Club News & Activities
Who we are
This South Central Connecticut area amateur radio club offers three repeaters, two with EchoLink and IRLP. Members enjoy weekly breakfast get togethers. We sponsor several weekly nets on the Club repeaters where any amateur operator is welcome. We also assist with volunteer events, such as walk-a-thons throughout the year.
Thanks to the SPARC volunteers!
ASRC was very appreciative of all who helped provide communication for the 2022 walk this year. Check out the photos in the media section!
New Amplifier for 442.500 Installed!
The new Henry amplifier for the 442.500 repeater was installed on May 18th and is working perfectly.
We are still waiting to hear back from TE Systems on the status of the 147.505 amplifier which has been out of service since November 2021.
Club Dues / Donations Needed!
There are many Club expenses, most recently an amplifier replacement for the 442.500 repeater. If you use the SPARC repeaters, please consider a donation. We haven't really received much in the way of yearly dues.
Some of the expenses are:
The replacement of the 442.500 amplifier - $750*
Internet - $500 / yr
SPARC website - $127 / yr
Club Liability Insurance - $200 / yr
147.505 Repeater Rebuild (new repeater, controllers, antenna, etc.)
The current dues / donations don't come close to covering the cost and this is paid personally by the trustee, K1SOX. So, any help is very much appreciated!
Please go to the INFO / DONATION section of this site. You can use a credit card, PayPal or mail a check.
*After multiple issues with the amp over the years, Henry Radio has offered $450 credit towards a new amp plus shipping costs.
Thank you to the following operators for their recent generous donations!
John Bruins - W1OXF
Bob Murphy - WA6SFY
Scott Beisiegel - AA1WM
Karen Asard - KB1HKU
Bob Tyson - KO4GJT
Brenda Brown & Rich Pizzoferrato - KW1YL & K1RSU
Breakfast Net!
Saturday Mornings at 9:30!
Brenda, KW1YL runs the breakfast net for those not attending the actual Club breakfast. Please check in on the 442.500 on Saturday mornings at 9:30 for the SPARC Breakfast Net.
Meetings
The next SPARC meeting is September 12th, 2022.
SPARC normally meets on the second Monday of April and September at 7:00 P.M. We meet at the Twin Pines Diner at 34 Main Street, East Haven. Check back for updates! Talk-in is the 442.500 repeater.
The meetings are open to all!
SPARC Facebook Page
SPARC has had a Facebook page for several years but it seems some members are unaware of it. Although, you can always get the latest news here on our website, sparc.us, the Facebook page allows members to interact by posting and replying. Also some posts might not be "Club News" but something you would like to share with the other members. Members' posts will be in the Community section. Please check it out, like and follow the page. Just remember - facebook.com slash followed by our Club callsign!
Additional Activities
Saturday Morning Breakfast
Club Net - Wednesday at 8 PM
Club Net - Wednesday at 8 PM
Join us every Saturday morning for breakfast at Pop's in Milford at 9:00 AM.
Club Net - Wednesday at 8 PM
Club Net - Wednesday at 8 PM
Club Net - Wednesday at 8 PM
Week 1 - Brenda KW1YL
Week 2 - Brian K1SOX
Week 3 - James AB1DQ
Week 4 - Bob WA1RAB
Week 5 - Craig W1MHz
If we get any others who would like to run the net to give the regulars a night off, please email nets at sparc.us! Thank you and looking forward to hearing you on the net!
SKYWARN and Weather Nets
SKYWARN and Weather Nets
SKYWARN and Weather Nets
The Weather Nets are held on a weekly basis at 7:00 PM on Thursdays. SKYWARN Nets are brought up as needed.
Amateur Radio Newsline
SKYWARN and Weather Nets
SKYWARN and Weather Nets
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