10M Net today - Host needed
I am deep into completing my taxes and will not be able to host the 10M net today. Several of the regular attendees have good 10M capabilities.? Please get on the air and give it a try anyways.
Dave AI6VX
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Event: 10M Local Net 1600 PDT 28.395 USB - Sunday, April 13, 2025
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Reminder: 10M Local Net 1600 PDT 28.395 USB
When:
Sunday, April 13, 2025
4:00pm to 4:30pm
(UTC-07:00) America/Los Angeles
Organizer:
David Schmidt
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Description:
1600 PDT? 28.395 Mhz USB
If the frequency is busy, check 5 Khz below or above as we may have moved there
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Get on the air and see who you can hear!? A good way for Technicians to participate on HF as they are allowed a small slice of 10M.
Edit: Moved time to 4pm (0000 UTC) so we are not in the last hour of various contests through the year.
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Event: Spring Cleanup Day at Grace Lutheran Church - Saturday, April 12, 2025
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Reminder: Spring Cleanup Day at Grace Lutheran Church
When:
Saturday, April 12, 2025
9:00am to 2:00pm
(UTC-07:00) America/Los Angeles
Where:
Grace Lutheran Church 6190 Telephone Rd, Ventura 93003
Organizer:
Dave Schmidt
info@...
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Description:
Just like last year before Easter, Grace Lutheran Church will be having a 'Spring Cleaning' day on Saturday April 12th from 9am until 2pm.
For those that come to help, they invited us to their hamburger and chili-dog potluck BBQ at noon.
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Please come out and help if you can.? Grace Lutheran Church allows our club to meet there without charge and only ask that we help during their cleanup days.
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I suspect we will be cleaning windows, dusting, removing cobwebs, wiping down doors, vacuuming and sweeping.? If I find out more details, I'll let you know, but for now bring gloves, rags, pails for this type of cleaning.?
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What: Spring Cleanup Day at Grace Lutheran Church
When: Saturday April 12th 9am - 2pm
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Thank you!
Dave AI6VX
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Event: VCARC/K6MEP Monthly Club Meeting - Friday, April 11, 2025
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Reminder: VCARC/K6MEP Monthly Club Meeting
When:
Friday, April 11, 2025
7:00pm to 10:00pm
(UTC-07:00) America/Los Angeles
Where:
Grace Lutheran Church 6190 Telephone Rd, Ventura 93003
Organizer:
Dave Schmidt
info@...
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Description:
VCARC/K6MEP Monthly Club Meeting
We welcome members and non-members to our monthly club meeting.? We start the meeting promptly at 7:00pm.
We also have our meeting over Zoom.?
Presentation this month will be: Meshtastic by Dave AI6VX
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Zoom details are as follows:
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Meeting ID: 919 4003 7316
Passcode: 488826
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One tap mobile
+16694449171,,91940037316#,,,,*488826# US
+16699009128,,91940037316#,,,,*488826# US (San Jose)
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Dial by your location
? +1 669 444 9171 US
? +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
? +1 253 205 0468 US
? +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
? +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
? +1 719 359 4580 US
? +1 386 347 5053 US
? +1 507 473 4847 US
? +1 564 217 2000 US
? +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
? +1 646 931 3860 US
? +1 689 278 1000 US
? +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
? +1 305 224 1968 US
? +1 309 205 3325 US
? +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
? +1 360 209 5623 US
Meeting ID: 919 4003 7316
Passcode: 488826
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/a7LvhlCmM
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Re: The Ed Fong antenna minus the TBJ antennas arrived today
EDIT:? The uSDX transceivers are NOT in this order!
Robert will be posting his review of the unit soon.? After you see the review, let me know if you still want to order the uSDX.
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Dave
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The Ed Fong antenna minus the TBJ antennas arrived today
I received the first shipment of antennas from Ed Fong and will bring these to the club meeting Friday.
The rest of the antennas (TBJ-1) Ed is shipping out this week so I should get them in time for the following weekend's Portable Radio/Help/ARRL Ham Open House event.
