March Meeting

Posted on March 13, 2013March 13, 2013 by admin

Great turnout Tuesday evening for the presentation on Software Designed Radio by Dick, K4IQJ. Everyone seemed to enjoy the Mexican buffet and Dick did his usual outstanding job with the program.

We had some new visitors and an old member drop by. Good to see Larry, K4LRW back with us. Former member Mike, KF4OPX would have been there, but he is under the weather.

New members Terry, KA4Y and Frank, N4TKT were there. Also newcomers Mike, K4AIU and a friend of Ted, W4DUF was there also. Richard, AI4RY, who has a lot of experience with Whisper Radio (WSPR) was there too.

We had three students from Auburn University join us. I hope to see them often. Our club voted to offer membership to Auburn students at no charge.

I am working on a program for May meeting. Will update as it happens.

Possibility of two meetings in May. We need to discuss the Alabama QSO Party and Field Day operations.

HODARS By Laws and Constitution

Posted on March 10, 2013March 10, 2013 by admin

AA4YL is in process of edting the current club by laws and constitution. They are leftover from the previous incarnation of the club and very out of date.

SIMPLIFY! KA4PKB is assisting me with proofreading and suggestions. Will present to the club members for their suggetions and approval when complete. I have been wanting to do this for a long time. Glad it is finally happening.

Birmingham Hamfest

Posted on March 5, 2013March 5, 2013 by admin

Great time at the BirmingHAMFEST this past weekend. Great fellowship and conversation. Lunch afterward at the Golden Rule BBQ in Irondale.

HODARS members; Bob, KA4PKB; Don, KA4NDY and Cheryl, AA4YL were there. Also John, KI4KUT, Richard, WB4BYQ; Henry, K4HAL; Jerry, N4JF;

Richard, WB4BYQ; Cheryl, AA4YL and Bob, KA4PKB

Golden Rule BBQ after hamfest

Don, KA4NDY; Bob, KA4PKB; Henry’s wife; Henry, K4HAL; Cheryl, AA4YL

Henry’s sister is there, but not in view.