September 2013 Meeting

And The New Techs Are:

Left to right we have Peggy N4PEG, Louis Pacheco KK4TSH, Hank Herring KK4TSG, John McDowell KK4TSI, Chet AB4XK,and George KI4NBE. Congratulations Louis, Hank, and John.

Happy Birthday Bob!

A big Happy Birthday to Bob, K2EUH. That image on the cake was real. No foolin’, or should I say, no PhotoShoppin’. The fact that it was made from ice cream made it doubly cool. Much credit goes to wife Pat KJ4AFB who really knows how to keep a secret, and through a surprise party.

 

Radio Navigation

The main speaker of the evening, Andrew KK4KIC, both entertained and informed with his in-depth knowledge of radio navitation. His presentation follows. Double click for a larger image.

 

Ham Radio License Seminar

On Saturday August thirteenth, Don held the first of his ham radio seminars designed to encourage FAA staff members to become ham radio operators. The first event was held at the QB building on the Sun and Fun Campus here in Lakeland. Several club members attended this event to support Don in his efforts to encourage more to join the hobby.

Don is seen here chatting with several of the participants after the program. From left to right, George Bartuska, Don, Romona Young, and Obie Young.

August Events


August’s meeting covered quite a bit of ground. The club got its first look at the video created by PGTV of our field day activities. You can see this video again by clicking below. The main speaker for the evening was Chet Carruth AB4XK. Chet repeated his field day presentation on soldering connectors to coax. Consistent with his style, his presentation was both through and entertaining. The first part of Chet’s presentation consisted of a series of how-to slides. You can review these in the slide show below. The second part was a live demonstration. Through the aid of a video camera we were all able to see Chet actually perform the steps he described in his slide presentation.
Prior to the meeting six tested and either passed or upgraded to the next license level. We will start with them first.
Pictured left to right we are Ernie KG4YNI, Ringo Breton KG4DUF, son Rowan Breton, Stacy Breton KG4IRN, Bert KG2G, and George KI4NBE.
Pictured left to right we have Ernie KG4YNI, Frank Fernandez KK4TBK, Kenneth Hayes Jr, KK4TBL, Bert KG2G, Joe Duquette KK4TBJ, and George KI4NBE.Not pictured was Jennifer Wright KK4TBO.
 
 

Chet’s Slide Presentation

Click Here For Slides From Chet’s Presentation

Last, but not least, we would like to thank all those who generously donated food to VISTE. Gabby KK4ASD is seen here next to this months donations, which will be much appreciated.

Thank You Bill

Thank you Bill W4ITA for your generous gift of a battery and charger. I am sure it will be put to good use at club events and field day.