Author: KD2NJA

To All Suffolk County Radio Club Members: Do to the virus epidemic we will be canceling the March 17th meeting. Notification from local and Government organizations are against most social gatherings, and the ARRL has also confirm this. Remember to stay away from crowds and keep washing your hands! Members can expect email updates as…

It was a good meeting last night 2/18/20, Jim Mezey, W2KFV from the ARRL dropped by and spoke on many subjects including changes in the ARRL to better serve the Ham community, changes to ARES, and a new magazine that is available. Jim expressed a desire to attend our meetings on a more regular basis.

Our Winter Field Day was a great time had by all! Total Score: 1820 pts; Number of Contacts: 51; 3 countries outside U.S.(Canada, Italy, France); 3 contacts to California and 1 to Oregon. It was a nice day and a lot of fun.

Congratulations to the new Slate of Officers: President Richie Geraci KD2NJA Vice President Ed Wilson N2XDD Secretary Vince Cigna KC2WPP Treasurer Guy Langeliotti K2HOT and the 2020 Board of Directors: Bob Ciappa WB2NFL Bob Goldstein N2OCH Ken Spiegel KD2DZZ Bill Lunt KD2COL Steve Casko W2SFC What a good way to start the New Year. There…

At our last meeting on 9/17/19, we enjoyed a webinar about J pole antennas given by Dr. Ed Fong, WB6IQN, a long time ham and professor at UC Santa Cruz- Silicon Valley. You can find out more information about Dr. Fong or purchase his antennas on his website. It was interesting to learn about the…

Bruce, WB2ADF, presented a compass training course Sunday 9/15 at Southaven Park. It was very informative, and Bruce made it more interesting by employing many different techniques to present the material. Members in attendance all had a good time with a great teacher! Thank you Bruce!