Re: Thanks to those that helped with cleanup day today at the Church! Also Winter Field Day is happening right now!
Okay, i¡¯m going to volunteer something here. Your president is forgetful.? If you talk to my dad, he¡¯ll tell you my nickname is the absent minded professor. ?
Sorry Dick :( and there are likely others I¡¯ve missed.?
Dave Ai6vx?
On Sunday, January 26, 2025, Richard Hinson < rchwdm@...> wrote: Dave, I was there until 12:45? but had to leave for a neighborhood pre-rain event. Missed the?group pic Dick? kb0jou...obviously I took your picture before the tree branch fell.? Haha Dick
On Sat, Jan 25, 2025 at 6:52?PM Dave Schmidt AI6VX via <dgschmidt= [email protected]> wrote: BIG THANK YOU to all the folks that came out and helped at Grace Lutheran Church's cleanup day today.? Our turnout was fantastic (~14 people showed up), and the Church folks were super appreciative. Bert Rapp sent me a thank you text later stating: "The servant heart of the men in your club is amazing.? Your help was outstanding today."?
?Thanks again to everyone for your help and thank you Linda for your delicious desserts and helping with setup and cleanup from lunch.? You all are AWESOME!
Group photo below is missing Tom W0UFC and Linda Shank
Winter Field Day is happening RIGHT NOW!? Rules can be found here.?
Time: Starts 1600 UTC Saturday January 25th (8:00am)
Ends 21:59 UTC Sunday January 26th (2:00pm)
Check rules?in the link above for what the exchange is.??
This is another great opportunity?for folks to get on the air and not worry about thinking of what to say.? Plus you get to see how far you can work.? Give it a try!
Dave AI6VX
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I operate mobile,? bringing the coax in from my mag mount into the car through an open window.
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If it is dumping rain, that's going to be a problem.? Right now it doesn't look that bad, but just in case if you don't hear the 10M net start on time, please talk amongst yourselves as I am either finding shelter, or heading back to the house to try and operate from there.
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Sorry in advance, but I'm happy about the rain!? 0.62" at the house so far (friends in Goleta got 1.6" so far, plus hail!).
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Dave AI6VX
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Re: Thanks to those that helped with cleanup day today at the Church! Also Winter Field Day is happening right now!
I forgot to include Chris Dimond KJ6QOP!? ?He was there working away with the rest of us and had to leave before we took the group photo. Sorry Chris :(
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Dave AI6VX
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Event: 10M Local Net 1600 PDT 28.395 USB - Sunday, January 26, 2025
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Reminder: 10M Local Net 1600 PDT 28.395 USB
When:
Sunday, January 26, 2025
4:00pm to 4:30pm
(UTC-08:00) 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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Thanks to those that helped with cleanup day today at the Church! Also Winter Field Day is happening right now!
BIG THANK YOU to all the folks that came out and helped at Grace Lutheran Church's cleanup day today.? Our turnout was fantastic (~14 people showed up), and the Church folks were super appreciative. Bert Rapp sent me a thank you text later stating: "The servant heart of the men in your club is amazing.? Your help was outstanding today."?
?Thanks again to everyone for your help and thank you Linda for your delicious desserts and helping with setup and cleanup from lunch.? You all are AWESOME!
Group photo below is missing Tom W0UFC and Linda Shank
Winter Field Day is happening RIGHT NOW!? Rules can be found here.?
Time: Starts 1600 UTC Saturday January 25th (8:00am)
Ends 21:59 UTC Sunday January 26th (2:00pm)
Check rules?in the link above for what the exchange is.??
This is another great opportunity?for folks to get on the air and not worry about thinking of what to say.? Plus you get to see how far you can work.? Give it a try!
Dave AI6VX
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Re: Event: Cleanup Day at Grace Lutheran Church, with Potluck afterwards - Saturday, January 25, 2025
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Hello everyone.
As of right now, the cleanup event is still going to happen.? Measurable?rain is not supposed to fall until about 3pm.? We might have nuisance drizzle before that.
For those helping with the cleanup, the Church asked if we could bring drinks, chips and beans.? I plan on bringing sodas, water, and Boston baked beans, so that's covered.? Robert and Linda are bringing lemon bars and brownies.? That leaves chips and really anything else you can think of.? Again, this is not our picnic, but an appreciation lunch for those helping.? Our club's next official picnic will be March 22nd.
