By: Aaron Bond (W1ATB)
Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club | President
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
By: Jim Zheng
Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club | Vice President
The month of November brings with it an event-filled week, starting with a club VE session on the 4th. Come join us and get your license to transmit, or upgrade to receive additional band privileges. More than just an exam session, we provide one-on-one mentoring before and after the test so you’re ready to get on the air with confidence!
Our club meeting on the 8th features a great presentation on battery-operated power sources from Brian (KM6MDM). If you’ve ever been interested in building your own power source for taking out into the field, emergency back-up, or to enhance your electronics DIY skill set, join us for an informative night as Brian goes over what he used to put together his battery box, what motivated him to build it, and what he uses it for.
The next day many of us will gather at Beales Point for a Parks On The Air activation. Starting at 8 AM on the 9th we’ll have 3 HF stations you can use to make contacts with others all over the world. Take a moment to hang out with friends and family, and bring some food for a picnic. This is a great time to experience field operation away from your home station and enjoy the view of Folsom Lake.
Our monthly club breakfast will take place on the 30th, where we’ll meet at Mel’s Diner in Auburn at 7:30 AM for some great food before we head off on a special radio direction finding event! Bring your friends and family for a relaxed hunt through the park as you have fun while learning about the techniques and skills that go into RDF!
Wishing you all a great Thanksgiving!
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Sunday November 3
- 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
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Placer County ARES Monthly Meeting (Online)Sunday November 37:30 PM – 8:00 PMPlacer County ARES Monthly Meeting (Online)
Monday November 4
- 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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All-Nodes NetMonday November 46:00 PM – 7:00 PMAll-Nodes NetW6EK 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.* - 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
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VE Testing SessionMonday November 47:00 PM – 8:30 PMVE Testing SessionAuburn Crossroads Church campus. 1101 Auburn Ravine Rd, Auburn, CA 95603
The Sierra Foothills Volunteer Exam Team offers in-person monthly testing sessions, start time is 7PM.
Pre-register at https://hamstudy.org/sessions/SFARC ( https://hamstudy.org/sessions/SFARC )
Tuesday November 5
- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Technician License ClassTuesday November 57:00 PM – 9:00 PMTechnician License ClassSFARC Zoom Classroom
The Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club offers all levels of Amateur radio license upgrade classes.
All classes are held online via a Zoom classroom. We also include two in-person hands-on labs. One lab focuses on a license-appropriate Get On The Air session and a project build.
Course fees include the latest version of the applicable ARRL License Manual shipped to your home and hands-on lab materials. FCC exam fees are not included.
For more information, please follow this link https://www.w6ek.org/aboutsfarc/classesandtraining.
Wednesday November 6
- 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
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Elmer NetWednesday November 67:30 PM – 8:30 PMElmer NetW6EK 2 Meter Repeater / Allstar: 51018
The Elmer Net meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday, and is devoted to answering your questions, solving puzzling issues related to ham radio, and scheduling help for all Hams. No question is stupid. We encourage everyone to ask away so we can all learn and grow our knowledge together.
More information and details can be found at: https://www.w6ek.org/repeaters/nets
Thursday November 7
- 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
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SFARC Weekly NetThursday November 77:30 PM – 8:30 PMSFARC Weekly NetW6EK 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 November 8
- 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
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SFARC Monthly Meeting (In Person and Online)Friday November 87:30 PM – 9:30 PMSFARC Monthly Meeting (In Person and Online)Confluence Church (previously named Crossroads Church), 1101 Auburn Ravine Road, Auburn, CA | https://meeting.w6ek.org
The SFARC general club meeting is held at 7:30 PM on the second Friday of each month @ Confluence Church (previously named Crossroads Church) Gymnasium at 1101 Auburn Ravine Road, Auburn, CA 95603 — use the Dairy Road entrance.
If you can’t make it in person, join us virtually on Zoom at https://meeting.w6ek.org
Saturday November 9
- 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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POTA PARTY by the LakeSaturday November 98:00 AM – 4:00 PMPOTA PARTY by the LakeBeals Point Parking Lot on Folsom Lake
Its that time again! we are going to have a *POTA PARTY* !
We will be meeting in the Beals Point parking lot on Folsom Lake on Saturday November 9th around 0800. We will keep going till ether the park closes or everyone goes home. The goal is to have 3 HF stations going using the W6EK call sign. This is something cool we are trying to start. When we use the clubs call ( with permission) every one gets credit! We will be at an awesome park so I know ill be bring something to BBQ. There is lots of parking but it does come at a cost. $12 for parking.
FULL EVENT CALENDAR
Welcome new SFARC Members!
