SKYWARN™ Recognition Day was developed in 1999 by the National Weather Service and the American Radio Relay League. It celebrates the contributions that SKYWARN™ volunteers make to the NWS mission, the protection of life and property. Amateur radio operators comprise a large percentage of the SKYWARN™ volunteers across the country. The Amateur radio operators also provide vital communication between the NWS and emergency management if normal communications become inoperative. During the SKYWARN™ Special Event operators visit NWS offices and contact other radio operators across the world. Continue reading “Skywarn Event Photos- 12/1/18”
November Meeting Summary
The meeting began at 7:30 with the Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence for Sgt. Ron Helus and the other victims of the incident at Borderline Bar & Grill, as well as Melissa Reinhardt-KD6BIT/SK. First time visitors were welcomed, as were newly licensed hams. Thanks to Adrian Jarrett-K6KY for bringing the coffee, and Zak Cohen-N6PKfor bringing cookies. Continue reading “November Meeting Summary”
The Woolsey Fire and Ham Radio
Repeaters, Amateur TV Play Communication Role in California Fire Emergency
Amateur Radio repeaters and TV (ATV) have helped to keep the broader community informed on the local status of widespread fires in Southern California, radio amateurs say. CVARC member Benjamin Kuo, KI6YR, who had to evacuate but now is back home, said remote Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network (AREDN) mesh cameras captured video from fires across Southern California earlier this month, including the early stages of the Woolsey Fire.
ATV cameras also offered views of some of the state’s less prominent fires, including the Briggs Fire in Santa Paula, and the Peak Fire in Simi Valley. Continue reading “Repeaters, Amateur TV Play Communication Role in California Fire Emergency”
For Sale: Ten Tec Scout 555
$525
Ten Tec Scout 555. SSB/CW transceiver. 50 Watts.
Band modules for 80, 40, 30, 20, 15, 17, 10 meters. Continue reading “For Sale: Ten Tec Scout 555”
Ham Radio License Classes Return in January
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”
2019 CVARC Board of Directors Elected
The 2019 CVARC Board of Directors was elected at the November 15th club meeting.
President: Stu Forman – AD6SF
Vice President: Brett Price – KM6VFW
Secretary: Andy Ludlum – K6AGL
Treasurer: Christian Ylagan – K6CAY
Editor/Publisher: Stu Forman – AD6SF
Education: Kat Hunley – K6VQN
Technical: Adrian Jarrett – K6KY
Operations: Bill Willcox – KF6JQO
Public Relations: Paul Van Zuyle – K6PVZ
Social: Mike Felio – K6MJF
Member at Large: Zak Cohen – N6PK
Member at Large: Mark Horner -KK6IKX
Member at Large: Diane Wainwood – KJ6JEJ
In Memoriam
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”
Holiday Party and Raffle Tickets
The CVARC Holiday Party is December 13 at the Best Western Posada Royale on Madera Road in Simi Valley. The cost is $30/person. The club meeting on Thursday, November 15th is the best time to sign up and pay for your tickets. If you are not attending this month’s meeting, you can send a check, payable to Conejo Valley Amateur Radio Club, to P.O. Box 2093, Thousand Oaks, CA 91358 by December 1st.
There will be TWO Raffles at the Holiday Party: One prize is a $350 DX Engineering Gift Card. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25. You can buy tickets at the club meeting. Winner need not be present. The second raffle uses all the raffle tickets purchased throughout the year. The prize is a gently used mobile rig that was donated to the club: A Yaesu FT-100 (HF + 2m/440). It originally retailed for $895. One sold last month on eBay for $599.99. The prize package includes two external speakers, a travel tuner, an SWR meter, power supply, cables, ground straps and mounting hardware and more. All total, this is probably a $7-800 prize package. For this raffle, winner must be present.
President’s Message
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”