Author Archives: WyleE

Way, way back in 2014 we installed our first HF beam antenna: the Heavy Duty 5 band version of the Spiderbeam designed by DF4SA – a guy with a wicked sense of humor.  We picked the Spiderbeam because of it’s … Continue reading →

Why is it so crowded on 6 meters, all of a sudden???

We did it! We finally did it!! After the beam not functioning – at all – for over a year and all the restrictions during the Coronavirus pandemic we finally got together to fix it – once and for all! … Continue reading →

                      Long time club member and friend Gary K5QOW passed away July 24, 2020. He was 77 years young. Many of  us will remember him for his big smile and … Continue reading →

… may I suggest “Darth Vader Amateur Radio Club”?                                                 Thanks Santa!

… something. 2020 sure got out of control in a hurry. Maybe 2021 will be better. I sure hope so. Not holding my breath, though. All my best wishes to you, for the new year. Your hard-working secretary. (anybody else … Continue reading →

Howdy y’all. Your (t)rusty old QSL manager got a really nice QSL card today, from Steve WD5HNI. He sent us a QSL card in response to all the QSL cards we sent out for the 2015 K5C Parks on The … Continue reading →

Please welcome Mr. Tom Atkins KD5EIJ to the club! He will be relocating to our neck of the woods soon; and is eager to join us. Welcome Tom!

As all of you know we will be moving into a new shack once the new hospital is finished. At least I hope you know that. 😉 But: the contractor and the hospital have big plans. Bigger than I even … Continue reading →