- Haven Courtney (KN6URM)
- Garritt Darling (KO6BMA)
- Adam Gothard (KN6YSQ)
- James Malley (WA0HYS)
- Chuck Nungester (KO6CRZ)
- Gregory Phelan (KO6CWF)
- Chris Robinson (KF6NFW)
- Forest “Sandy” Shoemaker (K6MJ)
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)
Called to order: 1802 PST by Aaron W1ATB
Approve February, 2024 Board minutes – approved as corrected
Present:
President: Aaron Bond W1ATB
Vice-President: Jim Zheng W6JCZ
Treasurer: Brian Fulkerson KM6MDM (correct callsign)
Secretary: Dave McBrayer N6OJJ
Director: Greydon Hicks KC6SLE (2 years)
Director: Mark Koehler W2MWK
Director: Jim Jupin WA8MPA (3 years)
also present: Brian AI6US; Greg KO6TH; Bob K6ZLY;
Gary KB7QWC; Clyde AB4CC; Smitty WB1G; Scott KM6RFB
introductions aroundQuorum: minimum 1 Director + 4 Officers = MET
Officer & Board Member Reports
Jim Zheng W6JCZ – advert items at back of newsletter: motion by Smitty “ Motion: The “sponsor/special” thanks section in the SFARC Newsletter be reserved for advertisements from members in good standing, limit one ad per member, free of charge.“. second by Greydon KC6SLE. Motion carried by acclamation.
Dave McBrayer N6OJJ – nothing to present
Brian Fulkerson KN6BKB – bank statements uploaded to Groups.io in board files folder. annual insurance premium paid.
Directors:
Greydon KC6SLE – noting to present
Jim WA8MPA – nothing to present
Mark W2MWK – nothing to presentCOMMITTEE CHAIR REPORTS
Repeater (Station Trustee) – Clyde AB4CC – 220 repeater going back to vault.
Repeater Committee – Jeff KM6RGO – awaiting contractor bids.
Newsletter – Bob, K6ZLY – Newsletter posted
Webmaster / Social media / PIO – Smitty WB1G –
social media site: FB at 500 members. fox hunt promo
PIO: hamfest promotion,
Groups.io / Dropbox – Dennis WU6X stepping down, need new chair –
Groups.io at 293 members.
Membership – Jeff KM6RGO) – 8 new applications to vote on tomorrow;
Currently enrolled: 311 members. 6 (2023) members did not renew.
meeting quorum = 62.
VE exams – Brian, AI6US – March 4: 14 elements administered.
7 new Technicians; 2 new upgrades.
next exams: April 1, 2024.
Volunteer Events Coordinator – Chip, KM6MDF – not present
Contests – Dennis, WU6X – not present. stepping down, need new chair
Scholarship Committee – Earl, K6GPB – not present.
Jeff KM6RGO: Daniel Fogart Scholarship (existing) and one more.
Drawing – Ray, KK6AM – not present
Refreshments – Mark, W2MWK – plenty of water on hand
Nominations – Gary, KB7QWC – needs 1 more committee member.
Hamfest 2024 – Aaron, K6ABJ – 3rd Sat. in March., 3-16. walk thru next
Thursday, 1700.
ByLaws Committee – TBAField Day / Hot RF Nights 2024 – Jeff, KM6RGO / Greydon KC6SLE –
time to dust off spreadsheets. First FD zoom meeting on March 28 at 1800. All welcome.
Hot RF Nights – Greydon
Picnic chair 2024 – open
Coffee & Doughnuts in Park 2024 – open
X-mas party – open. confirmed: Dec. 8, 2024.OLD BUSINESS
Elmer/Mentoring: Pamphlet for VE and Club Meetings, QSL Card,
“How to become a Ham”. Smitty, WB1G, met with Greydon, KC6SLE.
Repeater Committee: 1st and 3rd Monday’s on Zoom @ 1930. RFP
sent out for repeater work.
Position Duties: 2023 officer input due soon.
Financial Audit: nothing to add.
Scholarship Committee: Committee has not met recently.
X-Mas Party date: Dec. 8, 2024. Confirmed with Church Pastor.
VE items: Brian AI6US, new VE handout being refreshed.
Club Asset Inventory: Jeff KM6RGO developing a spreadsheet.
Scott KM6RFB approved for his monthly net on W6EK repeater.NEW BUSINESS
Scott KM6RFB, PCARES MOU for W6EK repeater use. discussion.
Motion of support by Greydon, 2nd by WA8MPA. passed by
acclamation.
Brian AJI6US – Coffee & Donuts in Park event – April 20, 0900-1100.
Brian AI6US – Camp out 2024 – Sept. 21 at Stampede. board support for group site? carry over to next month.
By-laws Committee – begin recruiting efforts
General Meeting – Jim WA8MPA – what donations does the pantry
need? paper towels, toilet tissue, kleenex, canned chicken/tuna,
cereal, pasta.Events/Upcoming
Hamfest walk-through meeting: March 14, 1700 at the Loomis Depot
parking lot.
