The November meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 12 in or near room BE-172 at Washtenaw Community College. We will start gathering at 7 PM. The business meeting starts at 7:30 and will be followed by a presentation by Jerry Begel, W9NPI:
A Brief History of Military Communication is a lively, 45-minute PowerPoint presentation that covers 3000 years of “History that we may have missed,” including:
• Ways to Communicate
• Encrypting Secret Messages
• Identification-Friend-or-Foe
• Propaganda
• The Red Menace and its Technological Aftermath
Jerry Begel has been presenting his “History of Telegraphy” lectures to many radio clubs and organizations in the Detroit Metro Area over the past five years. He has been an Amateur Radio Hobbyist (W9NPI) since 1958, and is a Life Member of the American Radio Relay League. As a member of the Antique Wireless Association, he has presented several lectures at their International Conventions in Rochester, NY. He was involved in the Military Affiliate Radio System and Detroit Civil Defense during the “dangerous” 1960’s, and once specialized in converting War Surplus radio equipment to “Ham” Use.
Following the meeting, at approximately 9 PM, many of us migrate to Red Robin on Carpenter Road for a late dinner or snack. All are welcome. Please note, you do not need to be a member to attend the meeting or to join us at Red Robin.