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SUMMARY:Introduction to Radio Class: Pinecrest Academy School in Cold Springs\, CA
DESCRIPTION:THIS IS A FREE CLASS\, Limited to the first 25 people. REGISTER BELOW. \n\n\n\nLearn basic radio communications skills with a focus on the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)\, Family Radio Service and Ham Radio (GMRS/FRS/HAM). A NO TEST LICENSE is required to transmit on the GMRS frequencies. However\, you can transmit without a license on the FRS frequencies that are used by some of our GMRS groups within Tuolumne County. Explore and learn all the details at this class. \n\n\n\nHands on skills training will get you up and transmitting right away\, with instructions on emergency communication. \n\n\n\nSTAY INFORMED when cellphones are down and power outages occur. \n\n\n\nRADIO CLASS AGENDA\n\n\n\n\nTypes of Radio Services\n\n\n\nPro and Cons of FRS/GMRS/HAM\n\n\n\nRadio Etiquette \n\n\n\nHow to talk on the Radio\n\n\n\nHow to listen to public safety channels (Fire/Sheriff/AirTankers\, etc)\n\n\n\nWhat is a Repeater?\n\n\n\nHow to join a Network\n\n\n\nCommon Radio Features\n\n\n\nUse Radio as a Scanner\n\n\n\nPractice Net Roster with Radio\n\n\n\n\nOPTIONAL: Tuolumne County has five GMRS repeaters on hill tops that allow wide communications across the county and the valley. A GMRS license is required for repeater usage. Apply for your GMRS license today. One GMRS license will cover your entire extended family\, even if they don’t live in the same home. There is NO TEST\, only a FCC $35. application fee. Follow these step by step instructions to get your NO TEST GMRS License. FCC processing time usually takes one to three days and has a $35.00 fee. START NOW. \n\n\n\nYou do not need to own a radio to attend this class\, reserve a seat with a free ticket and learn the basic skills of radio communication. There is no fee for the skills training. \n\n\n\n\nJuly 11th – 9:00 AM (about 2 hours) Please check in by 8:45\, thanks!\n\n\n\nLimited to the first 25 people\n\n\n\nPinecrest Academy School: 30433 Old Strawberry Rd.\, Cold Springs\, CA 95335 \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW AND SAVE YOUR SEAT!\n\n\n\n\nThis is the meeting location: \n\n\n\nPinecrest Academy School is at 30433 Old Strawberry Rd\, Cold Springs\, CA 95335 \n\n\n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Winlink Training Session: Pinecrest Academy School in Cold Springs\, CA
DESCRIPTION:THIS IS A FREE CLASS\, Limited to the first 15 people. REGISTER BELOW. \n\n\n\nThis training session will teach participants how to use Winlink\, a global\, volunteer-run radio email system for amateur radio operators\, allowing text-based email and data transmission\, without internet or cell connectivity. Using specialized software like Winlink Express\, hams connect their radios to internet-connected gateways to send messages worldwide\, which is critical during disasters\, for maritime\, and remote communications. \n\n\n\nBio: Rich Combs\, KK6RIC. After 30 plus years playing with optics at LLNL (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories)\, Rich showed he was good at taking tests and quickly became an Extra licensed ham. But he still isn’t sure what PTT means – hihi! He is a volunteer driver\, pump operator\, and EMR\, with Strawberry Volunteer Fire Department\, at his QTH in Strawberry\, CA. Hobbies include amateur astronomy\, telescope building\, and long-distance hiking and bicycling. What he really wants from retirement is a simple 8 to 5 job. \n\n\n\nBio: Greg Kiyoi\, KN6RUQ. Licensed in November 2021\, and now an Amateur Extra Ham. Greg says he still has a lot to learn and needs to find time to do it!  He works in the software industry for a Texas based company. Greg works out of a local office in Santa Clara. He operates the only RMS Gateway in the Livermore-Tri-Valley area. Greg is currently the LARK (Livermore Amateur Radio Club) newsletter editor. He has an alternate QTH in Strawberry\, CA. \n\n\n\nHighlights:\n\n\n\n\nJune 27th – 3:00 PM (about 2 hours) Please check in by 2:45 pm\, thanks!\n\n\n\nLimited to the first 15 people\n\n\n\nPinecrest Academy School: 30433 Old Strawberry Rd.\, Cold Springs\, CA 95335 \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW AND SAVE YOUR SEAT!\n\n\n\n\nThis is the meeting location: \n\n\n\nPinecrest Academy School is at 30433 Old Strawberry Rd\, Cold Springs\, CA 95335 \n\n\n\nWinlink Image
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SUMMARY:2026 ARRL Ham Radio Field Day in Strawberry!
