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We extend our sincere gratitude to W3GX, John Foote, for his insightful presentation on March 21, 2024, at the Clubhouse. The event was a tremendous success, with a full house of 42 attendees in the shack, and an additional 10 members and visitors joining us via the livestream. John, a degreed Electrical Engineer and former network broadcast engineer with extensive experience in overseeing the construction of broadcast antenna towers nationwide, shared invaluable tips for safely installing amateur radios, particularly in modern vehicles.
For those who missed the presentation, you can access John’s presentation slides [here] Update: Audio file from John’s Presentation at the top of this article. Click to play.
For those eager to learn more about the Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club, please visit our website, SVARC.us We’ve proudly been on the air since 1948, fostering a vibrant community of radio enthusiasts.
If you’re considering becoming a radio amateur, we encourage you to explore further and schedule your exam through our website: [WinchesterHamTest.com].
Thank you once again for your enthusiastic participation and support. We look forward to your continued engagement in our upcoming events.
John spoke about a crowbar to shut power and protect your radios from voltage above 15 volts. This is the product that he referenced, the developer’s shopping cart is here: https://store.a-2-z.tech/
Minibar – Crowbar Circuit order page: https://store.a-2-z.tech/