Echolink users via W6EK-R should note the following connection procedures when connecting through W6EK repeater with a smartphone: * Ensure the Echolink software on your phone is set to *RELAY* in the *Settings Tab*. * Connect to the *Echolink TEST Server* , under the *Stations Tab* , before trying to connect to W6EK-R * If you are able to connect and interact with the Test Server, disconnect and then re-connect to W6EK-R This process appears to offer the most reliable connection process for most users. Please let us know via this post if you have any problems. Dennis - WU6X

Members of SFARC are welcome to sell ham-related items on this Groups.io. Simply post a New Topic and note the item in the Subject line, followed by a *#FORSALE* Hashtag. Once the product sells, PLEASE remember to DELETE your For Sale Message and any attached photos in the PHOTOS folder. You can find your item by searching for #FORSALE hashtag. ANY ITEMS POSTED FOR 6 MONTHS OR MORE WILL BE DELETED , and you will need to re-post the item(s) if you still wish to sell them. Thank you, Dennis - WU6X Groups Administrator

Hear ye, hear ye! Just join us at an online SFARC meeting and you are automatically entered in the BIG SPIN that takes place at the end of the meeting. You must be present to win! So, hang out until the end and you might win one of these valuable prizes. Arduino Development Kit with Parallax Department of Education daughter-board 4-foot lite tripod with selfie stick Nylon computer carrying bag. Microsoft 3500 wireless mouse or keyboard Microsoft Surface carrying cases DXEngineering gift certificates But wait, yes, there's more ... to be added each month! Just show up and get a chance to win! Remember, you must be present to win. So, come join in the fun ONLINE the 2nd Friday of very month.

The Sierra Foothills ARC is enrolling students for the General License Exam Class. If you are a Technician and want to upgrade to GENERAL, this class is for you. We will hold 6 weekly 2 hour on-line sessions on Tuesday nights starting October 6th through November 17th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. In addition to the the weekly sessions, there will be two (2) in-person lab classes. In the first class, you will build and test a 40/20/15/10m End-fed antenna. In the second lab, we will show you how to setup and operate an HF station. A VE session will be scheduled soon after you complete the class. You are not required to sit for this exam session. Fee is $40 for SFARC members and youth (age 21 and under), and $65 for non-members. Fee includes the ARRL General Class License Exam manual (spiral bound) and materials for End-Fed antenna project. The $15 VE session fee is not included in the course fee. If you would like to register for the class, please fill out the electronic registration form HERE. Mail your class fee to Sierra Foothills ARC, P.O. Box 6421, Auburn, CA 95604-6421. If you have any questions, please contact Orion, AI6JB, at ai6jb@...