Club News / Announcements

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7290 Traffic Net Meet & Greet Aug 3, 2024

Join us at the Clubhouse on Saturday, August 8th, 2024, as we welcome the 7290 Traffic Net folks from all over West Texas for a meet and greet picnic, and tailgate swap & sell. Event details below: Information on the 7290 Traffic Net: https://www.7290trafficnet.org/ Visitors from all parts of West Texas are expected to attend, and…

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2024 Field Day Activities, June 22nd

All are invited to the club’s Field Day activities this weekend. As we have for last several years, we will be operating W5SJT callsign at the Emergency Operations Center. Field Day begins at 1:00pm Saturday. Our usual Potluck Supper is at 5:00pm. All are welcome, including the public, so if you have friends or family…

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FCC Amateur License Test 1pm Sat. 6/22/2024

Optional Study/Prep sessions on Friday June 21st 6p-9p, and Saturday June 22 9a-12p The next FCC Amateur license testing session in San Angelo will be held  on Sat., June 22nd at 1pm, for Technician, General, and Extra licenses.  $15 exam fee as required by the ARRL.  Location: SAARC Clubhouse, 5513 Stewart Lane, Near the Airport. What…

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New LoRa Meshtastic Repeater at the Clubhouse

A new antenna/radio was added to the W5QX clubhouse tower last Thursday, utilizing LoRa technology and Meshtastic you can send text messages to other people or channels over 915mhz using Meshtastic “nodes” powered by solar, completely separated from the grid and other infrastructure. Meshtastic radios connect to an app on your phone using BLE or…