Author Archives: w9lw

2021 Dayton Hamvention Canceled

The executive committee of the Dayton Hamvention announced today that it has canceled the 2021 edition of the event. See a detailed announcement on the Hamvention website.

2021 fox hunt dates announced

Al Burke, WB9SSE announced today the following dates for this year’s club fox (hidden transmitter) hunts: February 7March 7April 11May 2June 6July 11August 8September 19October 3November 7 The above dates… Read more »

January 2021 newsletter available

The January 2021 issue of Allen County HamNews is a available for download from this website, using the link below or the Newsletters menu above.

FWRC receives contest plaque

The Fort Wayne Radio Club (FWRC) received from the Hoosier DX and Contest Club (HDXCC) the “Top Indiana Club” plaque for the FWRC’s high score during the 2020 Indiana QSO… Read more »

N9MTF DMR Repeater Activity Increases

Brad Peterson, N9MTF, has made the Brandmeister nationwide talkgroup (3100) static on his DMR repeater, at least temporarily. It’s a very active talkgroup, so having it “always on” versus “on-demand”… Read more »

SKYWARN Recognition Day begins Friday evening

An annual event to recognize SKYWARN storm spotters around the U.S. begins at 7 p.m. ET Friday, Dec. 4. SKYWARN Recognition Day (SRD) is traditionally at 24-hour on-the-air amateur radio… Read more »

November 17 (Tuesday) meeting to feature Red Cross speaker

FWRC president Carole Burke, WB9RUS invites you to join us for the November meeting of the Fort Wayne Radio Club, Tuesday, November 17, at 7 p.m. at the Allen County… Read more »