WR6AOK: On the Air
With the CZU Lightning Complex Fire being 24% contained and the skies yet to show a reliable shade of blue, hams of the San Lorenzo Valley community have been using the club's WR6AOK VHF repeater to coordinate emergency response activities. Since the repeater … [Read More...]
Frequency Measuring Tests
Many thanks to John AC6SL and to Sam WB6RJH for their engaging and well-prepared Tech Talk on ARRL Frequency Measurement Tests (Club Meeting, August 7, 2020). Who knew that wielding electronic instruments and measuring an unmodulated broadcast signal's … [Read More...]
Field Day Video 2020
Becky Steinbruner recorded video during Field Day 2020. Here are the highlights. 00:00 – 01:39 Friday Setup 01:40 – 04:38 VHF Antenna Field Repair 04:39 – 06:34 Satellite Station Discussion (Rosemary Anderson and KJ6ZL) 06:34 – 08:29 Phone Station … [Read More...]
Field Day 2020 Surprises
To say we live in interesting times would be an understatement. However, to have participated in Field Day 2020 underscores amateur radio's ability to adapt to conditions, while building and maintaining social contacts. Our story began about a month before … [Read More...]