DESCRIPTION:SAME LOCATION AS LAST YEAR — in Cold Springs\, on old Strawberry Road\, see below. (~20 miles from Sonora\, at 5\,600 ft elevation\, on Hwy 108 (on the left\, heading east)\, ~5 minutes east of Cold Springs\, or west of Pinecrest Lake. \n\n\n\nRich Combs\, KK6RIC\, and Greg Kiyoi\, KN6RUQ\, will teach a WINLINK CLASS so anyone that has a computer with the Winlink app and an appropriate interface between the CPU and their radio can send digital Winlink messages. They’ll start the training at 3 pm and it’ll likely go until around 5 pm. \n\n\n\nSCHEDULE For SATURDAY \n\n\n\n9:00 AM Ham Test Session \n\n\n\n11:00 AM Contest starts \n\n\n\n4:00 PM Pot luck BBQ (bring a side dish or desert.) \n\n\n\nField Day is ham radio’s open house. During the last weekend in every June\, more than 40\,000 hams throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate ham radio’s science\, skills\, and service to our communities and our nation. It combines public service\, emergency preparedness\, community outreach\, and technical skills all in a single event. Field Day has been an annual event since 1933\, and remains the most popular event in ham radio. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelp contact as many stations as possible on the 160-\, 80-\, 40-\, 20-\,15-\, and 10-meter HF bands\, as well as all bands 50 MHz and above. Learn to operate off grid\, in abnormal situations\, in less than optimal conditions. \n\n\n\nField Day is open to all amateurs in the areas covered by the ARRL/RAC Field Organizations and countries within IARU Region 2. DX stations residing in other regions may be contacted for credit\, but are not eligible to submit entries. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nField Day is always the fourth full weekend of June\, beginning at 1800 UTC Saturday and running through 2059 UTC Sunday. \n\n\n\n\n\nARRL Field Day Rules\n\n\n\nA downloadable PDF version of the ARRL Field Day Rules is available here. \n\n\n\n1. Eligibility: Field Day is open to all amateurs in the areas covered by theARRL/RAC Field Organizations and countries within IARU Region 2. DX stations residing in other regions may be contacted for credit and may submit entries as check-logs.2. Object: To work as many stations as possible on the 160-\, 80-\, 40-\, 20-\, 15- and 10-meter HF bands\, as well as all bands 50 MHz and above\, and in doing so to learn to operate in abnormal situations in less than optimal conditions. A premium is placed on developing skills to meet the challenges of emergency preparedness as well as to acquaint the general public with the capabilities of amateur radio.3. Date and Time Period: ARRL Field Day 2024 is June 22-23.  Field Day is ALWAYS the fourth full weekend\, beginning at 1800 UTC Saturday and ending at 2059 UTC Sunday. \n\n\n\n     3.1. Class A and B (see below) stations that do not begin setting up until 1800 UTC on Saturday may operate the entire 27-hour Field Day period. \n\n\n\n     3.2. Stations who begin setting up before 1800 UTC Saturday may work only 24 consecutive hours\, commencing when on-the-air operations begin. \n\n\n\n     3.3. No class A or B station may begin its set-up earlier than 0000 UTC on the Friday (Thursday afternoon or evening local time) preceding the Field Day period. Cumulative set-up time shall not exceed a total of 24 hours.  \n\n\n\n4. Entry Categories: Field Day entries are classified according to the maximum number of simultaneously transmitted signals\, followed by a designator indicating the nature of their individual or group participation. The minimum number of transmitters that must be claimed is one (1). Twenty (20) transmitters maximum are eligible for the purpose of calculating bonus points (2\,000 points maximum). However\, additional transmitters which may legitimately be used simultaneously will determine your entry category classification\, but will not earn additional bonus points (i.e. 22 transmitters = 22A). The use of switching systems that allow for lock-outs in order to use multiple transmitters (i.e.