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The Lee DeForest Amateur Radio Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. 

LDARC Breakfast Fundraiser Planning Meeting

Monday, May 12th & 19th 7:00 – 8:00pm

https://zoom.us/j/95612669454?pwd=b3GZEAN16canAppJizpvIi0putNO3P.1

Fox Hunt (Simpson Park)

Our fox hunt at Simpson Park is scheduled TODAY May 10th at 2pm till 4pm.

There will be 3 foxes and 3 winners. 3 $25 gift certificates one for each fox.
The person that finds Bob’s fox will receive a $25 gift card and a $50 cash prize for a total prize of $75. Even if you aren’t participating, come and see adult men walking in circles with a antenna. It will be fun to watch.

The frequencies are:

  • 144.300Mhz (Bob’s Fox)
  • 146.535Mhz
  • 146.590Mhz

Our Tac Frequency for the fox hunt.

70CM 431.085 FM FM LTAC3

It’s going to be warm so bring water and sunscreen. If you don’t have water cold water will be available.

Please contact Bob KE6JGM with any questions you may have.

Roster Announcement 5-13-25

Announcement by KE6JGM

There Will Be Testing At Rick’s House

Saturday May 17th 2025 @ 8am

More info on our Local Licensing Exams Page.

Announcement by KN6RBP

Our after testing workshop will be on the PiStar WPSD dashboard 
and steering a PiStar with a Yaesu HT. 
I will also demonstrate DMR cross-mode and the settings associated with that.

Our Fox Hunt @ Simpson Park was a lot of fun on Saturday.

  1. KN6RBP Rick
  2. Samantha WK3Y’s YL
  3. KN6UNL Marcos

WK3Y, KN6UNL, KO6ALP, KK6VZZ & KN6MJS all get AttaBoy’s for participating in Saturday’s Fox Hunt. And KE6JGM gets 2 AttaBoy’s for doing a Great Job putting this all together.
And 1 Additional AttaBoy to KE6JGM for adding prize money to the one who found his fox.

We will do another Fox Hunt next year. This really was a lot of fun.

Breakfast Fundraiser Planning Meeting

Will be Monday, May 19th 7:00 – 8:00pm

https://zoom.us/j/95612669454?pwd=b3GZEAN16canAppJizpvIi0putNO3P.1

LDARC Breakfast Fundraiser

This years Spring Breakfast Fundraiser will be at the Colonial Country Club on May, 24th.
Tickets are adults $10.00, children $5.00. Friends and family are also invited.
We’ll be serving from 9am to 11:30.

  • Pancakes (blueberries & chocolate chips available in the side).
    Home made from scratch (KN6UNL specialty).
  • Bacon and/or Sausage Patty
  • Scrambled Eggs
  • Orange Juice, Apple Juice, Coffee or water.

Quality meal, served by quality Ham, Radio Operators.

Summer Field Day Raffle 2025 Items (so far). 

  • FTM-150RASP
  • Palomar Bullet EF 55″ Complete Kit.
  • XIEGU G90 HF RADIO w/ Network and cooling accessories. 
    (Partial Donation from N6CG)
  • FT 70D (Donated by N6DMP)
  • Chameleon Antenna CHA SS25
  • PiStar Simplex Hotspot (donated by KE6JGM)
  • Duplex Hotspot w/color screen (donated by KM6JWS)
  • 3 Palomar Mix31 Torr0id Prize is 2 Torr0ids each winner.
  • 4 13 turn HF Chokes w/ Palomar Torr0id.

Club items net yet added to Raffle.
Only Member Donations are listed so far More to come soon.

Buy Summer Field Day Raffle Tickets! 

Raffle Ticket Prices:

  • $ 5.00 = 1 Ticket
  • $20.00 = 5 Tickets
  • $40.00 = 12 Tickets
  • $50.00 = 15 Tickets
  • $100.00 = 35 Tickets

Our Monthly Club Meeting for April

Our May Meeting is on May 21st 6:30PM at our NEW location 1111S State St. Right off of Stetson, sharing the same lot with J&M. 

