Conejo Valley Amateur Radio Club
An ARRL Special Service Club since 1970
CVARC is hosting four weekly FCC Technician License (Level 1) and General License (Level 2) classes.
The class dates are:
Sunday, January 13, 2019 Saturday January 19, 2019 Saturday February 2, 2019 Saturday February 9, 2019
The Technician License (Level 1) class will be held from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The General License (Level 2) class will be held from 8:00 am to Noon. Continue reading “Ham Radio License Classes Return in January”
Melissa Reinhardt, KD6BIT SK
CVARC member Melissa S. Reinhardt, a marketing and advertising executive with close ties to the amateur radio industry passed away peacefully on November 9, 2018 after an 11-year battle with cancer.
Her ever-present smile was often seen at Dayton and regional hamfests. Over the years she created promotional programs for AOR, Alinco, Kantronics, U.S. Tower and others. She served clients in many other disciplines including manufacturing, sporting goods and financial services. Through her career, she won several national and regional awards for advertising excellence. Continue reading “In Memoriam”
This month I had planned to write about my first time participating in the CQ World Wide contest but, with everything that’s going on around us, it seems a little superficial.
It’s been a difficult week for us here in the Conejo Valley. First, of course, there was the horrific incident at the Borderline Bar & Grill, and now the fires. Continue reading “President’s Message”
Saturday, November 3, from 8:00-11:00 am, at 13629 Deering Lane, Moorpark.
Items include:
CVARC’s October VE session served 11 candidates. Among those who earned new licenses or upgrades at the session were: Continue reading “CVARC VE Session Report – October 14, 2018”
By Norm Campbell-AB6ET
Turn on your radio. Get on the air. Have fun. It’s that simple.
CW is no longer required for licensing, it’s not used for commercial messages, and there are many other forms of communication that are more reliable, faster, and easier. We are free to do CW just for the historical value of it and for the fun of it. Continue reading “Have Fun with CW”
Due to some back-ordered parts, the magnetic loop antenna build has been rescheduled for December 15. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Adrian Jarrett-K6KY.
The meeting began at 7:30 with the Pledge of Allegiance. First time visitors were welcomed, as were several newly licensed hams. Thanks to Mike Felio-K6MJF for bringing the coffee, and Mark Horner-KK6IKX and Jim Inman-KB6JI for bringing cookies.
The recent Mini-Field Day & Picnic was a success. Thanks to Steve-KZ6H and Mike-K6MJF. The next Mini-Field Day & Picnic will be January 26 to coincide with the ARRL Winter Field Day. Continue reading “October Meeting Summary”
We had a nice turnout at the recent Mini-Field Day & Picnic. People seemed to like the new location, so it looks like we’ll be back there for future events. Thanks to Steve Gillis-KZ6H and Mike Felio-K6MJF for making the arrangements. Also, I’d like to acknowledge and thank Dennis Fendelander-N2BEU for surprising us with a donation of various ham radio items. The items will be free for the taking at the October club meeting. Continue reading “President’s Message”
