News from the Sterling Park Amateur Radio Club (SPARC)

Hi,

It is time for the May Club Meeting. Should be a very full evening.

I had a great month. Did not get on the radio. Worked on Virginia QSO Party. We had a great log scoring party on 23 Apr. See http://www.qsl.net/sterling/VA_QSO_Party/2011_VQP/Pics/Log_Scoring/2011_Log_Scoring.html.

In addition, 5 members (Eric, AJ4LN; Dick, W2YE; Don, K7CS, Duane, K4UW: and Gordon, NQ4K) got together to network and test the computer logging setup for Field Day at Eric's QTH. We learned a lot, got the computers to behave and realized that we will need a N1MM training class before field day.

I also emailed the Herndon Festival coordinator about moving our booth location away from the powerline and towers. Also talked to the race coordinator about our support to the race. These should be fun activities again this year.

Refreshments will be provided by Bill, WF1L.

This month Jim, KF4PQL, and Kevin, W4KLS, lead a "Build a 2M J-Pole" hands-on class. I know they have been talking about this for a couple of months. I am not sure I know what a j-pole is and am looking forward to helping building one, or two, or three. hi, hi.

We also have some club business.

We will continue reviewing our plan for Herndon Festival and Race.

We will review the plan for Field Day.

Finally, and most important, we will nominate Officers for next year.

See you at the meeting.

73, Gordon, NQ4K