On behalf of the FCARC, I want to say thank you to Terry Schilling, N9AOT, for his eight years of service as club secretary. I would also like to say thank you to Bernie Hengels, N9YMC, for his four years of service as club president. Both of these gentlemen put their heart into making our club a warm and welcoming place where the new ham and the seasoned ham are treated as equals.

The FCARC is holding ham exams Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Maplewood Middle School in Menasha.

Because of the still active Covid-19 virus we will continue with our practice of maintaining safe distancing and we'll only test a few people at a time. We asked that you pre-register for this session. Walk ins will be allowed but those that pre-register will be tested first. Please read the following carefully:

Pre-registration is preferred. Walk ins will be tested after.

Here is a webpage where you can calculate RF exposure levels to comply with the updated FCC requirement.

http://hintlink.com/power_density.htm

(from the Nutnet, 3985KHz, 0815CT, M-S)

The 443.650MHz repeater and '760's downtown receiver will be taken off-air today so Appleton Housing Association can replace the Oneida Heights roof.

The roof work is expected to start in the next 3-4 weeks.

The repeater committee is discussing options; more to follow.

If you received a message that you've been added to the roster, it is a real email not a hoax. I was trying out a different type of club membership software called HamClubOnline.com. I wanted to see if it would be a good fit for membership management for our club. I apologize for any confusion this may have caused.

73,
Donna
KC9THF

Gary Hoehne, KB9AIT, and Terry Schilling, N9AOT, were recognized at the March General Membership meeting for their phenomenal support of the Fox Cities Amateur Radio Club. 2019 Ham Of The Year Donna Mendyke, KC9THF, presented plaques expressing our gratitude for Gary and Terry's support, both in their activity and continued stewardship. We wouldn't be the same club without you guys. Again, thank you.

The FCARC is holding ham exams March 27, 2021 at Maplewood Middle School in Menasha.

Because of the still active Covid-19 virus we will continue with our practice of maintaining safe distancing and we'll only test a few people at a time. There may be fewer Volunteer Examiners than what would be needed to conduct the exams efficiently so wait times could be long. We asked that you pre-register for this session. Walk ins will be allowed but those that pre-register will be tested first. Please read the following carefully:

Please join me in congratulating Mike Moore - WI9MMM as the Ham of the Year for 2020. Ham of the Year is chosen by all previous HOTY's and symbolizes an amateur giving it all for the club and for the hobby. Ham of the Year is presented each year in February at the annual Awards Banquet. Well deserved Mike!

73,

Bernie - N9YMC

A couple days ago, I had a chance to check into the monthly 6m net. I encourage each and every member (and non-members) reading this to check in to this net, if you have the equipment for the magic band. While the net allows for some rag chewing, it does follow a script and has a monthly topic of discussion. I've learned so much this week, between our monthly general membership meeting and the 6m net. While many of us have fears and even some deep rooted fears, I learned that people have fears of heights, being left in the dark, loosing a lottery ticket (that was me) and even fear of fish.

A long time club member, Al - N9QLP has passed and is now a Silent Key. Al had struggled in life with a couple issues, however these last 10 years was always on the other end and would strike up a QSO when he heard your call. For many years Al would take a table at the hamfest and sell some radios and antennas - he always had a fair deal. Al will be missed.

73 my friend,

Bernie