Welcome to the October edition of the CLARA Current. Don’t forget that tomorrow, Tuesday, October 8th is our monthly meeting! Doors open @ 6:00pm and the meeting begins @ 7:00pm. The meeting will take place at the Casa Del Rio Clubhouse. Visit our events calendar for detailed location information. We hope you will join us!
From Bob KØNR
We are continuing our Ham Help Workshops to assist new folks getting their ham license and newer hams getting on the air and improving their skills. We’ve decided to do this every two months:
Our next Ham Help Workshop will be held Sat Nov 9th 2 pm at Casa Del Rio Clubhouse in Buena Vista.
Here are the topics we will typically cover, depending on the needs of the people that attend:
- Guidance and coaching on how to get your ham radio (Technician) license.
- Guidance and coaching on how to upgrade to General or Extra.
- Help with making your first VHF/UHF ham radio contact.
- Help with programming your VHF/UHF radio (we program the radios for you).
- Help with learning how to program your VHF/UHF radios using Chirp or similar software.
- Demonstrations of operating a ham radio station (VHF/UHF)
- <other topics by request, just let me know>
From Rick WA6NUT
“Show & Tell” Project Night
presented by various members of CLARA!
When: Tuesday October 8, 2024
Social: 6:00 PM, Meeting: 7:00 PM
Where: Casa del Rio Clubhouse
27665 CR 313, Unit 24
Buena Vista
Amateur radio has lots of hobbies within the hobby. Members of CLARA are involved in all kinds of interesting projects. Our next meeting will give you an opportunity to explore new areas of the hobby as you see what other club members are doing. You’ll have a chance to ask questions and learn about your fellow members’ projects. And you’ll get ideas for your own projects.
Maybe you have a new rig, accessory, portable antenna, test equipment, a “homebrew” project, or even software you’d like to share with the club. Just bring it to our October meeting. We’ll have tables where you can set it up, along with AC power if needed. You’ll be able to briefly describe your project during the meeting, then demonstrate it afterwards as members visit your setup.
You’re invited to our October 8th meeting! Social hour starts at 6:00 PM, meeting is at 7:00 PM. Light refreshments will be served.
To join our meeting Tuesday evening by Zoom, click HERE. The passcode is 7373
From Jim KDØMRC
Checking has $1157.52 and PayPal has $35.20. No expenses or income.
I have submitted a second document to Colorado Springs Utilities for getting the repeater approved at the Otero Pump Station. Haven’t heard back from them yet.
From Sean KFØIHL
The board met only once this month, with the second meeting cancelled due to travel. A three person bylaws review committee has been formed. The committee consists of Bob KØNR, Doug KØILO, & Sam W5CU.
That’s it for this edition of the CLARA Current. Thanks for reading and we hope to see you tomorrow evening. 73 from me KF5WCW and the entire board!