Welcome to Amateur radio in Southeastern Connecticut, USA

The Tri-City ARC was formed by  Amateur Radio Operators  in the New London, Norwich and Westerly areas (hence Tri-City) desirous of forming an association of local  Amateur Radio Operators  with the purpose of furthering better cooperation among amateurs, developing individual skills and efficiency, furthering the interest of amateur radio in the general community and by serving the community in times of emergency. Tri-City is a general interest radio club. We are also an ARRL affiliate club.

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Tri-City ARC Annual Auction

Author: k0jeb Published Date: September 20, 2019 Leave a Comment on Tri-City ARC Annual Auction

Tri-City ARC Annual Auction When: Saturday, OCTOBER 26, 2019 Location: Gales Ferry Fire Station – 1772 Route 12, Gales Ferry, CT 06335 30 minutes’ drive west of Hopkinton RI – Parking behind the Fire Station House Hours: Doors open at 8:00AM for seller’s setup only Open for Browsing/Inspection at 9:00AM…

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Club Equipment Guide

Author: k0jeb Published Date: October 14, 2019 Leave a Comment on Club Equipment Guide
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Hams and NHC on the Weather Channel

Author: k0jeb Published Date: October 6, 2019 Leave a Comment on Hams and NHC on the Weather Channel
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How the NHC works with Hams!

Author: k0jeb Published Date: October 4, 2019 Leave a Comment on How the NHC works with Hams!
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Repeaterbook.com – Home

Author: k0jeb Published Date: October 1, 2019 Leave a Comment on Repeaterbook.com – Home

Source for finding Repeaters in your area! https://repeaterbook.com/ Worldwide Amateur Radio Repeater Database Source: Repeaterbook.com – Home

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Posted in Training

ARRL Exam Review for Ham Radio™

Author: k0jeb Published Date: October 1, 2019 Leave a Comment on ARRL Exam Review for Ham Radio™

Looking for Some exam practice? check this free exam practice out! ARRL Exam Review for Ham Radio Source: ARRL Exam Review for Ham Radio™

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ARRL :: Technical :: ARRL Antenna Book (Boxed Set)

Author: k0jeb Published Date: September 30, 2019 Leave a Comment on ARRL :: Technical :: ARRL Antenna Book (Boxed Set)

ARRL Antenna Book (Boxed Set) Pre-Order Begins September 3, 2019, Shipping early October! Source: ARRL :: Technical :: ARRL Antenna Book (Boxed Set)

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Posted in Presentations

Dipole antenna radiation and polarity effects

Author: k0jeb Published Date: July 27, 2019 Leave a Comment on Dipole antenna radiation and polarity effects

Jim Seaton W1FWE presented how the em wave near and far field is developed from a dipole antenna, and propagates away at the speed of light. Jim also demonstrated, with an actual dipole, how relative polarity between transmitting and receiving antennas affects the received signal

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Posted in Projects

Simple Loop Antenna for RDF

Author: k0jeb Published Date: July 22, 2019 1 Comment on Simple Loop Antenna for RDF

K1RMN Bob made a simple Loop Antenna for 2 meters. 1/4″ tubing , 1/2″ PVC tee and pl-259 ct.  Made an 8″ loop , attached the loop ends to the cut away tee. Opposite side I cut the tubing and used shrink tubing to connect the loop together with a…

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