TechFest Meeting Correction – Wednesday, DECEMBER 2

Hey everyone! Now that Thanksgiving is over we're going to get back into the swing of things. We caught an error in one of our more recent posts saying that the TechFest Planning Meeting is on December 5. It is in fact on Wednesday, December 2. The meeting will be held in the upstairs part of the Legion. Please go through the front doors by Duss Avenue when you enter so we do not disturb the guests in the downstairs part of the Legion. Please plan on attending this meeting! To RSVP, please em...

Getting Started With APRS – Why and How

By Chris Kantarjiev, K6DBG From The APRSWiki I originally got my Technician license because I wanted to be able to communicate in the many areas of our 'mountain region' that don't have cell phone coverage. That was a nice start - a 5W HT and good antenna got me to the local repeater without too much trouble. But not long after getting licensed, I learned about packet, and in particular, APRS. APRS tickled my fancy in a number of ways - it combines computers, cars, radio and GPS! I was h...

A List of radio abbreviations

Here is a good reference for those starting out in amateur radio. This is a list of the more common signals, Q signals, and abbreviations used. IF THIS HELPED YOU, PLEASE COMMENT!! Signals: CQ --- "Calling all radio amateurs." DE --- "From" ("W3SGJ DE KB3QFQ," for example) BT --- (a break in the text) K --- "Over" (when calling a specific station) R --- "OK" (transmission received in full) or "Out" (end of contact) Q signals: QRM? --- "Is my radio signal being interfered with ...

BVARA Explorer Post 73 TechFest!!

The Beaver Valley ARA BSA Explorer Post 73 is sponsoring the upcoming TechFest We invite you to attend our TechFest and Auction on February 14, 2010 at the Baden American Legion (NEW LOCATION), from 8:00AM until 2:00PM! The address of the Legion is: Baden American Legion 271 State Street Baden, PA 15005 Don't know where that is? Here it is in MapQuest FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE EVENT, CHECK OUT OUR ANNOUNCEMENT FLIER BY CLICKING HERE!! We hope to see you there! Comment ...