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Posted: Thursday, May 20, 2010
Article featuring your webmaster and CARS Board Member Craig Shapiro - KJ4BYK
Article from the Osperey Observer, a local news paper sent monthly to residents of Brandon and the surrounding area. The article pertains to my involvement with the National MS Society.

Posted: Monday, April 05, 2010
Vintage CARS Article from the St. Pete Times 6/23/1976
I found this article while searching Google for news stories that involved CARS. This story was printed 4 years BC (Before Craig). I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did.

Posted: Sunday, March 15, 2009
Portable APRS Kit With New Power Supply
A couple of old R/C battery packs, a D7A, a GPS and a backpack make for a portable APRS tracker suitable for hiking.

Posted: Tuesday, December 30, 2008
IS NARROW BANDING IN YOUR FUTURE?
The issue of Narrow Banding is something that is on the front burner on the commercial VHF and UHF bands and may be something that is coming to Amateur Radio

Posted: Monday, March 19, 2007
Mobile Noise Problems
Here is a thread from the CARS email reflector from March 2007 that deals with the question of mobile radio noise. The discussion is quite good, and there are several links to additional helpful information

Posted: Sunday, March 12, 2006
Tips for Learning the Morse Code
One of CARS resident Morse Code experts and enthusiasts, Scott, O’Keefe – N4RI presents some tips for those wishing to learn to operate CW. Whether you goal is to upgrade to General, or to enjoy this time honored method of communication, this information will be very helpful.

Posted: Thursday, August 11, 2005
6 Meter Band
Spring 2005 saw some incredible activity for DX on the 6 meter band. Here are some questions put to local 6 meter enthusiast Bruce Mallon, WA4GCH.

Posted: Friday, March 12, 2004
Top Mount for your "Yellow Stick" push up pole
Steve Foy shows off his "Yellow Stick" push up pole with a top mount for his antenna.

Posted: Monday, February 23, 2004
A mount for your "Yellow Stick" Push-up Pole
Frank has put together an easy to assemble mount for attaching his "Yellow Stick" push up pole to his RV.

Posted: Sunday, February 01, 2004
A peek at the N5PB Shack

Ed: This starts our series on Shack Pics. This month we highlight the N5PB shack, a sterling example of neatness and order (the antithesis of most ham-shacks).

Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2004
Solar Powered Digital Relay Design Considerations
I recall a time when Mike, K9WLD, was considering a solar powered repeater. No coax runs, as the repeater wound be solar powered, and tower mounted. He considered that with the right height, he could run about 1/2 of 1 watt output. The only loss would be the cans (duplexers). He considered putting the receive antenna up above the "Box" that the repeater would be in...

Posted: Monday, November 17, 2003
IRLP - Working DX on an HT

Using IRLP you can work stations in other countries using just your HT.

Posted: Tuesday, October 21, 2003
Radio / Battery Cart for Under $10.00
OK, you bought batteries, you have a radio. How do you put it all together without going broke? Here is an alternative to wood or Star Board. Feel free to copy or improve. Please share your design!

Posted: Wednesday, October 08, 2003
Anderson PowerPole Basics

The 30 amp Anderson Powerpole connectors are quickly becoming the standard in amateur radio applications.

Posted: Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Every Day is Field Day!
How to take Ham Radio with you & put out a good signal.

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