SFARC CAMPOUT @ STAMPEDE RESERVOIR (MORE)

March 27, 2024 Smitty (WB1G)

THE SFARC CAMPOUT AT STAMPEDE RESERVOIR IS BACK FOR 2024

When: September 19-22, 2024
Where: Logger Campground @ Stampede Reservoir
RSVP Deadline: September 14, 2024

What To Know:
– Tent Camping is welcome.
– Reserve your own campsite or team up and share with another member (list of reserved sites below).
– Spots are not limited to the map below — this is the Basecamp Loop.
– Neighboring loops are a 1-2 minute walk.

Join your SFARC friends for the entire weekend or stop by and visit for the day. We will have an HF 80-10 meter POTA station, Starlink Internet, pancake breakfasts, potluck dinners, movie night, and plenty of time to relax, hike, off-road, or activate a nearby SOTA peak! The main event activities will be in the Logger Campground at site 227 with camp hosts Brian (AI6US) and Lin (KN6KRD). We’ve got some good group meals planned so please, RSVP.

The event is BYOC (Book Your Own Campsite). It may be several months away, but space is limited so reserve your spot ASAP @ https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232858

A full list of reserved sites and a map are below.

Let us know what item you’re bringing to the Saturday night potluck.

CLICK HERE for the full list of who’s bringing what…

Did you book your campsite? Let us know what day(s) you’ll be camping and at what campsite?

Questions?
Call Brian (AI6US) @ 916-770-7751

One Spot Available In Basecamp Loop (as of 04/12/2024)
– Site 211: Close to the restroom with room for an RV up to 40ft, a tent, and 5 cars / ADA Friendly

(14) Spots Available in Ox Bow Loop (adjacent)

RESERVED CAMPSITES

Basecamp Loop
Limited Cell Service / Local Coms: 146.430

Watts Up This Week

March 27, 2024 W6EK

Hey SFARC Members and Friends,

We’ve got a busy remainder of the week and weekend, check this out.

THURSDAY

Tomorrow night (Thursday, 03/28 @ 6PM) we’ve got our first Field Day Planning Meeting. Jeff (KW6U) is the chair for this years event. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join us in the club Zoom room.

SATURDAY
This Saturday (03/30 @ 7:30 AM) we’ve got the club breakfast at Mel’s Diner in Auburn. Come early or you might end up at the “kids table” with Brian (AI6US).

Immediately following breakfast @ 9 AM we’ve got a Fox Hunt happening. The pre-hunt meeting is in the Mel’s parking lot and the fox will be somewhere in the greater Auburn area. The full event flyer is attached and more information can be found @ www.w6ek.org as well.

SUNDAY

Happy Easter to you and your loved ones.

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

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DONUTS & COFFEE IN THE PARK IS BACK FOR 2024!!!

March 21, 2024 Smitty (WB1G)

Join SFARC for a fan-favorite event on April 20, 2024, Donuts & Coffee in the Park. This year we’re taking the action to Meadow Vista Park, 1101 Meadow Vista Road in Meadow Vista. The fun starts at 9 AM. Come with an appetite and enjoy some donuts and coffee with SFARC.

Watts Up This Week

Watts Up This Week – The Hamfest Edition

March 18, 2024 W6EK

Hello Members and Friends of SFARC,

Hopefully you all have decompressed from Hamfest 2024. Early numbers are in, check this out:

We had 62 volunteers, 45 vendors and 318+ buyers, for a total of 425+ people = WOW!!!

We’ve got the first batch of photos on the club website @ www.w6ek.org<- click on the group photo on the main page. If you have photos from the event, PLEASE upload them before you forget @ https://www.w6ek.org/media/upload

And last but not least, this Thursday (March 21) @ 6PM the Hamfest Team will be meeting on Zoom to discuss “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” of Hamfest. If you have feedback to share with the team, you can either reply to this message or come to say hello on Thursday @ 6. 🙂

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

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

Social:
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Watts Up This Week

March 14, 2024 W6EK

Hamfest!
A quick reminder…
Help The SFARC Scholarship Fund @ Hamfest Do you have a lightly used item you’d like to donate to the club table? All proceeds from your donated item go towards the SFARC scholarship fund. This is a huge part of fundraising for the scholarship fund so your help is appreciated. If you can help, please reply and we’ll make sure you’re connected with Jim Jupin (WA8MPA).
Got an item or three to sell @ Hamfest? SFARC members can leave up to (3) items on the club table for sale. The rules are simple. Make sure to place a sticker on each item with your call sign and phone number so prospective buyers can contact you to complete the sale. SFARC is NOT responsible for items that are left behind. Sellers should be prepared to provide change if required.
Hope to see you all on Saturday.
73, The Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club (W6EK) (530) 492-0920
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THE PASSING OF SCOTT (K6SLY)

March 12, 2024 Smitty (WB1G)

It’s with great sadness I report that Scott (K6SLY) has passed. Active in SFARC with a love for off-roading and Hams In The Hills, Scott will truly be missed by MANY. The sudden loss of Scott is a reminder that time is not infinite, every day is a gift.