April 2024 Tech Talk – Introduction to DMR
This morning we talked about Digital Mobile Radio, or DMR. Presented by Chris, KD5HIY.
Tag Archive: Tech Talks
October 2023 Tech Talk – Building an EFHW Antenna
Saturday at the EOC
Join the Hurst Amateur Radio Club on Saturday morning October 21st for a technical talk on HF antennas, with a focus on the End Fed Wire.
Join Michael KJ5AJU for this presentation next Saturday. We are providing this tech talk prior to the construction project managed by Paul, W5PFH, next month.
- We will discuss the major types of HF antennas, including the Dipole,
Vertical, the Long Wire, and the End Fed Wire. - Our construction project will be for a multi-band End Fed Wire, so we
will focus on its characteristics. - Building a Balun will be a part of the project; we will discuss the
operation of a Balun and its construction. - If desired, an autotuner may be used in conjunction with this End Fed
Wire; we will review the proper use of a tuner with an End Fed Wire. - A key final question: Do we need a separate counterpoise or ground
for the End Fed Wire? We will look at pros and cons.
October 21, 10 to 11 AM, at the Hurst EOC
Tech Talk: Personal Emergency Communications
Saturday, April 30th will be a Tech Talk day for HurstARC. Denise Lucas, N5WTK, will be talking about the need for a plan of communications in an emergency. All are invited to attend.
This will also be the beginning lesson of the RACES CE program that Mike, N5YM, Butch, KC5ONZ, Chris, KD5HIY, and the Hurst City Emergency Manager have put together to better serve the City of Hurst when needed.
You can find Denise’s presentation here: Personal Emergency Communications Plan