\, an “octopus”) in an attempt to enter a lower-number-of-transmitters class are prohibited (i.e. using 2 transmitters that can transmit simultaneously\, with two operators\, and a lock-out system and entering class 1A). The use of simulcasting devices which allow a single operator to key and transmit on more than one transmitter at a time\, is prohibited. Bonus stations\, such as the Get-On-The-Air (GOTA) station and satellite station do not count towards determining the number of transmitters for the class and do not qualify for transmitter bonus points. \n\n\n\n      4.1. (Class A) Club / non-club portable: Club or a non-club group of three or more persons set up specifically for Field Day. Such stations must be located in places that are not regular station locations and must not use facilities installed for permanent station use\, or use any structure installed permanently for Field Day. A single licensee\, or trustee\, for the entry is responsible for the group entry. All equipment (including antennas) must lie within a circle whose diameter does not exceed 300 meters (1\,000 feet). To be listed as Class A\, all contacts must be made with transmitter(s) and receiver(s) operating independent of commercial power mains. Entrants whom for any reason operate a transmitter or receiver from a commercial main for one or more contacts will be listed separately as Class A-Commercial. \n\n\n\n           4.1.1. Get-On-The-Air (GOTA) Station. Any Class A (or F) entry whose transmitter classification is two or more transmitters may also operate one additional station without changing its base entry category\, known as the Get-On-The-Air (GOTA) station. This GOTA station may operate on any Field Day band\, HF or VHF\, but is limited to one GOTA station transmitted signal at any time. \n\n\n\n                4.1.1.1. This station must use a different callsign from the primary Field Day station.  The GOTA station must use the same callsign for the duration of the event regardless if operators change. The GOTA station uses the same exchange as its parent. \n\n\n\n               4.1.1.2. The GOTA station may be operated by any person licensed since the previous year’s Field Day\, regardless of license class. It may also be operated by a generally inactive licensee. Non-licensed persons may participate under the direct supervision of an appropriate control operator. A list of operators and participants must be included on the required summary sheet to ARRL HQ.  \n\n\n\n               4.1.1.3. As per FCC rules\, this station must have a valid control operator present at the control point if operating beyond the license privileges of the participant using the station. \n\n\n\n               4.1.1.4. The maximum transmitter output power for the GOTA station shall be 100 watts.  If the primary Field Day group is claiming the QRP multiplier level of five (5)\, the maximum transmitter output power of the GOTA station may not exceed 5 watts. \n\n\n\n               4.1.1.5. There is no limit to the number of contacts made by the GOTA station. QSOs made by this station may be claimed for credit by its primary field day operation. In addition\, bonus points may be earned by this station under rule 7.3.13. \n\n\n\n               4.1.1.6. The GOTA station may operate on any Field Day band. Only one transmitted signal is allowed from the GOTA station at any time. \n\n\n\n               4.1.1.7. The GOTA station does not affect the additional VHF/UHF station provided for under Field Day Rule 4.1.2. for Class A stations. \n\n\n\n               4.1.1.8. Participants are reminded that non-licensed participants working under the direction of a valid control operator may only communicate with other W/VE stations or with stations in countries with which the US has entered a third-party agreement. \n\n\n\n               4.1.1.9. The GOTA station does not qualify as an additional transmitter when determining the number of transmitters eligible for the 100-point emergency power bonus under Rule 7.3.1. \n\n\n\n          4.1.2. Free VHF Station: All Class A entries may also operate one additional transmitter if it operates exclusively on any band or combination of bands above 50 MHz (VHF/UHF) without changing its basic entry classification. This station does not qualify for a 100-point bonus as an additional transmitter. This station may be operated for the clubs Field Day period and all contacts count for QSO credit. It is operated using the primary callsign and exchange of the main Field Day group and is separate and distinct from the GOTA station. \n\n\n\n     4.2. (Class A – Battery) Club / non-club portable: Club or non-club group of three or more persons set up specifically for Field Day. All contacts must be made using an output power of 5 watts or less and the power source must be something other than commercial power mains or motor-driven generator (e.g.: batteries\, solar cells\, water-driven generator). Other provisions are the same for regular Class A. Class AB is eligible for a GOTA station if GOTA requirements are met; however if a GOTA station is used in this class it must meet the 5 watts or less power requirement of this category. Class A – Battery entries will be listed