The ClayARES Bylaws are available for download here.
Category Archives: General
ARRL Library Going Live
After several months of planning, the ARRL Library will be going live in early January 2015, probably as early as January 6. This long-term project will be home to what I hope will eventually become one of the largest repositories of Amateur Radio-related papers and presentations, created by and for the Amateur Radio community. This is your opportunity to submit material for the betterment and education of all radio amateurs. Continue reading
Get a better signal out of your handheld radio
We’ve all done it. Standing on our tippy toes. The dance, slowly swiveling around, alternating holding our arms up in the air and hands close to our ears. I’m talking about the weird contortions we do until we get the best signal out of our handheld radio.
“3 tips to get better reception and a stronger handheld radio signal”
Acronyms, Phrases and Terms
Joe, W1WCN, has done training on some of the acronyms that you hear on the radio. Here are those as well as other acronyms and terms you will probably hear.
- Anderson Power Pole –
A type of power plug that the ARRL recommends as a standard so that different operator’s equipment can be quickly interchanged. - APRS – Automatic Packet Reporting System
APRS is a communications protocol that allows stations to send location, weather, and other data real-time. It consists of UI or Unnumbered Information, meaning that the packets are transmitted without expectation of a confirming reply.
November 2014 Board Meeting Minutes
The meeting minutes for the November 2014 Clay County ARES Board Member Meeting are available here.