Happy October XWARN! Where did the year go? Feel like we were just starting it not that long ago. Now we are getting ready for yearly XWARN elections. Last chance to throw your name in the hat is coming up at the October 14th meeting. After that, nominations will be closed, and our election will be at the November meeting.The leaves are falling; there is a chill in the air. The kids will soon be trick-or treating. You know what this means! Seasonal antenna maintenance is very important, especially as the weather turns cold. Are your antenna connections taped and…
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President’s Message September 2024
Hello XWARN!Fall is coming up on the calendar. The weather feels like it is already here! The kids are back in school and pumpkin spice flavored every-thing surrounds us. Hope you all got a chance to join us on our many public service events; if not, there are plenty more opportunities. The Air Force Marathon is up next! Our biggest event in the area takes many volunteers to make successful. I’m so proud that so many in our club step up to the challenge. I hope many of you got to hear and try out our new repeater. It has…
President’s Message August 2024
The summer has been in full swing and as such, full of public service activi-ties. I know my schedule has been completely full of wonderful activities in that regard. The trailer – I am so incredibly proud of the trailer. We have gotten fabulous reviews and praise. We made it into the Ohio Section Jour-nal! Others have asked to see it and asked questions for ideas of their own. And, the Ohio Military Reserve has thrown up some considerations to a MOU, that could offer further financial support of the trailer, with them. There are still ideas for improvements floating…
President’s Message July 2024
Hello XWARN! Summer is in full swing. I hope everyone is staying cool. Field Day went great despite the heat! A huge thank you to each and every one of you for coming out and helping. I’d like to extend a personal thank you from me to the set up and tear down crew. After a long night of operat-ing, tear down is grueling! We celebrate America this month. Amateur radio wise, we can celebrate with the 13 Colonies event. This is probably my favorite on air special event, and I hope everyone gets the chance to participate.We have some…
President’s Message June 2024
Happy June XWARN! We are just a couple weeks away from summer! Kids are out of school. Hamvention is finished for another year. Many vacations have been scheduled or taken. What’s up next in amateur radio? FIELD DAY! My absolute favorite event. Hope you all will come out this year and join. Thank you to everyone that came out and sold t-shirts at Hamvention. Your time is much appreciated. 73, Elizabeth Klinc, KE8FMJ, AuxC