Some Additional Photos and write up about this years cycling event can be found on the TARA website click on the link
I know we will hear more information on this Club collaboration between TARA and CARS for this scenic and challenging Cycling event. Many enhancements between Linking Repeaters kept Ken AE6LA and Mike WA6ZTY busy to provide adequate Radio coverage for the many Cyclist.
A JOB WELL DONE FOR ALL WHO HELPED OUT ON THIS EVENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you are interested in helping Ken with the Communications for this event happening on July 16th contact him through his email or phone (209)-795-5947 or (209) 768-5941
Our station near the Bear Valley Ski Resort, what is not seen the 40-10 m dipole that performed very well during the morning hours on 40 meters. An Afternoon thunder and lightening storm made the crew take down our operation. Thanks for your participation; Mark Godbot N6IV, Aaron Keese KN6QBY, Mike Grcevich KB6USJ, Walt Gyger K6WGY, Thomas Bradshaw KN6TQY, Kelly Greene KN6TQZ , Jeff Tatum KN6UUF
The San Andreas fire evacuation shelter has been relocated to Mountain Oaks School in order to accommodate the potential increase in evacuees.In addition, East Bay Municipal Utility District is offering to help those that have been displaced by the Electra Fire. Displaced residents with recreational vehicles or trailers may stay at Lake Pardee, while those with small recreational vehicles can stay at Lake Camanche-South Shore. People can additionally stay in their own vehicles or in tents and utilize the showers and restrooms at these properties. Additionally, CAL-Fire has established a public information telephone line that can be reached by calling (530) 647-5218. This line will have recorded information regarding the Electra fire and will be available 24 hours a day.
Courtesy Of MyMotherlode
15,000 reported without power in areas affected
Red Cross shelters are open at the Italian Picnic Grounds at 581 Highway 49 in Sutter Creek , and the San Andreas Town Hall at 24 Church Hill Road, San Andreas Ca.
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FIELD DAY 2022
N6IV and KB6USJ are planning a 1A Field Day event for Sat. June 25th near Bear Valley from 11am until 6pm, Wx permitting.
We will set up a 100 watt station with the club call, N6FRG, powered by a generator and use a simple multiband dipole antenna.
Our planned location will be at the end of hwy 207 as you enter the ski resort property.
38.492047,-120.035016
Visitors and guest operators are welcome. We will take turns operating and logging as the number of participants dictate.
Restrooms are available at the Round Valley Sno-Park parking lot on hwy 207 as you approach the field day site. (38.485201,-120.019393). Please bring your own refreshments.
You need not be licensed to participate and non-hams are encouraged to visit. Bring yourself, spouse, kids, or friends as supervising control operators will be on hand.
Look for the American flag on a blue shade canopy.
(You can operate from home also and direct contacts to N6FRG on the ARRL entry form as a club aggregate score use: “CALAVERAS ARS, INC.”)
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Mark, N6IV
209-286-9333