Green is what arrived, and the last column is the total $$ for just the items in green.
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Please bring exact change or a check made out to me, 'David Schmidt'
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Thank you,
Dave AI6VX
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Crowded tonight.
Dave AI6VX
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Event: 40M Local Net 1900 Local Time 7.242 LSB - Wednesday, April 9, 2025
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Reminder: 40M Local Net 1900 Local Time 7.242 LSB
When:
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
7:00pm to 7:30pm
(UTC-07:00) America/Los Angeles
Organizer:
Dave Schmidt AI6VX
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Description:
1900 Local Time?
40M net on 7.242 LSB.
If the frequency is busy, check 5 Khz below or above as we may have moved there, or check your email as I will try to email the Groups.io list with our new frequency
To help with coordination, please tune to 147.515 Mhz simplex! This will allow us to let each other know if we moved to another frequency, or if band conditions are poor and we want to try a different band.
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2025 SoCal Ride, Walk & Roll to Cure ALS
Hi All,
I once again am heading up the Amateur Radio Volunteers for the SoCal Ride, Walk & Roll to Cure ALS. The event is taking place on May 3rd and covers almost all of the Conejo Valley.
I'm in need of a few aid station personnel and a hand full of SAG drivers to properly cover this event.
This is a fun and fulfilling event. Please volunteer if you can.
To sign up just pop me in email to stu@... and I'll get you on the roster!
Thanks in advance for your support!
Stu
AG6AG
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Reminder: 2M/70cm Net
When:
Monday, April 7, 2025
8:00pm to 9:00pm
(UTC-07:00) America/Los Angeles
Where:
On the air and over Zoom
Organizer:
Dave Schmidt
info@...
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Description:
Please join us for our Monday Night Net.
Mondays 8:00pm using the PVARC linked repeaters
Sulphur Mtn:
445.56 141.3 / 440.56 141.3?-Linked
145.20 127.3 / 144.60 127.3?-Linked
South Mountain:
447.48 156.7?/ 442.48 156.7?-Linked
Camarillo Hills:?
445.60 141.3 / 440.60 141.3?– Linked
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We need net hosts! Signup to host a Monday Night Net here:
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Topic: VCARC Monday Night 2M Net Zoom Meeting
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 938 9789 7253
Passcode: 323972
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One tap mobile
+16699009128,,93897897253#,,,,*323972# US (San Jose)
+16694449171,,93897897253#,,,,*323972# US
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Dial by your location
? +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
? +1 669 444 9171 US
? +1 719 359 4580 US
? +1 253 205 0468 US
? +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
? +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
? +1 386 347 5053 US
? +1 507 473 4847 US
? +1 564 217 2000 US
? +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
? +1 646 931 3860 US
? +1 689 278 1000 US
? +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
? +1 305 224 1968 US
? +1 309 205 3325 US
? +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
? +1 360 209 5623 US
Meeting ID: 938 9789 7253
Passcode: 323972
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/adFVuvKycL
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ARRL Ham Radio Open House 2025 on April 19th, 2025
Come to our ARRL Ham Radio Open House 2025!
Our call sign: K6MEPOur Name: Ventura County ARCLocation: Grace Lutheran Church Missouri Synod?
6190 Telephone Rd, Ventura, CA 93003Start:?2025-04-19 18:00 UTC (11 AM)End:?2025-04-19 21:00 UTC (13:00 or 2 PM)Contact:?David SchmidtPhone: 805-302-0035Email:?president@...
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Board meeting tonight - Zoom details
Tonight is our monthly board meeing and members wishing to attend may use the Zoom details below to join in. When: 7pm Where - online via Zoom.?
