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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 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 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.

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@... View Event 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. 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. 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. What: Spring Cleanup Day at Grace Lutheran Church When: Saturday April 12th 9am - 2pm Thank you! Dave AI6VX

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@... View Event 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 Zoom details are as follows: Topic: April 11th 7pm Monthly Club Meeting Time: Apr 11, 2025 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/91940037316?pwd=jg0ULAjzVTnVTT1Pcgz5wXNAwkqKhk.1 Meeting ID: 919 4003 7316 Passcode: 488826 --- One tap mobile +16694449171,,91940037316#,,,,*488826# US +16699009128,,91940037316#,,,,*488826# US (San Jose) --- 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

Crowded tonight. Dave AI6VX

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 View Event 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 开云体育 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.

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

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@... View Event 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 We need net hosts! Signup to host a Monday Night Net here: https://k6mep.org/host-a-monday-night-net/ Topic: VCARC Monday Night 2M Net Zoom Meeting Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/93897897253?pwd=PfXTihkUeZNaOCnU1VAbYvuRe9AdRg.1 Meeting ID: 938 9789 7253 Passcode: 323972 --- One tap mobile +16699009128,,93897897253#,,,,*323972# US (San Jose) +16694449171,,93897897253#,,,,*323972# US --- 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

Come to our ARRL Ham Radio Open House 2025! Our call sign: K6MEP Our Name: Ventura County ARC Location: Grace Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 6190 Telephone Rd, Ventura, CA 93003 Start: 2025-04-19 18:00 UTC (11 AM) End: 2025-04-19 21:00 UTC (13:00 or 2 PM) Contact: David Schmidt Phone: 805-302-0035 Email: president@... Website: k6mep.org/

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 https://zoom.us/j/93053410238?pwd=qDnaJsNlKPfVTYuajr9L7mQcngHDZz.1 Meeting ID: 930 5341 0238 Passcode: 026841 --- One tap mobile +16694449171,,93053410238#,,,,*026841# US +16699009128,,93053410238#,,,,*026841# US (San Jose) --- 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: https://zoom.us/u/abHCMMVC3S

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 https://sites.google.com/site/springvhfupsprints/2025-information Questions of any type: Pete: n6ze@...

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 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 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.

The Nashua Area Radio Society’s 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; www.n1fd.org/ham-bootcamp. The Zoom link will be sent upon registration.

New video just dropped. I test the Anytone dual band mobile. https://youtu.be/aJWWe0Nm6mw Enjoy! Stu

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 QRZ.com page for W2A. ** 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

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

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 View Event 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 开云体育 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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March was a full month for the club, starting with the monthly meeting on the 14th where Ed Fong WB6IQN gave us a talk on his antennas. Many of us are already happy owners of one or more of them, but at the meeting we got to hear about the time and research he spent on their design. Ed concluded his presentation by offering us a group discount on his antennas and within a few days I’ll be placing the order. I own his DBJ-2 roll-up antenna, which I ‘every-day-carry’ (EDC) in my backpack. I may never need to use it, but if I do, it’s ready for quick deployment. March 22nd we held a VE session which resulted in 7 new hams and 2 upgrades! Congratulations to everyone that tested and also a big thanks to the VE’s that volunteered their time. Without volunteer examiners our club would not be able to provide this needed service for our community. I have to say I really enjoy participating in testing sessions. It’s rewarding to me to see folks get their license for the first time, or get their upgrade. As most of you know on the same day we held our first picnic of the year, which included setting up radios. This event was well attended, and included guests from the morning VE session too! What a treat for them to be able to take their test in the morning, then walk out and look at stations and ask questions. It definitely put a smile on my face. Thanks to all our club members that welcomed these folks, and thanks for bringing yummy treats and side dishes. Because that event was such a success, I decided that we should do ‘Portable Radio Operations and Help Sessions’ every month! Except for December, I have reserved the picnic pavilion area of Grace Lutheran Church one Saturday every month from 11am until 2pm so we can ‘play radio’. Note that the club will not be providing food for these monthly gatherings (except for the picnic in September), however if anyone wants to bring their own food and make a picnic out of it, you are free to do so. The first of these will be on April 19. Mark your calendars! This past weekend was the CQ WXP SSB contest. I hope many of you got on the air and gave it a try. Even if you are not a contester, contests are the perfect way for you to have a quick ‘in and out’ exchange to know how far you can be heard. I didn’t start until late Saturday, working mostly US stations on 20, 40 and 80M, but Sunday was very different. My opinion that my 131 foot long EFHW antenna sucks on 10M changed when I heard and made contacts with many DX stations. Italy, Denmark, France, Germany, Curacao, European Russia and others. Wow! 10M was hot! I wish I had started earlier in the contest, but what I did do was fun! One interesting exchange I made on Saturday was with N3QE. What was interesting about it? It was an AI operator! I originally thought it was a real person but the inflection was always the same for the same words and numbers. I looked up the callsign on QRZ and saw “Tina, the AI operator”. The day had to come right? What I don’t know is how automated ‘Tina’ is. Is it just someone typing into a purpose built piece of software that does text to voice? I plan on reaching out to N3QE and hopefully get some details. Here is a recording of N3QE during the contest. Unfortunately it doesn’t have both sides of the exchange, but if it did you’d hear a pretty quick back and forth. https://youtube.com/shorts/UBLUGwNUwCo And yes, my background noise is that bad at my house. I later discovered the noise blanker does a pretty good job of removing the background noise. So that’s March. What is happening in April? April 11th Friday 7pm - Monthly club meeting where I’ll give a talk on Meshtastic. These nodes use the unlicensed ISM (instruments, science, medical) 900 Mhz band to form a mesh messaging network. It has interesting capabilities, and deficiencies, all of which I’ll cover. If you like to tinker, it’s a fun thing to try. If you want to get a head start and learn about Meshtastic early, here’s the official webpage: https://meshtastic.org/docs/introduction/ April 12th Saturday from 9am until 2pm - Spring Cleaning Day at