Join Us for the Nevada QSO Party
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 12th, because we’ve found a perfect spot to operate and have some fun with this year’s Nevada QSO Party.
The club’s latest outdoor event takes place at Majestic Park on the city’s Northwest side, not far from Lone Mountain Road and the 215. The exact address: 10275 W Alexander Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89129.
We’ll start setting up at 7:00A in the shade of a large gazebo on the northeast side of the park, distanced from nearby softball fields. There is lots of parking.
The site offers plenty of room for antennas, good elevation and an exceptional line of sight to the East/Northeast.
Our goal is to have fun, enjoy what should be gorgeous fall weather, and enjoy each other’s company. We are not looking at this outing as competitive contesting for the Nevada QSO Party, but an opportunity for a good time.
And who knows? Hopefully we’ll make a few good contacts.
Our call in frequency will be 146.550 simplex.
For information on the Nevada QSO Party, click here.
So bring your gear and join us, or just stop by to visit. Please bring your own food and beverages.
If you’re a newly licensed operator or new to Vegas, we’re extending a special invitation. It would be great to meet you.
Marc N. Zuckerman – AG7VY Memorial Endowment
During the Annual General Meeting, held Wednesday November 17th, 2021; Charlie Shepard – K7CBS as President of the Las Vegas Radio Amateur Club and on behalf of the Board of Directors and Members of the Club presented the first annual Marc N. Zuckerman Memorial Endowment to Red Rock Search & Rescue. Accepting this donation for Red Rock Search & Rescue was Steve Smith, Vice Commander Medical.
DIY Portable Solar Generator – Rich Daugherty – KC7ZDM shows us what he did during the Coronavirus shut down.
I’m stoked! I just successfully tested my solar generator project. By the time I got round to taking pictures it had topped off my battery bank and shut off current from the solar array.
I designed the system to be totally portable. I can use it to set up a field ham radio station, for camping, or if we had an extended power outage, in the back yard. It could run a small refrigerator and/or a small microwave, etc. Certainly not an air conditioner by any means
For those who care about such things; here are the geeky details: Click this link to download or view. GEEKY Details of Portable Solar Generator
Thank you Gary – AA7YO for all you have done for LVRAC
At the February 2019 General Membership meeting of LVRAC, Gary Desler – AA7YO a long time member and past officer of the Las Vegas Radio Amateur Club was honored and recognized for his service. Gary and Margie Desler have decided to move back east to be closer to family and enjoy the grandchildren. We wish Gary and Margie all the best and will miss them.
Las Vegas Area Amateur Radio Exams
For ham tests go to LV Ham Test, or check out the ARRL’s website for dates, times and other information pertaining to amateur radio exams.
Las Vegas Area Amateur Radio Classes
For ham classes (Technician, General, or Extra) see ARRL’s website or contact Mr. Dennis Simon via email at kb7utv@arrl.net or phone (702)643-1670 for more details.