Here is a series of talks hosted by Dan Marler-K7REX, that reflect a variety of approaches on best practices when using Winlink:
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ARRL September 2020 VHF Contest
By Pete Heins-N6ZE
The fourth of the major yearly VHF contests was held during the second weekend in September. I’d known for months that it would be significantly affected by the COVID-19 virus because multi-operator and two-person rover operations would be nearly impossible to achieve. Then high temperatures and dense, polluting smoke from the wildfires further inhibited the contest event.
Continue reading “ARRL September 2020 VHF Contest”October 11 VE Session Cancelled
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we do not have access to the Community Room at the East County Sheriff’s Station and we have cancelled the October 11 VE session. It appears unlikely that we will have access to the room for the remainder of this year. Until we can resume in-person testing, please read the two links in the article below for instructions on how to take an on-line license exam.
“Did You Feel It?” The Great California Shakeout
Click here to view a presentation made by Andy Moorwood-K3CAQ on the October 17, 2020 “Did You Feel It” Great California Shakeout event in Ventura County.
For Sale: MFJ 1788 Super Hi-Q Loop Antenna
For sale: MFJ 1788 Super Hi-Q Loop Antenna. It is practically brand new and has only been used for about one month. It has the following:
– Loop Antenna
– Instructional Manual
– Controller
– Mast – 5’6”
This antenna lists for $559 and is being offered for $275.
This 36-inch diameter loop antenna lets you operate 15 through 40 Meters. It handles up to 150 Watts.
Contact Charley Pember – KG6CLT at 805-495-6701 or email at crpember@aol.com.
CVARC “Virtual” Mini-Field Day Set for October 3
Save the date! This year’s fall Mini-Field Day will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020. Restrictions on gatherings due to COVID-19 mean we will have to conduct all activities on-air and online.
Continue reading “CVARC “Virtual” Mini-Field Day Set for October 3”Preparation Begins for DYFI “ShakeOut” Event October 17
“Did You Feel It? (DFYI)” is a collaboration between the USGS and amateur radio operators intended to use the skills and capabilities of hams to get messages regarding the intensity of earthquakes out to first responders. The DYFI event will be held on Saturday October 17th as part of the “Great California ShakeOut 2020” CVARC members wishing to participate in the event are invited to three preparation meetings to be held on Zoom:
Continue reading “Preparation Begins for DYFI “ShakeOut” Event October 17”CVARC “Virtual Picnic” Sprint a Big Success!
Operators hiked to local hilltops or worked the VHF bands from home shacks, cars and even bicycles for the CVARC “Virtual Picnic” Sprint on Saturday August 29, 2020. Sprint organizer Keith Elliiot-W6KME said 24 operators reported scores. A remarkable total of 455 QSOs were made during the three-hour VHF contest.
Continue reading “CVARC “Virtual Picnic” Sprint a Big Success!”September Club Meeting Information
The next regular club meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. will be conducted via Zoom video conferencing software as we continue social distancing efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19. Details on how to access the meeting are below.
Topic- Ham Radio on the International Space Station: NASA astronaut Doug “Wheels” Wheelock-KF5BOC is a veteran of Space Shuttle mission STS-120 as well as ISS Expedition 24, and was Commander of Expedition 25. During this mission, Wheelock conducted three unplanned spacewalks to replace a faulty ammonia pump module. He was selected to be an astronaut by NASA in 1998. The retired U.S. Army Colonel has accumulated more than 178 days in space.
Here’s a NASA video of “Wheels” working the ham radio aboard the International Space Station: