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SFARC UPCOMING EVENTS

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Thursday January 23

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: SFARC Weekly Net
Thursday January 23
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.

Saturday January 25

7:30 AM – 9:30 AM: SFARC Club Breakfast Social
Saturday January 25
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
SFARC Club Breakfast Social
Location, Schedule, and Details: https://www.w6ek.org/activities/clubbreakfast
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!
8:00 AM: Winter Field Day 2025
Saturday January 25
8:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Winter Field Day 2025
You are allowed to start setup of your equipment 24 hours prior to the start of the event (Friday Morning).

The goal of the Winter Field Day Association is to help amateur radio operators improve their preparedness for disasters and enhance their operational abilities. The winter months present unique challenges for operating, including shorter days, the potential for freezing temperatures, snow, ice, and other hazards.

Our annual Winter Field Day Exercise is not a contest but a practical field exercise designed to push your emergency preparedness skills to the limit and test your capabilities in diverse and demanding conditions. By setting up a station away from the comforts of home, you can significantly enhance your readiness for disasters and improve your operating skills in challenging environments.
The lessons learned during Winter Field Day and the ability to adapt and overcome sudden obstacles can be invaluable during unexpected emergencies. We aim to boost your confidence and make you a better operator during adverse conditions.

While the purpose of WFD is to practice our skills in unfavorable weather, safety must remain our top priority. We advise all operators to take extra care when working in extreme conditions. While many operators in the south enjoy mild weather, those in the north should exercise caution around snow and ice. Stay alert by monitoring weather forecasts for sudden changes and have a plan to relocate or cease operations if conditions become unsafe. These considerations are crucial for the effective planning and execution of your operations.

This year, we have issued a safety bulletin to reinforce these important reminders and to promote a culture of safety throughout the amateur radio community.

Please carefully review the event guidelines in this packet, and feel free to reach out via our website if you have any questions. As we embark on another year of the Winter Field Day exercise, we encourage you to use this event to hone your skills as an amateur radio operator. Above all, remember to enjoy Winter Field Day, stay safe, have fun, make new friends, and create lasting memories! We wish you the best of luck and eagerly anticipate hearing you on the air during this exciting event.

Sincerely,
WFDA
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: SFARC Monthly Fox Hunt
Saturday January 25
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
SFARC Monthly Fox Hunt
Location, 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 January 26

7:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Placer County ARES Net Winlink Check-In
Sunday January 26
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Placer County ARES Net Winlink Check-In
Send Winlink Email to KM6RFB;PCARES

Monday January 27

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: All-Nodes Net
Monday January 27
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 28

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Amateur EXTRA License Class - 10 session
Tuesday January 28
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Amateur EXTRA License Class - 10 session
Zoom

Thursday January 30

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: First Planning Meeting for Hamfest 2025
Thursday January 30
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
First Planning Meeting for Hamfest 2025
https://meeting.w6ek.org/
First planning meeting for the 2025 Hamfest.

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Watts Up This Week

This Saturday (01/25) we’ve got our club breakfast at Mel’s Diner on highway 49 in Auburn. The fun starts at 0730 followed by this month’s Fox Hunt. A big thanks to Frank KG9M for stepping up to be the W6EK Fox Tender this month. Fox Hunt details: – Pre-meeting starts at 9:00 AM, Hunt starts at 9:30 AM. – Hunt runs from ...

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