Hello fellow club members
With May approaching, we face an increased risk of severe spring weather. Our SKYWARN spotters are our first line of defense, providing essential “boots on the ground” reports that Doppler radar may miss. Please ensure your mobile rigs and handhelds are programmed with local weather nets. During severe weather nets, please keep reports concise and focused on critical criteria such as hail size, wind speed, or structural damage. If you are not yet a certified spotter, I encourage you to sign up for upcoming training.
ARRL has declared 2026 the “Year of the Club,” and I hope you are staying “Radio Active” with several upcoming events:
– Dayton Hamvention: Many of our members will be in Xenia, Ohio, from May 15–17 for the largest gathering in amateur radio.
– Armed Forces Day: Participate in the Cross-Band Test on May 14th to communicate with military stations using your amateur gear.
– Field Day Prep: We are already preparing for ARRL Field Day on June 27 and 28th. We need volunteers for antenna setup, logging, and more to ensure a successful emergency preparedness exercise.
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I look forward to seeing you at our next meeting. We will recap Midwinter Madness, provide updates on the new Allstar node installation at the Maple Plain repeater site, and begin our formal preparations for Field Day.
Thank you for making our club such a vibrant community.
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Scott Henley, KFØFFE
President Maple Grove Radio Club, KØLTC
