- Robert Calvo (KO6DXL)
- Kristoff Church (KO6DLT)
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- Joe Denton (KD6HON)
- Robert Sanders (K6ON)
- James Keffer (KA3VGM)
- Michael Kostic (KN6VWS)
- Allan Breller (KJ6ZH)
- Randy Silverman (K8TR)
- Joel Miller (W6ACE)
- Charles Ricthie (KK6PAS)
- Dudley McFadden (KO6DRM)
- Alex Smith (KO6DXO)
- Kevin MacDonell (KO6DQS)
- Charles Peavy II (KO6CVD)
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Newsletter (Welcome New Members)
- Haven Courtney (KN6URM)
- Garritt Darling (KO6BMA)
- Adam Gothard (KN6YSQ)
- James Malley (WA0HYS)
- Chuck Nungester (KO6CRZ)
- Gregory Phelan (KO6CWF)
- Chris Robinson (KF6NFW)
- Forest “Sandy” Shoemaker (K6MJ)
Newsletter (Upcoming Events)
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Saturday September 27
- 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
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Monthly Club BreakfastSaturday September 277:30 AM – 9:30 AMMonthly Club BreakfastWings Grill & Espresso Bar @ The Auburn Airport, 13595 New Airport Road, Auburn, CA 95602
The food is great, and the company is even better! The venue may change, so check the link below for any updates.
So, please join us for a great social event, the last Saturday of every month, everyone welcome!
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Monthly Fox HuntSaturday September 279:00 AM – 12:00 PMMonthly Fox HuntLocation, Schedule, and Details: https://www.w6ek.org/activities/foxhunt#latest
SFARC runs monthly Fox Hunts where members hone skills in locating hidden transmitters. Fox Hunting skills are not only fun but may be useful in situations where a transmitter needs to be located (e.g. search & rescue or tracking down interference).
Fox Hunts are a fun outdoor activity. Regional hunts may involve driving around and taking bearings with a Yagi to triangulate on a hidden transmitter. Low-power hunts may involve walking through parks & neighborhoods to find one or more hidden transmitters. Fox hunt equipment ranges from simple TOA (time of arrival) devices, yagi antennas, and or doppler techniques.
*CLICK HERE* ( https://www.w6ek.org/activities/foxhunt#latest ) for fox hunt guidelines, files, and the latest schedule.
Sunday September 28
- 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
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Placer County ARES Net Winlink Check-InSunday September 287:30 PM – 8:00 PMPlacer County ARES Net Winlink Check-InSend Winlink Email to KM6RFB;PCARES
Monday September 29
- 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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All-Nodes NetMonday September 296:00 PM – 7:00 PMAll-Nodes NetW6EK 2 Meter Repeater / Allstar: 51018
Every Monday at 6:00 PM PT, this net is the place for discussions related to the setup, configuration, and operation of digital nodes and the associated hardware.
*A great place for noobies and experienced users alike.*
Tuesday September 30
- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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General License ClassTuesday September 307:00 PM – 9:00 PMGeneral License ClassZoom
Wednesday October 1
- 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
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Elmer NetWednesday October 17:30 PM – 8:30 PMElmer NetW6EK 2 Meter Repeater / Allstar: 51018
The Elmer Net meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday, and is devoted to answering your questions, solving puzzling issues related to ham radio, and scheduling help for all Hams. No question is stupid. We encourage everyone to ask away so we can all learn and grow our knowledge together.
More information and details can be found at: https://www.w6ek.org/repeaters/nets
Thursday October 2
- 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
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SFARC Weekly Net | NCS: WB6RBEThursday October 27:30 PM – 8:30 PMSFARC Weekly Net | NCS: WB6RBEW6EK 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 3
- 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
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Friday Night Trivia NetFriday October 37:30 PM – 8:30 PMFriday Night Trivia NetW6EK 2 Meter Repeater / Allstar: 51018
Friday Night Trivia is hosted by Dawn (KG6FZZ) and Simon (K6DXN).
Dawn and Simon recently moved to Northern California and Simon joined SFARC in January. They previously hosted trivia night on a Southern California repeater system for 15 years.
