The weather finally gave us a break so we could get out and attend the first meeting of the year in person.
JR. K6LBP presented the prize to our latest 220 Net winner Shawn, KM6NFO.
Tony, W6QA updated us on the updates to VE testing program. No more paper!
Bob, W1RH updated us on the WRTC compitition and the January event to promote the compitition this year.
Jay, KE6GLA showed off the capaibilities of his Christmas present. The VGC VR-7500, dual band, Bluetooth controled mobile radio.
Field Day 2022 is in the books and the scores have been published by the ARRL.
CALL | FINAL SCORE | Category | Section | Power Multiplier | Club Name | Participants | Transmitters | Power Source | TOTAL CW QSOs | TOTAL DIGITAL QSOs | TOTAL PHONE QSOs | TOTAL QSOs | BONUS POINTS |
AG6AU | 2,640 | 3A | SV | 2 | El Dorado Co. ARC | 3 | 3 | G | 253 | 0 | 219 | 472 | 1190 |
If you would like to see all the information it can be found here Field-Day-2022-FinalQSTResults.pdf (arrl.org)
Field Day 2023 is a litte more than six months away!
Jordan WC6J, led a group of volunteers to decorate one of the Christmas Trees along Highway 50 in Placerville. You can find the tree at spot 59, behind the Powel Brother Steamers. If you in Placerville go find our tree and take a picture. If go by at night you will see it flashing a message in Morse Code. Thanks to the group for decorating the tree.
At the November JR, K6LBP ran the show. Thanks to JR for filling in for Jay. Our primary speaker was Jeremy, W6TKD. Jeremy spoke about his trip to Titan Missile Museum in Arizona and his activation of the HF discone antenna. Titan Missile Museum
For the raffle Roger, KN6IMS walked away with the tri-band radio, congratulations Roger!
JR conducted the elections for the 2023 Club Officers. Thank you to everyone who volunteered.
President |
Jay KE6GLA |
Vice President |
Jeremy W6TKD |
Treasurer |
Nancy KG6PNP |
Assistant Treasurer |
John |
Secretary |
Susan KM6NFP |
Board Member |
Jordan WC6J |
Board Member |
Bob W1RH |
Board Member |
Alan W6WN |
Board Member |
Tony W6QA |
Board Member |
JR K6LBP |
Board Member |
Todd N6TAR |
No meeting in December, we will see everyone in January 2023.