LWRA Ham Bytes – Week of 4/14/25

Good Monday!

Well, we certainly had a great week in Ham last week! If you missed it, we had our meeting, great turn out for the non-radio related program. However, from the comments and text it appears that everyone gained some knowledge to protect yourselves regarding Cyber Crime and other information. Thanks to the Task Force for providing the service. Our meeting was recorded so for the next few days you can access the topic at https://youtu.be/17tb0ddPxGo

Secondly, thank you very to those who helped with the Rotary Boys Camp Third Party Traffic. We had 22 young men either watch closely, or participate in the event, I had several stations set up, so they got to hear HF stations, as well as talk to you guys. Sorry for the mix up in time they moved us up at the last minute.

I have some news, Rick NI4S has decided to, after MANY years of service as a net controller for LWRA, decided to retire. I’m looking for a Net control operator for the second or third Tuesday. If interested, please send me an email and I’ll get you started. It is a lot of fun and a great learning experience. jml610@comcast.net

Thank You! Rick for you years of commitment.

QRP this month will be at Fort Meade Park on the 26th. Our TGT theme in satellite communications. Come out from 9-12 to set up HF, or any other mode you would like, Big Dogs on the Porch will be there this month for our grilled delights. Bring s drink it will be warm!

You can find out more on the website at https://www.lwra.us/qrp

Gary K4GHB will be the keynote speaker at Polk CERT this month. If you are a CERT member in Polk you should have the information, he will be highlighting emergency communications in his address that will include HAM and GMRS.

Thank you to ALL the CERT folks for your commitment and Gary for his willingness to make his community prepared for emergencies and teach others.

Don’t forget the nets:

Don’t forget WINLINK Monday:  Check out the WINLINK Monday with Gary today, you can find more information on the
www.polkares.org/WINLINK

Net information on the next page

Anyone looking for tower sections contact me at jml610@comcast.ne

Don’t forget use LWRA Signal Club & Swap group to find or create great deals on this medium. Our average item only stay active for a few days before they are sold.

Several new items will be listed this week to watch!

NOTE:

One last thing.

Check out the WINLINK Monday with Gary today, you can find more information on the
www.polkares.org/WINLINK

73 and I hope to ‘see ya on the air.’

Mike
KB4FHP jml610@comcast.net call 863-412-2467