Category Archives: Hints, Tips and Ideas

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W2NPT 2018 Antenna Project SlideShow

Posted on November 4, 2018 by W2NZ

FLARC’s “Men At Work”!!! A 90 second preview of the various stages of the major Antenna Project led by its President, Brad Kerber, KM2C. We all thank and appreciate them for their efforts, time, energy, and dedication to tasks. Members … Continue reading →

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Dr. Frissell on SEQP 2017 Metrics Analysis Arc 3 – Q&A, Finale

Posted on April 29, 2018 by W2NZ

This is our final Arc of Three on Dr. W2NAF’s Presentation of his and HamSci’s Metrics generated by the SEQP (Solar Eclipse QSO Party) of 2017 which was affiliated with NJIT, MIT, NASA, and others including the ARRL.   It … Continue reading →

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Welcome to our new Subscribers @YouTube.fairlawnarc.org

Posted on April 29, 2018 by W2NZ

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DMR for Dummies website

Posted on April 24, 2018 by flreswp

For those going, or thinking about going, digital on DMR, this website might be helpful … http://www.dmrfordummies.com/  

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Dr. Frissell Present Metrics SEQP 2017

Posted on April 24, 2018 by W2NZ

  Dr. N.A. Frissell continues with his SEQP Metrics’ Analysis as presented to the Fair Lawn Amateur Radio Club (FairlawnARC.org) and guests. Thank you Dr. W2NAF!!! 73- w2nz        

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Heathkit History

Posted on March 11, 2018 by flreswp

Look around on the “archive shelves” at the club and you will see many different Heathkit items …  here is a large, complete history of the Heath Company and their line of Heathkit projects. Click to access Heathkit-AGuideToTheAmateurRadioProducts.pdf  

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What are all those Q signals?

Posted on March 11, 2018 by flreswp

Ever wonder what the “Q signals” that you hear now and then mean? The set of Q signals goes way back to the early Morse Code days, when sending a long sentence took valuable ‘circuit time’ … so a whole … Continue reading →

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FT-8 Operating Guide

Posted on January 24, 2018 by flreswp

The hot new digital operating mode FT-8 is “sweeping” the ham radio HF community …  current reports are that about 50% of all HF contacts are now being made on FT-8.  Wow! Here is a recently published and very well … Continue reading →

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Arc 2 – Finale: Ria Jairam, N2RJ on YLs, SDR, and a “Winning Station!”

Posted on January 3, 2018 by W2NZ

Ria concludes her presentation at FairLawnARC.org of 10.20.17. This Arc encompasses the continuing benfits of going SDR, “not all SDR” is costly, and closes with a open message to YLs in Ham Radio. Our W2DLT presents Ria with a “Certificate … Continue reading →

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Ria Jairam, N2RJ on YLs, SDR – Setup a World Class Station!

Posted on December 27, 2017 by W2NZ

In our FairLawnARC.org continuing 2017 Speaker Series, we had the honor of hosting World Class Operator, Elmer and Experimenter Ria Jairam, N2RJ! We give our continuing thanks and appreciation to Ria, the Borough of Fair Lawn, NJ, our Mayor and … Continue reading →

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