Sat. Breakfast: 30 March, 0730 at Mel’s Original Diner, Grass Valley
Hwy at Luther Road, Auburn.
Fox Hunt: 30 March, 0900 after breakfast.Next Board meeting: 11 April 2024, 1800 PT. on ZOOM
Adjourned: 1930 PST
President Aaron W1ATB welcomed individuals to this monthly meeting.
The event was called to order at 1930 by President Aaron, W1ATB who opened the meeting by leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
Board members present:
President- Aaron, W1ATB.
Vice-President- Jim, W6JCZ
Treasurer- Brian, KN6BKB
Secretary- Dave, N6OJJ.
Director- Greydon, KC6SLE
Director- Mark, W2MWK
Director- Jim, WA8MPAClub Business
Quorum met: YES 50 in person + 13 on ZOOM = 63
311 members / need 62 ‘present’ to meet quorum.
January General meeting minutes have been distributed. Accepted by acclamation as amended by members present.New Members acceptance vote: 8 new applications:
Haven Courtney KN6URM Garritt Darling Ko6BMA
Adam Gothard KN6YSQ James Malley WA0HYS
Chuck Nungester Ko6CRZ Gregory Phelan Ko6CWF
Chris Robinson KF6NFW Forrest “Sandy” Shoemaker K6MJ
Acceptance by acclamation of those present.
revised membership count=319.
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The Informational parts of the meeting continue below:
Repeater needs a new antenna pole (wood). Bid requests sent out.Jim W6JCZ introduces:
Program 1: “Vacuum Tubes”, Greg Ko6THBREAK
Program 2: “Loomis Hamfest overview” Aaron K6ABJ
Committee Chair Reports:
Repeater – Clyde, AB4CC- not present. AI6US- 220 repeater installed
this weekend.
Greeter/Sunshine – Pam, KN6GTK.
VE Exams – Brian, AI6US exam on March 4. 14 elements administered.
7 new Technicians; 2 new upgrades to General.
Next exam session: April 1, 2024.
Volunteer Events – Chip, KM6MDF- nothing on the volunteer events list until Spring. None pending.
Exam classes – Orion AI6JB: Extra Class session 4, 11 students.
Next Technician class: April 23.
Newsletter – Bob, K6ZLY – newsletter distributed by email & on homepage.
Satellite – Greg, KO6TH – nothing to report.
PIO – Smitty, WB1G –
Website – Smitty, WB1G –
Social Media – Smitty, WB1G – FB members now at 500.
Groups.io / Dropbox sites – Dennis, WU6X stepping down – currently:
293 participants. Smitty WB1G taking role in short term. Need new chair/admin.
Contests – Dennis, WU6X – CQWW WPX RTTY this weekend,
ARRL International DX on Feb. 16.
Membership – Jeff KM6RGO – Currently 311 members + 8 new tonight.
Nomination Committee – Gary KB7QWC, need 2 more members.
By-laws Committee – vacant, will be recruiting
ARES – Scott KM6RFB. Effective 1 March, will be ARES EC for Placer County.
Refreshments – Mark W2MWK – nothing to add.
Drawing – Ray, KK6AN – nothing to add.
Hot RF Nights – Greydon KC6SLE
Hamfest – Aaron K6ABJ – need Presentation, Test Bench, Logistics,
Sanitation, Parking coordinators.
Field Day – Jeff KM6RGO / Greydon KC6SLE
1st meeting 1800, March 28 on ZOOM.
Scholarship Committee – Earl, K6GPB –
Equipment Donations / Library – Jim, WA8MPA – thank you to all for tonight’s donations.Calendar of club events:
Mar. 14 – 1700, Hamfest team meeting (Historic Loomis Depot)
Mar. 16 – 0700-1100, Hamfest opens at Historic Loomis Depot parking
lot
Mar. 30 – 0730, Club breakfast at Mel’s, CA-49 at Luther Road
Mar. 30 – 0900, Foxhunt. Meet at Mel’s Diner
April 11 – 1800, next SFARC Board Meeting, on ZOOM
April 12 – 1930, next Club Meeting
April 20 – 0900-1100, Coffee & Donuts in Meadow Vista park
June 22-23, ARRL Field Day, Georgetown Airport Campground
Dec. 08 – SFARC X-Mas partyNets (on W6EK repeater, 145.430, PL=162.2):
Daily: 0730-1000, Coffee Break Net on W6EK repeater
1st Sunday/month: 1930, Placer County ARES Net on W6EK repeater
Monday’s: 1800, All-Node Net
Wednesday’s: 1930-2030, 1st/3rd, Elmer/Mentoring Net;
1930, (ZOOM),2nd / 4th, In the Shack
Thursday’s: 1930-2030, SFARC Weekly NetAdjourned at: 2118 PST
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