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Winter Field Day 2023 Recap #1

Posted on 01/31/2023 by KN6RBP

Winter Field Day was Awesome! The weather was perfect for the event. While it was super cold in the morning, by 11am it was pretty nice and it stayed that way all day. HF was good and K6CED’s wire antenna … Continue reading →

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Elmer Hour 1-21-23

Posted on 01/27/2023 by KN6RBP

Yaesu FT70 – Using DCS code

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Early Net 1-24-23

Posted on 01/24/2023 by KN6RBP

Larry had some great info on NASA and Space X NASA SLS VS STARSHIP: SIZE, LAUNCH PRICE, THRUST, AND CAPABILITIES FOR THE AMBITIOUS ROCKETS

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Roster Announcement 1-24-23

Posted on 01/24/2023 by KN6RBP

I would like to thank everyone who attended our Monthly Club Meeting this month and also everyone who attended our final WFD planning Zoom Meeting. First a few notes on our Club Meeting. Winter field day is this Saturday. We … Continue reading →

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Digital Only After Hours 1-25-23

Posted on 01/24/2023 by KN6RBP

Bands & Modes Digital only net after hours now has a schedule Fourth Wednesday of the month 70cm 439.000Mhz FM DCS 026 (not digital)The purpose of this net is to experiment with 70cm simplex and practice DCS programming on your … Continue reading →

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17M Bands & Modes

Posted on 01/24/2023 by KN6RBP

Our new trial schedule is week 3 Wildcard. We will go to 17 Meters for the first time.18.142 Mhz USB. That will be after at least 20 min of normal 10M Eagle Net. 10M 28.360 Mhz @ 19:00 then when … Continue reading →

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Elmer Hour 1-20-23

Posted on 01/20/2023 by KN6RBP

KN6BFE asked about Hams and Florida Hurricane response. My favorite FCC testing aid Ham Study

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Our First WEEKEND Breakfast

Posted on 01/19/2023 by KN6RBP

Is on the fourth Saturday of the month at J&M. Due to Winter Field Day the first weekend breakfast will be in February.2-25-23 9am. Thank You KN6SOJ for the idea. 🙂

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LDARC February Meeting

Posted on 01/19/2023 by KN6RBP

Our next meeting is February 15th at 6:30PM. Presentation from AK6R Bob Brehm Palomar Engineers Bob will give his presentation on End Fed Antennas

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Eagle Net 1-17-23 6M FM

Posted on 01/17/2023 by KN6RBP

Today for Bands and Modes we’ll be trying 6 meters. After the usual 10M eagle net activity we’ll move to 6 Meters FM 52.515mhz. From there maybe 6M C4FM or SSB. I’m really intrigued by the 6 Meter Band. It’s … Continue reading →

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Roster Announcement 1-17-23

Posted on 01/17/2023 by KN6RBP

Announcement by KN6RBP If you haven’t paid your membership dues NOW is the time. If you are thinking of becoming a member Now is the time. The best way to do that currently, is see our treasurer at tomorrows meeting. … Continue reading →

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Winter Field Day Planning Meeting 2 of 2

Posted on 01/17/2023 by KN6RBP

We’re having our final WFD Planning MeetingNext Monday Jan 23, 06:00 PM Use the link to attend: Join Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 743 7321 2177Passcode: 5BerbM All are welcome and encouraged to attend.More on Winter Field Day Here

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2 meter NMO/PL259 antenna project

Posted on 01/16/2023 by KN6RBP

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 … Continue reading →

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Elmer Hour 1-13-23

Posted on 01/13/2023 by KN6RBP

Solar Cycle 25 is Exceeding Predictions and Showing Why We Need the GDC Mission Spaceweather site Down 🙁 Rubber Ducky Showdown

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Digital Only Net 1-11-23

Posted on 01/11/2023 by KN6RBP

https://blogs.nasa.gov/solarcycle25/2022/07/27/solar-cycle-25-is-exceeding-predictions-and-showing-why-we-need-the-gdc-mission/ https://spaceweather.com

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Roster Announcement 1-10-23

Posted on 01/10/2023 by KN6RBP

Winter field day is approaching. Thanks to KN6PUR we will WFD at McSweeny Park Saturday January 28th. Fun Starts at 11AM. Charlie KN6SOG is donating fresh tortillas and Carne Asada and AI6ZW is doing the cooking. KE6CED is bringing his … Continue reading →

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