Unhealthy Air Quality

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Air quality is an issue smoke from fires have raised the AQI index above 150 in many areas of Calaveras County. An index over 150 is considered unhealthy for everyone. Sensitive groups such as children, the elderly and those suffering from breathing conditions asthma etc. should get inside!
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Ham Expo Aug 14-15 2021

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The QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo is approaching fast! Festivities kick off Friday night, August 13, with some great podcasts. This is followed on August 14-15 with 93 amazing speakers, kit-building workshops, booth prizes, and much more. Full Registration tickets are $12.50 USD each, can be purchased by August 15, and include entry for the Live 2-day period plus the 30-day on-demand period.
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Test Details

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The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests will begin at 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Aug. 11.

The Wireless Emergency Alert portion of the test will be directed only to consumer cell phones where the subscriber has opted-in to receive test messages. This will be the second nationwide WEA test, but the first nationwide WEA test on a consumer opt-in basis. The test message will display in either English or in Spanish, depending on the language settings of the wireless handset.

The Emergency Alert System portion of the test will be sent to radios and televisions. This will be the sixth nationwide EAS test.
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Radio Amateur Training Planning Activities Committee

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If you like working with Satellites this Zoom session might be of interest for you.
Wednesday, Aug 4, RATPAC Zoom Presentation
Starts 9:00 PM AST / 9:00 PM EDT / 8:00 PM CDT / 7:00 PM MDT / 6:00 PM PDT / 5:00 PM AKDT / 3:00 PM HST

TOPIC: Semi-Portable Satellite Station
Speaker/Presenter: John Fritze, K2QY

Zoom Meeting Details
Meeting ID 212-888-4758
Passcode WEDNESDAY
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