Hey SFARC Members and Friends, Welcome to November! Can you believe we’re headed into year’s end? HOLIDAY PARTY PLANNING AND RSVPS We have our first planning meeting this Tuesday, November 3rd @ 6 PM in the club Zoom room. This will be a short 30-minute planning meeting. Please attend if you’re helping organize, presenting, or volunteering for the 2026 Holiday party. For more information about the session, contact Brian (AI6US) at (916) 770-7751 (cell or text).  RSVP’s for the club Holiday Party open on Wednesday, November 4th at https://www.w6ek.org/activities/christmasparty BOARD MEETING – NEXT THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH / 6 PM / ONLINE ZOOM MEETING SFARC’s monthly board meetings are open to all club members in good standing, and you’re always welcome to join us! It’s a great way to stay connected, hear what’s in the works, and see how the club comes together behind the scenes. We’d love to have you there! CLUB MEETING – NEXT FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH / 7:30 PM / IN PERSON OR ON ZOOM To get into the Holiday Spirit, at least in the secular sense of that term, the Aarons (K6ABJ and W1ATB) have been sitting down with Santa and the Elves to create the ultimate 2026 Holiday Gift Guide for Hams. Over the past year, manufacturers and software companies have brought a number of new products to market, joining an already broad array of must-haves. Some will fit nicely in a stocking, some on the workbench, some swing from a wrist strap, and some sit on a tower. The choices seem endless. Hopefully their guidance helps with your Holiday shopping! In addition, Jim WA8MPA will be hosting another of his legendary “Show and Tell” tables, with a number of select “Stocking Stuffers” in the $10 to $200 range. Come to the meeting and get started early! DID YOU KNOW?

• In 1958, the name Sierra Foothill Amateur Radio Club was chosen as part of a contest. (Not a typo; originally Sierra Foothill — singular) What was the first runner-up?  Mother Lode Amateur Radio Club Learn more about the rich history of SFARC here: https://www.w6ek.org/aboutsfarc/history
• The Coffee Break Net has had over 2,000 unique callsigns since its launch! Live stats available now @ https://www.w6ek.org/aboutsfarc/cbn

REMINDER – NO CLUB NET, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH – HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 73, The Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club (W6EK) (530) 492-0920 Website: www.w6ek.org Group.io: groupsio.w6ek.org Social: facebook.w6ek.org | twitter.w6ek.org | linkedIn.w6ek.org | instagram.w6ek.org | youtube.w6ek.org

Hey SFARC Members and Friends, CLUB BREAKFAST, THIS SATURDAY, 8 AM AT AWFUL ANNIE’S Last Reminder: this is a permanent change of venue and start time. After breakfast, Frank (KG9M) will conduct a Fox Hunt pre-meeting (starting at 9:15 AM). CLICK HERE if you’d like more info about why we made the change. ANTENNA PHOTO SHARING Some of you who have been with the club for some time have had the opportunity to visit the transmitter site for 1530 KFBK. Having been asked by a few, I posted photos from when I helped maintain the site from 2002-2005. CLICK HERE to check out the photos. It’s truly an amazing antenna system. HALLOWEEN SAFETY FOR DRIVERS The American Red Cross suggests these Halloween safety measures:

• Drive Slowly: Anticipate children’s excitement and keep your speed low to avoid accidents.
• Avoid Residential Areas: Unless you’re trick-or-treating, steer clear of subdivisions, especially between 6- 9 p.m.
• Switch on Headlights Early: Turn on your headlights at dusk or slightly earlier to enhance visibility.
• Patience at Stops: Allow extra time at stop signs, lights, and crosswalks, double-checking before moving.
• Stay Focused: Limit distractions and follow neighborhood speed limits to help keep pedestrians safe.

HF CONDITIONS FOR THE HOLIDAY Halloween Night: Tricks, Treats and Disappearing Signals. The ionosphere may have a few tricks ready for Halloween! With a possible minor geomagnetic storm in the forecast, that strong station could turn into a ghost before you finish exchanging signal reports. The weekend disturbance is forecast, but its exact timing and effect on Saturday evening in California remain uncertain. Here’s your suggested Halloween band-hunting plan:

• At dusk — haunt 40 meters. Make it your first stop as daylight fades.
• Later in the evening — visit the 80-meter graveyard. It’s a sensible place to look for regional conversations and familiar voices.
• Looking for a distant treat? Give 20 meters a quick listen early in the evening before moving lower.
• If signals vanish like ghosts, change bands and call again. A little patience could still put a treat in your logbook.

73, The Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club (W6EK) (530) 492-0920 Website: www.w6ek.org Group.io: groupsio.w6ek.org Social: facebook.w6ek.org | twitter.w6ek.org | linkedIn.w6ek.org | instagram.w6ek.org | youtube.w6ek.org