Welcome to December! As we close out the year I’d like to thank everyone in the club for helping out to make such an awesome community possible. From our monthly VE sessions and club meetings to once-a-year events like Hamfest, Field Day, and the Holiday Party, it’s the amazing teamwork that makes all that possible. It’s been an excellent two years serving as the club vice president, and the number of people stepping up to give insightful presentations about a variety of topics keep people interested in what we do.

Just ahead is our annual Holiday Party, and I’m looking forward to seeing you all and spending an evening together with warm spirits. I’d also like to congratulate those that are taking upon positions of leadership within the club next year, knowing that you’ll all do your best.

When I joined SFARC I joined a community that really cares. A group of hams that went above and beyond to create a club that did more than just amateur radio. By helping out at various events I got to know many others and formed lasting friendships. In the year ahead I hope to continue lending a hand whenever possible while transitioning into a new life as I welcome my fiancee (and soon to be wife) into my family. I look forward to being together with her and showing her what a wonderful club we’ve got in our neck of the woods.

To everyone out there, have a wonderful Holiday season, blessings to you and your family, and may the new year bring many more unforgettable memories.

73 de W6JCZ
Jim Zheng
Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club
Vice President 2024 – 2025

Welcome to October! First things first, our annual club potluck picnic is happening on the 5th! Come and enjoy great food and social time with club members and friends. The sign-ups look great, and I’m sure there’ll be plenty of people that are going to show up unannounced with even more tasty dishes to go around!

Our next VE session will be on the 6th, and whether you’re upgrading or taking the first step into your amateur radio adventures, we’ve got an excellent team of examiners and Elmers to guide you as you explore all that can be done with your new license.

This month’s club meeting will take place on the 10th, and this time we’ve got a variety of member shack setups to talk about. From well-stocked operating areas in the house to rapid-deployment mobile stations, come see all the ways ham radio can be done and find out ways you can add to your operations, whether it be fixed or mobile, permanent or temporary.

This month, we return to Mel’s for our club breakfast as the weather gets cooler and the sun rises later. After filling up with a breakfast everyone always talks about on the Coffee Break Net that follows, join us for a radio direction finding exercise and put your equipment and skills to the test! We do this every month, so consider joining up with a friend or two and have fun out there!

I’m looking forward to Pacificon, which takes place a week earlier than it usually does this year. The three-day convention runs from the 10th through the 12th, with vendors, clubs, and individuals from all around the world gathering for northern California’s biggest ham radio event. Come find me at the HRO booth in the main vendor hall and stick around after bagging that deal you’ve been waiting for to enjoy some informative presentations by clubs and special interest groups. From building antennas to operating digital voice modes, there’s something for every ham!

73 de W6JCZ