Meeting Agenda:

  • Atta-Boy Acknowledgements 
  • “I Fixed It” Scout delta loop.
  • Club Discussion Q&A.

Zoom Link

https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fzoom.us%2Fj%2F99439713588%3Fpwd%3DZmNwUXZLSTZQSzJTdi9VUkZ6YktLZz09

Eagle Net Changes

  • First week 10 meters 28.360mhz
  • 2nd LDARC HF Contest Returns
  • 3rd 10 meter FM 29.630 Mhz
  • 4th week is 40 meters 7.238mhz.
  • 5th for this month we will go to 17 meters 18.125 Mhz

All pi-star’s with the WPSD dashboard are not able to connect to most YSF reflectors, so the HemetHangout 59073 is not accessible at this time. XLX618 is accessible via DMR with WPSD dashboard. Anyone running the original pi-star dash should not have any problem connecting to 59073 HemetHangout in any mode. Additionally, the XLX to WiresX bridge is also down due to the same issue. This means that XLX618 isn’t bridged to KE6JGM’s WiresX system either. All of this should be resolved soon, but for tomorrows Digital Only Net please get in via either our club repeater or Bob’s repeater. This issue is beyond my control and also affects Most YSF reflectors so I’m sure they are working on the problem.

Roster Announcement 5-6-25

Announcement by KE6JGM

There Will Be Testing At Rick’s House

Saturday May 17th 2025 @ 8am

More info on our Local Licensing Exams Page.

Announcement by KN6RBP

Our next after testing workshop will be on the PiStar WPSD dashboard 
and steering a PiStar with a Yaesu HT. 
I will also demonstrate DMR cross-mode and the settings associated with that.

Fox Hunt (Simpson Park)

Our fox hunt at Simpson Park is scheduled for May 10th at 2pm till 4pm.

There will be 3 foxes and 3 winners. 3 $25 gift certificates one for each fox.
The person that finds Bob’s fox will receive a $25 gift card and a $50 cash prize for a total prize of $75. Even if you aren’t participating, come and see adult men walking in circles with a antenna. It will be fun to watch.

The frequencies are:

  • 144.300Mhz (Bob’s Fox)
  • 146.535Mhz
  • 146.590Mhz

It’s going to be warm so bring water. If you don’t have water cold water will be available.

Please contact Bob KE6JGM with any questions you may have.

LDARC Breakfast Fundraiser

This years Spring Breakfast Fundraiser will be at the Colonial Country Club on May, 24th.
Tickets are adults $10.00, children $5.00. Friends and family are also invited.
We’ll be serving from 9am to 11:30.

  • Pancakes (blueberries & chocolate chips available in the side).
    Home made from scratch (KN6UNL specialty).
  • Bacon and/or Sausage Patty
  • Scrambled Eggs
  • Orange Juice, Apple Juice, Coffee or water.

Quality food, served by quality Ham, Radio Operators.

Bring yourself, and bring friends & family. If you know someone who enjoys a good breakfast, invite them. The more the merrier.

LDARC Breakfast Fundraiser Planning Meeting

Monday, May 12th & 19th 7:00 – 8:00pm

https://zoom.us/j/95612669454?pwd=b3GZEAN16canAppJizpvIi0putNO3P.1

Summer Field Day Raffle 2025 Items (so far). 

  • FTM-150RASP
  • Palomar Bullet EF 55″ Complete Kit.
  • XIEGU G90 HF RADIO w/ Network and cooling accessories.
    (Partial Donation from N6CG)
  • FT 70D (Donated by N6DMP)
  • Chameleon Antenna CHA SS25
  • PiStar Simplex Hotspot (donated by KE6JGM)
  • Duplex Hotspot w/color screen (donated by KM6JWS)
  • 6 Palomar Mix31 Torr0id Prize is 2 with 3 winners.
  • 4 13 turn HF Chokes w/ Palomar Torr0id.