Dave AI6VX
Reminder: Cleanup Day at Grace Lutheran Church, with Potluck afterwards
When:
Saturday, January 25, 2025
9:00am to 4:00pm
(UTC-08:00) America/Los Angeles
Where:
Grace Lutheran Church 6190 Telephone Rd, Ventura 93003
Organizer:
Dave Schmidt AI6VX
info@...
805-302-0035
An RSVP is requested. Click here to RSVP
Description:
Please come join our other club members and Grace Lutheran Church fellowship and staff for a cleanup day.? There will be a potluck for all who help clean-up afterwards. Check with Dave AI6VX for ideas about what to bring.
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Where? - Grace Lutheran Church 6190 Telephone Rd Ventura 93003
When? - January 25th from 9am until 4pm
Please wear work clothes as we will be doing tree and parking lot work (sweeping, trimming, raking). Please remember to bring your personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, gloves and hearing protection in case you work close to the chain saws).
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Event: Cleanup Day at Grace Lutheran Church, with Potluck afterwards - Saturday, January 25, 2025
#cal-reminder
Reminder: Cleanup Day at Grace Lutheran Church, with Potluck afterwards
When:
Saturday, January 25, 2025
9:00am to 4:00pm
(UTC-08:00) America/Los Angeles
Where:
Grace Lutheran Church 6190 Telephone Rd, Ventura 93003
Organizer:
Dave Schmidt AI6VX
info@...
805-302-0035
An RSVP is requested. Click here to RSVP
Description:
Please come join our other club members and Grace Lutheran Church fellowship and staff for a cleanup day.? There will be a potluck for all who help clean-up afterwards. Check with Dave AI6VX for ideas about what to bring.
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Where? - Grace Lutheran Church 6190 Telephone Rd Ventura 93003
When? - January 25th from 9am until 4pm
Please wear work clothes as we will be doing tree and parking lot work (sweeping, trimming, raking). Please remember to bring your personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, gloves and hearing protection in case you work close to the chain saws).
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Re: Saturday January 25th - Info on cleanup day at Grace Lutheran Church
I plan on bringing beans too, in addition to the drinks.
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Dave AI6VX
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Event: 40M Local Net 1900 Local Time 7.242 LSB - Wednesday, January 22, 2025
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Reminder: 40M Local Net 1900 Local Time 7.242 LSB
When:
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
7:00pm to 7:30pm
(UTC-08:00) 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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Saturday January 25th - Info on cleanup day at Grace Lutheran Church
Cleanup Day at Grace Lutheran Church When: January 25th Saturday Time: 9am until 4pm (stay for as long or as little as you are able) Location: 6190 Telephone Rd, Ventura 93003
This Saturday is cleanup day at Grace Lutheran Church. The focus of the day will be to trim the trees in the parking lot, up to 14' off the ground. When I asked if we needed to bring anything, the reply was "If anyone has a pole saw (chainsaw on the end of a pole) that would be good to have."? I am told they have enough chainsaws and ladders, and they plan on getting a tree chipper.? I don't think they expect all of us to be up on ladders.? My plan is to be on the ground, collecting downed branches and logs, stripping them down and dragging them to the chipper.? Plus sweeping and picking up.? Helping out at these cleanup events is how we 'pay' our dues to the Church for allowing us to meet there.
If you plan on coming, please dress in your yard work clothes. Robert KM6RSS gave some good advice to also bring a safety hard hat and goggles if you have them.? I'm sure he will reply to this email with more information.
The Church and the Boy Scouts will be cooking up some food for the folks that are helping and they asked us to bring drinks, chips and beans and desserts. I plan on bringing the drinks. Right now they estimate 30 people attending, which includes 15 youths, many from the Boy Scouts. I will be bringing drinks.
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a club BBQ or picnic.? The food is for those helping on cleanup day.
Lastly, the weather is expected to be fog/drizzle in the morning, and rain in the evening.? So for now they still plan on holding the event.
IF the event is cancelled, I will send out a note over Groups.io.??
Thank you all for listening and especially to those planning on coming out to help.
