I must admit that with all the on air discussion in recent weeks about the Dayton Hamvention, right about now I’m feeling  like everybody left town and I’m missing out on all the excitement.  Hopefully some of our members will be able to share their experiences at the next meeting.

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We have a lot to discuss at our May 18th business meeting.  I’ll update you on our new web site, which has taken much of my time but it will be well worth the effort.  And we’ll start organizing our plans for field day. Yes, hard to believe that ARRL Field Day is just around the corner, June 27-28. 

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This is the time of year when storms appear very quickly. I’ve found it’s good practice to disconnect my HF antennas. particularly, as soon as I’m finished with them. After all, they’re designed to attract electrical energy!  There’s nothing more unnerving than being away from home when you see a storm brewing and you know your antenna is connected. 

Speaking of rain, I’m going to bring along my fancy rain gauge for a non-electronic show and tell. I understand this is the same type used by professional weather forecasters. It provides very accurate measurement and can measure the smallest and largest rain falls.  The device is easy to build if you’re looking for a fun project.