Dave AI6VX
Topic: April 2025 VCARC Board Meeting
Time: Apr 6, 2025 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 930 5341 0238
Passcode: 026841
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One tap mobile
+16694449171,,93053410238#,,,,*026841# US
+16699009128,,93053410238#,,,,*026841# US (San Jose)
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Dial by your location
? +1 669 444 9171 US
? +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
? +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
? +1 719 359 4580 US
? +1 253 205 0468 US
? +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
? +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
? +1 360 209 5623 US
? +1 386 347 5053 US
? +1 507 473 4847 US
? +1 564 217 2000 US
? +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
? +1 646 931 3860 US
? +1 689 278 1000 US
? +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
? +1 305 224 1968 US
? +1 309 205 3325 US
Meeting ID: 930 5341 0238
Passcode: 026841
Find your local number:
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yay: Spring VHF-UHF Sprints begin In 8 Days
Monday, 14 April: 7-11pm : 2 meters Tuesday, 22 April: 7-11pm: 222mhz/135cm Wednesday, 30 April: 7-11pm; 70cm Saturday, 03 May: 8am-2pm; microwaves (900 & up) Saturday, 10 May: 6 meters:?4pm-8pm pdt
Most activity first hour of each Sprint 2m - 70 cm Most activity 8am- 10 am Microwave Sprint Most activity 4-8pm six Meter Sprint
Common freq:? 146.52; 146.55; 146.58 MHz?fm simplex & 144.2 mhz?usb 223.5 MHz fm simplex & 222.1 usb 446.0 MHz fm simplex & 432.2 mhz usb 902mhz : coordinate on 2 meter freq 1300mhz: coordinate on 2 meter freq 50.125mhz usb; 52.525mhz fm simplex?
Questions of any type: Pete: n6ze@...
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Event: 10M Local Net 1600 PDT 28.395 USB - Sunday, April 6, 2025
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Reminder: 10M Local Net 1600 PDT 28.395 USB
When:
Sunday, April 6, 2025
4:00pm to 4:30pm
(UTC-07:00) America/Los Angeles
Organizer:
David Schmidt
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Description:
1600 PDT? 28.395 Mhz USB
If the frequency is busy, check 5 Khz below or above as we may have moved there
?
Get on the air and see who you can hear!? A good way for Technicians to participate on HF as they are allowed a small slice of 10M.
Edit: Moved time to 4pm (0000 UTC) so we are not in the last hour of various contests through the year.
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Nashua Area Radio Society’s Ham Bootcamp on Zoom Saturday, May 10, 2025 7AM to 3PM PDT
The Ham Bootcamp will be held Saturday, May 10, 2025. The online event, from 10 AM - 6 PM EST, is open to everyone and designed for newly licensed hams, experienced hams or anyone just exploring the hobby. Bootcamp will offer demonstrations and tutorials, including building a station, getting on the air, and VHF equipment and activities. Special sessions include FT8, emergency communications, and operating via satellites. Whether you're interested in local communication, DXing, contesting, or just having fun on the air, there’s something for everyone. For more information or to register, visit; . The Zoom link will be sent upon registration.
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New Video: AnyTone AT-5888uv Transmitter Tests
New video just dropped. I test the Anytone dual band mobile.
Enjoy!
Stu
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CQ Autism Awareness Week April 2-April 8: Hams Worldwide Tune In for Inclusion
Hi Group!
From April 2nd to April 8th, the global ham radio community will once again raise its voice for a cause that touches millions—Autism Awareness Week. Operators around the world will be calling out "CQ Special Event Autism Awareness Week," opening the airwaves to promote inclusion, understanding, and conversation around autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
CQ Autism Awareness: Hams Worldwide Tune In for Inclusion
Countries Represented
Argentina, Australia, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, British Columbia, Canada, Croatia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, England, France, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Netherlands, New Zealand, Russia, Scotland, Seychelles, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, UAE, Venezuela, Wales, West Malaysia, Qatar
This meaningful event is organized for the third year by James Gallo, KB2FMH. Unlike traditional contests, there are no trophies or points to be won. For James, the true prize lies in the conversations—the rag-chews and shared stories that spread the message: it’s OK to be different.
That message is traveling far and wide. In last year’s event, over 17,000 QSOs (contacts) were logged, with signals stretching nearly 83 million miles across the globe. Hams are proving that while autism may make individuals feel alone, they are anything but.
