AG6AG 2021 Hugh Bosma Legacy Award Winner

Stu Sheldon-AG6AG has been selected by the CVARC Board of Directors as the recipient of the 2021 Hugh Bosma Legacy Award.

The Bosma Award is awarded in memory of Hugh Bosma-AE6YC, SK and his commitment to teaching, mentoring and community service.

The award is presented annually to the ham who best perpetuates Hugh’s legacy through their contributions to CVARC and amateur radio.

Stu Sheldon-AG6AG joins previous honorees as his name has been added to the Bosma Award plaque .

2022 CVARC Board Elected

The 2022 CVARC Board of Directors was elected by members attending the November 18th General Meeting. Board members serve for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2022.

President: Ed Zimmermann-N6XEW

Vice President: Brad Ormsby-W6VO

Secretary: Craig Grimm-KD6NFD

Treasurer: Christian Ylagan-K6CAY

Operations: Martin Hickey-AJ6CL

Technical: Nathan Eng-KN6ISM

Publisher: Andy Ludlum-K6AGL

Social: Mike Felio-K6MJF

Education: Keith Elliott-W6KME

Public Relations: Victor Zeng-W2AYZ

Member at Large: Zak Cohen-N6PK

Member at Large: Warren Wegerer-K6WKW

Member at Large: Phil  Bartlett-K6UJO

Member at Large: Ron Topolinski-K6CPR

Determined Sleuth Solves Field Day Inter-Band Interference

By Bill Willcox-KF6JQO

During the last three or so ARRL Field Day events the phone stations have been plagued by interference between the 10 and 15M bands, and to a lesser extent the 20M band as well. 

The transceivers for all three bands were within 10-20 feet of each other and all three fed individual band pass filters by means of lengthy coaxial cables.  The band pass filters then fed a multiplexer that in turn fed a multi-band hex beam antenna by means of a single coaxial cable equipped with a choke at the antenna.  Note: the band pass filters and multiplexer were all mounted on the same aluminum base plate in a plastic box.

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CVARC In-Person VE Sessions Return in December

CVARC is pleased to be offering in-person amateur radio license exams once again beginning December 12th.  Until further notice, the number of attendees will be limited, and all applicants must preregister.  No walk-ins will be admitted.

Prevailing COVID protocols will be observed.  Masks must be worn in the examination room and applicants will be asked to provide proof of vaccination.  Please review this information about how to prepare for a license exam before attending a session.

To register, or if you have questions, please contact Andy Ludlum at 818-370-3402.  (k6agl@cvarc.org)

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California ShakeOut Exercise Set For October 23

Exercise plan and timeline:

  • Exercise has a digital element consisting of Winlink messages (DYFI and Welfare via VHF and HF, and a phone element using VHF simplex
  • Date: Saturday Oct 23rd
  • Simulated Quake timeline 9:15am approx.
    • Winlink activity 9:15 to 10 am, VHF/HF as you are able
      • Check your house as you would if there had been a real quake.
      • Send DYFI message to USGS, CC to dyfi@vccomm.org
      • In the Optional Exercise Field of the DYFI form, please enter” SOCAL ARES Shakeout 2021.”
      • Send a welfare message to your out-of-town friends and family.  Members are encouraged to send messages for their neighbors.
    • Phone Simplex VHF check-in 10 to 11am, using 145.615 MHz, VC ACS/ARES Channel 19
      • Rob, W6RH, will go up to Rasnow and call for check ins.  This is a good opportunity to see who you can hear across the county.
  • Email updates via CVARC main group

President’s Message on CVARC Holiday Party

Dear CVARC Members and Friends,

As everyone knows, we have had a difficult last two years with all the COVID-19 issues and the resulting problems.

We tried to plan a fun CVARC Holiday Party as we have done for the past several years.  It is a great time to get together and share our friendships in person and not over our radios.  Unfortunately, we are not over all these issues yet, and a majority of members are not ready to be part of the CVARC Holiday Party.  I am sure there are several reasons why.  I know some have been cooped up for too long and need to travel out of their caves, some have other commitments and some just think it is too soon to be inside with others.  So, I am sorry to say, we need to postpone our CVARC Holiday Party another year!

We hope to hear you on the radio and zooms!

73,

Brad-W6VO

CVARC Holiday Party Poll, Please Vote

If enough members are interested, it appears conditions will permit us to hold the annual CVARC Holiday Party.  The tentative plan is to hold the party on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the Best Western Posada Royale, 1775 Madera Road in Simi Valley.  We’ll have the same menu we’ve enjoyed for the past few parties.  The ticket price remains the same, $27.50 per person.  We are close to a deadline for making a commitment to the hotel and it would help to get a rough count from members on how many would be attending.  Will you please respond to this poll as soon as possible.

Thanks!

Question: Do you plan attending the CVARC Holiday Party?

1. Yes, I will be attending alone.
2. Yes and I will be bring a guest.
3. No, I will not be attending

Vote Now

October Club Meeting

The next regular club meeting on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. will be conducted via Zoom video conferencing software. Details on how to access the meeting are below.

Jason Oleham-KM4ACK

Topic Raspberry Pi For Ham Radio: Jason Oleham-KM4ACK is a fan of the Raspberry Pi – that amazing open-source, single-board computer that’s being incorporated in many ham projects.  Jason has found the Pi’s size and weight make it ideal for use in portable operation needed for his ham radio passion, emergency communication. 

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