separately. \n\n\n\n     4.3. (Class B) One or two person portable: A Field Day station set up and operated by no more than two persons. Other provisions are the same for Class A except it is not eligible for a GOTA\, or free VHF station. One and two person Class B entries will be listed separately. \n\n\n\n     4.4. (Class B – Battery) One or two person portable: A Field Day station set up and operated by no more than two persons. All contacts must be made using an output power of 5 watts or less and the power source must be something other than commercial mains or motor-driven generator. Other provisions are the same for Class A except it is not eligible for a GOTA or free VHF station. One and two person Class B – Battery entries will be listed separately. \n\n\n\n     4.5. (Class C) Mobile: Stations in vehicles capable of operating while in motion and normally operated in this manner. This includes maritime and aeronautical mobile. If the Class C station is being powered from a car battery or alternator\, it qualifies for emergency power but does not qualify for the multiplier of 5\, as the alternator/battery system constitutes a motor-driven generating system. \n\n\n\n     4.6. (Class D) Home stations: Stations operating from permanent or licensed station locations using commercial power. Class D stations can count contacts with any other station for QSO credit.     4.7. (Class E) Home stations – Emergency power: Same as Class D\, but using emergency power for transmitters and receivers. Class E may work all Field Day stations. \n\n\n\n     4.8. (Class F) Emergency Operations Centers (EOC): An amateur radio station at an established EOC activated by a club or non-club group. Class F operation must take place at an established EOC site. Stations may utilize equipment and antennas temporarily or permanently installed at the EOC for the event. Entries will be reported according to number of transmitters in simultaneous operation. Class F stations are eligible for a free VHF station. At Class 2F they are also eligible for a GOTA station. \n\n\n\n          4.8.1. For Field Day purposes\, an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is defined as a facility established by: \n\n\n\n               a) a Federal\, State\, County\, City or other Civil Government\, agency or administrative entity; or \n\n\n\n               b) a Chapter of a national or international served agency (such as American Red Cross or Salvation Army) with which your local group has an established operating arrangement; \n\n\n\n               4.8.1.1. A private company EOC does not qualify for Class F status unless approved by the ARRL Field Day Manager. \n\n\n\n          4.8.2. Planning of a Class F operation must take place in conjunction and cooperation with the staff of the EOC being activated. \n\n\n\n          4.8.3. Other provisions not covered are the same as Class A. \n\n\n\n          4.8.4. A Class F station may claim the emergency power bonus if emergency power is available at the EOC site. \n\n\n\n               4.8.4.1. The emergency power source must be tested during the Field Day period but you are not required to run the Class F operation under emergency power. \n\n\n\n5. Exchange: \n\n\n\n     Stations in ARRL / RAC sections will exchange their Field Day operating Class and ARRL / RAC section. Example: a three transmitter Class A station in Connecticut which also has a GOTA station and the extra VHF station would send “3A CT” on CW or Digital\, or “3 Alpha Connecticut” on Phone.  \n\n\n\n     DX stations send operating class and the term DX (i.e. 2A DX). \n\n\n\n6. Miscellaneous Rules: \n\n\n\n     6.1. A person may not contact for QSO credit any station from which they also participate. \n\n\n\n     6.2. A transmitter/receiver/transceiver used to contact one or more Field Day stations may not subsequently be used under any other callsign to participate in Field Day. Family stations are exempt provided the subsequent callsign used is issued to and used by a different family member. \n\n\n\n     6.3. Field Day contacts are allowed using Phone\, CW and Digital (non-CW) modes. Stations can be worked once per band per mode under this rule. \n\n\n\n     6.4. Each contact must include contemporaneous direct initiation by both operators making a contact. Initiation of a contact may be by either local or remote control. Fully automated contacts are prohibited. \n\n\n\n     6.5. For any of the three event modes (CW\, Phone\, or Digital)\, only one transmitted signal (or data stream) per band is permitted at any time. Multi Streaming (eg. using Fox and Hound Mode; Dxpedition