The November club meeting will be via Zoom: bit.ly/LARCMeeting. Meeting ID: 830 4492 9864; Passcode: 561270. If you have questions about joining the meeting, please email president@k0kkv.org.

LARC Board Candidates

Please join us for our November meeting, as the election committee announces the 2020 LARC Board candidates. The (virtual) “floor” will be open for nominations for the December election. After the nominations are received by the committee, we’ll enjoy some social time on Zoom! It’s been a long time since most of us have been able to socialize with fellow club members, so grab your favorite snack and beverage and stick around with your fellow Hams.

The October club meeting will be via Zoom: http://bit.ly/LARCNovMeeting Meeting ID: 850 6270 3061; Passcode: 561270. If you have questions about joining the meeting, please email president@k0kkv.org.

Digital Modes with Joe Eisenberg, KØNEB

Joe will present about FT8, FT4, and another new digital mode just released for the 630 meter and 2200 meter VLF bands. He’ll give an overview of what’s needed to get started in these modes and explain why they are so popular. He will also share why FT8 is the most popular digital mode, practically taking off overnight, and how it’s become a phenomenon.

The September club meeting will be online via Zoom (bit.ly/2YKBhF3). If you have questions about joining the meeting, please email president@k0kkv.org.

Elks Lodge #80

This month’s presenter is Harry Montag, Exalted Ruler of Lincoln Elks Lodge #80. For several years, Lincoln Elks have opened their doors to the LARC to host LOG foldings, Board meetings, and the holiday party.

Join us as Harry shares how local Elks improve the quality of life for Lincolnites through community philanthropic programs for children, veterans, and many others.

The August club meeting will be online via Zoom (https://bit.ly/3jQa78G). If you have questions about joining the meeting, please email president@k0kkv.org.

ARRL Update

Art Zygielbaum, KØAIZ, ARRL Midwest Division Vice-Director, will present on the state of Amateur Radio and the latest activities at the ARRL.

The July club meeting will be online via Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87116498879?pwd=ZjNGLzBNSTlJSGtKc1ZYOUZFcHNYZz09). If you have questions about joining the meeting, please email president@k0kkv.org.

Field Day 2020 Review and COVID-19 Impact

As with so many other community events, LARC’s Field Day activities were relocated and restructured due to COVID-19. Local restrictions forced the committee to move the event from Mahoney Park in Lincoln to an alternate location, a daunting task on its own without the additional restrictions.

How could the committee plan a successful event intended to practice emergency preparations, provide public interaction, and offer a social time for club members when the city imposes limitations?

Join Greg Brown, KTØK, and Ed Holloway, KØRPT, as they give a review of Field Day 2020 planning and event operations.