SC4 Amateur Radio Club

Found the link to the Go Kit pdf I was looking for. It includes a list of pet items you should consider having in a Go Kit for your animals. We’re sheltering in place now, but if evacuations are necessary, these things should be ready to go. I keep Bixby’s go kit next to his carrier in a covered plastic box that can double as a litter…[Read more]

Folks – It’s probably obvious, but there are no exams being given for ham radio licenses for the time being. A couple of people have asked me about getting a license since we’re in lock down. I hope people will now understand why it’s important to be prepared before there’s an emergency. But, if you are asked about it, please encourage people…[Read more]

Just got this from Cut Rate Batteries, which is where some of us have gotten lithium ion batteries for our FT-60s.

“COVID-19 Impact on Lithium-ION battery production

If you plan on purchasing bulk quantities of Lithium-ION batteries in the next six months, NOW is the time to order. COVID-19 has caused a reduction in production at overseas…[Read more]

I’m net control tonight, and am getting nothing back from the repeater, and no response on simplex. Am I the only one?

The Red Cross is offering 2 opportunities in January for those interested in shelter ops training. See the flyer for details and contact info.

Our friends up north will be conducting a simplex test starting at 10 am on December 14th. If you’d like to see if you can reach anyone up that way, sign up with Lee Copeland (aj6bn@arrl.net) and he will add you to the roster and send instructions.

Note that the technician’s class will be happening at the same time.

ARRL is putting out a new magazine starting in January for new hams. If you’re already a member, you can access it online for free. When you join ARRL, or renew, you can choose the new magazine (‘On The Air’), or QST. It’s not clear if you can order it separately.

http://www.arrl.org/on-the-air-magazine

Greetings, Everyone! It’s the last meeting of the year. Major topics include:

2020 Board Elections
Holiday Party Preparations
PSPS Debrief

The SC4ARC Holiday Potluck will be on Friday, December 6th starting at 6pm at the Cuesta La Honda clubhouse at 120 Scenic Dr. We’ll need a set up committee and a tear down committee. Please sign up for either or both of those if you can. The clubhouse has a microwave, but no stove, oven or refrigerator. There are electrical outlets for c…[Read more]