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    Due to difficult short and long range propagation issues on 40 meters over the last few months and the need to keep the NET active for CARS I have investigated and tested a suggested method to help remedy the issue.

    Mike Kb6USJ, Mark N6IV and I have tested communication using the Northern WEB SDR receiver as a secondary receiver in our operating positions.  This morning I could not hear Mike or Mark in Pittsburg but both were very readable of 5×7 into Northern Utah. Further, I have meet a small groupd every morning on 7.198 and they are form Idaho, Aurora Co., Chino Valley Arizona. The station in AZ comes in at a usual 5×8 plus but CO and Idaho are Zero here in Pittsburg. However all can be heard at the Northern Utah SDR.

For next Monday and as long as necessary, I will monitor the SDR as well as direct checkins.  I strongly suggest that others do the same so that we can keep the 40 meter net going,

The URL for the Northern Utah SDR is :http://websdr1.sdrutah.org/

Dear Members,

  A Celebration of Life has been set for Charles aka Chuck Farr (W6AJW) on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.  It will be held at the Pickle Patch Restaurant located at 577 W. Saint Charles Street, San Andreas, California.

Sincerely,

Steven J. Airola

W6RXK

CARS President

Where ever you are have fun!

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This years theme for the Columbia Father’s Day Fly-In was honoring our Vietnam Veteran’s. The VFW chapters have put together a traveling Vietnam war memorial which is a close replica of the memorial in Washington D.C. It was on display for those who would like to pay their respects to the 58,000 service men and women who lost there lives in this conflict.

Other events was a classic car show, various private aircraft and local emergency agencies such as CDF, who also had there fire fighting helicopters on display for those who wanted to climb aboard and peek inside.

Local Scout troops provided the flag ceremony to the start of the airshow which rounded out the day.

Click on the Link below for further information

https://www.pacificon.org

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