In the U.S., tune in to the special event callsign W2A. Internationally, listen for stations like GB2AA, 8A2AAW, S76A, VO1BIG/VE3, and 7A2M. I am volunteering for this event and will be calling out W2A this week. To see the full list of participating callsigns and learn more, visit the .
** If you'd like to volunteer for the event, send an email to hamradioevents@... - attached to this post is the Operators guide for Special Event participation 2025.pdf **
Autism spectrum disorder is one of the fastest-growing developmental disabilities in the United States—more common than childhood cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined. It affects 1 in 68 children, with boys nearly five times more likely to be diagnosed than girls.
ASD doesn’t discriminate. It crosses all boundaries—nationality, religion, race, and gender. It typically appears before the age of three and, while there is no medical cure or detection method, early diagnosis and intervention can significantly improve outcomes.
Individuals with autism often possess unique talents—some are exceptional artists, musicians, or mathematicians. Many experience hyperlexia, the ability to read far above their age level. Notable figures like Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Andy Warhol, and Bill Gates are widely believed to have been on the autism spectrum.
Autism Awareness Week on the air is more than a special event—it’s a worldwide effort to connect through shared humanity. It reminds us all that through conversation, empathy, and acceptance, we can make the world a little more inclusive—one call at a time.
So listen in. Answer the call. And help make a difference.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: LOG WHAT YOU HEAR - ONLY
When you HEAR an operator using one of the calls, mainly the W2A call from our large group of ops across the US, log ONLY the call they SAY, Do Not log what you See on any clusters, Especially the POTA spots.?
Logging with Any modifier will prohibit any QSO matching when you go to request your card via the OQRS link as well as no getting confirmations on QRZ, LoTW or ClubLog.?
ONLY W2A/KH6 and W2A/KL7 modifiers should be logged for the DX Entity credit
Thank you for your participation!
73,
Andy >> KO6CZD
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Ed Fong Antenna Group Buy Status
- I contacted Ed on Tuesday with the list and asked how to proceed.? He said to add $25 for shipping and send in a check.? He didn't want the payment via any other method.?
- I am sending him a check tomorrow.??
- Given how long first class mail takes anymore, I think we'll be lucky if the bulk order is received before the April 11th club meeting, but I bet we'll have it in time for the April 19th 'Portable Radio Operations and Help Session'.
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uSDX status:? Robert KM6RSS has been going back and forth with Ed on microphone settings and believes the radio is working better. I asked Robert to write up a review on the rig, and this weekend I'll work with him to get a recording of the TX audio to confirm it is now good.? Once the review is written, I'll contact the folks that originally wanted to order one to confirm that they still do, then I'll place the order for the uSDX.
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Below is the antenna order placed with Ed.
Dave? AI6VX?
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Hi All,
VCARS is hosting the Rookie Roundup Contest Event on April 13th, 2025. This is a one day event and is designed to help new Amateur Radio Operators learn the "tricks of the trade" when in comes to HF operations and logging.
We have a few slots open for Licensed Amateurs to participate, and look forward to a great learning event for all!
This event takes place in Newbury Park and lasts the day.
For those that wish to participate, please Email stu@... for more information.
We are also looking for a few more experienced operators to mentor these up and coming HF operators!
Stu
AG6AG
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Event: 40M Local Net 1900 Local Time 7.242 LSB - Wednesday, April 2, 2025
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Reminder: 40M Local Net 1900 Local Time 7.242 LSB
When:
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
7:00pm to 7:30pm
(UTC-07:00) America/Los Angeles
Organizer:
Dave Schmidt AI6VX
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Description:
1900 Local Time?
40M net on 7.242 LSB.
If the frequency is busy, check 5 Khz below or above as we may have moved there, or check your email as I will try to email the Groups.io list with our new frequency
To help with coordination, please tune to 147.515 Mhz simplex! This will allow us to let each other know if we moved to another frequency, or if band conditions are poor and we want to try a different band.
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Robert Shank KM6RSS
Andy K06CZD