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MGRC White Noise Newsletter
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Maple Grove Radio Club
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If you are having trouble reading this newsletter in your email client try turning off "Dark Mode." Also, you can always read it online from the newsletter archives.
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MGRC Mission Statement
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Maple Grove Radio Club provides education to current and future amateur radio operators, with the goal of serving the public. We are a reliable communications resource for events and emergencies in Maple Grove and surrounding communities.
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President's Message - April 2024
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I want to start off by saying thank you to everyone who made Midwinter Madness happen this year. It was once again a great success. The committee did an outstanding job and there were no major issues that I heard of. If there is something that you’d like to bring up there is a meeting the first Thursday of April at 6:30. We will need to find a new location sooner than later for next year so please keep an eye out and relay any possibilities to mwmcomm@k0ltc.org.
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With this late season snow that tends to break branches and disrupt phone and power lines it’s a good reminder to have a plan and backup communication available. I hope everyone was able to dig out from this heavy snow without too much issue. Another part of preparedness is knowing how to respond if called upon. To get some of that valuable training the AERO 101 and 102 classes are in April. AERO 101 is April 15th and 17th. The AERO 102 class April 29th and 31st. The prerequisites for those classes are ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800. Reach out at the next meeting if you have any other questions on the classes.
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One last reminder that this month’s presentation will be a bit longer than usual. I am looking forward to it and believe it will be extremely useful information on optimizing antenna layout and performance for your specific area.
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‼️ MID WINTER MADNESS 2024 WAS A SUCCESS ‼️
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Joe Hibbard, W3QLC, Washington County ARES EC, wins K0YVZ public service award. George Powers, K0GCP, accepting on Joe's behalf from Benton Jackson, K0BHJ, MN ARES SEC.
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ARRL NEWS
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Reminder: Solar Eclipse April 8
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Amateur radio will play many roles in the upcoming solar eclipse that will cross much of North America. Radio amateurs are welcome to participate in ionospheric research that is being conducted. Find information about the Solar Eclipse QSO Party on the HamSCI web site.
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Many emergency communications groups, including those affiliated with the Amateur Radio Emergency Service® (ARES®) in the areas near totality are planning to be active surrounding the event. Hams will provide communications to served agencies, such as local governments, relief organizations, and other groups that could benefit from resilient communications during a time when millions are expected to travel.
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World Amateur Radio Day is April 18, 2024
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The theme for 2024 is, "A Century of Connections: Celebrating 100 Years of Amateur Radio Innovation, Community, and Advocacy." The global event covers all of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) regions and spans 2 days: Thursday, April 18, 2024, 0000 UTC to Friday, April 19, 2024, 0000 UTC.
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On April 18, 1925, the IARU was formed in Paris and will celebrate its centenary in 2025. American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Co-Founder Hiram Percy Maxim was the organization's first president.
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All radio amateurs are invited to take to the airwaves to enjoy the global friendship with other amateurs and to show their skills and capabilities to the public. WARD is not a contest but rather an opportunity to talk about the value of amateur radio to the public and fellow amateur colleagues. It is also a great opportunity to talk about local radio clubs and amateur radio in local media as a lead-up to ARRL Field Day, which is held each year during the fourth full weekend in June. You can also promote your personal WARD activities on social media platforms like X and Facebook by using the hashtag #WorldAmateurRadioDay.
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April 6 | Raleigh Hamfest, hosting the ARRL Roanoke Division Convention, Raleigh, North Carolina
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May 31 - June 2 | SEA-PAC, hosting the ARRL Northwestern Division Convention, Seaside, Oregon
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June 1 | Atlanta Hamfest, hosting the ARRL Georgia Section Convention, Marietta, Georgia
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Maple Grove Radio Club in-person meetings!
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In-Person meetings are on the first Tuesday each month.
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The meeting starts at 1900 hrs (7:00pm CDT) at the Chester Bird American Legion Post 523 located at 200 Lilac Drive N Golden Valley, MN 55422. Here is a link for directions.
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The presentation will be regarding Antenna Analysis Software. 👈 Longer than usual!
(sorta like a random wire)
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You can also attend by zoom if you are unable to meet in person:
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Next Board Meeting
Members are welcome to attend MGRC Board Meetings (only board members can vote), which are typically the 3rd Thursday of each month.
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Board meetings are always by zoom. Please contact President@k0ltc.or or any board member or officer if you would like the Zoom meeting link to attend.
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MGRC Weekly Practice Net
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Our weekly Net is on Wednesdays at 20:00 UTC (8pm), on 147.000, positive offset, tone 114.8. We use directed Net protocol and will have a new question for discussion every week. Please call in if you can reach the K0LTC repeater. We need additional NET Operators! If you'd like to receive Net operator training please contact President@k0ltc.org.
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TALARC The American Legion Amateur Radio Club
- Chair: Tim Arimond - N0BYH.
- Shack is operational with VHF/UHF stations (HF antenna temporarily down).
- Contact Stephen Cullen if interested in shack access: KF0AED9@gmail.com.
- Just need to be an MGRC member in good standing to be eligible for honorary membership.
- Zoom meetings 4th Thursday of each month at 7pm.
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Lab Class - Postponed
Our April monthly lab class for the Maple Grove Radio Club has been postponed until the first week of May.
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Please wait for future information coming later in April.
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Technician License Class
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MGRC COMMITTEES AT WORK
BUILDING COMMITTEE
Chair: Jerry Dorf – N0FWG
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- Normally, First Thursday of the month
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Next Meeting - 6:30 April 4th.
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See calendar for details.
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April Club Calendar of Events
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Board Members
• President: Zack Whitney – K0ZTW (2021)
• Vice President: Stephen Cullen – K0AED (2023)
• Secretary: William Oliver – KF0ADU (2022)
• Treasurer: Paul Odens – K0AID (2023)
• Trustee K0LTC: Jerry Dorf – N0FWG
• Board Member: Kelly Murphy – KB0LTY (2019)
• Board Member: Clay Bartholow – W0LED (2021)
• Board Member: David Englund – K0NOC (2022)
• Board Member: Gordon Patenaude – WA0WSR (2023)
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• Board Member: Aaron David Lewis – W0ADL (2024)
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• Board Member: Scott Henley – KF0FFE (2024)
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