Watts Up This Week

We’ve got a lot coming up this weekend as well as a special callout from last night’s SFARC VE program.

A BIG congratulations to SFARC members Steve Foley (KO6EBQ /AG), Dudley McFadden (KO6DRM /AG), and Leandro Tuti Alem (KN6ZRX / AG) for their upgrades to General. Also congratulations to Tyler Gilbert (KO6CGD /AG <- new call), Nikolai Chernyshev, and Peter Whitworth (KO6EOE /AG). Last but not least, a BIGGER than life callout. Joe Gerard, who drove in Willows CA after hearing about our awesome VE program, got his Tech, General, and Extra in about the time it takes to have a pizza delivered.  Congratulations to all for their hard work and accomplishments.


UPCOMING THIS WEEK
WEDNESDAY NIGHT, SPECIAL PRESENTATION | OCTOBER 9TH, 7:30PM (ONLINE ONLY)

On a special In The Shack session, SFARC invites Kristen McIntyre (K6WX) for a presentation on all things having to do with grounding. Kristen will talk about DC grounds, RF grounds, and even about gravity! All are welcome to attend with a Q&A session to follow @https://meeting.w6ek.org/

THURSDAY NIGHT BOARD MEETING | OCTOBER 10TH, 6PM (ONLINE ONLY)
Join the SFARC leadership team for the monthly board meeting. Provide feedback on upcoming events or just check out a little behind the scenes. All are welcome to attend on Zoom meeting.w6ek.org/

FRIDAY NIGHT GENERAL CLUB MEETING | OCTOBER 11TH, 7:30 PM (IN PERSON OR ONLINE)
The SFARC general club meetings are held at 7:30 PM in person @ Confluence Church (previously named Crossroads Church) Campus Gym: 1101 Auburn Ravine Rd, Auburn, CA 95603. Use the Dairy Road entrance. Or join us virtually on Zoom meeting.w6ek.org/ meeting.w6ek.org/ Orion (AI6JB) has prepared a talk about radio sport, complete with tips and hints on how to maximize your score and work contests efficiently. Whether you’re a seasoned contester or new to this exciting side of amateur radio, join us for an informative time. Clyde (AB4CC) will be giving us a presentation all about antennas. Whether you’re unsure of which one to buy, setting out to build your own, or want to increase the performance of what you already have, this is a talk you don’t want to miss!

SATURDAY AFTERNOON POTLUCK PICNIC IN THE PARK | OCTOBER 12TH, 4PM (AUBURN RECREATION PARK)
Come out and enjoy some good food and fun with your radio buddies. 🙂 SFARC will be providing the main course but we’re looking for you to bring your favorite dish. RSVP today @ www.w6ek.org/rsvp We’ll have some games set up as well as an HF GOTA station should you want to “play radio”.

OTHER THINGS GOING ON THIS WEEKEND
Saturday: Rocklin Maker Faire, Sierra College, 5700 Sierra College Blvd, Rocklin, CA 95677 Check out the ARRL Amateur Radio Exhibit and Special Event Station at Rocklin Maker Faire. Free parking and admission and fun hands-on activities around the campus for the entire family!

Saturday: 8th Annual Redding Hamfest
Bentronics Parking Lot, 141 Locust Street, Redding CA 96001 The Amateur Radio Club of Anderson, Shasta/Tehama ARES, and Bentronics are pleased to sponsor this Hamfest. Admission: Free Parking / Flea Market: Free Tailgating (Bring Tables/Chairs if you got em) For more information call Bill (AI6D) bentron@bentronics.com mailto:bentron@bentronics.com @ 530-246-2227.

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