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Putting the Fun in Field Day!

Hey, all! KE0LMY here! Most years, I focused on getting contacts on Field Day. SOME people might say I am a TEENY bit competitive. I tended to focus more on the contest aspect of the event, rather then the heart of what Field Day was actually created for, way back when. This year, with ourContinue reading “Putting the Fun in Field Day!”

Field Day Educational Opportunity Announcement

Attention children ages 13 to 100! KE0LMZ here! The Dam Amateur Radio Klub is holding a formal class during Field Day to teach YOU (yes, YOU) how to build a tape measure antenna from parts you have around the house or can purchase inexpensively. That’s right, for the low low price of less money, youContinue reading “Field Day Educational Opportunity Announcement”

Certificates Under Construction!

Hello, all! Sam here! I know many of you have been waiting patiently for your certificate from our Pomme de Terre Dam Special Event. Good news: I am working on them now! Many holidays and events happened between the SE and today, so please forgive the delay. The QSL cards will follow later in January/FebruaryContinue reading “Certificates Under Construction!”

Pomme de Terre SE Kickoff!

Hello, my D.A.R.K.lings and all visitors! Sam here! What a great day down at Pomme de Terre dam, just south of Hermitage, MO in Polk County! We made 51 phone contacts and we’re STILL making FT8 contacts as of this blog update! Foxtrot and the kids were out having fun, too! They got to swing,Continue reading “Pomme de Terre SE Kickoff!”

This Year’s D.A.R.K. Magazine Released!

Hello, all! Sam here! Yep, I know, it’s about time! I played with the idea of making the magazine longer, but I was quite happy with the amount of participation and topics for this issue. I don’t subscribe to the notion of “If it ain’t broke, fix it until it is!” so I left itContinue reading “This Year’s D.A.R.K. Magazine Released!”