The Air Force Marathon 2023

Submitted by Bob Baker N8ADOVolunteer registration for the 2024 Air Force Marathon opens on May 1, so it seems appropriate to release a report on last year’s event. Hopefully, this will build a little interest and encourage volunteers to join. The 2023 running took place on Saturday, September 16. The US Air Force was created on September 18, 1947, and each year, the race date is set on the Saturday closest to the birthday. As usual, there were three main events: A 10 K race, a half marathon, and the full marathon. The 2020 and 2021 races were canceled due…

President’s Message May 2024

XWARN,It’s already May!!! Where is this year going?In just a couple weeks it will be Hamvention! The shirts are in and gorgeous.They were up for sale at the DARA meeting at club prices and will be again at the XWARN meeting. Don’t forget to sign up for shifts to sell the t-shirts at the big show! Reminder: this is our only fundraiser and we depends on the sales of these shirts. We are very lucky to have such a great show in our own backyard here in Xenia. Go out and have a great time! When we are back from…

NVIS Day 2024

Saturday, April 27, 2024 10 A.M. – 4 P.M. ARRL Link Near Vertical Incident Scattering Antenna

President’s Message April 2024

Happy April, XWARN!Is everyone ready for the eclipse? I know some of you are and some of you are tired of hearing about it. I know for me, it has always been a dream to witness one. I cannot believe I get to do it in my own backyard!! Don’t forget to be safe and wear the proper eyewear. Have proper filters for your cameras unless in complete totality. In other news, we are just a few short weeks away from Hamvention. XWARN will again be selling our exclusive t-shirts. Consider coming out to help sell them. We are responsible…