Category Archives: Hints, Tips and Ideas

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FT8 – Getting Started

Seems like we should start posting some resource links for those who want to get started with FT8 digital QSOs … Here’s an intro YouTube video … https://youtu.be/LlIA_utAJfs Here is info on a NEW variation specially for contesting, due for … Continue reading

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VIDEO: Joe Taylor K1JT explains “what is a PULSAR”

Our Director of Visual Services, Thom W2NZ, has posted his latest video masterpiece — A video of our honored Guest Speaker last Friday, Joe Taylor K1JT, explaining what is a PULSAR and how did he first prove they existed.  A … Continue reading

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Dr. Joe K1JT Taylor YouTube Last Q/A @FairLawnARC 03.15.19

If I wasn’t there I wouldn’t have believed it! – Like 100+ Members and Guest to see K1JT It was an exceptional honor!!! 73- w2nz/ve FairLawnARC.org Video Producer/Editor FairLawnARC.org YouTube Channel Manager  

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FLARC’s Own High-Speed DIY’r Presents on his Wireless 3 Way Antenna Switch

K3KKH Presents: A Wireless 3 Way Antenna Switch and Display The presentation describes a home brew project in which a 2 channel wireless receiver and transmitter is used to remotely select one of the three antennas (two dipoles and a … Continue reading

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K3KKH Stan Ekiert’s Slideshow Pdf Download

This descriptive and informative PDF file has been requested by a number of FairLawnARC.org Members and is available compliments of Stan Ekiert K3KKH. Interested Non-Member Hams are also welcome to downloading this PDF file. A Wireless Three-way Antenna Switch and … Continue reading

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Weather 101: Types of Clouds

Since FLARC does various outdoor activities, it’s a good idea to be familiar with cloud types and how they can forecast upcoming weather….

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Basic concept of voltage, current and resistance

Did you memorize OHM’S LAW to pass your license test? Do you really understand it?  This video seems to do a good job of explaining the concept.

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New Video: Andrea Slack – K2EZ Presents At FairLawnARC.org, “The Roving…”

On November 16th, K2EZ shared her experiences and knowledge in an area where she is recognized as an SME, Roving VHF Operations. W2NZ Productions is bringing this to you in a new format, we need your feedback. “Did you like … Continue reading

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Ken Neubeck, WB2AMU, Six (6) Meter SME Presents At FairlawnARC.org

WB2AMU   About our Guest: Ken is active on Six and Ten Meters as well as being very active in QRP work on VHF and HF. He is a feature writer for Worldradio, CQ and CQ VHF magazines. He has … Continue reading

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And NOW . . . . . the VIDEO – 2018 Antenna Project, Shot & Edited by KM2C!!!

Shot and edited by our President Brad Kerber, KM2C – see what 40++ hours of work, 300+ manhours of work edited down to an educational and amusing video of it ALL in 13+ MINUTES! Thank you all for your hard … Continue reading

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