SCOTT COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

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MEETINGS

We meet on the first Thursday of every month in a large private dinning room at Penn's Restaurant, located right off of the I-20 Exit 88, at 1550 Highway 35, South Forest, MS 39074.

Guests are always welcome to attend to learn more about Amateur Radio and have all of their questions answered.

OUR MEETINGS:

Uniquely Interesting and Educational:

In 2020 we adopted a unique structure for our monthly meetings, one which makes them much more interesting and educational for both new Hams and old Hams alike. Its also a great format for persons who don't have an Amateur Radio license yet, but are interested in getting into the hobby. In addition to eating a meal together, having interesting program presentations, and offering VE Exams, we added a Q & A session during which anyone can ask any questions they have about any aspect of amateur radio and have them answered, we also added a Show & Tell session for folks who want to show off their latest amateur radio gear, or who want to share with the group what new amateur radio activities they've been up to lately. So whether you like asking questions, giving answers, showing and sharing, or just quietly listening, we've got you covered during our club meetings.

Monthly Schedule:

6:00 pm: Dinner and Fellowship (folks who arrive later can still order food and even eat during the meeting)

6:15 pm: Club Business Meeting: We keep this very brief, just a report on what we did the previous month, discussion on what we'd like to do in future months, and how much money we have in the bank to play with.)

6:30 pm: Q & A Elmering Session: Everything you've always wanted to know but were afraid to ask. This is the time when you can have all of your amateur radio questions answered, often by more than one person. No question is considered too dumb or too smart, so ask away!

6:45 pm: Show & Tell Session: If you have a new radio, antenna analyzer, or some other radio related gadget or tool, be it home brew or store bought, this is the time to show it off to the group. If you don't have anything to show, but want to tell the group about one or more amateur radio activities you've been up to lately, feel free to do so during this time slot.

7:00 pm: Feature Program: Each month we have someone give a presentation, demonstration, or hands-on workshop on a unique area of Amateur Radio.

7:45 pm: VE Exam Session: Our VE Team will resume offering Tech, General, and Extra class exams in the fall of 2027

UPCOMING PROGRAMS:

Feb 2		Restoring Antique Radios: The presenter, an electrical emngineer, shares expert advice from his expereince restoring a 1931 Cathedral Philcom Model 20 Presented by: Wayne Squire, AD5XR, Electrical Engineer, Raytheon, Retired PDF Hand Out Download (coming soon!)
Mar 2		Incorporating GMRS Radios into Amateur Radio Neighborhood Watch Nets Presented by; Scott Larsen, W5VMS, Warren County ARES Emergency Coordinator
April 6		Putting Together an Amateur Radio Emergency Go Kit Presented by: Kerry Turnage, N5KLT
May 4		The Importance of Digital Amateur Radio in Emergency Communications Presentation: The digital Amateur Radio modes, particularly NBEMS, Winlink, and Packet, have proven to be the most reliable and efficient method for sending and receiving text, forms, emails, and images during an emergency or disaster Presented by: Mark Williams, W5DIX, ARES Assistant Section Emergency Coordinator in charge of Digital Radio Operations for the state of Mississippi
Jun 1		Amateur Radio Direction Finding Presentation: Amateur Radio Direction Finding - How to use amateur radios for participating in Fox Hunts, T-Hunts, ARDF Competitions, and for tracking down sources of radio interference Presented by: Rez Johnson, K1REZ Live Demonstration: The presenter will bring a 2 meter HT and a home-made yagi antenna and use them to demonstrate to RDF techniques while locating a small micro transmitter hidden in the parking lot. Individuals are encouraged to bring their own HTs if they would like to get hands on practicer learning RDF techniques. Demonstrated by: Rez Johnson, K1REZ Hands On Workshop: Participants will build a Tape Measure Yagi which they can use with their HTs in future Fox Hunts, T-Hunts, and ARDF events.
Jul 6		TO BE ANNOUNCED
Aug 3		TO BE ANNOUNCED
Sept 7		TO BE ANNOUNCED
Oct 5		TO BE ANNOUNCED
Nov 9		TO BE ANNOUNCED
Dec 7		Scott County Amateur Radio Club Christmas Party - Entertainment To Be Announced
TBD		SKYWARN Storm Spotter Advanced Certification Course Certification Course: This course is required every two years for certification to participate in the National Weather Service’s SKYWARN program as a Basic Storm Spotter and Advanced Storm Spotter. Instructor: Thomas Winesett, Meteorologist, National Weather Service Forecast Office, Jackson DATE TENTATIVE

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