Come one, come all to the May 2025 meeting of the Frederick Amateur Radio Club! Our presentation this month is all about the Skywarn program, run in conjunction with the National Weather Service. Leading the discussion is Jerry Stuckle AIØK, who is the amateur radio coordinator for the Baltimore/Washington NWS Office.
We will meet on Monday May 19th at 7pm in the social hall of the Independent Hose (fire) Company, located at 310 Baughmans Lane in Frederick. Parking and entrance are at the rear of the building. We welcome ALL members of the greater community (licensed or not) to join us. Many of us arrive around 6pm in order to get the room ready – it’s a great opportunity to get assistance on a particular issue or answers to questions. Feel free to drop in and chat.
While it’s best to join us in person, however if that simply isn’t possible, please join via Zoom using this link: FARC Zoom 2025 Please put your name or call sign into your Zoom profile, so we know that you’re not a bot. Also please mute your mic during the meeting to avoid transmitting background noises in your vicinity.
Upcoming Events:
June 7: Tour de Frederick. We’ll need to staff ~6 rest stops and 10 SAG vehicles, plus net control. This is a great event that benefits kids in Frederick County. Freqently asked questions here: TdF FAQ and volunteer sign up link here: TdF Sign-up
June 28 & 29: Field Day at Remsberg Park in Middletown. This is the biggest amateur radio event of the year, with operators participating from around the world. We’ll likely begin the setup process on Saturday morning, begin making contacts at 2pm, and operate continuously until Sunday at noon or so.
July: Parks on the Air Activation
August: Foxhunt
September 27 or October 4: Half HAM (half Hike Across Maryland). We support the Mountain Club of Maryland as folks hike the Appalachian Trail from PenMar Park in Cascade to Washington Monument near Boonsboro.
December 15: Club holiday party
Let me know if there are questions – my email is my call sign @arrl.net
73!
Mike K3MMM