Author Archives: N0̷MII
Keys and Bugs and Paddles
Last night’s meeting was all about the “business end” of the QSO… the hardware we use for sending the code. Namely: bugs, straight keys, and paddles. Our featured speaker was long-time member Derek Cohn, WB0̷TUA. Derek is an avid collector … Continue reading
KC0̷PP Honored at 2018 Holiday Dinner
At this year’s annual Holiday Dinner, SLQS co-founder Keith Arns, KC0̷PP, was recognized for his many years of service to the club. Dave Gauding NF0̷R presented Keith with a certificate of appreciation, thanking him for his 32 years of service … Continue reading
Annual Tailgate Meeting September 19
Come one, come all, to SLQS’ annual “Tailgate Meeting” on Wednesday, September 19. 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
August Meeting
Tonight’s meeting is a “regular” meeting, in that we begin things at Denny’s at I-270 and McDonnell Blvd. at 6:00pm. This is optional, but everyone’s welcome. It’s a good time for extended discussion prior to the meeting. Then we’ll move … Continue reading
Another Great FD for SLQS
Another SLQS Field Day is a wrap — and in my opinion, it was once again a great event. Everything from the pre-planning, the antenna “dry runs,” setup, operation, the food, the weather, and the wrap-up… it was great! We … Continue reading
Field Day 2018 this weekend!
Once again the St. Louis QRP Society will have its Field Day events at O’Connor Park in Bridgeton, MO. You can find us via the ARRL Field Day Station Locator. We will be using Larry N0SA’s call this year.
Missouri QSO Party April 7 & 8
Passing along notice of the upcoming Missouri QSO Party… right around the corner! Greeting from the Missouri QSO Party Contest Coordinators, The 2018 Missouri QSO Party is just around the corner, scheduled to occur on April 7 and 8, 2018. … Continue reading
2017 ARRL Field Day Results
At last! The December QST is out, and that means Field Day results are finally available. Guess what? How about that! Top spot in our category… I’m grinning from ear to ear!
We Made The Paper!
Our Field Day event made the paper! Both the St. Louis and the St. Charles Community News featured an article about Field Day on the front page of their June 21 issue… and our own Rod WA9GQT made the cover! … Continue reading
Field Day 2017 Recap
By all accounts, the club’s Field Day effort for 2017 was a big hit! Although solar conditions were less than spectacular, we made plenty of contacts and had a great time. Weather couldn’t be beat, too! I wrote up my … Continue reading
