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Newsletter (Members Up For Vote)

  • Robert Calvo (KO6DXL)
  • Kristoff Church (KO6DLT)
  • Elijah Gilberg (KO6DSQ)
  • 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 (Upcoming Events)

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Sunday January 11

7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Placer County ARES Net
Sunday January 11
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Placer County ARES Net
K6IOK Repeater 145.130 (-) PL 114.8

Monday January 12

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
All-Nodes Net
Monday January 12
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
All-Nodes Net
W6EK 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 January 13

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tech Summit
Tuesday January 13
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tech Summit
https://meet.google.com/xpj-wxar-viq

*THE SESSION WILL COVER:*

* Website Updates (high level)
* What email addresses does the club have and how are they used (who’s checking them).
* Use of Email Lists
* How to submit reimbursements
* How to send an article to the Newsletter Editor
* How to send a QST to the club (limited to President, VP, and Newsletter)
* What happens if Smitty gets hit by a bus? 🙂 — all joking aside, where are all the club passwords???

Tuesday, 01/13/2025 @ 6-8 PM
Location: *https://meet.google. com/xpj-wxar-viq ( https://meet.google.com/xpj-wxar-viq )*
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 715-952-5382‬ PIN: ‪484 285 894‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/xpj-wxar-viq? pin=9187319465001 ( https://tel.meet/xpj-wxar-viq?pin=9187319465001 )

Wednesday January 14

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
In The Shack (Online)
Wednesday January 14
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
In The Shack (Online)
https://meeting.w6ek.org/

Open to all … no SFARC membership needed. Join in on fun discussions and presentations about projects around the ham shack.

http://zoom.w6ek.org/
Meeting ID: 962 6167 5605
Passcode: SFARC

Thursday January 15

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
SFARC Weekly Net
Thursday January 15
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 January 16

7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday Night Trivia Net
Friday January 16
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday Night Trivia Net
W6EK 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.

Sunday January 18

7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Placer County ARES Net
Sunday January 18
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Placer County ARES Net
W6EK 2 Meter Repeater / Allstar: 51018

Monday January 19

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
All-Nodes Net
Monday January 19
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
All-Nodes Net
W6EK 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.*

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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

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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.


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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

CLICK TO ENLARGE (Updated 09/09/2024)