Conejo Valley Amateur Radio Club

June 14, 2020June 19, 2020

Six Ways to Get the Most Out of Field Day Even If We Can’t Be Together

There are several special amateur radio initiatives planned in Ventura County during Field Day 2020, June 27-28th. The COVID-19 crisis makes us unable to gather in large groups as we have in the past. We are attempting to recapture some of the camaraderie and fellowship among hams in other ways by making the following options available for those who choose to participate in them. Nothing here is compulsory. The idea is to have some fun. Feel free to participate in whatever interests you.

June 11, 2020June 17, 2020

Zoom Meeting on County-Wide Field Day Events

A Zoom meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the Ventura County events set for ARRL Field Day, June 27-28, 2020. These events have been planned by the Ventura County amateur radio clubs and all hams are encouraged to attend. For more information, see Six Ways to Get the Most Out of Field Day Even If We Can’t Be Together on the https://www.cvarc.org website.

Topic: County Wide Field Day Events

Time: Jun 17, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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June 8, 2020June 19, 2020

June Club Meeting Information

The next regular club meeting on Thursday, June 18, 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 listed below.

Topic/Guest Speaker –DMR: Michael Ricky-AF6FB is active with the PAPA System which is on 15 hilltops with 42 repeaters covering Southern California with analog, DMR, and D-Star repeaters. You will find AF6FB on the DMR using the SoCal (31066) or California (3016) talk groups.

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June 4, 2020June 4, 2020

June 14 Exam Session Cancelled

The FCC License Test (VE Session) scheduled for Sunday, June 14 at the Ventura County Sheriff’s East Valley facility has been cancelled. Understandably, with the current demands placed on the region’s law enforcement agencies, we have been unable to confirm access to or use of the facility. Also, given the challenges of COVID-19 requiring limited gatherings, protective items and proper distancing, additional time and planning is needed prior to conducting an exam session. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience. The next regularly scheduled CVARC VE Session is set for Sunday, August 9. – Jeff-Reinhardt -AA6JR

June 3, 2020June 4, 2020

Temporary Rule Waivers for ARRL Field Day 2020

Class D stations may work all other Field Day stations, including other Class D stations, for points.

An aggregate club score will be published, which will be the sum of all individual entries indicating a specific club.

The ARRL Programs and Services Committee has adopted two temporary rule waivers for 2020 ARRL Field Day, June 27-28.

May 31, 2020June 1, 2020

Presentation from May 21 Meeting

Updated with the two recent rule changes.

At the last club meeting, CVARC Operations Chair Martin Hickey-AJ6CL discussed plans for what will certainly be the most unique Field Day in club history. See Martin’s presentation slides outlining Field Day history as well as the rules and operating options for individual stations.

May 24, 2020May 24, 2020

Test Your Skills With These 5 WPM Morse Code Tests

Those of us who got our Amateur Radio license many years ago had to pass a Morse Code test. The Novice class license required potential hams to pass an exam of 5 WPM both copying and sending Morse Code.

I have included 6 Morse Code tests that were used for the Novice Class test. In each case the character speed is 15 WPM and the overall speed is 5 WPM.

May 15, 2020May 15, 2020

Thunderbird Flyover

Ron Topolinski-K6CPR passed along a nice video of the Thunderbird flyover on Friday, May 15 taken by Mayor Keith Smith of Camarillo:

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds conducted flyovers in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties to honor local front line workers battling the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 12, 2020May 27, 2020

May Club Meeting Information

The next regular club meeting on Thursday, May 21, 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.

Topic/Guest Speaker – Field Day: CVARC Operations Chair Martin Hickey-AJ6CL will discuss plans for what will certainly be the most unique Field Day in club history. Due to the anticipated restrictions on large gatherings, Field Day (June 27-28) will transition from a group activity into individual station events. Martin will discuss the Field Day rules and operating options for individual stations. He’ll also share some of the ideas planned for, albeit distant, social interaction to keep us connected as a club on Field Day weekend.

Topic: CVARC Zoom Club Meeting

Time: May 21, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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May 11, 2020May 11, 2020