NETRC January Meeting – Hands-On Circuit Build!
*Important Weather & Event Update**
After careful consideration of the latest forecasts and projected conditions, NETRC has made the decision to cancel the following events in the interest of safety:
• **Winter Field Day**
• **Amateur Radio License Testing**
• **The scheduled club meeting**
The safety of our members and the community we serve is our highest priority. With the potential for severe weather and icy road conditions, we strongly encourage everyone to stay off the roads and remain in safe environments.
Over-the-air participation is still encouraged where possible, as maintaining communication during weather events is a core purpose of amateur radio.
If you or someone you know needs assistance with emergency preparedness — including guidance on communications, monitoring conditions, or general readiness — please do not hesitate to reach out. Our community is strongest when we look out for one another.
Any information regarding rescheduled dates will be shared once conditions improve and it is safe to do so.
Please stay safe, stay warm, and stay connected.
Join us on the 4th Saturday of January at the Erwin Armory for our monthly meeting. After our usual business portion, we’ll be hosting a hands-on circuit-building workshop for all attendees.
This session will introduce the basics of soldering and small electronics — a valuable skill for amateur radio operators, builders, and preparedness enthusiasts alike.
Recommended items to bring:
• Soldering iron (If you don’t have one, please reach out — we can provide one or help you find someone to share with.)
• Table mat or workspace cover
• Solder
• Flux
• Helping hands
• Damp sponge or steel wool
• Tweezers
• Wire cutters (nippers)
• Multimeter
• Wire strippers
No equipment? No problem!
If you’re coming with just yourself and a great attitude, that’s all you need. NETRC is built on community, and we’ll make sure everyone has what they need to participate.
This small starter project will lead into February’s meeting build — the measuring tape antenna, a favorite among hams — and all of it is getting us ready for our (weather-permitting) March Fox Hunt!
We look forward to building skills, confidence, and great memories together — one “bright idea” at a time.
4th Saturday of January
Erwin Armory
7:00 pm, workshop follows business portion