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Program topic and speaker change for this week.
Topic: Getting Youth to Put Ham Radio in their Toolbox
Speaker: Mike Cullen, K1NPT
Note: Sterling Mann, N0SSC will be giving his 21st century Relevance of Ham Radio presentation Wednesday August 12th.
Wednesday’s meeting will be OPEN for all to attend. Please feel free to invite others. Be sure to include your ARRL SYC, ACC and ham clubs
Please note that we have a Zoom participate limitation of 500. Let us know if you can’t get in so that we can send you the video link.
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George Cooley, NG7A, ARRL Life Member
Thursday, August 6, 2020, 12:30 PM PDT / 3:30 PM EDT (1930 UTC)
Introduction to Digital FM Modes
Korey Chandler Sr., WA5RR
Tuesday, August 11, 2020, 5 PM PDT / 8 PM EDT (0000 UTC on Wednesday, August 12)
Introduction to Computer Logging
Steven Lott Smith KG5VK
Thursday, August 13, 2020, 12:30 PM PDT / 3:30 PM EDT (1930 UTC)
Capture the Magic of 6 Meters
Jim Wilson, K5ND
Tuesday, August 18, 2020, 10 AM PDT / 1 PM EDT (1700 UTC)
The Sport of Finding Hidden Transmitters On Foot
Robert Frey, WA6EZV, ARRL Amateur Radio Direction Finding Committee
Thursday, August 20, 2020, 12:30 PM PDT / 3:30 PM EDT (1930 UTC)
Recorded Webinars
Go to https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/ to learn more – get registered by July 24th!
We are reaching out to let you know that despite the closure of many ham radio events, there is a great opportunity to join your fellow hams and us at the first–ever
QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo
on Saturday and Sunday, August 8 – 9, 2020.
Attendance is free and registration is now open at https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com
with early bird prize incentives for registering by July 24, 2020.
Built on a live, virtual platform used by Fortune 500 companies and major universities, this ARRL–sanctioned hamfest will let you:
Learn from a packed line-up of 70+ world renowned ham radio speakers such as Ward Silver, N0AX, on Grounding and Bonding; Glen Johnson, W0GJ, on DXpeditions, and John Portune, W6NBC, on building slot antennas for HOA.
Listen to the amazing keynote by Dr. Scott Wright, K0MD, on COVID-19: Amateur radio’s impact on problem solving to create a global response to the pandemic.
Learn from a packed line-up of 70+ world renowned ham radio speakers on a variety of topics for those new to the hobby as well as experienced radio amateurs.
Hear from 6 outstanding youth, our hobby’s future leaders.
See demos of the latest ham radio equipment; ask questions and engage with Exhibitors through video, audio, or chat.
Share ideas and network with your fellow hams throughout the Expo.
And if you’ve never been to a Hamfest or Expo, you can participate from the convenience of your home or office without spending a dime on travel!
This platform simulates a full convention experience with an exhibit hall and exhibit booths staffed by live attendants, speaker auditorium, lobby, and lounges.
Go to https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/ to learn more!
Don’t forget to get registered by July 24th!
We look forward to having you join us at Expo for an amazing and engaging experience.
Smokey is counting on us!
Let it be known that British liberties are not the grants of princes or parliament……… That is liberty and liberty will reign in America!
John Adams
The Walker fire is now at 1000 acres and has 0% containment. There is a Evacuation advisory for the area. We have a few ARES team members in the area, if they have any frontline information, please sent it to me.
Here is the Cal Fire incident webpage https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2020/6/16/walker-fire/
I will keep you posted, be Safe,
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