An ARRL Special Service Club since 1970
By Andy Ludlum-K6AGL
Many hams have found the low-priced radios from China like the Baofeng UV-5R hard to resist. Seriously, who doesn’t have room for one more HT if it costs less than $30?
The delight of having a new radio to play with quickly turns to despair when you take a look at what passes as an owner’s manual. Programming a frequency into one of the memories is not easy, because the procedure is not described in the manual.
Continue reading “Programming a Baofeng UV-5R”Save the date! Saturday, October 6th will be the next CVARC Mini Field Day & Picnic. NEW LOCATION: Dos Vientos Community Park, 4801 Borchard Rd., Newbury Park).
This is a great opportunity to enjoy some operating, as well as food and socializing. This is the time to try a new mode or play with a new antenna configuration. For new hams, this is also a great opportunity to check out other people’s equipment and ask questions.
Band conditions permitting, there should be some activity on the air, as October 6 begins the 53rd annual California QSO Party. Come on out. All are welcome!
The next regular club meeting is Thursday, August 16, 2018 (always the third Thursday) at the East County Sheriff’s Station’s Community Room 2101 E. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks at 7:30 pm.
Talk-in coordination is on the Bozo repeater, 147.885 ( – 127.3).
Topic/Guest Speaker: “I Just Got My Amateur Radio License…Now What?” Stu Sheldon-AG6AG continues our theme of providing information for newly licensed Hams. Stu offers common sense advice on a variety to topics from buying the right radio, setting up antennas as well as suggestions on activities where you can put your new ham privileges to good use. And as always, CVARC elmers will chip in with their best tips.
Raffle Prizes: Viaboot Rasberry PI 3 Complete Kit – 16Gb, Arduino Projects for Amateur Radio, Heil Handie-Talkie Headset
Pre-Meeting Dinner: Join fellow club members for a pre-meeting dinner, at 5:00 pm, at Don Cuco Mexican Restaurant, 254 W. Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark, (805) 523-2261
As some of you may know, a few of us have been working with the family of the late Terry Graves (K7FE/sk) to find new homes for many of his Amateur Radio and engineering treasures, while at the same time trying to recover some much-needed revenue for the family. To that end, in May, 2017, we published the first list (i.e., Rev. 1.0) of “For Sale” items for your review and consideration. We will try to keep the list as current and accurate as possible, dropping items that are either PENDING SALE or SOLD, refining item information as appropriate, and adding items as they become available. Items currently available for purchase are listed at http://terrygraves.org
Mark Allendorf, KM4AHP, has an amazing Morse code key collection. Check out this video.
Do you have any interesting gear? A vintage radio? An old or unique Morse code key? A special QSL card? Tell us about it! Send photos and a brief description to info@cvarc.org.
8 members met for dinner at Brent’s Deli in Westlake Village.
Stu Forman-KK6VYS
Meeting began at 7:30 with the Pledge of Allegiance.
First time visitors were welcomed, and newly licensed hams and those who recently upgraded their licenses were acknowledged.
Thanks to Social Chair Mike Felio-K6MJF for bringing the coffee, and Zak Cohen-N6PK for bringing the cookies.
Raffle prizes: Bioenno Power 12V 9AH and charger; Nagoya NA-771 Whip Antenna; Coax Wrap. Continue reading “June Meeting Summary”
The June CVARC VE session served 14 candidates, including one who passed all three elements in one sitting, going from no license to Amateur Extra. Among those who earned new licenses or upgrades at the session were:
