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THANK YOU HAMFEST VOLUNTEERS

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO VOLUNTEERED THIS YEAR, WE COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU!!! Early numbers are in, check this out: We had 62 volunteers, 45 vendors and 318+ buyers, for a total of 425+ people = WOW!!!
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CLICK ON THE PHOTO TO CHECK OUT ALL THE PHOTOS UPLOADED SO FAR IN THE CLUB DROPBOX
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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)

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.

When we learn more about Scott’s memorial services, we’ll pass the information along.

73 K6SLY /SK

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WITH A LITTLE OVER A WEEK UNTIL HAMFEST,
NOW IS THE TIME!

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

 
Got an item or three to sell @ Hamfest?
SFARC members can leave up to (3) items on the club table for sale. 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.
 
Prizes prizes and prizes…
Did you know we’ve topped $3,000 in prizes to giveaway???
 
Last Push
Continue to help us spread the word. Share the flyer with friends, neighboring clubs, your barista, your pastor, your dentist… you get the idea (most recent attached). Make a QST on neighboring club nets.
 
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The Loomis Hamfest is back for 2024 sponsored by the Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club. Get your gear, grab your wallet, and get ready for a super swap at the Historic Loomis Train Station on March 16th.

Admission is free with doors opening at 7 AM for buyers. If you want to sell some gear, $10 gets you a spot, first come first serve with setup at 6 AM.

We’ll have coffee and donuts, Elmer tours, a test table for buyers, some cool prizes, and much more! With over $3,000 in prizes, you don’t want to miss this swap!

Want more information? Check out all the details at hamfest.w6ek.org.
 
BOARD MEETING THIS THURSDAY (03/07)
Join the SFARC Board of Directors on Thursday @ 6PM in the club Zoom room.
 
CLUB MEETING THIS FRIDAY (03/08)
We’d love to see you this Friday night at 7:30PM at Crossroads Church in Auburn. If you can’t join in person, you can attend online on Zoom. More information about our meetings can be found @ https://www.w6ek.org/activities/meetings

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

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

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NEXT VE EXAMS | APRIL 2024

Looking for a local location to take your amateur radio license or upgrade exam? Sierra Foothills VE Team provides in-person exam sessions on the 1st Monday evening of the month.

Scholarships are available for new hams, who are under 21 years old and enrolled in an education program. The scholarship reimburses the cost of your exam and provides a study guide for the next license level.

NEXT IN-PERSON DATE: 04/01/2024 @ 7 PM

Need more information before signing up? CLICK HERE

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Happy Leap Day!

With March 1st just ahead of us, we’ve got Hamfest on the brain.  If you plan to volunteer at Hamfest, we have another planning meeting tonight (2/29) in the club Zoom room @ 6PM.

This weekend you DX’ers might want to tune up for the ARRL International DX (SSB) contest. If you plan to participate or would like to read more, here’s the link: https://contests.arrl.org/ContestRules/DX-Rules.pdf 

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

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

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Hey SFARC Members and Friends,
 
We’ve got some fun coming up this weekend. I got the following a little late and it hasn’t made it on the web yet so please help spread the word.

FOX HUNT — THIS SATURDAY

Saturday, Feb 24th after the club breakfast at Mel’s

Where: Eastern Roseville Area

(East of I-80,  West of Sierra College)Fox transmitter will be POWERED ON from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM on 146.565 MHz FM

During the Coffee Break Net the Fox Tender will monitor 146.430 MHz FM simplex.After the Coffee Break Net participants should communicate using the W6EK repeater at 145.43 MHz, PL 162.2, but the fox tender will also monitor 146.430. Need to borrow equipment? Reach out to Doug (W2VX), Greydon (KC6SLE) or Jon (KI6RT) on the W6EK 2m repeater. Tips for a successful hunt: A directional antenna and attenuation will come in handy for this fox hunt.  After the hunt: When you locate the hidden transmitter, a notepad with finder’s log sheet will be visible and placed near-by. Sign and time stamp the finders log sheet.  If hunters are still trying to find the fox transmitter at the 11:30 am transmitter turnoff time, the meeting location will be announced on 146.430 and on the W6EK 2-meter repeater.

CLUB BREAKFAST — THIS SATURDAY

Break bread with us (or pancakes) at Mel’s Diner in Auburn this Saturday, Feb 24th. The fun begins at 0730. We recommend coming early or you might end up at the kids table.

And one last reminder for you contesters.
This weekend is the North American QSO Party (RTTY).

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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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Hamfest Prizes

Hamfest Prizes

Foldable Solar Panel, Charge Controller, 30 Ah Battery

(5) $100 Alpha Antennas Gift Certificate

Super Antenna YP-1, Package (6 Band Resonate Portable Dipole)

Yaesu FT-70DR - Handheld Two Way Radio

Yaesu FT-65 - Handheld Two Way Radio

10 Amp Lead-Acid/AGM Battery Charger

(1) $50 ARRL Digital Prize Gift Certificate

(2) $5 ARRL Digital Prize Gift Certificates

Easy Way Ham Books Package

$150 Annual BridgeCom University

Squincher Hydration

MFJ Goodie Box, Antennas, Cables, Dummy Load & More

(1) $100 Ham Radio Outlet Gift Certificates

(1) $50 DX Engineering Gift Certificates

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