Mode\, or MSHV) is prohibited. \n\n\n\n     6.6. All voice contacts are equivalent. \n\n\n\n     6.7. All non-CW digital contacts are equivalent. \n\n\n\n     6.8. Cross-band contacts are not permitted (Satellite QSOs cross-band contacts are exempted). \n\n\n\n     6.9. The use of more than one transmitter at the same time on a single band-mode is prohibited. Exception: a dedicated GOTA station may operate as prescribed in Rule 4.1. \n\n\n\n     6.10. No repeater contacts are allowed. \n\n\n\n     6.11. Batteries may be charged while in use. Except for Class D stations\, the batteries must be charged from a power source other than commercial power mains. To claim the power multiplier of five\, the batteries must be charged from something other than a motor driven generator or commercial mains. \n\n\n\n     6.12. All stations for a single entry must be operated under one callsign\, except when a dedicated GOTA station is operated as provided under Field Day Rule 4.1.1. it uses a single\, separate callsign. \n\n\n\n7. Scoring: Scores are based on the total number of QSO points times the power multiplier corresponding to the highest power level under which any contact was made during the Field Day period plus the bonus points.An aggregate club score will also be published\, which will be the sum of all individual entries indicating a specific club (similar to the aggregate score totals used in ARRL affiliated club competitions). Participants from any Class can optionally include a single club name with their submitted results following Field Day. For example\, if Podunk Hollow Radio Club members Becky\, W1BXY\, and Hiram\, W1AW\, both participate in 2024 Field Day — Hiram from his Class D home station\, and Becky from her Class C mobile station — both can include the radio club’s name when reporting their individual results. The published results listing will include individual scores for Hiram and Becky\, plus a combined score for all entries identified as Podunk Hollow Radio Club. \n\n\n\n     7.1. QSO Points: \n\n\n\n          7.1.1. Phone contacts count one point each. \n\n\n\n          7.1.2. CW contacts count two points each. \n\n\n\n          7.1.3. Digital contacts count two points each. \n\n\n\n     7.2. Power multipliers: The power multiplier that applies is determined by the highest power output of any of the transmitters used during the Field Day operation. Power output for classes A\, B and C cannot exceed 500 watts Peak Envelope Power (PEP) transmitter output. Power output for classes D\, E and F cannot exceed 100 watts Peak Envelope Power (PEP) transmitter output. \n\n\n\n          7.2.1. If all contacts are made using a power of 5 watts or less and if a power source other than commercial mains or motor-driven generator is used (batteries\, solar cells\, water-driven generator)\, the power multiplier is five (5). \n\n\n\n          7.2.2. If all contacts are made using a power of 5 watts or less\, but the power source is from a commercial main or from a motor-driven generator\, the power multiplier is two (2). If batteries are charged during the Field Day period using commercial mains or a motor-driven generator the power multiplier is two (2). \n\n\n\n          7.2.3. If any or all contacts are made using an output power up to 100 watts or less\, the power multiplier is two (2). \n\n\n\n          7.2.4. If any or all contacts are made using an output power greater than 100 watts\, the power multiplier is one (1). \n\n\n\n          7.2.5. The power multiplier for an entry is determined by the maximum output power used by any transmitter used to complete any contact during the event. (Example: a group has one QRP station running 3 watts and a second station running 500 watts\, the power multiplier of one (1) applies to all contacts made by the entire operation). \n\n\n\n     7.3. Bonus Points: All stations are eligible for certain bonus points\, depending on their entry class. The following bonus points will be added to the score\, after the multiplier is applied\, to determine the final Field Day score. Bonus points will be applied only when the claim is made on the summary sheet and any proof required accompanies the entry or is received via email or normal mail delivery. \n\n\n\n          7.3.1. 100% Emergency Power: 100 points per transmitter classification if all contacts are made only using an emergency power source up to a total of 20 transmitters (maximum 2\,000 points).  