Earlier in the year, Bob (KD6QVD) approached me to discuss something he’s been working on for quite some time. Interested in what he had to show, I arranged to visit his workshop and was amazed at the grab-and-go boxes he engineered. Best described as no-nonsense to-the-point, these were professionally designed communications kits made for demanding situations. That’s why I’m really looking forward to August’s club presentation where he’ll show us several of his tactical radio setups, focusing on goal-oriented approaches to engineering and design. Many of us (me included) aspire to put together go-boxes and easy to deploy communications systems, but along the way things often end up more complex than they need to be. Something that makes sense to you or me might be fine, but that’s only if we’re the one using it. Can one ensure ease of us not just for themselves but any potential operator? Come join us as Bob explains what goes into his builds and how easy they are to operate, both as an individual and a team. If you’ve ever been interested in top-spec portable operations, this is one presentation you won’t want to miss out on! Ask questions, get inspired, and find out about good design practices!

We’ll have our club breakfast at Wings again this month, and if it’s anything like July’s it’ll be very well attended. A change of venue brings with it great food and amazing views of the runway. Join us afterward for a radio direction finding event and walk off all those calories!

With that, we’re only a little more than a month away from the club campout! We have a section of our website dedicated to the event, with an RSVP form, campsite map, directions on how to get there, and even a merchandise shop with T-shirts, hats, mugs, bags, and more! It’s shaping up to be an awesome time, and I’m real excited to see you all there!

See you around,

Jim W6JCZ