FD in Clolorado - Ex Honeywell-Olathe Hams
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- Written by: G Wolfe (KiØKK)
Several retired Honeywell-Olathe employees now live in Colorado and belong to their local Chaffee Lake Amateur Radio Association. The local paper wrote up this very nice article on their Field Day event. There is a link below to Arc Valley Voice newspaper web site article or click on the Vimeo video preview below.
Introduction to Grounding for Ham Radio
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- Written by: Trig Morley (KC0RPY)
At our April 30th, 2026, tech night, George McCarville, WB0CNK, covered essential grounding techniques for ham radio, focusing on safety, lightning, and RF grounding. Key points included bonding metal components, maintaining a unified grounding system, and using protective devices. Watch the video to learn how to ensure safe and effective grounding in your setup!
Field Day at a Ham Radio Landmark
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- Written by: Greg Wolfe
Brian, WQØA, presented a video on his YouTube channel titled "Field Day at a Ham Radio Landmark | Ensor Museum, Santa Fe Trail ARC & More". The video started with an interview of Trig Morley (KCØRPY) , one of the SFTARC 2026 Field Day Coordinators. A tour of the SFTARC Field Day site followed the interview. Brian also did a tour of the JCRAC, WØERH, Field Day site.
Understanding 12V DC Power for Radio Amateurs
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- Written by: Trig Morley (KC0RPY)
In the March 2026 tech night discussion, Tom Apalenek WA2IVD, highlighted that the commonly referenced "12V" is actually 13.8V, accounting for a ±15% variance crucial for radio operation. He emphasized the risks of using low-quality power supplies, which can lead to voltage spikes that damage equipment. Protective measures like crowbar circuits were recommended to safeguard radios from overvoltage. The talk underscored the importance of investing in reliable power supplies to ensure optimal performance and longevity for amateur radio setups.
Tech Night - 3D Printing
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- Written by: Trig Morley
This is a presentation of 3D printing and the technologies involved in the process. It was presented by Howard Cripe - N0AZ for the February 26th Tech Night of the Santa Fe Trail Amateur Radio Club. It includes explanations of various 3D printers, filaments, and technologies used in the 3D printing process. There are video samples of the printing process in action, as well as some online resources available to assist in obtaining or creating 3D objects to print.