HAPPY NEW YEAR 2018

Finally Some Radio-Activity!

I have finally returned from a set of business trips. My job currently seems to be slowing down, looks like I will finally have some time for my ham radio hobby.

I have installed my 23cm looper antenna (still on temporary pole, but operational). Hope to set up more antennas before the ARRL VHF contest next month!

We have already attempted to test this antenna with KO0Z (full report here). 

73 Herbert

Bi-State Amateur Radio Society

New group of HAMs, calling themselves "BARS" (Bi-State Amateur Radio Society), has been founded in the Missouri - Illinois area. You can find some basic info on their blog site.

The BARS have a simple mission - to enjoy our hobby. BARS will support new technologies, such as microwave and optical communications, digital television, even digital modes and packet radio on all frequencies incl. HF, with emphasis on microwaves.

Herbert