GOTA station and free VHF Station for Class A and F entries do not qualify for bonus point credit and should not be included in the club’s transmitter total. All transmitting equipment at the site must operate from a power source completely independent of the commercial power mains to qualify. (Example: a club operating 3 transmitters plus a GOTA station and using 100% emergency power receives 300 bonus points.) Available to Classes A\, B\, C\, E\, and F. \n\n\n\n          7.3.2. Media Publicity: 100 bonus points may be earned for obtaining publicity from the local media. A copy of the actual media publicity received (newspaper article\, social media post\, etc.) must be submitted to claim the points. Any combination of bona fide media hits would qualify for the bonus points. For example\, posting the details of your upcoming or ongoing Field Day activity\, or your Field Day results\, as posted on a news media site (which could include the media site’s Facebook\, Twitter\, or Instagram) would meet the bonus criteria. Available to all Classes. \n\n\n\n          7.3.3. Public Location: 100 bonus points for physically locating the Field Day operation in a public place (i.e. shopping center\, park\, school campus\, etc) and actively welcoming the public. Person(s) shall be available to greet the public and be identified by some sort of name badge. The intent is for amateur radio to not only be on display to the public\, but also to engage any visitors showing up at your location. Available to Classes A\, B and F. \n\n\n\n          7.3.4. Public Information Table: 100 bonus points for a Public Information Table at the Field Day site. The purpose is to make appropriate handouts and information available to the visiting public at the site. Available to Classes A\, B and F. \n\n\n\n          7.3.5. Message Origination to Section Manager: 100 bonus points for origination of a formal message to the ARRL Section Manager or Section Emergency Coordinator by your group from its site. You should include the club name\, number of participants\, Field Day location\, and number of ARES operators involved with your station. The message must be transmitted during the Field Day period and a copy of it must be included in your submission in either standard NTS or ICS-213 format (or have the equivalent content) or no credit will be given. The message must leave or enter the Field Day operation via amateur radio RF. \n\n\n\nThe Section Manager message is separate from the messages handled in Rule 7.3.6. and may not be claimed for bonus points under that rule. Available to all Classes. \n\n\n\n          7.3.6. Message Handling: 10 points for each formal message originated\, relayed or received and delivered during the Field Day period\, up to a maximum of 100 points (ten messages). Copies of each message must be included with the Field Day report. The message to the ARRL SM or SEC under Rule 7.3.5. does not count towards the total of 10 for this bonus. Messages claimed under this bonus must be in either standard NTS or ICS-213 format (or have the equivalent content). All messages claimed for bonus points must leave or enter the Field Day operation via amateur radio RF. Available to all Classes.  \n\n\n\n          7.3.7. Satellite QSO: 100 bonus points for successfully completing at least one QSO via an amateur radio satellite during the Field Day period. “General Rules for All ARRL Contests” (Rule 3.7.2.)\, (the no-repeater QSO stipulation) is waived for satellite QSOs. Groups are allowed one dedicated satellite transmitter station without increasing their entry category. Satellite QSOs also count for regular QSO credit. Show them listed separately on the summary sheet as a separate “band.” You do not receive an additional bonus for contacting different satellites\, though the additional QSOs may be counted for QSO credit unless prohibited under Rule 7.3.7.1. The QSO must be between two Earth stations through a satellite. Available to Classes A\, B\, and F. \n\n\n\n               7.3.7.1 Stations are limited to one (1) completed QSO on any single channel FM satellite. \n\n\n\n          7.3.8. Alternate Power: 100 bonus points for Field Day groups making a minimum of five QSOs without using power from commercial mains or petroleum driven generator. This means an “alternate” energy source of power\, such as solar\, wind\, methane or water. This includes batteries charged by natural means (not dry cells). The natural power transmitter counts as an additional transmitter. If you do not wish to increase your operating category\, you should take one of your other transmitters off the air while the natural power transmitter is in operation. A separate list of natural power QSOs should be submitted with your entry. Available to Classes