Author Archives: Dave Casler, KEØOG (Webmaster)

About Dave Casler, KEØOG (Webmaster)

Ham radio operator for over 40 years, Dave Casler holds Amateur Extra class call sign KEØOG. He is the webmaster for the Montrose Amateur Radio Club and is happy to receive articles and photos from club members. Dave enjoys HF SSB ragchewing, PSK-31, APRS, and software-defined radio (SDR).

MARC 2017 Field Day Photos by Larry Braden, W7LEV

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Dave Casler, KEØOG (Webmaster)

Club member Larry Braden, W7LEV, contributed so many great photos that he took at Field Day that I didn’t want to leave any out. So, I set them to music! The music is courtesy YouTube Audio Library.

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New Digipeater Antenna at Nucla Airport

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Dave Casler, KEØOG (Webmaster)

Chris DePuy, Lew French, and Don took down some unused antennas at the Nucla Airport and put up an antenna for a 2m digipeater. The photo of antennas on the ground show what was removed. Kudos to Chris for what … Continue reading →

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Hard Rock 100 Finish Line; Photos from Chris DePuy

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Dave Casler, KEØOG (Webmaster)

Chris writes: “I talked to Dale Garland the run director, the consensus from the runners is this one seems to be the best run ever, so that goes to great “customer service” from we the runner support crew. Which I … Continue reading →

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Remember Club Meeting Picnic 5:30pm MDT TODAY

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Dave Casler, KEØOG (Webmaster)

Club meeting is 5:30 today instead of 7. Come with a picnic dinner.

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MARC Hams are Heroes in Telluride for HR100!

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Dave Casler, KEØOG (Webmaster)

Reprinted by permission. Copyright © 2017, Telluride Daily Planet. By JUSTIN CRIADO, Senior Staff Writer Ham’s Heros When the zombie apocalypse hits, what will you do? Will you scramble to arm yourself, or collect supplies and hunker down in a … Continue reading →

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ISS Sends SSTV—Jim Adams Records

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Dave Casler, KEØOG (Webmaster)

Jim writes: “The International Space Station is celebrating its 20th Anniversary. I downloaded this Slow Scan TV image as it flew overhead on 145.800 MHz FM using an ht and Arrow handheld antenna. Copied the recording to my computer and … Continue reading →

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HR 100 – Telluride Photos from Dick Schultz

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Dave Casler, KEØOG (Webmaster)
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Club Members Provide Comm for Hard Rock 100 Mile Run

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Dave Casler, KEØOG (Webmaster)

  Every year our club provides communications support for the Hard Rock 100 Mile Endurance Race. These hardy hams staffed the Ouray and Governor’s Basin aid stations. The club trailer, shown in the picture, was used at the Ouray aid station. … Continue reading →

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Conquering the High Rockies to Ready Repeaters

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Dave Casler, KEØOG (Webmaster)

Club member Chris DePuy, WBØITG, and helper KB5ITS, climbed snowy peaks to get the mountain repeaters working for the upcoming Hard Rock 100 run that starts 14 July 2017. Chris supplied these photos:  

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Club Member Steve Schroder, KIØKY, Stars on Ham Radio Now!

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Dave Casler, KEØOG (Webmaster)

Club member Steve Schroder, KIØKY, is the guest of honor on Ham Radio Now Episode 330, and explains AUXCOMM. See the show by watching this video of the Ham Radio Now episode.

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