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Category Archives: Announcements
Roster Announcement 4-9-24
Bands & Modes 4-9-24 Tuesday10 meter Eagle Net, 8:00 PM (2000) to 9:00 PM (2100), 28.360 Mhz USBEagle Net Bands & Modes (subject to change)Anytime after 15min of operations on our 10M Frequency, we will move to a different band.Second Tuesday of the … Continue reading
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Roster Announcement 4-2-24
The Swap Net is now on this repeater on Sunday night at 1900. Take a look at the list posted here. If you have anything (ham related) to sell contact KE6JGM to have your item listed. I hope to hear … Continue reading
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Roster Announcement 3-26-24
I would like to thank everyone who was present for our meeting last week. Our revised constitution was approved. We had just enough attendance to make a quorum. Better yet it was approved! Thank You everyone who participated in last … Continue reading
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Roster Announcement 3-12-24
Open Stub JPole Project If you are interested in building your own open stub jpole with our group, please reach out to KN6UNL or KN6RBP. Cost is $30.00 and an advance deposit would be appreciated. We are acquiring the material … Continue reading
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Roster Announcement 3-5-24
And on the 3rd Tuesday of the month our new LDARC HF Contest
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LDARC Badge Order Form
The Badge Order Form has been updated to reflect the current prices. Link is under “About Us.” You can also find it Here
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Daylight Saving Time
This weekend starts Daylight Saving Time. Just a friendly reminder to set your clocks ahead 1 hour Saturday night.
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Bob Heil, K9EID, Silent Key
03/01/2024 The man who defined the sound of live rock ‘n’ roll music and brought audio engineering principals into mainstream amateur radio use, Dr. Bob Heil, K9EID, has passed away at the age of 83. He was an ARRL Life … Continue reading
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Extra question pool expiring soon
Just a reminder to anyone who is looking to upgrade to the Amateur Extra license soon, the question pool changes on July 1st of this year (2024), so if you have been waiting to get it, or have been studying … Continue reading
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Roster Announcement 2-27-24
Due to recent disruptions experienced on our nets, a link to the FCC complaints page is at the very top of our home page. Go to k6ldf.com for more information. Do you need to buy or sell any Ham Radio … Continue reading
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Roster Announcement 2-20-24
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 … Continue reading
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Roster Announcement 2-13-24
Also a reminder that the board meeting will be at it’s new usual time and location.11AM Saturday 2-24-24 @ J&M. That’s right after our monthly weekend breakfast, also at J&M. That’s at 9AM. LDF Weekend Breakfast Net Most Saturday Mornings 9 AM … Continue reading
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Roster Announcement 2-6-24
Bands & Modes this week Tuesday10 meter Eagle Net, 8:00 PM (2000) to 9:00 PM (2100), 28.360 Mhz USBEagle Net Bands & Modes (subject to change)Anytime after 15min of operations on our 10M Frequency, we will move to a different band.First Tuesday of … Continue reading
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Roster Announcement 1-30-24
I would like to thank everyone who came out to McSweeney Park for Winter Field Day. The weather was great and the feedback has been mostly very good. A special thanks to those of you who came early to help … Continue reading
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