It will be at the Thomas Mountain Summit Camp Site, May 2-4.

Tac Frequencies

• LTAC1 144.925 FM Simplex
• LTAC2 144.950 FM Simplex
• C3 439.000 C4FM Simplex (local hilltop)
• C4 432.690 C4FM Simplex (local hilltop2)
• LDARC Repeater
• City of Hemet 2M Repeater
• Daniel Peak Repeater 70CM
• Pine Cove Repeater 70CM DCS

THE CAMPING CHECKLIST

Organization:   

• First Aid Kit
• Gear Bins or Boxes
• Tote Bags                  

NECESSITIES

• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Sun Hat and Cap
• Bug Protection
• Personal Toiletries
• Portable Power

CAMPSITE/CAMP KITCHEN:

• Tents (with footprint and rain fly)
• Stove and Fuel
• Sleeping Bag
• Matches
• Sleeping Pad
• Kitchen kit (pots and Pans)
• Pillow
• Cooking Utensils and a good knife
• Head Lamps or Flashlights
• Mess Kit (plate, bowl and eating utensils)
• Camp Chairs
• Mugs and or cups
• Camp Table
• Coffee Maker
• Lantern, Lights
• Cooler

You may also need:                                                     

• Biodegradable soap
• Firewood and axe
• Sponge
• Multi Tool                                                                              
• Duct Tape
• Trash bags
• Batteries
• Filled water jugs
•  Cutting Board
• Short and long sleeve shirts 
• Table cloth and clips
• Lightweight and heavy Jackets
• Bottle opener
• Boots or shoes, socks and sandals
• Food Storage containers
• Sleep or Lounge wear

I would like to thank everyone who who made there way to Thomas Summit.

It was beautiful up there. Amazingly the weather was perfect. 15 people made it up.
The feedback I have gotten has been really positive. I believe that each and everyone of you who made it up there over the 3 day event, contributed in meaningful ways to it’s success.
Many of you will be acknowledged at next weeks meeting. One person however is really responsible not only for the idea of ham camp and it’s planning. But also played a primary role organizing, communicating, providing food and cooking it like a master chef. As well as live streaming video and tacking photos at the event. Marcos, this happened and was a success, because of you. I personally would have never done this myself, but with the planning you put in and the support of you and this club I really have a Great Time!
I thank you, and this club thanks you too.

Many of you contributed pictures and some video. I had my drone in the air. A short movie will be presented at next weeks monthly meeting.

Because you are special to our family we would like to invite you to breakfast,
next Saturday. Additionally, we are making a little gift for you as well.

Breakfast will be 9AM & J&M restaurant. Your gift may be ready by then but if not we’ll get it to you shortly thereafter. Breakfast and your LDARC Mothers Day Gift is paid for by member donations. We appreciate the special role you play in our “Ham Family” and your ongoing participation in LDARC. Hope to see our LDARC Ham Mothers next Saturday.
Happy Mothers Day!

This years May Fundraiser will be at the Colonial Country Club on May 25th.
Tickets are adults $10.00, children $5.00. Friends and family are also invited.
We’ll be serving from 10am to 11:30.

• Pancakes (blueberries & chocolate chips available in the side).
• Bacon and/or Sausage Patty
• Scrambled Eggs
• Orange Juice, Apple Juice, Coffee or water.

And it’s all served by Ham… Radio Operators.

Amateur Radio Complaints

Amateur radio complaints should be as specific as possible, citing dates, times, and frequencies on which alleged violations occurred. Complaints should also include a name and telephone number where the complainant can be reached for further details, if necessary. Please submit your complaints/concerns regarding amateur radio to the Commission’s on-line complaint system. The appropriate form for your complaint can be found here: https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov and click on the radio icon.

Willful or Malicious Interference Complaints

Section 97.101(d) of the Commission’s Rules prohibits amateur operators from willfully or maliciously interfering with or causing interference to any radio communication or signal. 47 C.F.R. § 97.101(d).

The Spectrum Enforcement Division, in conjunction with the Regional and Field Offices, is responsible for responding to complaints of willful and/or malicious interference among amateur radio service licensees.

 

https://www.fcc.gov/reports-research/guides/amateur-radio-complaints

Lets have some fun, and change up Bands & Modes a bit.

On the third Tuesday for bands and modes, from 20:30 to 21:00 we work for points, fun & prestige. all while improving our HF capabilities.

Here’s the plan.

• 2 Points for any QSO on any band, using any mode.
• 1 point for any QSO another station makes using the frequency you shared with the group.

1 bonus point for each QSO you post on QRZ.com

And for those of you who really want get big points,
10 points for any CW contact on any band.

Finally, as an incentive to help new hams use the tech area of 10M

2 bonus points for any QSO made by you or another station you sent to the tech area of the 10M band.

Our regular 10M frequency will continue to be our net frequency.
Points and frequency’s are to be reported to net control. Only then do the points count.
Net control will also keep track of who found a frequency we use for a QSO’s.

The winner will receive an official, LDARC, ATABOY.

All QSO’s must be made using modes and frequencies indicated on the icom band plan linked here
As always, only operate within the parameters of your FCC license.

I just made all of this up so any feedback you have will be appreciated.