SC4 Amateur Radio Club

I’m still planning to participate but can’t get into the survey form. – VG

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Neil W6VG

I’m interested in being on this committee. – Neil

Thanks Irma! I’m starting my prep this week but am planning on moving the trailer and raising antennas next week. I’d welcome a shadow, but the weather forecast doesn’t look amenable to proper outdoor protocols! I’d be happy to do a zoom or two with new hams with questions at some point during setup.

Good thought about a live cam during…[Read more]

Thanks for posting all your details Eva. Yes, cross-band repeating is a very useful function. There may be a presentation in our library about it and we’ve had it as a tech session at meetings, but definitely worth revisiting. The fires and subsequent possibility of debris flows had us thinking about it again for communications in…[Read more]

Hi Sue,

Your trip sounds great, and ham radio will be important to have with you on the road and on the trail. It might be easier to talk offline so I’ll send you a message. In short, having a handy-talkie such as the FT-60 will be great on the trail, but having a mobile base station with a good antenna in your truck offers several advantages…[Read more]

Great! IC anyone?

Sign me up for March 15th & 22nd – Neil, W6VG

Neil and Mary will be attending and participating in the Zoom Elephant.

I can do Sat. p.m. or Sun. a.m.

Sunday afternoon sounds best Casey. I’ll be at the chipper program 10-12, but free immediately after. I have one other potential volunteer so we are covered. I’ll email you to set up specifics. Thanks everyone!

Thanks for the warning Casey. I think it’s a proper use of the system. Most proper would be to ID from a known location right before you start your tour. Let folks know again what you’re up to in case we only hear kerchunks. Good luck with your tests! – Neil