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Holiday Party | Important RSVP Update

We have re-opened the RSVP system for the Christmas Party.

If you RSVP’ed prior, PLEASE go back out and do it again as we’ve made a few changes.

https://rsvp.w6ek.org

We look forward to seeing you for a night full of fun on December 13, 2025.

 
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73,
The Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club (W6EK)
(530) 492-0920

Website: www.w6ek.org
Group.io: groupsio.w6ek.org

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Have You Checked Out Friday Night Trivia Night?

Every first and third Friday at 7:30 PM PT, Dawn (KG6FZZ) and Simon (K6DXN) host Friday Night Trivia Night. Dawn and Simon previously hosted trivia night on a Southern California repeater system for 15 years. If you haven’t checked it out, you’re missing out. All ham operators and trivia buffs are welcome to attend. Must have a license to transmit. 🙂

WHEN -> First and Third Friday each month @ 7:30 PM

WHERE -> W6EK 2M Repeater / ASL #51018

September 2025 Meeting

Our next club meeting will take place on September 12 at 7:30 PM at the Confluence Church Gym in Auburn, California and on Zoom at zoom.w6ek.org. Together with his son Jayden (W6EFM), John (KO6COW) is one of the most active SOTA operators in our club. Meanwhile, Jimmy (N6FMD) always gets plenty of contacts in his log when he activates POTA parks in the area. Come join us as they discuss what goes into a successful activation, how to prepare for an outing, and what to look out for when operating in the field. We’ll also hear about their experiences working radio in the field, along with plenty of pictures that show great examples of outdoor setups. Along the way we’ll take questions and comments from others, whether they’re seasoned outdoor operators or newly-licensed hams interested in radio beyond the shack!

August 2025 Meeting

Our next club meeting will take place on August 8 at 7:30 PM at the Confluence Church Gym in Auburn, California and on Zoom at zoom.w6ek.org. Bob (KD6QVD) will show us several of his tactical radio setups, focusing on goal-oriented approaches to engineering and design. Many of us aspire to put together go-boxes and easy to deploy communications systems, but along the way things often end up more complex than they need to be. Come join us as Bob explains what goes into his builds and how easy they are to operate, both as an individual and a team. If you’ve ever been interested in top-spec portable operations, this is one presentation you won’t want to miss out on!

Field Day Station Setups

If you’re joining us at Field Day and want to sign up to work a 30-minute shift on one of the stations, sign up now @ www.w6ek.org/fieldday
Online sign ups close Friday (June 27th) @ Noon. Anyone wishing to sign up after that time will need to do so in person.
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73, The Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club (W6EK) (530) 492-0920
Website: www.w6ek.org www.w6ek.org Group.io: groupsio.w6ek.org
Social: facebook.w6ek.org facebook.w6ek.org twitter.w6ek.org twitter.w6ek.org linkedIn.w6ek.org linkedIn.w6ek.org instagram.w6ek.org instagram.w6ek.org youtube.w6ek.org youtube.w6ek.org

July 2025 Meeting

Our next club meeting will take place on July 11 at 7:30 PM at the Confluence Church Gym in Auburn, California and on Zoom at zoom.w6ek.org. Jeff (AK6OK) will show the club how to make use of lab-grade test instrumentation to help with antenna design, complete with live demonstrations and hands-on experimentation. Scott (KM6RFB) has made some major upgrades to the Placer County ARES website, and he’ll present to us all the new features and information that can be found there.

Field Day T-Shirt Update

Hey SFARC Members and Friends,
Apologies for the extra email this weekend. The promo code previously mentioned for t-shirts expired yesterday. However, we have a new promo code in place that will save you 25% off your entire order (including anything you see in the new merch shop).
If you plan to get a Field Day shirt and you waited… you just saved a little extra cash.
www.w6ek.org/fieldday/tshirts
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73, The Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club (W6EK) (530) 492-0920
Website: www.w6ek.org www.w6ek.org Group.io: groupsio.w6ek.org
Social: facebook.w6ek.org facebook.w6ek.org twitter.w6ek.org twitter.w6ek.org linkedIn.w6ek.org linkedIn.w6ek.org instagram.w6ek.org instagram.w6ek.org youtube.w6ek.org youtube.w6ek.org