Meeting: 10/6/2023

Time: 7:30 pm

Location: SouthBridge Church
15500 73rd Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462

1)  Hamfesters will be taking nominations for board members and officers at our next meeting on October 6. If you would like to help the club in any of these positions, please consider throwing your hat in the ring that night. The election will be at the November meeting. 

2)  October’s meeting will feature Don Pointer KC9EQQ who will be talking about ham radio’s part in World War II. Specifically, he’ll be discussing the Australian “coastwatchers” and how they helped defeat the Japanese. 

Meeting: 9/1/2023

Time: 7:30 pm

Location: SouthBridge Church
15500 73rd Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462

What is DMR?

What are the differences between Analog and Digital transmissions?
What brands of DMR Radio are there and which one is better?
What is the proper way to Program a New DMR Radio?
Do I need a special Antenna for DMR?
What are DMR networks?
How does a DMR repeater Work?
What are Hotspots and what can I do with them?

Attend the September Hamfesters meeting to gain knowledge on this topic.

Presented by Al Bukowski, N9ZD

LINK TO PRESENTATION

Meeting 3/10/2023 – White Elephant Sale

RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 10th.

Same time, same place!

Time: 7:00 pm

Location: SouthBridge Church, 15500 73rd Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462

It’s that time of year again!

Dig through those junk drawers and closets! This is a great opportunity to get rid of stuff that is just taking up space.

We only ask 1 thing, if no one takes it at the sale, DO NOT leave it behind.