Club items net yet added to Raffle.
Only Member Donations are listed so far More to come soon.

Summer Field Day Raffle Tickets on sale Now! 

Raffle Ticket Prices:

  • $ 5.00 = 1 Ticket
  • $20.00 = 5 Tickets
  • $40.00 = 12 Tickets
  • $50.00 = 15 Tickets
  • $100.00 = 35 Tickets

Frequency for this week’s Eagle Net

  • First week 10 meters 28.360mhz
  • 2nd LDARC HF Contest Returns
  • 3rd 10 meter FM 29.630 Mhz
  • 4th week is 40 meters 7.238mhz.
  • 5th for this month we will go to 17 meters 18.125 Mhz

New Simplex Net on Sunday Nights!

We have a new simplex net on Sunday right after out SwapNet.
The net begins on this repeater at 7:30 on LDARC repeater in FM. Net control will provide frequency information. Then we return to the club repeater for the next frequency.
Thank you KO6ALP for being primary net control for this new net. And for putting this net forward as a idea to the club.

Our Online Store is now Live. You will be able to renew membership, and get some cool SWAG. Check it out. A link to the store is in the sidebar. Also, you can click here.

NEW Lee DeForest Radio Club Swap Net

Sunday’s at 7pm.

This net is C4FM and is on both repeaters as well as
WiresX 01966 & YSF 59073 or 59173

Swap Net List 04-13-2025

Selling:

  1. Astatic D104 Microphones $35 each KN6SOJ
  2. Kenwood TH-G71A Dual Band HT w/rechargeable battery and AA Battery Pack, Original Box $115 N6DMP
  3. Ameritron RCS-4 Remote Coax Switch $45 KE6JGM
  4. MFJ FlexDuck Dual Band MFJ-1717PL Antenna $15 KE6JGM
  5. MFJ MFJ-909 600 Watt Mobile Antenna Matcher $30 KE6JGM
  6. Heathkit Receiver Model HR-10 as-is $80 KE6JGM
  7. Mars SWR SW-10 $5 KE6JGM
  8. Yaesu VR 120 Wide Range Receiver $25 KE6JGM
  9. AOR AR 2700 Wide Range Receiver $25 KE6JGM
  10. AOR AR 8000 Wide Range Receiver $25 KE6JGM
  11. BK Precision 100 Mhz Frequency Counter 1803A as-is $15 KE6JGM
  12. Larsen Kulrod NMO Antenna $2 KE6JGM
  13. Yaesu FT-840 HF Transceiver $300 KE6JGM
  14. Anytone 578 UViii Plus Triband 2M, 1.25M, 70CM, FM, DMR, APRS, GPS w/RT Systems Programing Software $375 WK3Y
  15. Stryker SR-92HPC 40watt 10M AM, FM NO SSB w/10M Mobile Antenna $100 WK3Y

Wanted:

  1. 100 Watt Amp for QRP HF rig KN6SOJ
  2. VHF Amp KN6RBP

GET A NEW LICENSE, OR UPGRADE YOUR CURRENT LICENSE

There Will Be Testing At Rick’s House

Saturday May 17th 2025 @ 8am

Local Licensing Exams
FCC License Testing - All License Classes Amateur Radio Licensing exams are held locally in the Hemet/San Jacinto area by the Lee De Forest Amateur Radio Club, on the 3rd Saturday of odd months, at 0800 ...
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Frequencies have been added and some others have been updated.

