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16th District CPD – National Night Out – August 4th
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign held on the first Tuesday in August that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. The next event takes place on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, featuring free family-friendly local gatherings, food, and safety demonstrations. Paul, N9ISP is working with with Rob Lok who works with Shelly at the…
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POTA @ Pullman 2026
CFMC will be doing a POTA Activation at Pullman National Historic Park (US-7917) on July 25 and 26, in conjunction Pullman Railroad Days. For details, contact Kevin, KD9ZDR killasudds@gmail.com The model industrial town of Pullman, Illinois had its beginning on May 26, 1880. This town was the physical expression of an idea born and nurtured…
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Field Day 2026
Field Day weekend was June 27th and 28th. Field Day is ham radio’s open house. ARRL Field Day 2026 took place June 27 – 28. More than 30,000 hams throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate ham radio’s science, skill and service to our communities and our nation. It…
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Range Outing – January 10th
CFMC is having another Range Outing on Saturday, January 10th at 1:00 PM. We’ll be at the Midwest Gun Range in Lyons, IL. Range Fee is $20/person; Over 18 and FOID Required. No center-fire rifle or shotguns. Midwest Gun Range8565 Plainfield RoadLyons, IL 60534708-447-4848 After the Range, we’ll be going to PJ Klems for Lunch.…
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Winter Field Day – 2026 @ Camp Reinberg in Palatine, Illinois
Winter Field Day 2026 was the weekend of January 24th and 25th, and held at Camp Reinberg in Palatine, IL. According to the Winter Field Day Association, Winter Field Day, “…aims to help participants improve their preparedness for disasters and enhance their operational abilities in adverse conditions” and ” to encourage a diverse range of…
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POTA Outing November 15th @ the Caboose
CFMC is planning a POTA Outing at the Santa Fe Prairie Nature Preserve (US-7839) for Saturday, November 15th; We’ll be there from approx. 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Here’s a link to some pics of the Club Outing in February 2024: https://chicagofmclub.org/pota-february-2024/ More details to follow… Contact Bill, KD9TWA Santa Fe Prairie Nature Preserve7300 River…
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Radio Expo 2025
Northern Illinois Biggest & Best Hamfest Sunday, September 28, 2025 Boone County Fairgrounds8791 Illinois Route 76Belvidere, Illinois 61008 Directions Rockford, IL 10-Day Weather Forecast See many more pictures in the Radio Expo 2025 Album on our Facebook Page
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CFMC Christmas Party
The CFMC Christmas Party is scheduled forSaturday, December 13th 2025 Dino’s Italian Restaurant7004 W. Higgins AvenueChicago, IL 60656 Directions3.5 blocks east of Harlem. One block south of the Kennedy Expressway. Pizza, pasta, meatballs, salad, soft drinks, coffee, and dessert.CASH BAR PAID MEMBERS are FREE. Spouse or Significant other is $15. Each additional guest, space permitting,…
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POTA @ Powers – Saturday October 4th
CFMC will be doing a POTA activation at William W. Powers State Recreation Area (US-4107) on Saturday Oct. 4th…. Members will be in-the-park from about 10:00am to 2:00pm. Contact Kevin, KD9ZDR: killasudds@gmail.com CFMC will be using Special Event Call sign W9C to activate the park. All licensed operators are invited, no club membership or affiliation…
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POTA @ Pullman – July 26th
Pullman National Historical Park is a historic district located in Chicago, Illinois, which in the 19th century was the first model, planned industrial community in the United States. The district had its origins in the manufacturing plans and organization of the Pullman Company and became one of the most well-known company towns in the United…
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