Current Events

Amateur Radio Testing

Next Sesssion June 17th and July 10th 9:00AM
American Legion Post 119
4561 Greenstone Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
Fees $14
Contact Ken, W6KWV 530-642-9523

Next Club Meeting

In person meeting
Tuesday, April 18th at 7:00PM
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office
200 Industrial Drive Placerville, CA 95667

Hooray,  the club was able to hold an in person meeting and we had a good turnout for our October 28th meeting.   Tony W6QA and Kim were outstanding hosts, and the apple pie was enjoyed by everyone.  We hope the Zoom viewers enjoyed the meeting as well.  Dave W6TQ, showed off his project for receiving aircraft messages and satellite calls.   Steve W1SRD shared his story about the VP8PJ DXpedtion to South Orkney Island. 

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Our September meeting will  have participants from the Caldor fire Animal Rescue effort sharing their stories and experiences with the group.  The meeting will be held via Zoom at 7:00pm on September 23rd.  The Zoom link is sent to groups.io members.

Link to Doris's K0BEE, presentation of her Caldor volunteer experience.  K0BEE Presentation mp4.

 

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We are saddened to report the passing of Phil Mosbacher KK6YYD. Phil became a SK on June 11.   Phil was an active member and board representative for the El Dorado County ARC.   Phil participated in the SOTA program and was avid outdoorsman.   He will be missed in the local and amateur radio community.

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2021 FieldDay Logo web

ARRL Field Day is Saturday, June 26th at 11am to Sunday, June 27th 11am.  Eveyone is welcome to vist our club Field Day site.  If you would like learn something about Amatuer Radio, this is the event to be at.

Tony, W6QA has graciously offered to host the AG6AU stations from his home QTH. His address is 2453 Carson Road
Placerville, CA and is called Windmiller Farms (look for the windmill) Its located on Carson road between Abel's Apple Acres and Goldbud Farm. Parking will be in front of the barn at the front of property.

More Field Day information http://www.arrl.org/field-day

 

For club members the sign-up sheet for station operations is located on the groups.io site