Author: N1UGK

Kevin, KD2RME from the Red Cross, on Wednesday October 21st at 7:30 PM EST presented Disaster Preparedness.

A comprehensive presentation on emergency and disaster preparedness, covering preparing for potential scenarios involving your every day life, work, home, and your family. We reviewed real potential disaster threats in your life and area, how you and your family can prepare for it, and ways you can prepare for it through mitigation and assembling kits for scenarios you and your family may face. We went beyond the usual preparedness education by going in-depth into the types of kits depending on situation, and review factors such as size, portability, and needs.

The presentation recording is below:

Join WEARC on Zoom for a presentation by Kevin, KD2RME from the Red Cross, on Wednesday October 21st at 7:30 PM EST.

A comprehensive presentation on emergency and disaster preparedness, covering preparing for potential scenarios involving your every day life, work, home, and your family. We will review real potential disaster threats in your life and area, how you and your family can prepare for it, and ways you can prepare for it through mitigation and assembling kits for scenarios you and your family may face. We go beyond the usual preparedness education by going in-depth into the types of kits depending on situation, and review factors such as size, portability, and needs.

If interested, please email N1UGK or any WEARC club member for the zoom link. The presentation will be recorded and posted here on the club web site.

Whether you are a newly licensed amateur, returning to the hobby, or considering your first HF setup, this presentation will provide practical guidance on selecting equipment and planning a station that fits your interests and budget.

Drawing on his experience as an active HF operator, Mike Luongo, K2NNN, discussed equipment choices, station planning considerations, and practical tips to help new operators get on the air successfully.

Join Mike Luongo, K2NNN, as he presents on the topic of setting up your first HF station. WEARC members and guests are invited to join the presentation, either in-person at the American Red Cross facility in Fairfield NJ, or, on Zoom.

The presentation will take place on Wednesday September 16th at 7:30PM EST. For WEARC members, join on the regular “social” zoom link or in-person at the American Red Cross in Fairfield. If you are not currently a WEARC member, you can still join us as a guest – please email for the Zoom link and/or attending in-person.

The presentation will also be recorded and posted on the WEARC club web site for those that cannot attend.

Special Event – Roseland and other Local Clubs On-The-Air, Saturday, August 1st – South Mountain Reservation

9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Portable HF/VHF/UHF operations from Bramhall Terrace in South Mountain Reservation — Maplewood, NJ

Event questions or talk-in: KC2TXA Repeater, 146.595 +1 MHz, 100.0 Hz PL | EchoLink: KC2TXA-R

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cpQqpdH1YsPKEe7x6

DL2MAN is working on a major firmware update for the popular (tr)uSDX HF transceiver.

The new firmware adds a significant calibration process, which helps remove the guesswork for setting the PA bias, frequency adjustment, and other settings.

In addition, some help of AI tools are being used to help make some of these enhancements possible.

Lastly, a true fix for the notably poor SSB phone quality (on transmit) might be addressed as a hardware fix. Effectively, there is no firmware fix for the transmitted audio issues we have all likely observed with the (tr)uSDX in SSB phone mode.

The fix is to utilize more of the A/D converter range/steps by boosting the gain a bit on the microphone.

Although no promises can be made yet on a release date, it is great to see active progress on the (tr)uSDX addressing some of the minor issues that we have observed over the years.

The West Essex Amateur Radio Club gathered at the Fairfield NJ American Red Cross site for Field Day 2026.

We operated SSB (phone) and FT8 (digital mode) on 20M and 40M throughout the weekend.  Antennas were raised and feedline was run a few days prior to the start of Field Day. The HF rigs used were IC 7300’s. Power was commercial, operating in an EOC as 2F.  We had some scouts visit us as well, and we hope we have sparked some interest in radio.

Over 800 contacts were made during the 24 hour event!

Thank you to all of those who helped set up, tear down, and to those who participated and joined us. Also, thanks to the Fairfield American Red Cross for hosting us again this summer!

Preparation for ARRL Field Day 2026 have commenced! Antennas are being raised, feedlines routed, and other preparations for this year’s summer field day. Join WEARC and ARC² at the American Red Cross grounds at 209 Fairfield Rd, Fairfield NJ, Saturday June 27th – Sunday June 28th.

West Essex Amateur Radio Club & ARC²

American Red Cross

209 Fairfield Rd
Fairfield, NJ 07004

Join WEARC and ARC² as we showcase our abilities to establish communications for emergency
operations while making contacts all over the world. Open to the public and all amateur radio
operators. There will be a GOTA Station allowing visitors who do not have a license to “Get on the Air”.

For Licenesed Hams: Talk-in 146.595 PL 100.0 +1.000

Questions: E-Mail

Join Mark Steele, W2MWS, for an introduction to the world of 3D printing and its many applications in amateur radio. Learn about common printing materials, printer types, design and slicing software, and how hams are using 3D printing to create everything from replacement knobs and radio accessories to antenna components and portable operating equipment. Whether you are curious about getting started or looking for new ideas for your shack, this presentation will provide a practical overview of the technology and its benefits to the amateur radio community.