Newsletter (Presidents Message)
Welcome to April!
Wow, what a month March was. We had a fabulous Hamfestevent that was very well attended with somewhere in the 450+ number. We sold somewhere in the neighborhood of $2400 in prize tickets and $1400 in items at the club table. Elmer tours, presentations, test bench, and of course all the vendor tables! The parking lot was full and I’m not sure there was even any available spot left. What a great event!
And then there is The Coffee Break Net… where we hit 45,000 check-ins in March and Jim KN6OONI mean W6JCZ was the prize winner for his fortuitous timing. AND… we celebrated the Coffee Break Net’s 4th anniversary on March 20th! Congratulations to all of those that make the net so popular and successful!
In April the SFARC board will be hosting “Donuts and Coffee in the Park” at the beautiful Meadow Vista Park on April 20th at 9:00 AM. Come out, have a donut and some coffee, bring your family, and play some radio with friends…
The next big club event will be of course Field Day coming up later this year. More details on this event will be published soon –see you there! Thank you all for coming out and supporting all these events. I want to give a special thanks to all of the volunteers who helped put on the Hamfest this year… we could not of done it without you.
Aaron W1ATB
Newsletter (Page 1)
SFARC 2024 FIELD DAY T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST CONTEST (MORE)
So, you’ve decided to enter the 2024 Field Day T-Shirt Design Contest. Please fill out the form below and attach a graphic and/or PDF showing the front and back design.
Then attend the May 10th meeting in person (or on Zoom) and find out if you’re the winner winner chicken dinner.
THE APRIL FOX HUNT IS COMING UP
Join SFARC on Saturday, April 27th for another Fox Hunt. This month’s event will start with a pre-meeting in the Dunkin Donuts parking lot in Roseville @ 9:30 AM. More information about the event can be found using the link below.
HAPPY EASTER FROM SFARC
SFARC CAMPOUT @ STAMPEDE RESERVOIR (MORE)
THE SFARC CAMPOUT AT STAMPEDE RESERVOIR IS BACK FOR 2024
When: September 19-22, 2024
Where: Logger Campground @ Stampede Reservoir
RSVP Deadline: September 14, 2024
What To Know:
– Tent Camping is welcome.
– Reserve your own campsite or team up and share with another member (list of reserved sites below).
– Spots are not limited to the map below — this is the Basecamp Loop.
– Neighboring loops are a 1-2 minute walk.
Join your SFARC friends for the entire weekend or stop by and visit for the day. We will have an HF 80-10 meter POTA station, Starlink Internet, pancake breakfasts, potluck dinners, movie night, and plenty of time to relax, hike, off-road, or activate a nearby SOTA peak! The main event activities will be in the Logger Campground at site 227 with camp hosts Brian (AI6US) and Lin (KN6KRD). We’ve got some good group meals planned so please, RSVP.
The event is BYOC (Book Your Own Campsite). It may be several months away, but space is limited so reserve your spot ASAP @ https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232858
A full list of reserved sites and a map are below.
Let us know what item you’re bringing to the Saturday night potluck.
CLICK HERE for the full list of who’s bringing what…
Did you book your campsite? Let us know what day(s) you’ll be camping and at what campsite?
Questions?
Call Brian (AI6US) @ 916-770-7751
One Spot Available In Basecamp Loop (as of 04/12/2024)
– Site 211: Close to the restroom with room for an RV up to 40ft, a tent, and 5 cars / ADA Friendly
(14) Spots Available in Ox Bow Loop (adjacent)
RESERVED CAMPSITES
Basecamp Loop
Limited Cell Service / Local Coms: 146.430
DONUTS & COFFEE IN THE PARK IS BACK FOR 2024!!!
Join SFARC for a fan-favorite event on April 20, 2024, Donuts & Coffee in the Park. This year we’re taking the action to Meadow Vista Park, 1101 Meadow Vista Road in Meadow Vista. The fun starts at 9 AM. Come with an appetite and enjoy some donuts and coffee with SFARC.
