August
Repeater Sites:
The best laid out Plans...
We may have access to a better tower for our 88 repeater with more sections to do what we need while providing the structural support that will be better for the setup. This is an undertaking that takes time and planning. We need to get started on it otherwise it'll be winter before we know it.
We did get a few extra sections to add to our current repeater and the guy lines for it. While none of that will go to waste, our tower climber and another member questioned the load capability with what we have on the tower with what we want to add. I felt starting with the best laid out plans really fit. In radio we can have everything planned out, then something comes up that can change all of that. We would prefer to do things right, and set up for the long term and future stability.
Colorado QSO Party:
September is sneaking up on us!
2026 Colorado QSO Party will be held on Saturday, September 12 from 8:00 AM to 9:59 PM MDT. All amateur radio operators are encouraged to make QSOs with any of the 64 Colorado counties, or if visiting Colorado, to activate a county. This year is different from previous years as it is the 250th anniversary of the United States, and the 150th Anniversary of Colorado.
The event welcomes out-of-state stations to help activate counties in Colorado.
The event is a great opportunity for friends to operate together, mentor newer hams, test stations, or combine a county activation with a POTA or SOTA outing. Operators may participate from fixed, mobile, or portable stations. Awards and certificates are available.
Visit getting started for information
Planned activations
Sign up to activate a County
Fish Fry:
This month is our annual fish fry. It isn't amateur radio related, but it does give us a chance to get together for some good fellowship. I personally feel like events like this give people a chance to ask questions they may not want to ask on radio, in an e-mail, or at a club meeting. It's a nice relaxed environment.
Pictures:
We have breakfast at Big Boy on Hwy 27 in Somerset KY. One of the members that is usually in attendance wasn't able to make it so everyone waved at him for a picture.
I have some other pictures but I'm human, and stashed the e-mail somewhere. I will find it and have something different for the readers to look at next month.
Thank you Cincinnati Hamfest
