Northern Kentucky Amateur Radio ClubTopic: Antenna Building
We all studied about antennas as we became amateur radio operators but sometimes learning about them and actually applying that knowledge is easier said than done. Tim Duffy will discuss basic antenna theory and the construction of Yagis at K3LR.
Join the Zoom meeting after 7:15 PM on Aug 9th
Zoom Meeting ID: 997 7588 9155
Passcode: 14679
Join the meeting online at the link below, or dial 1-646-558-8656 (New York) or 1-312-626-6799 (Chicago) on your phone.
Guest speaker, Katie Allen, WY7YL presented "The Fellowship of Ham Radio" at the July meeting. Katie talked about her ham radio journey since
taking a job with the ARRL in 2006, and later with HRO, She shared stories about all the travel and great people she has met along the way.
Thanks for a great program, Katie.
For the latest Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Amateur Radio News listen to Jack Prindle's weekly podcast. Jack's Radio Show is also available as an iTunes podcast. Just search for "AB4WS Radio Show."
After a long silence, the local 146.895 MHz repeater, located in Edgewood, KY, is back in service thanks to the
ambition, ingenuity, and determination of Hal, WB4VOA, and Jack, AB4WS. Check it out. Join a net
at 7:45 PM on Wednesday evenings on this repeater.
July 27, 2021
An Amateur Radio license exams session is scheduled for 6PM, Thursday, July 27, at the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints,
101 Bogie Lee Ave, Frankfort, KY 40601. Walk-ins allowed. Contact Brian Carter at ki4tlw(at)ky4law.com or (502) 545-0376 for
more info.
Aug. 7-8, 2021
10-10 contests are held for fun and to meet old, new and prospective members around the world. They 10-10 QSO Parties are events
that are held for fun and to meet old, new and prospective members around the world. (10-10 membership required for log submittal.)
8AM - 1PM, August 7, 2021
Aladdin Shrine Center
1801 Gateway Circle
Grove City, Ohio 43123
8:30AM - 1:30PM, August 14, 2021
New Baptist Church
610 28th St.
Huntington, WV 25702
This 'fest is a bit of a drive from Northern KY, but well worthwhile if you can also arrange a stop at the Museum of Radio and Technology,
1640 Florence Ave,
Huntington, WV 25701.
From Bill, NM4A: Congratulations, to Bob, KG4MVN, and thanks to Harold, WB4VOA, and Dave, AD4CC, the old W4YWH 53.750 (-1MHz) repeater is on
the air from the NKU campus.
A very informative article by Christian Bravo, W4ALF, has been published in the August 2021 issue of QST.
From QST, "Learn how to make the most DX contacts by taking advantage of propagation, contests, and
online resources."
A local group of hams has been doing antenna work to help others get on the air. Their latest project was to re-work antennas for the
Switzerland County EMA, which is now back on the air. For more info contact Greg, W0QI, at k4co@ymail.com, or see their Facebook page
at the link below.
Now is more important than ever for you to check into the Kentucky Emergency Net. The Kentucky Emergency Net
meets every Monday Evening at 7:30 PM Eastern Time on 3972.5 KHz. If you cannot check in via HF you can check
in using one of these alternate modes: