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  For SVRC's Thursday, March 2 meeting, we're tapping into the expertise of techno expert Michael Walker, VA3MW, for a live, two-way on-screen conversation to learn more about how and why Software Defined Radio (SDR) technology is the hottest new must-have for ham radio operators. Walker is the Customer and Training Manager for Texas-based FlexRadio, a pioneer in the design and development of SDR. As in recent months, the meeting will be held in one of the spacious and technology-equipped meeting rooms on the main floor of South Side Christian Church, 2600 S.

Attendees must make and pay the $16.00 per person for their reservation no later than Friday, March 10.

You may pay online, by mail or in person at the February 2 or March 2 meetings.

Online Reservations Here

Paper Reservation Form Here

"Ohm’s Law"

For the new students studying for the Technician Class amateur radio license, we offer this small aid.  This video explains in very elementary terms what Ohm’s Law is and how it is used.

This video is offered by the Sangamon Valley Radio Club.

Watch it here.

The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has forced changes to how ARRL Field Day is conducted. Last year, the SVRC did not participate in the traditional group activity. Instead, we followed the ARRL guidelines for individuals operating from their home stations.

On Saturday, October 24, 2020, the SVRC was asked to participate as a community service at the Rochester Fall Festival sponsored by the Rochester Public Library.  J.

Thanks in large part to Ben Kiningham, a massive collection of over 2,100 historical photos of the SVRC and related projects is now available to anyone!  These photos are of club activities, private ham shacks, hamfests, radios, tours, sponsored events, faces, faces, and more faces!  These photos have been sitting in a file collecting dust for a long, long time and have now been digitized and compiled on a single DVD.

Who knows - maybe you'll see a younger version of yourself. I did!

Here’s how you can get yours for a small donation!

It's that time of year again to get together and socialize with other hams and friends.

The dinner will be held on March 7th, 2020 5:30pm at the Richardson Club House at 7282 Buffalo-Hart Rd., Buffalo, IL 62515 as it was the previous year.

Come out at noon, bring your radios to get on the air and operate for a couple of hours. Tell everyone about the one that got away!

Our menu for this years anniversary dinner is a Pasta Bar:

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Garlic Bread
Salad
Cupcakes