[SFDXA] Next meeting this Wednesday 1/6/2016

[Donald Drennon]

> QST All Amateur Radio Ops,
> 
> South Florida DX Association Meeting is this Wednesday January 6, 2016 at 7:33 PM We have a fun and informative meeting planned so please Join us.  
John Stucka, N3JM will be presenting - Lightning!
Florida is the national lightning headquarter state.  Most amateur radio operators are somewhat afraid of lightning and human lightning interactions.  Amateur radio operators want to protect their radio equipment. 
Lightning - the what, when, how, and where and lightning effects on humans. 
The outline is:
> What is lightning ?
> Lightning Incidence = how much and where ?
> How is lightning formed?
> What are the types of lightning?                   
> Detecting lightning
> Five ways to be zapped
> Hail storm interactions
> Lightning effects on humans 
> Lightning versus 60 cycle and direct current “high” voltage on humans
> Myths
2016 DUES ARE DUE! Bring $ or check to pay to Ray N4RU
The SFDXA Meeting is held at the Florida Medical Center on Oakland Park Blvd and the Fl Turnpike. There is no exit on the Turnpike at Oakland Park, So come west from I-95 on Oakland Park Blvd. past 441 to the Hospital, about 4 traffic lights west after 441 on the left before the Turnpike Bridge. Come through the front door and tell the Guard you are there for the Radio Club Meeting. For those using a GPS the hospital address is Florida Medical Center,5000 Oakland Park Blvd. Join us at 6:00 to 6:45, and have dinner in the cafeteria for a $7.00 Donation to the Club. Remember, only one entrée. Walk across the hall with your tray to the auditorium and meet friends, and discuss and brag about your activities, new contacts, recent QSLs you've received and and any other rag chewing. Formal Meeting begins at 7:33 PM. Come and being a friend. Everyone is Welcome.
Regards,
Don Drennon
N4TZH
President, South Florida DX Association

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