Club meeting Friday May 3, 2013
SPRC Annual Banquet 2013 Thanks for attending!



  Photos by Jeff Iverson
New to Ham RADIO and looking for help or information on Ham related topics? We have an "Elmer" to help. You do not need to be a club member or even a licensed Ham to use this service. Interested in getting a license? Have a license and want to get on the air? On the air but having technical difficulties? Interested in trying a new mode? Looking to improve your skills? We have an "Elmer" (volunteer Ham radio operators that mentor new hams) that will try to answer your questions, and try to help you out. Contact us for more information!
Ham Radio in Hollywood: Amateur Radio Makes Its Debut on Last Man Standing television series.
Check out the current St. Paul Radio Club Events Planning Calendar
Weekly 2 Meter Net Check in to the SPRC 2 Meter Net each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. CST on 145.31 MHz. This net is conducted on the K0AGF repeater located at the University of St. Thomas, and will be over by the time the weekly 10 Meter net starts.
Weekly 10 Meter Net Check in to the "Friendly Net" each Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. CST on 28.310 MHz. Pre-Net check-in starts at 7:45 p.m. Hamfest and contest announcements keep you informed of upcoming events in the Minneapolis and St. Paul areas of Minnesota.
ARRL Contest Calendar for May 2013
Monthly Membership Meeting May 3, 2013 New Location UST OSS LL18 7:00 PM Socializing
7:30 PM Meeting May Program - History of Receivers Jeff Iverson, WB9DAN Jeff's talk will cover the history of receivers from Marconi's coherer to the superheterodyne.
For more information see the May Groundwave
The November 2010 meeting featured a presentation on LTspice circuit simulation software. You can download the free software using the following link: Download LTspice here.
Please send in the annual SPRC membership form for the 2012-2013 club year. Help support the club and Amateur radio.
Everyone is welcome to join us. Whether you are a seasoned Amateur Radio operator, a newly licensed operator, interested in becoming a "HAM" or just want to find out more about "Ham Radio" you are welcome to attend the meeting and have the opportunity to support the SPRC by becoming a member . The St. Paul Radio Club serves the Minneapolis/St. Paul area of Central Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. Radio Amateur enthusiasts and their friends are encouraged to attend our monthly meetings and other events. You do not need to be a member to attend.
Please follow the parking rules noted below. Violators may be ticketed!
Socializing and mini hamfest begins at 7:00 P.M. Meeting starts at 7:30 P.M. Directions to Meeting: Pay attention to restricted/enforced parking spots. Tickets will be issued to violators. STU parking rules are not enforced after 1800 with the exception of marked slots and parking meters which are enforced 24/7 and on street parking rules enforced by the City of St. Paul, so the early birds get the best spots.
The OSS building is located on the University of St. Thomas (UST) South Campus. From I-94, take Cretin Ave south about a mile to Grand Ave. Turn right into the UST South Campus. Park in the ramp on your left or the surface lot ahead to the right. In general, on-campus parking restrictions are not enforced after 6:00 PM on Fridays, but do not park in spots with parking meters unless paying or displaying a handicapped placard. Enter either of the buildings north of the parking ramp and take the elevator or stairs to the lower level. LL18 is at the north end of the main hallway. For detailed maps, see www.stthomas.edu/campusmaps .
OSS: O’Shaughnessy Science Hall
St. Paul Radio Club March Breakfast!
Join us for the monthly breakfast on Saturday April 20, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. Perkins on the Midway South side of University Ave., east of Snelling Ave. St. Paul. Everyone is welcome!
St. Paul Radio Club Circuit Builders
Please watch for update messages about the Circuit Builders meetings. Meetings will be taking place again!
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