[ILHam] Sunspots and Propagation Program in Evanston July 26

[MFGardner at aol.com]

Our July 26 program for the Evanston Amateur Radio Community will be on  
sunspots and propagation. Our special guest presenter will be K9OR, Randy  
Brothers.
 
Randy was first licensed in Ohio in 1962 (a sunspot minimum), active  
through 1966 – then inactive through college and the 70’s (missed the 1969  
peak).

Randy caught the down-swing of the 1980 peak, being active from 1981 to  
1986, then inactive through the next peak of 1991, but managed to get back on  
air in 2001, to enjoy real sunspot activity for the first time.
He states,  “Since I missed several peaks, I’m determined not to let any 
more go  by.”

Randy’s presentation will be on sunspots, what they are, and how they and  
other solar happenings affect radio propagation. The 11-year cycle is still  
somewhat of a mystery, but he will cover the latest theories.

Join us on Monday, July 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Fire Department Training  
Room, 909 Lake Street. You may park across the street so long as you sign the 
 sheet listing your car as an authorized parker when you enter the meeting  
room.
 
73, Marilyn, W9LUO