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Next Meeting: May 18th 2026 @ 7pm
Next Meeting: May 18th 2026 @ 7pm
Location: Queensbury Central Fire Department
(17 Lafayette Street Queensbury NY 12804)
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ARRL Field Day 2026!
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Field Day Station N3FJP Setup
When: Saturday June 20th @ Noon
Location: Queensbury Central Fire Department
17 Lafayette Street Queensbury NY 12804
Next Class / License Test Session:
Next Class / License Test Session:
Tech Class: Saturday June 13th 2026 @ 8am - 5pm
Sunday June 14th 2026 @ 8am - 11am
Test Session: Sunday June 14 2026 @ 12pm
Location: Queensbury Central Fire Department
17 Lafayette Street Queensbury NY 12804
W2WCR May Member Spotlight: WB3W - Jason Skeffington
The Spark: What was your "Aha!" moment that first pulled you into the world of amateur radio?
As a kid I was around Hams. Fascinated by radio and wanted to get into it.
The First Contact: Tell us about your very first QSO. Who was it with, and how many times did you have to check your notes before hitting the PTT?
Tournament of Roses Event Station in California on New Years Day on 10M from Maine. Sadly they don't do it anymore.
The Gear Head: If your shack was on fire and you could only grab one piece of gear (after family and pets), what would it be and why?
I just might die trying to save it all! But if I had to choose, it would be my Yaesu FT-847. Best rig I have.
The "Why" Factor: What is your favorite "niche" within the hobby right now? (e.g., CW, digital modes, POTA/SOTA, or building antennas).
Building stuff: Antennas, repeaters, baluns, etc.
The Lesson Learned: What’s the most "spectacular" mistake you’ve made in radio that actually taught you something valuable?
I tuned into in the 7.075-7.100 part of the band on SSB thinking I had privileges and another Ham in far Western Canada beyond 130deg gently set me straight. Lesson: Never stop studying. Read, reread, read some more, check references carefully.
The Future View: What is one goal you’re currently chasing—is there a specific award, a new mode, or a technical skill you're working to master?
I have several: Setting up a multimode repeater at my QTH, setting up a better antenna for 160 and 80, building "go" kits for events and EmComm, training for EmComm. Projects slowly rolling out on wb3w.net
The Elmer’s Edge: What is one piece of advice you would give to a new ham just getting their Technician license?
Get connected with a great club like W2WCR and learn from others.
The W2WCR Connection: What is your favorite memory or experience involving the Warren County Radio Club?
Getting to know Frank, KA5VVI, when I picked up a radio. He's an OG Ham, kind, generous, and wealth of knowledge.
I am just getting to know people. I love the comradery at the social events when I can make it.
July 2025 Meeting - Show and Tell
ARRL Summer Field Day 2025
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