Primary Simplex, Net & Event frequencies

  • 2M 146.520 Mhz 2M Calling
  • 2M 147.405 Mhz C4FM & FM LTAC1
  • 2M 146.540 Mhz C4FM & FM LTAC2
  • 1.25M 223.500 Mhz 1.25M Calling
  • 1.25M 223.450 Mhz FM LTAC6
  • 70CM 446.000 FM 70CM Calling
  • 70CM 431.085 FM C4FM & FM LTAC3
  • 70CM 446.150 FM C4FM & FM LTAC4
  • 10M 29.600 Mhz 10M FM Calling
  • 10M 29.630 Mhz C4FM & FM LTAC5
  • 2M 144.281 Mhz USB
  • 6M 50.625 Mhz C4FM
  • 6M 51.025 Mhz USB
  • 6M 52.515 Mhz FM
  • 40M 7.238 Mhz LSB
  • 12M 24.976 Mhz USB
  • 15M 21.37 Mhz USB
  • 17M 18.125 Mhz USB
  • 20M 14.265 Mhz USB
  • 60M Ch2 USB
  • 75M 3.900 Mhz LSB
  • 160M 1.930 Mhz LSB
How to report malicious conduct to the FCC

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

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Bands & Modes Monthly HF Contest

LDARC Monthly HF Contest Rules

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.

Announcements

Nets Notes

Winter Field Day

Winter Field Day Chili Cook Off

LDARC Membership is due January of each year. If you haven’t paid your dues now is the time. If you would like to become a member you can download the application on our website. Membership must be mailed in or handed to our treasurer.
Click Here For our Membership form.
We also accept ARRL memberships and renewals all year long.
When you pay via our club we get a commission. It’s a great way to support ARRL as well as LDARC.

ARRL Affiliated Club Commission Program

Why subscribe or renew with our club?

  • The ARRL Affiliated Club Commission Program allows ARRL Affiliated Clubs to earn a commission on new and renewing regular memberships.
  • Each new ARRL member earns the club a $15.00 commission. New members are defined as never having been a member or a returning member that has not been a member for two years. Each renewal now earns the club a $5.00 commission. There is no limit to the amount a club can earn in this program.

Your membership supports ARRL’s work to promote and protect amateur radio and provides you with benefits to do more with your amateur radio license.

By renewing or better yet subscribing through our club you not only benefit ARRL, they will return a commission to us.

ARRL fights for our right to use ham radio and with all the bands we enjoy. From field day to learning antenna design, they provide the resources you need.
ARRL membership is a great way to support your operating privileges at every level from Washington to Hemet. Get the most from your callsign by supporting ARRL and of course the Le DeForest amateur radio club.

Use this link to print out the subscription form and turn it in at our next meeting with your payment.

Bands & Modes

What Bands & Modes would you be interested in trying? We have been conducting exercises to test usability, and viability of some Bands and Modes for two way voice communication. Our Eagle Net is every Tuesday at 20:00. Recently we have been moving to other bands and or modes around 20:30. Announcements are made on the preceding Roster Net. We have worked 10, 40, 80 meters. On Wednesday after our Digital Only Net we sometimes move to C4FM on 2 meters. We have also used C4FM on 10m and 70cm …
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Winter Field Day 2023

Winter Field Day 2023…

Diamond Valley Flower Trail

Christmas Award Ceremonies

Cajon Pass Day Trip

Click here for pics video & info of the day.

Candyland Christmas Parade Exibit

SUMMER FIELD DAY VIDEO 2022

Projects

  • KN6UNL Antenna Project
    Last weekend KN6UNL, WK3Y & myself KN6RBP conducted an antenna building bonanza.We built 9 antennas, 5-10 meter roll ups and 4-Open Stub J-Poles. And we have parts ready for 3 more J-Poles. KE6JGM & KN6MJS were on hand for the building of their J-Poles.Thank you Marcos for making this … Continue reading →
  • XLX & WiresX! Cross Mode System
  • 2 meter NMO/PL259 antenna project
    SG2000: 144MHz(2m) KE6JGM gave me this antenna without the ground plane. The first time I used it, fortunately, was with the 991a and with swr indicated. After a brief gasp I stopped transmitting and switched out the antenna. I forget what the swr was but it was no good. And … Continue reading →
  • Rick’s Antenna Project
    Been using a Cushcraft R5 as my primary HF antenna. AI6ZW is loaning it to me(thank you Steve). It does 10,12,15,17 & 20 meters. Very effective on FT8. Now Before It worked ok but our primary network switch is just on the other side of the exterior wall where … Continue reading →