Past / Completed Project Nights
Projects will be scheduled as "Interest" accumulates. Those that express interest will be directly notified when the project is scheduled, others can check back here from time to time. Since project times are usually fit into the schedules of those that expressed interest -- the best way to insure you don't miss a project is to signup.
2008
Upcoming Project Nights
Two classes in attaching N-connectors were held at the Red Cross during the ARRL DX contest this year.
Help in putting together the hardware and software components to send and receive motion video Signals. Saginaw County has agreed to purchase an ATV repeater system for local hams. We will be working on installation during spring and summer 2007. The construction should present some great experience opportunities for area ham radio operators. It's also our intention to provide training and assembly methods to help people build their home stations. See the Repeaters page for more information.
Getting hooked up with Echolink. Echolink is a free voice over the internet connection system. You can use remote radios, link repeaters together, and talk to people in other parts of the world using their repeaters. The discussion will show you how to get connected and using the service.
Teams are presented with a task to build a specific piece of radio equipment from a pile of electronics junk. (Examples: 440 antenna, cw transmitter, etc)
Communications experiments with very low powered microwaves.
Communications experiments with low radio frequencies.
A great antenna, that is durable and easy to build. You choose the band - 2-meters (146 MHz), 1.25-meters (223 MHz), or 70cm (446 MHz). There are many ways to build j-poles, this project will concentrate on copper pipe and ladder line types. Estimated Cost: $20. Class size: 10.
A discussion and connection project revealing the various components and types of repeaters.
Help in putting together the hardware and software components to send and receive SSTV Signals. Requires a computer with a soundcard, a radio, a computer to radio interface, and the (free) MMSSTV software.
How to signup and use the ARRL Logbook of the world and the independent EQSL system.
A short class in how analog circuits work.
A short class in how digital circuits work.
Construction project to build a handle box that can hold a mobile radio, rechargeable battery, and an antenna. Turn a mobile radio into a portable! Estimated Cost: TBD. Class size: 10.
Come learn how to operate the clubs newest radio. Normally this radio is stationed in the Red Cross, but it's portable enough to quickly move to our trailer or anywhere else we need it. This model radio will also be used at the EOC in Saginaw. Estimated Cost: Free. Class Size: 5.
Build a fox hunting style Yagi antenna from some PVC pipe and elements cut from a tape measure. A hairpin match is placed across the center elements, and a coax cable and connector for your radio is attached. This will be fantastic for this summers planned fox hunts! Estimated Cost: $20. Class size: 10.
Similar to the Fox Hunt Yagi, but the pattern is tuned for satellite reception.