certificates of appreciation.

From left to right: Bob KC4SXO, Darell KV4HI, Tom AI4QP, Steve W4KET, Brad KM4LTG, Rick KK4WTE and Ron KK4KRC.

Not shown: Linda KI4RV, Dee N4GD, Leslie WA4EEZ and Bill WZ4GW.