A\, B\, E\, and F. \n\n\n\n          7.3.9. W1AW Bulletin: 100 bonus points for copying the special Field Day bulletin transmitted by W1AW (or K6KPH) during its operating schedule during the Field Day weekend (listed in this rules announcement). An accurate copy of the message is required to be included in your Field Day submission. (Note: The Field Day bulletin must be copied via amateur radio. It will not be included in Internet bulletins sent out from Headquarters and will not be posted to Internet BBS sites.) Available to all Classes. \n\n\n\n          7.3.10. Educational activity bonus: One (1) 100-point bonus may be claimed if your Field Day operation includes a specific educational-related activity. The activity can be diverse and must be related to amateur radio. It must be some type of formal activity. It can be repeated during the Field Day period but only one bonus is earned. For more information consult the FAQ in the complete Field Day packet. Available to Classes A & F entries and available clubs or groups operating from a club station in class D and E with 3 or more participants. \n\n\n\n          7.3.11. Site Visitation by an elected governmental official: One (1) 100-point bonus may be claimed if your Field Day site is visited by an elected government official as the result of an invitation issued by your group. Available to all Classes. \n\n\n\n          7.3.12. Site Visitation by a representative of an agency: One (1) 100-point bonus may be claimed if your Field Day site is visited by a representative of an agency served by ARES in your local community (American Red Cross\, Salvation Army\, local Emergency Management\, law enforcement\, etc.) as the result of an invitation issued by your group. ARRL officials (SM\, SEC\, DEC\, EC\, etc) do not qualify for this bonus. Available to all Classes. \n\n\n\n          7.3.13. GOTA Bonus (updated for 2024): Class A and F stations operating a GOTA station may earn  the following bonus points: \n\n\n\n               7.3.13.1. Any successfully completed contacts made by an operator at the GOTA station are worth five (5) bonus points\, regardless of mode used. The GOTA bonus points are not multiplied by the power multiplier (this is a clarification of the rules published in 2023.) There is no limit to the number of contacts a single GOTA operator can make. \n\n\n\n               7.3.13.2. If a GOTA station is supervised full-time by a GOTA Coach\, a single 100-point bonus wil be earned. \n\n\n\n                7.3.13.2.1. The GOTA Coach supervises the operator of the station\, doing such things as answering questions and talking them through contacts\, but may not make QSOs or perform logging functions. \n\n\n\n                7.3.13.2.2. To qualify for this bonus\, there must be a designated GOTA Coach present and supervising for at least 10 contacts. \n\n\n\n          7.3.14. Web submission: A 50-point bonus may be claimed by a group submitting their Field Day entry via the https://field-day.arrl.org/fdentry.php webapp. Available to all Classes. \n\n\n\n          7.3.15. Field Day Youth Participation: \n\n\n\n               7.3.15.1. A 20-point bonus (maximum of 100) may be earned by any Class A\, C\, D\, E\, or F group for each participant age 18 or younger at your Field Day operation that completes at least one QSO. \n\n\n\n               7.3.15.2. For a 1-person Class B station\, a 20-point bonus is earned if the operator is age 18 or younger. For a 2-person Class B station\, a 20-point bonus is earned for each operator age 18 or younger (maximum of 40 points.) Keep in mind that Class B is only a 1 or 2 person operation. This bonus does not allow the total number of participants in Class B to exceed 1 or 2. \n\n\n\n          7.3.16 Social Media: 100 points for promoting your Field Day activation to the general public via an active\, recognized and utilized social media platform (Facebook\, Twitter\, Instagram\, etc). This bonus is available to bona fide amateur radio clubs and Field Day groups that welcome visitors to their operation. Individual participants do not qualify for this bonus. Club websites do not qualify for this bonus. Available to all classes. \n\n\n\n          7.3.17 Safety Officer Bonus: A 100-point bonus may be earned by having a person serving as a Safety Officer for those groups setting up Class A stations. This person must verify that all safety concerns on the Safety Check List (found in the ARRL Field Day Packet) have been adequately met. This is an active bonus – simply designating someone as Safety Officer does not automatically earn this bonus. A statement verifying