A Thank You To Xuron Tools

Full disclosure here... my wife and club member Loren KDØRTX's father started this company. Next time you see her, ask her about winding springs as a youth! Great people and a great company. Look for more in the future from Xuron and SEKARC. A special thanks to Xuron for the tools received by the club. Our members were thrilled and we had door prizes for everyone!

Based in Saco Maine and founded in 1971, Xuron Corp. is one of the world's leading manufacturers of ergonomic, electronics grade hand tools for the electronics, aerospace, plastic molding, wire processing, hobby, craft, jewelry and fishing industries.

Xuron Corp. is the original inventor, and patent holder, of the Micro-Shear® blade by-pass cutting technology used on all Xuron® brand cutters.

Xuron® tools are manufactured in Saco, Maine U.S.A., where quality, outstanding work ethic and flawless craftsmanship are a long-time tradition.

A Night At The Builders Group

Last night, KDØRTX and I attended the Builders Group which meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Everyone is welcome to attend if you are interested in solder smoke and learning about electricity. We learn something every time we go. Loren KDØRTX did some more work on her "Ham Can" 40 meter QRP CW transceiver,

Concentration...

which fits in a deviled ham can and runs on a 9 volt battery! I think I am in charge of developing and antenna for that little jewel and I am learning a lot about what might work. In combination of building this micro rig, she is also learning CW, and this radio is just the motivation she needs!  Bill, WBØLXZ and Joe WØMQY provided many tips and pieces of advice to help her with her first building project. The project she is building is available for purchase on the Four State QRP group website HERE. They have many different kits for sale so you can probably find something to buy and build.

Schematic Print Out

Components for Bill's Project

Bill brought in some mock ups that he is working on for a possible group build project. Originally it was on 2 separate boards but he is working on a design using only one board and is design is in the process of being finalized. It is a 1 watt 80 meter CW transmitter. From what I understand it could be used for those wishing to practice transmitting CW code. Follow the progress here and on the Builders Group tab above.

"What do you think Bill?"

Wayne ACØOG brought with him, a battery charger gone bad that he is hoping to bring back to life. You can see Bill giving him a helping hand but I don't think it was working when he left. Between Wayne, Bill and Joe I am pretty sure it won't be long before it is charging again.

The Builders Group is a great place to melt solder, sniff some smoke and in our case, learn from the experts. There are open spots on the bench so please make a point to stop by and see what is cooling at the Builders Group! Come on down, for more information, please email us at sekarc.net@gmail.com and we will get you connected!

Room for YOU!

Here are some additional links for QRP and Kit Building... have fun.

Four State QRP Group

OzarkCon Annual Convention ( happening this weekend )

Ham Radio Secrets

73's and BTU, this is Kilo Delta Zero Sierra Echo Golf.

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First Meeting of SEKARC !!

Less than a week away now. The first official meeting of the Southeast Kansas Amateur Radio Club is next Saturday March 30th at 9am. Please join us for a kick off meeting, enjoy some coffee, some breakfast and good company. We will be discussing plans for future meetings and activity and there will also be DOOR PRIZES !! KDØRTX and I am donating 2 prizes, so be sure and be there!

Depending on weather, we may even go over to the park after the meeting for some qrp field work contacts. Bring your field rigs with you if you can and we will give it a shot! Also remember that if you bring your own coffee cup, you can get coffee for only .35 cents! Everyone is welcome, licensed ham or not so tell your friends if you think they might be interested! I have sent a press release to the Morning Sun, but no reply at this point so we'll see if they help us get the word out!

Also if you have ideas or suggestion for this website please be sure and let me know. If anyone of you would like to be contributors just send me your information and ideas and we will give it a go!
We have in the works, information on the Builders Group page so stay tuned to the site for that new information. I have attended the last 2 Builders Group nights and have learned a lot about soldering, radios and electronics as the guys there are very knowledgeable, very patient and great to be around!

Keep checking this page for updates and information and like always......  73's and BTU, this is Kilo Delta Zero Sierra Echo Golf.