New section appointment: Rachel Kinoshita / KK6DAC is a Technical Specialist. She has done presentations for a number of ham radio clubs on topics such as batteries, solar, alternative emergency power, manual radio programming, simplex vs. repeaters, and several others. Welcome aboard, Rachel ! […]
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Congratulations to Jeneen Sommers, W6NCS
Congratulations to Jeneen Sommers, W6NCS, SC4 Amateur Radio Club President, on completing all requirements for ARES Level 3 certification. Jeneen is an assistant EC who has participated in many activations, including the CZU fire complex and evacuations last year. […]
New Digipeater for Santa Cruz Mountain Communities
New Digipeater for Santa Cruz Mountain CommunitiesBy Lisa Short Chupity, W6LSCPIO for SC4ARC/ARES The SC4ARC/ARES organization has installed a new digipeater on Butano Ridge above Canyon Road near Pescadero. This digipeater serves the communities of La Honda,Pescadero, Butano Park, Loma Mar, Dearborn Park, Whitehouse Canyon and the La Honda Volunteer Fire Brigade. This is essential […]
Not a Nice Day
Not a Nice Day By Suellene Petersen / K6CPA, Public Information Coordinator It seemed like it was going to be a nice day to take the dog for a walk and get some exercise. Glen Hannerman, KJ6BQK, is an educator in mid-county Monterey. As all of our educators know about the challenges to teaching has […]
Amateurs’ Email Addresses Will Continue to Be Kept Private
Amateurs’ Email Addresses Will Continue to Be Kept Private, FCC Says Starting on June 29, all applications filed with the FCC must include an email address for FCC correspondence. After receipt of the initial announcement that all future applications would require an email address, ARRL was concerned for the privacy of its members and requested […]
Successful Red Cross Emergency Communications Spring 2021 Drill Summary
This reference courtesy ARRL ARES Letter dated May 19, 2021 — Successful Red Cross Emergency Communications Spring 2021 Drill Summary The Red Cross Emergency Communications Training Group held its third nationwide drill on Saturday, May 8. The results are still being compiled and checked as this is written, but it appears that approximately 800 radio […]
May’s Red Cross Emergency Communications Drill Was a Success
May’s Red Cross emergency communications drill was a success. Here’s the announcement of the event, from the organizers. “The spring Red Cross nationwide emergency communications drill will be held on Saturday, May 8th, with Red Cross, ARES and other operators asked to demonstrate the ability to deliver digital messages using Red Cross forms to specific […]
April 2021 Volunteer Monitor Program Report Released
April 2021 Volunteer Monitor Program Report Released05/13/2021 The Volunteer Monitor (VM) Program is a joint initiative between ARRL and FCC to enhance compliance in the Amateur Radio Service. A General class renewal applicant withdrew his application after FCC notice that the renewal application would be held up pending review of Volunteer Monitor complaints. As a […]
First-Time Exam Applicants Must Obtain FCC Registration Number Before Taking Exam
QST de W1AWARRL Bulletin 15 ARLB015From ARRL HeadquartersNewington CT May 7, 2021To all radio amateursSB QST ARL ARLB015 First-Time Exam Applicants Must Obtain FCC Registration Number before Taking Exam Beginning May 20, 2021, all amateur examination applicants will be required to provide an FCC Registration Number (FRN) to the Volunteer Examiners (VEs) before taking an […]
Russian Robinson Club Announces Activation of Rare IOTA Islands in the Aleutians
Russian Robinson Club Announces Activation of Rare IOTA Islands in the Aleutians05/03/2021 The Russian Robinson Club (RRC) has resumed its plans to activate rare Kiska Island (IOTA NA-070) and Adak Island (IOTA NA-039) in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands chain in July for Islands on the Air (IOTA) enthusiasts. Plans to activate these islands in 2020 were […]