Announcement by KE6JGM
There Will Be Testing At Rick’s House
Saturday March 15th 2025 @ 8am
More info on our Local Licensing Exams Page.
Announcement by KN6RBP
November’s after testing workshop will be, HF antenna testing & manual antenna tuning with nano VNA. Learn how to use nano VNA and why every Ham should have and use one.
Time: Wednesday 2-19-25 at 6:30
Meeting Agenda:
- Presentation by Bob Brehm, AK6R
- New Net’s Activated
- Winter Field Day Wrap-up
- Atta-Boy Acknowledgements
Bob Brehm, AK6R
Bob Brehm, AK6R is Chief Engineer of Palomar Engineers (www.Palomar-Engineers.com), and has been a ham for over 50 years with experience.
Bob Brehm is often asked to speak at conventions and radio club meetings about RFI, antenna matching, using baluns, stealth antennas, amplitude modulation, RTTY/digital modes, ESSB, ham radio on boats, and a variety of other subjects.
He has previously given presentations to our club on RFI and EndFed antennas.
This time he comes in person with what I believe will be partly a new presentation he’s working on, and some information on POTA antennas, baluns. He also will be bringing some handouts. Please be there if you can. It’s going to be a Great Presentation geared to what we have been doing lately. Followed by a Great Q&A. I promised to fill the room so be there or be somewhere else.
Our Board Meeting this month is on Saturday the 22nd.
It will be at the usual location, J&M. 11am. Come at 9am for breakfast prior to the meeting.
Agenda:
- New Meeting location needed.
- Winter Field Day wrap up
- Upcoming Events Dates & Details.
SOTA Big Bear - 2nd Repeater Location
- New Nets & IRLP net
- Allocation of Funds
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/98166513940?pwd=7m4neiUuyANGh0zVfv3e3bCS5xwFaf.1
Will be at J&M restaurant!
Date:12-14-24
Time: 5:30pm
- Great Food
- Christmas Dinner Raffle
- We present your LDARC Board for 2024
- Club Awards
Great Shake Out this Thursday
This year’s International ShakeOut Day is October 17, when millions of people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home!
At 10:17 a.m. (local time) on 10/17, you can join millions of people across the world practicing earthquake safety.
The best time to prepare for any disaster is before it happens.
Make an Emergency Plan: Create a family emergency communications plan that has an out-of-state contact. Plan where to meet if you get separated. Make a supply kit that includes enough food and water for several days, flashlights, a fire extinguisher and a whistle.
Better yet, Have multiple radios fully programed, charged and in a safe place.
If an earthquake happens, know what to do:
- If you are in a car, pull over and stop. Set your parking brake.
- If you are in bed, turn face down and cover your head and neck with a pillow.
- If you are outdoors, stay outdoors away from buildings.
- If you are inside, stay and do not run outside and avoid doorways.
Man made or natural disasters of big enough scope can overwhelm our normal lines of communication. Land lines, cell systems and the internet may be gone or unreliable. It may take days or weeks to bring in the infrastructure necessary to restore communications. This is where ARES can provide vital communications resources for the responders and the public.
Every licensed amateur, regardless of membership in ARRL® or any other local or national organization, is eligible to apply for membership in ARES.
Our hobby is based on the desire to communicate, and the use of technology to do so. Why not put that to good use by serving your community in times of need.
To apply for ARES® membership please go to ARESDV website.
You could make a difference, when it REALLY matters.
Give the gift of your time & communication skill. Become a ARES member today.
There’s always a lot going on at the Lee DeForest Amateur Radio Club!
Keep up with what’s happening, by frequently visiting our club website.
You’ll find all club announcements & newsletters, as well as LDARC,
meeting & event information.
K6LDF.com, where the ham is always fresh.
