Author: Gene (W9PNG)

I am a extra class ham. I originally received my Tech license in May of 2011 and joined Hamfester's shortly afterwards.

Meeting – March 7th, 2025

White Elephant Sale

Same time, same place!

Time: 7:00 pm

Location: Southbridge Church, 15500 73rd Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462

It’s that time of year again!

Dig through those junk drawers and closets! This is a great opportunity to get rid of stuff that is just taking up space.

We only ask 1 thing, if no one takes it at the sale, DO NOT leave it behind.

I have been updating the website, moving links/menus around a bit. If you see a problem or have a suggestion email me at
Gene W9PNG

January Meeting

Emergency Service Radio Scanners

Will Sperling the president of CARMA (Chicago Area Radio Monitoring Association) will be giving an interesting and informative program on all aspects of radio monitoring. 

January 3rd, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Southbridge Church
15500 73rd Ave Orland Park, IL 60462, USA

Rick Reynolds, W9DOQ, SK

Visitation, Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL 60477.

Lying in State, Friday, November 15, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 177 Luther Lane Frankfort, IL 60423.

Interment will follow at Chapel Hill South Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.