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Ham Testing May 15

Ham Testing May 15

If you are ready to test for your amateur radio license, whether is be your first test or testing up to General or Extra, you ca become a ham this month. Contact Henry at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more info. The test is administered by the local VE coordinator and will be held before the next CFMC meeting. You must make arrangements before the test as walk-ins are not a good idea.

 

Recap of May 7 Meeting

At the May 7th meeting we discussed plans for June's Field Day. Set-up will be June 21 at 2:00pm at the Lincolnwood Community Center.

May 7 meeting attendees enjoying the company of hams.

 

Next Meeting June 4, 2013

MAC's Next Meeting will be June 4, 2013. Lincolnwood Community Center. 7:30pm.

We will discuss our plans for Field Day. If you want to be part of MAC's Field Day attend this meeting.
This will be our last meeting before Field Day.
Field Day set-up will be Friday June 21 at 2:00pm. We will need help installing the club's 24 foot vertical antenna on the roof of the firehouse.
Field Day starts Saturday June 22. We will be on the air for 24 hours from our Lincolnwood Community Center location.

Also at the June 4 meeting, the popular $1.00 raffle. Bring some extra junk you want to get rid of. Turn it into someone elses junk!!!!

 

 

Hot News

2013 SSB Rookie Roundup - April 21!- The SSB Rookie Roundup is just around the corner! This year's SSB 'RR will be on Sunday, April 21 from 1800 - 2359 UTC.
Any operator licensed any time during 2013, 2012 or 2011 qualifies as a Rookie. Work as many stations as you can in as many different states, Canadian provinces, Mexican districts as possible. DX stations can get in on the fun, too! If you were licensed prior to 2011, get on the air and work the Rookies, help a Rookie get on the air, or help your club members put together a team. Emering the Rookies and working them is important, too!  More info:     http://www.arrl.org/rookie-roundup