St. Cloud Amateur Radio Club (SCARC)
November Newsletter
As we move into November, there has been plenty of activity around the club, both in improving our facilities and supporting our amateur radio service mission.
Building Improvements
Several important infrastructure projects have recently been completed at the club building:
- A new furnace and central air conditioning system was installed last month, providing improved comfort and reliability throughout the year.
- A new coax entrance box has been completed, providing a cleaner and more organized entry point for feed lines into the building.
- The tower rotor has been replaced, ensuring dependable antenna rotation capabilities for club operations and demonstrations.
Thank you to all the members who contributed their time and effort to these projects.
Emergency Communications Activities
The club’s EmComm meeting was held last week with a focus on go-kits and portable antennas. Members shared ideas and experiences on building effective emergency communications equipment packages and deploying antennas in the field.
In addition, SCARC members successfully participated in four ARES nets and drills since our last newsletter. These activities help maintain readiness and strengthen our ability to provide communications support when needed.
Annual Gathering and Membership Meeting
Don’t forget our annual club gathering this week!
📅 Thursday, November 12
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Moose Lodge, Waite Park
Highlights of the evening will include:
- Election of the Director-at-Large
- Annual committee reports
- Presentation of annual awards
- Door prizes and giveaways
- Fellowship with fellow hams
- Great food and good company
We encourage all members and their families to attend as we celebrate another successful year for SCARC and recognize the volunteers who make our club strong.
📢 Membership Reminder
2027 Membership Dues Now Being Accepted
Kay KB0CEF is now accepting SCARC membership dues for 2027.
Renewing early helps support the club’s programs, repeater operations, station maintenance, educational activities, and public service efforts throughout the coming year.
Please see Kay KB0CEF at the Annual Gathering or an upcoming club meeting to renew your membership and help keep SCARC strong.
Upcoming Activities
Monday Activities Night continues each week at the clubhouse beginning at 6:00 PM. Join fellow members for hands-on projects, station activities, equipment discussions, and plenty of amateur radio fellowship.
VE Testing
The next Volunteer Examiner (VE) Testing Session will be held:
📅 November 21
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 SCARC Clubhouse
If you know someone interested in earning their amateur radio license or upgrading to a higher class license, please encourage them to attend. Prospective applicants should bring the required identification and testing materials.
Looking Ahead
As winter approaches, it’s a great time to inspect antennas, prepare emergency equipment, and participate in club activities. Whether your interests are HF, VHF/UHF, digital modes, emergency communications, contesting, or simply learning more about amateur radio, SCARC has something for everyone.
We look forward to seeing you at the Annual Gathering and seeing everyone at Activities Night and upcoming VE testing!
73,
Randy Welsand WJ0L
St. Cloud Amateur Radio Club (SCARC)
“Promoting Amateur Radio, Public Service, and Fellowship in Central Minnesota”