XCA ARES members,
I received this from Calaveras OES. Just wanted to make sure that you are ready if we are needed.
Sam – WS6P
ARES Emergency Coordinator – Calaveras County
RACES Radio Officer – Calaveras County
Hm: (209) 293-4010
1st Net Cell: (209) 418-9207
W6WPT Repeater 440.100 + T100
WIRES-X node 33432
A long duration M-Flare reaching M6.3 was just observed around AR 3229 in the northwest quadrant. The event was responsible for a moderate (R2) radio blackout which would have mostly affected frequencies below 15 meters (21 MHz). Coronal dimming is clearly evident suggesting a coronal mass ejection (CME) will be associated. More details to follow. Stay tuned to SolarHam.com for the most up to date information.
Information Courtesy of http://Solarham.com
WHERE
Historic Loomis Train Depot
5775 Horseshoe Bar Road
Loomis, CA
WHEN
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Buyer 7:00 AM – Noon
Sellers 6:00 AM
Admission Free to Buyers!
Free Parking!
Winter Field Day (WFD), sponsored by the Winter Field Day Association, is coming again. This year, the dates are January 28 and 29. Radio clubs around the country are activating for this event. Complete rules can be found on the WFD website, at Home – Winter Field Day. Combining this with ARRL’s yearlong event, Volunteers On the Air, is a great way to make contacts that count for both activities and get new operators on the air.
WFD is a communications exercise and is held annually on the last full weekend in January. It can be worked from the comfort of your home or in a remote location. You can participate by yourself or get your friends, family, or whole club involved. WFD is open to participants worldwide. Amateur radio operators may use frequencies on the HF, VHF, or UHF bands, and are free to use any mode that can faithfully transmit the required exchange intact. Like the ARRL Field Day, bonus points are earned in several ways, including for using non-commercial power sources, operating from remote locations, making satellite contacts, and more.
The Winter Field Day Association passionately believes that ham radio operators should practice portable emergency communications in winter environments, as the potential for freezing temperatures, snow, ice, and other hazards present unique operational concerns. WFD is formatted to help increase your level of preparedness for disasters and improve your operational skills in subpar conditions.
Text Courtesy of American Radio Relay League
With plenty of visible sunspot’s currently facing Earth, the official solar flux index for January 15th is 234. This is another new high for young Solar Cycle 25 and the highest since 2014. Should the SFI pass 237 this week, it would be the highest since 2003 during the previous Cycle 23. Check out
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