2018 Anniversary QSO Party

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St. Cloud Amateur Radio Club
2018 Anniversary QSO Party

Welcome to the 2018 Saint Cloud Amateur Radio Club Anniversary QSO Party. This contest helps us all be prepared in a number of ways, gets to know one another, allow for some friendly competition and try out our emergency preparedness skills. Since this contest is limited to the 2M FM band, it does not require any fancy equipment and all can participate. The contest is just a short 2 hour time frame.

When:
Saturday, May 26nd, 2018 from 7 to 9 PM (local time)

Objectives:
To make as many contacts as possible, encouraging the use of 2M simplex mode, and to have fun!

The Hunter vs. the Hunted:
Consider operating from a remote location, high point, or perhaps a roving mobile; Mobile stations are able to re-work stations from a different location
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ARRL Exam Session

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Now is the time to get your Amateur Radio License, or upgrade to a higher level.
The St. Cloud Amateur Radio Club is hosting an Exam Session to do just that.
Details follow:

  • EXAM SESSION
    06/02/2018Sponsor: Saint Cloud Amateur Radio Club
    Date: Jun 02 2018
    Time: 10:00 AM (Walk-ins allowed)
    Contact: Charles H. Chirhart
    Phone: 320-333-7431
    Email: 4chirhart@charter.net
    VEC: ARRL/VEC
    Location: Saint Cloud Amateur Radio Club
    401 4th Street North
    Waite Park MN 56387

    What to Bring to an ARRL Exam Session:
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Changes to the Board Of Directors

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At the Board of Directors Meeting, Thursday, May 10, 2018, the Board of Directors made some changes.
Tom Weyhrauch KD0DOS was elected President.
Randy Welsand WJ0L was elected Vice President.
Kay Welsand KB0CEF was elected Secretary.
Charlie Chirhart was elected Director.
The Board of Directors is now as follows:

President: Tom Weyhrauch KD0DOS
Vice President: Randy Welsand WJ0L
Secretary: Kay Welsand KB0CEF
Treasurer: Chad Gross W0SAV
Past President: James Kantor KC0ARX
Director of Emergency Communications: Lee Denny KE0EMB
Director: Jesse Abfalter KC0TAB
Director: Charlie Chirhart K0SV

Cabin Fever Reliever 2019

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We’re already busy planning W0SV Cabin Fever Reliever Hamfest 2019.

So, keep the date — Saturday, Feb 9, 2019 open!

The Hamfest will again be held in The Saint Cloud Armory,
located at 1710 Veterans Dr, Saint Cloud, MN 56303.

Vendor Reservations will be available soon, via this website, so check back often!