SFARC Members and Friends,

First and foremost, if you’re a member in good standing, you should receive an email from HamClubOnline (HCOL). The email includes a link to vote for this month’s new club members. Visit secure.hamclubonline.com/vote.php?id=28783354694347281&pin=7062 to vote today.
Your opportunity to vote on new members expires on 10/21/2024 so go get it done.

24-HOUR OCTOBER FOX HUNT, FUN AND GREAT PRIZES!!
Are you getting excited about our first-ever 24-hour Fox Hunt? We are inviting all local clubs and friends of SFARC to the first 24-hour, wide-area Fox Hunt. The hidden fox transmitter will be located within a 20-mile radius of downtown Auburn, CA. The 2-meter transmitter will be turned on at 9:30 a.m. on October 26th, 2024, and turned off at 10 a.m. on October 27th. This is a self-timed event from a starting point to the transmitter’s location.

Fox hunters may start at any time during the 24-hour event. Start your stopwatch timing when leaving the parking lot of the Historic Auburn Courthouse located at 101 Maple St, Auburn, CA 95603. You may hunt solo or as a team. All team members must leave the starting point at or after the stopwatch timing has started. More information can be found on the event flyer www.w6ek.org/files/docs/RDF-Fox-Hunt-Materials/Flyers/8TCTjL28H5Sv-Regional-Fox-Hunt-20241026.pdf or on the w6ek.org website.

 

SAVE THE DATE FOR HAMTRAK II, BACK ON TRACK!
March 6-7, 2025 More information @ www.w6ek.org/activities/hamtrak

73,
The Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club (W6EK)
(530) 492-0920
Website: www.w6ek.org

We’ve got a lot coming up this weekend as well as a special callout from last night’s SFARC VE program.

A BIG congratulations to SFARC members Steve Foley (KO6EBQ /AG), Dudley McFadden (KO6DRM /AG), and Leandro Tuti Alem (KN6ZRX / AG) for their upgrades to General. Also congratulations to Tyler Gilbert (KO6CGD /AG <- new call), Nikolai Chernyshev, and Peter Whitworth (KO6EOE /AG). Last but not least, a BIGGER than life callout. Joe Gerard, who drove in Willows CA after hearing about our awesome VE program, got his Tech, General, and Extra in about the time it takes to have a pizza delivered.  Congratulations to all for their hard work and accomplishments.

UPCOMING THIS WEEK
WEDNESDAY NIGHT, SPECIAL PRESENTATION | OCTOBER 9TH, 7:30PM (ONLINE ONLY)
On a special In The Shack session, SFARC invites Kristen McIntyre (K6WX) for a presentation on all things having to do with grounding. Kristen will talk about DC grounds, RF grounds, and even about gravity! All are welcome to attend with a Q&A session to follow @https://meeting.w6ek.org/

THURSDAY NIGHT BOARD MEETING | OCTOBER 10TH, 6PM (ONLINE ONLY)
Join the SFARC leadership team for the monthly board meeting. Provide feedback on upcoming events or just check out a little behind the scenes. All are welcome to attend on Zoom meeting.w6ek.org/

FRIDAY NIGHT GENERAL CLUB MEETING | OCTOBER 11TH, 7:30 PM (IN PERSON OR ONLINE)
The SFARC general club meetings are held at 7:30 PM in person @ Confluence Church (previously named Crossroads Church) Campus Gym: 1101 Auburn Ravine Rd, Auburn, CA 95603. Use the Dairy Road entrance. Or join us virtually on Zoom meeting.w6ek.org/ meeting.w6ek.org/ Orion (AI6JB) has prepared a talk about radio sport, complete with tips and hints on how to maximize your score and work contests efficiently. Whether you’re a seasoned contester or new to this exciting side of amateur radio, join us for an informative time. Clyde (AB4CC) will be giving us a presentation all about antennas. Whether you’re unsure of which one to buy, setting out to build your own, or want to increase the performance of what you already have, this is a talk you don’t want to miss!

SATURDAY AFTERNOON POTLUCK PICNIC IN THE PARK | OCTOBER 12TH, 4PM (AUBURN RECREATION PARK)
Come out and enjoy some good food and fun with your radio buddies. 🙂 SFARC will be providing the main course but we’re looking for you to bring your favorite dish. RSVP today @ www.w6ek.org/rsvp We’ll have some games set up as well as an HF GOTA station should you want to “play radio”.

OTHER THINGS GOING ON THIS WEEKEND
Saturday: Rocklin Maker Faire, Sierra College, 5700 Sierra College Blvd, Rocklin, CA 95677 Check out the ARRL Amateur Radio Exhibit and Special Event Station at Rocklin Maker Faire. Free parking and admission and fun hands-on activities around the campus for the entire family!

Saturday: 8th Annual Redding Hamfest
Bentronics Parking Lot, 141 Locust Street, Redding CA 96001 The Amateur Radio Club of Anderson, Shasta/Tehama ARES, and Bentronics are pleased to sponsor this Hamfest. Admission: Free Parking / Flea Market: Free Tailgating (Bring Tables/Chairs if you got em) For more information call Bill (AI6D) bentron@bentronics.com mailto:bentron@bentronics.com @ 530-246-2227.

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THIS SATURDAYS FOX HUNT IS NOT CANCELLED.
As reported on the net, we had a little trouble with the website yesterday. I (Smitty)was doing some calendar maintenance this morning and pressed the wrong button.
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While many are coming down from an amazing SFARC campout, we’re gearing up for what’s in store in the coming week. A B1G thank you to Brian Gohl (the brains and muscle) behind the event and Smitty (WB1G) for bringing the “FU” in FUN. :). <- If you can’t laugh at yourself, who can you laugh at? All joking aside, what makes a group campout fun like that is the people, and boy did we have a fun group. Thanks to everyone else involved in making it a wonderful time. At next years campout, Smitty (WB1G) will be providing a session on how to keep your RV in tip top shape while making repairs on the go. CLUB BREAKFAST — THIS SATURDAY Get your food on and join us for breakfast on Saturday at 7:30A at Wings in Auburn. POTLUCK PICNIC IN THE PARK — OCTOBER 12TH Fall is approaching and before we know it, the holidays will be here. It’s the perfect time of year to get together with your radio friends and enjoy a Potluck Picnic In The Park on October 12th @ 4 PM at Auburn Recreation Park. We’ll have games set up as well as an HF GOTA station should you want to “play radio”. SFARC will be providing the main course (Yummy Hot Dogs) but we’re looking for you to bring your favorite dish. For more information and to RSVP; head over to www.w6ek.org/rsvp
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