This is about the clearest quick intro to NVIS that I've seen -- dispels a few common myths. So I figured it's well worth sharing for those who care about highly reliable regional comms, without a ski

Hey everyone, What is the standard procedure for testing an HT against a repeater? I want to test whether or not I'm in range and that I can transmit to the repeater ok. Specifically referring to the

SFARC Net When: Thursday, 20 September 2018 7:30pm to 8:30pm (GMT-07:00) America/Los Angeles Where: W6EK Repeater - 145.430 -600, PL162.2 Description: Check-in for Club updates from Officers and membe

For those of you who monitor Roseville PD... http://kahi.com/roseville-police-have-radio-problems/

Reminder: Elmer Net When: Wednesday, 19 September 2018 7:30pm to 8:30pm (GMT-07:00) America/Los Angeles Where: W6EK Repeater - 145.30 - pl162.2 Description: This is our every other weekly net devoted

Reminder: SFARC Net When: Thursday, 20 September 2018 7:30pm to 8:30pm (GMT-07:00) America/Los Angeles Where: W6EK Repeater - 145.430 -600, PL162.2 Description: Check-in for Club updates from Officers

QST QST QST - Bob-K6UDA, Birton-N6UG and myself, Dennis-WU6X plan to activate North Sierra Buttes fire lookout at 8,591 feet ASL this Thursday beginning at 11am and 12 noon, on various frequencies and

Reminder: Club Picnic When: Saturday, 22 September 2018 10:00am to 2:00pm (GMT-07:00) America/Los Angeles Where: Applegate Park Description: View Event.

"09/16/2018 The FCC has granted an ARRL request for a temporary waiver of Section 97.307(f) of the FCC’s Amateur Service rules to permit the use of PACTOR 4 digital mode for Amateur Radio communicatio

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the FCC, will conduct a nationwide test of the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system and a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert S

7268.00 MHz is the current frequency. They are getting first reports from the affected areas. Can hear them very well right now. de WF6J

SFARC Net When: Thursday, 13 September 2018 7:30pm to 8:30pm (GMT-07:00) America/Los Angeles Where: W6EK Repeater - 145.430 -600, PL162.2 Description: Check-in for Club updates from Officers and membe

Reminder: SFARC Board Meeting When: Friday, 14 September 2018 6:00pm to 7:00pm (GMT-07:00) America/Los Angeles Where: Mel's Diner, 1730 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn Description: Monthly SFARC Board meetin

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Sierra Foothills ARC picnic September 22nd, 2018 from 10am - 2pm at Applegate Park. The club will be providing BBQ burgers and chicken. Bring your family, fav

Reminder: General Meeting When: Friday, 14 September 2018 7:30pm to 9:30pm (GMT-07:00) America/Los Angeles Where: 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA - City Hall, Rose Room Description: Come a little early a

Reminder: SFARC Net When: Thursday, 13 September 2018 7:30pm to 8:30pm (GMT-07:00) America/Los Angeles Where: W6EK Repeater - 145.430 -600, PL162.2 Description: Check-in for Club updates from Officers

Lot's of equipment on this estate sale. PLEASE contact the individual noted at the bottom of the PDF list of equipment. I am not involved with this sale or the equipment in any manner, other than to p

Hang onto your hats, a coronal solar wind is expected to hit Earth's magnetic field. Watch your K index! Bruce-K6BAA

https://www.outsideonline.com/2289826/making-coffee-aeropress?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=facebookpost Yeah sort of a commercial, but great coffee! de WF6J

Hello All, The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Cycle for Life bicycle event is one month away! (Sunday, October 7) The SFARC has provided communications support for this event for many years. While we ha