Cedar Creek ARC press release
Dummies will unite at the Radio Club meeting this month.
Actually the author of “Ham Radio for Dummies,” Neil Silver is our video guest. If you’ve ever wondered about ham radio and wanted to join the explosion of growth in the hobby, this is the meeting for you.
The entry into amateur or ham radio has never been simpler. The equipment to operate has never been cheaper. Do you have 40 dollars? That will buy you a brand-new walkie talkie that will allow you to communicate across three counties. You might even want to treat yourself and get the Motorola two way radios. Whatever your choice, being able to communicate at the touch of a button is very satisfying. Silver has written scores of articles about the hobby in the major magazines dedicated to the interest.
The use of radios extends out further than a hobby. In a professional capacity, these gadgets can be used in various working environments to keep workers in touch with one another, like on a construction site. Where there is a need for this, radio rental in NYC, NJ & PA is on hand for those who require such hardware to effectively communicate.
Also featured will be a video using light to communicate. LED bulbs that are focused through a lens can actually send voices, data and video dozens of miles.
The meeting will be held Saturday March 12th at the Mabank Café on Hwy 198 in Mabank. The club meets the second Saturday of each month there. The meeting starts at 9 AM, but many come early for an impressive breakfast buffet. Anyone interested in technology is welcome.
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About the Club
Formed in 1981, the Cedar Creek ARC has over forty members from the tri-county area. It maintains a VHF repeater system that provides hand-held radio coverage to hams in the lake area, and mobile and base coverage throughout the three counties. CCARC participates in the National Weather Service SKYWARN program and the Amateur Radio Emergency Service. The club also provides classes to those wishing to join the ranks of Amateur “ham” Radio. For more information, visit www.k5ccl.org.