Dave AI6VX
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Reminder: 2M/70cm Net
When:
Monday, January 20, 2025
8:00pm to 9:00pm
(UTC-08:00) 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?¨C Linked
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Topic: VCARC Monday Night 2M Net Zoom Meeting
Time: Dec 23, 2024 08:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
? ? ? ? Every week on Mon, 10 occurrence(s)
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
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? +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
? +1 386 347 5053 US
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? +1 564 217 2000 US
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? +1 689 278 1000 US
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Meeting ID: 938 9789 7253
Passcode: 323972
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/adFVuvKycL
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Just a heads up that my normally quiet location has s6-7 noise?
Dave
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Fw: N6ze/r plans noon-3 pm near rocky peak
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On Sunday, January 19, 2025, 07:22, peter h <n6ze@...> wrote:
N6ze/ + wa6wdy plan 50 - 1300 mhz rove by?ca118 by Simi & San Fernando valleys from noon - 3 pm Sunday & other spots.
Bt
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Event: 10M Local Net 1600 PDT 28.395 USB - Sunday, January 19, 2025
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Reminder: 10M Local Net 1600 PDT 28.395 USB
When:
Sunday, January 19, 2025
4:00pm to 4:30pm
(UTC-08:00) America/Los Angeles
Organizer:
David Schmidt
View Event
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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Give HF a try today even if you don't want to contest
The North America QSO Party is happening right now until 10pm Pacific time.? Yes, it's a contest, but you don't need to keep contacting folks, you don't need to upload anything, you can just get on, make some contacts, see how your rig and antenna is working.
The 'exchange' is your name and state? (AI6VX, Dave in Calif).? ?That's it.? No worries about thinking of what to say.
15M was pretty good and 20M is hopping.??
Give it a try!
Dave AI6VX
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Re: North American QSO Party - SSB
Good luck everyone!? I'll be participating tomorrow from around 1pm - 5pm. and then a few hours in the evening. Dave AI6VX
On Fri, Jan 17, 2025 at 9:12?PM Jacques KN6VQ via <jacques.a.behar= [email protected]> wrote: Hello again all,
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We have a full team of five for tomorrow's NAQP SSB contest. The following people will be participating as Team Ventura County ARC:
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Jacques KN6VQ
Dave AI6VX
Sean KN6TXR
Matt N3AR
John W6JPG
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Good luck to the team, and to anyone else who gets on the air and participates! And as always...
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Have some fun!
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Jacques
KN6VQ
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Re: North American QSO Party - SSB
Hello again all,
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We have a full team of five for tomorrow's NAQP SSB contest. The following people will be participating as Team Ventura County ARC:
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Jacques KN6VQ
Dave AI6VX
Sean KN6TXR
Matt N3AR
John W6JPG
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Good luck to the team, and to anyone else who gets on the air and participates! And as always...
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Have some fun!
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Jacques
KN6VQ
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Event: Ham License Testing - Saturday, January 18, 2025
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Reminder: Ham License Testing
When:
Saturday, January 18, 2025
8:30am to 11:00am
(UTC-08:00) America/Los Angeles
Where:
Grace Lutheran Church 6190 Telephone Rd, Ventura 93003
Organizer:
Dave Schmidt
licensing@...
An RSVP is requested. Click here to RSVP
Description:
Ham License Testing at Grace Lutheran Church
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Sponsored by VCARC
Pre register using the email address above.? No-Walk ins
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DM04qb Ops in ARRL VHF Contest on Sunday, 19 January
Pete , N6ZE, & Woodie, WA6WDY , will rove from noon - 1500 ish on 19january2025,?Sunday , from the top of Stunt Rd in the Santa Monica mts (DM04qb) from 50 MHz to 1296 MHz on typical frequencies. Modes will be FM simplex, usb, & a bit of CW. Even when in motion, we¡¯ll monitor 223.5 MHz fm simplex plus 146.52 fm simplex, 144.2 MHz usb?& 50.125 MHz usb?We hope to work lots of you as we gaze out upon the burn areas.? For further info, look at ARRL¡¯s rules for this event.
Questions? Pete: ?n6ze@... & 805.796.n6ze txt
Good luck to all.
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Re: North American QSO Party - SSB
Hello all,
This is my last reminder for anyone who would like to be on the VCARC team for this Saturday's North American QSO Party. There is no requirement to put in a big effort, just to get on the air and make some contacts!
I will be submitting the team list around this time tomorrow (Friday) night. Let me know before then if you'd like to participate.
So far the team is:
KN6VQ - Jacques AI6VX - Dave KN6TXR - Sean
Hope you can join us!
Jacques
KN6VQ
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