Overview & Importance of Volunteer Examiners Volunteer Examiners (VEs) are a critically important part of the amateur radio hobby, serving as the backbone for bringing in new licensees. Nobody becomes an amateur radio operator without first taking a licensing test, administered by at least 3 VEs. The national cadre consists of dedicated people who volunteer…
Big improvements have taken place & more are underway for the license-free mesh network (Meshcore) in the Concho Valley! However, the mesh still need your help! It needs more repeaters inside San Angelo to help bolster the coverage of the network. Join the Angelo Mesh Discord server and the folks there can help you get…
We now have an official SAARC Discord server! Join our community and network with other people who share your interests. You do not need to be a Club member or licensed amateur to join the Discord. If you’re not familiar with Discord, it’s sort of like Slack or Microsoft Teams or any other collaboration software…
Fantastic group of bright young minds who had great questions. Glenn Miller AA5PK gave a talk on Amateur Radio Satellites, Dave Mulvey K5DCM talked about amateur licensing, Sergio Wickliffe KJ5FWA demonstrated HF voice modes from his truck, and Chad Goodman KD5SMK demonstrated QRP Digital Modes and inexpensive DIY HF kits. Thanks to the SPS club…
Mike K5DURW taught the ICS 100/700 and 200/800 courses over at the clubhouse on Friday and Saturday. We had a 12 attendees, 11 were club members and 1 was a visitor who plans to take his ham license test in a couple of weeks. Thanks to Mike for teaching, and to Matthew K5ICR for assisting…
Schedule of events: 8:30am-11:30am Skywarn Recognition Meet and Greet / Open House at NWS Office The National Weather Service office in San Angelo Texas will host their Skywarn Recognition Day meet & greet/open house on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 8:30am to 11:30am. Address is 7654 Knickerbocker Rd, San Angelo, TX 76904. Contact Mike Castillo,…
Dave Mulvey, K5DCM, was pleased to present this talk to the monthly lunch group of the Texas A&M Club. Below is the slide deck for those interested in the subject of how Texas A&M’s electrical engineering students made a significant impact on technology, the economy, and sports entertainment in the early 20th century. For links…
Join us at the Clubhouse on Saturday, August 8th, 2024, as we welcome the 7290 Traffic Net folks from all over West Texas for a meet and greet picnic, and tailgate swap & sell. Event details below: Information on the 7290 Traffic Net: https://www.7290trafficnet.org/ Visitors from all parts of West Texas are expected to attend, and…
All are invited to the club’s Field Day activities this weekend. As we have for last several years, we will be operating W5SJT callsign at the Emergency Operations Center. Field Day begins at 1:00pm Saturday. Our usual Potluck Supper is at 5:00pm. All are welcome, including the public, so if you have friends or family…
