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DMR Workshop and VNA Presentation de WA6TQH

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The October 18 meeting looks like a really good one, one you don't want to miss! Club President and DMR guru Ron Matusek, WA6TQH is presenting an update on DMR as it pertains to the club as well as hosting a workshop for hams interested in getting started with DMR and getting their radios and hotspots set up. Ron's presentation slides are available here. They will remain on the website as part of our DMR library of how-tos.

Ron is also presenting a very interesting technical topic on a really affordable VNA. For those not familiar with this instrument, the best analogy I can draw is that it is an antenna analyzer on steroids. In addition to providing a very detailed analysis of antennas, it can also be used to characterize components, transmission lines, or just about anything else that pertains to RF. Once the province of well-equipped labs with deep pockets and occasionally a lucky ham who happened on one at a hamfest or surplus sale, even a used VNA could cost thousands. The Mini-VNA that Ron is presenting can be on your workbench for less than $100. Ron's presentation slides are available here. They will remain on the website as part of our DMR library of how-tos. 

Meeting Topics for 2019

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We will hold elections for club officers at our November meeting. The four positions up for election are:

  • Secretary  – 1 year term
  • Treasurer  – 1 year term
  • Director-At-Large  – 2 year term
  • Director-At-Large  – 2 year term

If you are interested in running for any of these positions, please send This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. an email to request a position on the ballot. Requests should be sent to Mike before November 13 to be listed on the paper ballots that will be circulated at the meeting. Write-in requests and nominations will also be accepted at the meeting on November 15.

Qualifications to serve as an Officer or Director are listed in the Club Bylaws on this website. The following sections explain the positions: 

  • Section 4.02   – Officers
  • Section 4.02a – Qualification to serve as an Officer or Director
  • Section 4.03   – Directors-At-Large
  • Section 4.04   – Duties of Officers

NARS attempts to provide an enjoyable, interesting, and informative experience at each of our meetings. This being your club, we welcome suggestions from the membership for topics that you find useful and interesting. Either send an email to any of the club officers, come to a board meeting at 6:00 and make your suggestion in person, or make a suggestion at the regular meeting at 7:30. We are always happy to entertain your suggestions.

Month

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Presenter

Location
January 18 Banquet various Back Yard Grill
February 15  Radio to Computer Connections Richard Nelson, KF5WRD Fire Station
March 15 FT8 with WSJT-X and JS8Call Marty (W5MF)  Fire Station
April 19 Satellite overview Walter Holmes, K5WH Fire Station
May 17 Emergency preparedness Haskill Moore (tentative) Fire Station
June 21  Field Day various Fire Station
July 19 DMR Ron Wa6TQH Fire Station
August 16 AMSAT and HAMSATS Andy MacAllister, W5ACM: Fire Station
September 20 DX Engineering tbd Fire Station
October 18 DMR Radio Workshop various Fire Station
November 15 Antennas and coax John Parmalee Fire Station
December 20 Show & Tell / Silent Auction various Fire Station

Meeting Location

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We meet at Klein Fire Department Administration Building, 16810 Squyres Rd., Klein, TX 77379. It is located behind Klein Fire Station 4. NARS thanks the Klein Fire Department for the use of their facility.

Meetings begin at 7:30 PM, on the third Friday of the month. The Board of Directors meeting is called to order at 6:00 P.M. at the same location. All members are invited to attend this meeting as observers. Members who have items they would like the Board to consider or material they would like to present to the Board, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request a place on the meeting agenda.
In addition to a more central location, the new meeting place has plenty of parking space. Please observe any parking signs and be careful not to block emergency vehicle paths. See the map below for directions to our meeting location. 

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About Us

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The Northwest Amateur Radio Society was established in 1985 and serves the suburban FM 1960 area in Northwest Houston. NARS is active in community and public service events.

Club members are interested in QRP, DXing, contesting, homebrew, ragchewing, VE sessions, and getting together for our favorite activity, eating. We welcome all hams as well as family and friends.