Watts Up This Week
July 27, 2026A quick update for the week.
This Wednesday we have a special “5th Wednesday of the Month” activity. Dust off your favorite QSL stories and join your fellow operators for an evening of cold brews and good company at:
MOONRAKER BREWING COMPANY
12970 EARHART AVE #100 IN AUBURN
JULY 29TH FROM 6 – 8 PM
Whether you’re a seasoned Elmer or a fresh Technician still grinning over your first contact, this is your chance to rag chew in person, no antenna required! Great beer, great people, and zero band conditions to worry about. Come for the hops, stay for the hams, we’ll be listening for your call! 73 and see you there!

PACIFIC CREST TRAIL MEETUP AT DONNER SUMMIT UPDATE
Many photos have been uploaded from the informal meetup we had with Jeff (KW6U) along the PCT. If you took photos, we want them so don’t forget to upload.
LINK: https://www.w6ek.org/media/photos?sfarc_album=359

REPEATER USAGE THIS COMING WEEKEND
The Tevis Cup will be provided priority usage of the W6EK 2-meter repeater on Saturday afternoon, August 1st from 1 pm until Sunday morning at 6 am. During this time, the 2 meter repeater will only be accessible via local RF. AllStar and Echolink connections will be in monitor mode. If you need to use the repeater, listen for traffic, make contact and immediately move to the 220 or 440 repeaters.
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73,
The Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club (W6EK)
(530) 492-0920
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