[Harc] Website update progress & call for content

[Cliff VanCott]

 Wow, that looks great!!  You've put a lot of work into this, and it shows.
Is there a link back to the 'Home' page that I missed once I go to an other page?  I couldn't find a way back... probably me! 
This webpage has a very professional, yet pleasant and friendly look... and aught to reflect wonderfully on HARC in general to anyone who sees it. I really appreciate the extra explanatory text (Repeater page and others) also.
Thanks for all your work... Cliff  KN6CEJ 



    On Saturday, October 23, 2021, 10:42:00 AM PDT, Stephen Snively via Harc <harc at humboldt-arc.org> wrote:  
 
 Greetings fellow club members!
I've been working on updating the content and format of the website, and I wanted to show some of the progress I've made and ask for some feedback.
Based on the feedback I've already gotten, I've added a 'template' to all existing pages that adds a section at the top with the page name, giving the content room to get out from under the menu. This should clear up any 'hidden content' from the redesign, and pages will get cleaned up one by one as time goes on.
Also, note that on pages I've completely redesigned, the old page still exists under the same old URL it's always had and I've just updated the menu to point to the new pages, so nothing has been lost. 
Here are some of the pages that I've added extra content:https://www.humboldt-arc.org/repeaters/ -- Lots of text added about what repeaters are, and how to use them. Asking for feedback on text, and if anyone has a quick video guide to repeaters. 

I'd like to do the same for the Digital Voice page, but I don't know much about it. Can someone who does contact me and walk me through it?
https://www.humboldt-arc.org/online-resources/ -- Links reorganized, more links added, including some local member generated links. If you have a website with ham radio content, shoot me an email about it and I'll add it to the "Local & Member Links" area. 

https://www.humboldt-arc.org/email-reflector/ -- This page has had the links explained, and I added an include of the archives. 
NEW page added: Club Projectshttps://www.humboldt-arc.org/club-projects/ -- The page will be the 'heart' of the part of the site that explains all the things the clubs does. If you do something that's club related that isn't shown on this page, let me know what it is and I'll add it. 

Works in progress: Why Radio?https://www.humboldt-arc.org/why-radio/ -- This page isn't linked to the menu yet, but this will be the start of an educational section of the site, explaining how radio is everywhere in our lives, how anyone right now can listen to some it right now (with SDRs on the web), and what ham radio operators are doing nowadays. 

This page is a little ambitious, so it might get broken up into several web pages as the content grows. Also, please be aware that it's not nearly complete and I haven't even really started the "why amatuer radio" part yet, except including a great video from ARRL on it. 
If you have _any_ interesting photos, videos, or articles that you took, produced, or had a hand in creating, please send them to me to include on the website! I'd love to have any slide decks, audio recordings, or any content whatsoever related to our Workshops and Field days. I think that would be very interesting content to have on the site. 
I will also completely re-do the 'About HARC' page, as it doesn't really tell you who we are or why someone would want to join. But I did find this on the ARRL website about our club, and I think it's a great starting place for a new About page.
ARRL’s Version of ‘What is HARC”

Serving Eureka and all of Humboldt County California, the Humboldt Amateur Radio Club is the original ham club in our area and is a traditional, active, and progressive collection of radio amateurs young and old, new and seasoned, who practice the art and science of Amateur Radio.  At HARC, we welcome all who are interested in amateur radio, including those who are currently licensed and those who are not yet licensed. 

  HARC is a traditional Amateur Radio club* with monthly meetings, nets, license classes and exams, public service activities, programs, etc.  The number of members over the age of 30 exceeds the number of members under the age of 30.  The club is strong on Elmering (mentorship).  

*(Although traditional, we are up-to-date on the latest in ham radio, including digital modes and satellite work.)


I'll start with that and see where it gets me. If anyone has _any_ suggestions on the 'about HARC' text, I'm very open to hearing it. I'd also like to thank Howward, KB6NN, for all the wonderful help and feedback he has given me. It's been invaluable. 
I hope you are having a wonderful weekend, and I hope the rain doesn't change your SWR too much! 
73,Seer Snively - KM6MWO-- 
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