January 08 2026 SCARC Meeting - 60 meter band - What is it and what's new?

The Story County Amateur Radio Club will meet on Thursday, January 08, at 7:00 PM with an in-person gathering in Grand Room 1 at Northcrest Community combined with an online meeting via Microsoft Teams.

Chuck Brudtkuhl, WAØROI, will discuss the 60 meter band. This band is unique and has some recently announced changes. Operating on this band has some challenges as well. As the solar cycle progresses, Chuck suggests this could be an interesting band to consider.

December 4 2025 SCARC Meeting - Remote Operations Road Trip: Montana and Back

The Story County Amateur Radio Club will meet on Thursday, December 4, at 7:00 PM with an in-person gathering in Grand Room 1 at Northcrest Community combined with an online meeting via Microsoft Teams.

Clint Miller, K0GR, and Paul Cowley, W0YR, will discuss a recent trip they made to Glacier National Park. Along the way, they did some hammock camping, hiking, and radio (POTA) from some interesting locations. They will provide their perspective on this adventure - preparation, mishaps, and do's and don'ts for remote operations.

November 6 2025 SCARC High-gain portability - field HF antennas with a punch

The Story County Amateur Radio Club will meet on Thursday, November 6, at 7:00 PM with an in-person gathering in Grand Room 1 at Northcrest Community combined with an online meeting via Microsoft Teams.

Pat Rundall, NØHR, will discuss high-gain antennas for HF that are portable. These antennas are useful in Field Day, POTA, SOTA and other field settings to add directivity without setting up towers or permanent structures.