(Note, this month, it is the second friday, *not* the first)
PLEASE NOTE:
The Meeting Will Be A "Hybrid" Meeting
Hybrid = Both An In-Person Meeting as well as a Zoom meeting.
Program: Software Antenna Modeling
Fred Cirera, W6BSD
In this presentation, Fred will demonstrate the software he uses to design or learn how antennas work. During the presentation, we will build an antenna and see how changing some parameters affects the antenna's radiation pattern and impedance. Using different software, we will figure out the most efficient way to send all the power from the radio to the antenna.
Fred (W6BSD) is a recently licensed ham; he got his general and extra license in 2017. His ham radio interests range from rag-chewing on HF to digital radio. Fred enjoys tinkering, building, and experimenting. Since day one, ham radio has been a constant learning journey about electronics and antennas.
Note: Please make sure you're running the latest version of ZOOM in order to connect.
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 839 0513 4396
Past Meetings Click on The Year/Month Below For A Past Meeting
The Palo Alto Amateur Radio Association meets on the 1st Friday of the month at 7:00 pm (19:00 J) (except when the first Friday lands on a holiday and typically moved to the 2nd Friday of the month).
PLEASE NOTE: The meeting location has changed. We will now be meeting in Meeting Room H6, in the Cubberley Community Center in Palo Alto. Further information is below.
Location: Cubberley Community Center; 4000 Middflefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303.
Telephone: (650) 329-2418.
After the meeting, many members gather for beer, pizza, and eyeball QSOs at Pizza Chicago, located at 4115 El Camino Real, in Palo Alto..
Location: https://www.pizzachicagopaloalto.com/
Board Meetings
The PAARA Board meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm at the home of Marty Wayne, W6NEV. Address is: 1039 Bryant Way, Sunnyvale, CA. We conduct most of our club business there in order to allow more time for guest speakers and socializing at regular club meetings. Any PAARA member is welcome to attend.
A few meetings throughout the year have pre-defined agenda items. These include:
September Board Meeting The Nominating Committee is appointed by the President to decide on a slate of candidates to be recommended to the membership.
October General Meeting The Nominating Committee presents its nominations to the membership at the regular club meeting. Nominations from club members opens at the beginning of the meeting, and closes at the end of the meeting.
