Visit the annual Calaveras County Homecoming this weekend May 13-16, historic frog jump, livestock exhibition, saddle competition. Details on the fair website at
Stop by and say hello at the Calaveras Amateur Radio business meeting taking place at Roundtable Pizza 27 N. Main St Suite B, Angels Camp
Critical fire weather conditions through Monday, with gusty North to East wind along with low humidity. Please be cautious with any type of fire.
The AFD Cross-Band Test is a unique opportunity to test two-way communications between military and amateur radio stations, as authorized under FCC Part 97 rules. These tests provide opportunities and challenges for radio operators to demonstrate individual technical skills in a tightly controlled exercise in which military stations will transmit on selected military frequencies and will announce the specific amateur radio frequencies being monitored.
The schedule of military/government stations taking part in the Armed Forces Day Cross-Band Test and information on the AFD message is available on the MARS website.
Complete the request form to obtain a QSL card.
The new store will be located at 4813 Auburn Blvd Sacramento, Ca
I will pass along information when it comes available for the Grand Opening!
Looks like the Campo Fire is under control. Expecting North winds for Sunday all burn permits suspended for May 3
Be Safe
Sam WS6P
The Wildfire near Loera Hills Rd and Waterton Rd has been downgraded to a voluntary evacuation. The EC for our county Sam Hernandez WS6P advises all of us to be especially vigilant and keep our HT and Rig close for any community advisories that the OES may issue. Keep your batteries charged during another dry season facing the state of California
Bring your FRN number and a picture ID for next weekends test session at Ken’s home, Covid protocols will be observed. Please call Ken for an update on space available.
Kenneth A. Sanders AE6LA
(209) 795-5947
Cell (209) 768-5941
Here are some additional photos of the station setup of NV6V and KK6GIX from the March 21st Ride and Walk For Art.
Location will be the Historic Murphys Hotel at 9:00 am bring your appetites