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SLQS First Annual POTA Bike-In

Posted on October 30, 2025 by N0̷MII

Several SLQS members are avid cyclists, and Derek WB0̸TUA had an idea: combine a group bike ride with POTA activations. Derek pitched the idea at one of our outdoor meetings using a “Park Powerpoint” preso (paper photos taped to several … Continue reading →

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September Meeting 9/17: Tailgate Swap

Posted on September 5, 2025 by N0̷MII

Our annual September gathering is an outdoor get-together at Creve Coeur Lake Park. Everyone pulls into the parking lot, opens their trunk or tailgate, sets up a small (or large!) table, and sets out stuff to sell, trade, or give … Continue reading →

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SLQS Field Day 2025 Is Almost Here!

Posted on June 19, 2025 by N0̷MII

Hey! It’s already June… how did that happen? We’ve been getting ready for Field Day, but I certainly didn’t mean to keep it a secret! Mark KB5YZY and Tony KT0AA are leading the charge once again as co-chairs of the … Continue reading →

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12th Anniversary SOTA W0M Association Event

Posted on February 10, 2025 by N0̷MII

The club has a few SOTA “pros” in Larry N0SA and Jim KK0U. Their SOTA reports have been quite an inspiration to me to give SOTA activity a try. For the past three years KK0U has led the charge in … Continue reading →

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SLQS Fall Event Planning

Posted on October 16, 2024 by N0̷MII

Don’t judge the level of activity of our club by the (lack of) frequency of posts here. All sorts of stuff is going on, so we’re in planning mode at tonight’s meeting… Annual Holiday Dinner Tuesday, November 19th Our November … Continue reading →

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What’s New With The Club?

Posted on May 15, 2024 by N0̷MII

The club has been having lots of fun in the past several months. You’d not know that, judging by the lack of posts here on our web site! So here’s my take on things of late: Meetings Attendance at our … Continue reading →

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Winter Field Day 2024

Posted on January 13, 2024 by N0̷MII

Preparations for another SLQS Winter Field Day are moving right along. As I look outside at the thermometer… oh, who are we kidding? As I look at the weather app on my phone (grin) I see it’s a bracing 15º, … Continue reading →

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Annual “Tailgate Sale” Meeting September 20

Posted on September 19, 2023 by N0̷MII

Come one, come all, to SLQS’ annual “Tailgate Meeting” on Wednesday, September 20. There’s no charge and it’s open to anyone. Bring that radio “stuff” that’s looking for a new home; also be sure to slip a few extra bucks … Continue reading →

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Heat… oh the heat…

Posted on June 24, 2023 by N0̷MII

Two things you can count on when Field Day rolls around: rain (usually) and heat (almost always). This year is no different. We hit 96º degrees or so, and the humidity gave us a few degree boost, with the “Feels … Continue reading →

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And… we’re OFF!

Posted on June 24, 2023 by N0̷MII

This year our setup went more smoothly than usual, and we are on the air! Working on 40, 20, and 15 meter CW. And we’ve got the digital station running FT8 on 10m The club call for Field Day is … Continue reading →

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