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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

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April 18, 2024 Smitty (WB1G)

SFARC 2024 FIELD DAY T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST CONTEST (MORE)

April 12, 2024 Smitty (WB1G)

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.

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THE APRIL FOX HUNT IS COMING UP

March 31, 2024 Smitty (WB1G)

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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE HUNT OR HOW TO BECOME A FOX TENDER >>>

SFARC CAMPOUT @ STAMPEDE RESERVOIR (MORE)

March 27, 2024 Smitty (WB1G)

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