7:30 PM – 9:30 PM: Special Presentation: Ground is a Myth! by Kristen McIntyre K6WX (online)
Wednesday October 9
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Special Presentation: Ground is a Myth! by Kristen McIntyre K6WX (online)
https://meeting.w6ek.org/
On a special In The Shack session, SFARC invites Kristen McIntyre (K6WX) for a presentation on all things having to do with grounding. Kristen will talk about DC grounds, RF grounds, and even about gravity! All are welcome to attend, and a Q&A session will follow.

Thursday October 10

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: SFARC Board Meeting (Online)
Thursday October 10
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
SFARC Board Meeting (Online)
https://meeting.w6ek.org/
The SFARC Board of Directors meeting happens once a month, the Thursday before the general club meeting.

*All club members are welcome.*
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: SFARC Weekly Net
Thursday October 10
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
SFARC Weekly Net
W6EK 2 Meter Repeater / Allstar: 51018
Every Thursday starting at 7:30 PM Pacific Time (PT). Our nets are held on the club repeater. Everyone is invited to check-in. The net features a Mystery Question, the ARRL Report, Satellite Report, DX Report, and other activities. Operators are encouraged to talk about their recent operating or other ham activities.

Friday October 11

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM: SFARC Monthly Meeting (In Person and Online)
Friday October 11
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
SFARC Monthly Meeting (In Person and Online)
Confluence Church (previously named Crossroads Church), 1101 Auburn Ravine Road, Auburn, CA | https://meeting.w6ek.org
The SFARC general club meeting is held at 7:30 PM on the second Friday of each month @ Confluence Church (previously named Crossroads Church) Gymnasium at 1101 Auburn Ravine Road, Auburn, CA 95603 — use the Dairy Road entrance.

If you can’t make it in person, join us virtually on Zoom at https://meeting.w6ek.org

Saturday October 12

8:00 AM – 11:30 AM: 8th Annual Redding Hamfest 2024
Saturday October 12
8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
8th Annual Redding Hamfest 2024
Bentronics Parking Lot, 141 Locust Street, Redding CA 96001
The Amateur Radio Club of Anderson, Shasta/Tehama ARES, and Bentronics are pleased to sponsor our annual Hamfest.

Admission: Free Parking
Flea Market: Free Tailgating (Bring Tables/Chairs if you got em)

Door prizes and raffle items.

VE Testing 8:30am / Technician, General, & Extra Exams $14 / Electronic in person testing now requires registration on HamStudy.org.

For more information call Bill (AI6D) bentron@bentronics.com @ 530-246-2227.
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Rocklin Maker Faire
Saturday October 12
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Rocklin Maker Faire
Sierra College, 5700 Sierra College Blvd, Rocklin, CA 95677
Double your fun and stop by first at the ARRL Amateur Radio Exhibit and Special Event Station at Rocklin Maker Faire. Free parking and admission and fun hands-on activities around the campus for the entire family!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1536374760622311 AND https://rocklin.makerfaire.com/meet-the-makers/
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM: SFARC Annual Fall Picnic
Saturday October 12
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
SFARC Annual Fall Picnic
Auburn Recreation Park, 123 Recreation Dr, Auburn, CA 95603
Fall is approaching and before we know it, the holidays will be here. It’s the perfect time of year to get together with your radio friends and enjoy a Potluck Picnic In The Park on *October 12th @ 4 PM at Auburn Recreation Park*.

We’ll have some games set up as well as an HF GOTA station should you want to “play radio”. SFARC will be providing the main course but we’re looking for you to bring your favorite dish.

More Information and to RSVP, visit https://www.w6ek.org/rsvp

Sunday October 13

7:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Placer County ARES Net
Sunday October 13
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Placer County ARES Net
K6IOK Repeater 145.130 (-) PL 114.8

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Watts Up This Week

We’ve got a lot coming up this weekend as well as a special callout from last night’s SFARC VE program. A BIG congratulations to SFARC members Steve Foley (KO6EBQ /AG), Dudley McFadden (KO6DRM /AG), and Leandro Tuti Alem (KN6ZRX / AG) for their upgrades to General. Also congratulations to Tyler Gilbert (KO6CGD /AG <- new call), Nikolai Chernyshev, and Peter Whitworth ...

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Next Meeting At A Glance

Our next club meeting will be on October 11 at 7:30 PM at the Confluence (formerly Crossroads) Church Gym in Auburn, California and on Zoom at zoom.w6ek.org. Orion (AI6JB) has prepared a talk about radiosport, complete with tips and hints on how to maximize your score and work contests efficiently. Whether you’re a seasoned contester or new to this exciting side of amateur radio, join us for an informative time. Clyde (AB4CC) will be giving us a presentation all about antennas. Whether you’re unsure of which one to buy, setting out to build your own, or want to increase the performance of what you already have, this is a talk you don’t want to miss!