the completion of the Safety Check List must be included in the supporting documentation sent to ARRL HQ in order to claim this bonus. Available to Class A entries only. \n\n\n\n          7.3.18. Field Day Responsibilities Bonus (new for 2024): A 50-point bonus may be earned by having a person ensure that the Field Day site is free of hazards\, and that safety precautions have been taken throughout the entire event\, as well as providing a point of contact to the visiting public or served agency officials. A signed copy of the Field Day Responsibilities Check List must be included in the supporting documentation sent to ARRL HQ in order to claim this bonus. Available to Class B\, C\, D\, E\, or F entries. \n\n\n\n8. Reporting: \n\n\n\n     8.1. Entries may be submitted to the ARRL via: \n\n\n\n          8.1.1. Field Day Web App at https://field-day.arrl.org/fdentry.php or \n\n\n\n          8.1.2. USPS or other delivery service to (tracking highly recommended): Field Day Entries\, 225 Main St\, Newington\, CT 06111. \n\n\n\n     8.2. Entries must be postmarked or submitted by Tuesday July 23\, 2024. Late entries cannot be accepted. \n\n\n\n     8.3. A complete Field Day Web App Submission site entry consists of: \n\n\n\n          8.3.1. An official ARRL summary sheet which is completed via web app at https://field-day.arrl.org/fdentry.php; \n\n\n\n          8.3.2. Supporting information uploaded via web app. Supporting information must include: \n\n\n\n               8.3.2.1. An attached list of stations worked by band/mode during the Field Day period (dupe sheet or an alpha/numeric list sorted by band and mode – a Cabrillo log can be submitted in lieu of a Dupe Sheet/Calls list by band/mode); and \n\n\n\n               8.3.2.2. Proof of all bonus points claimed (copies of visitor logs\, press releases\, NTS messages handled\, photographs\, etc). \n\n\n\n               8.3.2.3 The web app will display a confirmation number and email a confirmation of your Field Day entry to the email address entered via the app. Please be sure to record this confirmation number and/or save the confirmation email. \n\n\n\n     8.4 While the preferred method of submitting entries is via the web app\, entries and/or supporting documentation may alternately be submitted via email to fieldday@arrl.org. A complete non-web-app email submission consists of: \n\n\n\n          8.4.1. An electronic copy of an ARRL summary sheet completely and accurately filled out; \n\n\n\n          8.4.2. An attached list of stations worked by band/mode during the Field Day period (dupe sheet or an alpha/numeric list sorted by band and mode); and \n\n\n\n          8.4.3. Proofs of bonus points claimed (copies of visitor logs\, press releases\, NTS messages handled\, photographs\, etc). \n\n\n\n     8.5. A complete land/postal-mail or delivery non-electronic submission consists of: \n\n\n\n          8.5.1. A complete and accurate ARRL summary sheet; \n\n\n\n          8.5.2. An accompanying list of stations worked by band/mode during the Field Day period (dupe sheet or an alpha/numeric list sorted by band and mode); and \n\n\n\n          8.5.3. Proofs of bonus points claimed (press releases\, NTS messages handled\, photographs\, etc). \n\n\n\n     8.6. Complete station logs are NOT required for submission\, and ARRL does not use the logs. The club should maintain log files for one year in case they are requested by ARRL HQ. However\, a list of stations worked sorted by band and mode (dupe sheet) is required. \n\n\n\n     8.7. Cabrillo format log files are NOT required for Field Day entries\, but they will be accepted in lieu of the dupe sheets (but do not constitute an entry unless the web app or a corresponding summary sheet with complete mailed entry) is also submitted. \n\n\n\n     8.8. Digital images of proof of bonus points are acceptable. \n\n\n\n     8.9. Electronic submissions are considered signed when submitted. \n\n\n\n9. Miscellaneous: \n\n\n\n     9.1. The schedule of bulletin times for W1AW is included in this announcement. While W1AW does not have regular bulletins on weekends\, the Field Day message will be sent according to the schedule included with this announcement. The W1AW bulletins will be transmitted on the regular W1AW frequencies listed in QST. The PSK31 bulletin will be transmitted on the W1AW teleprinter frequencies. The special Field Day bulletin will be transmitted from station K6KPH on the West Coast as included in the bulletin schedule. \n\n\n\n     9.2. Decisions of the ARRL Awards Committee are final in adjudicating Field Day problems. \n\n\n\n     9.3. The complete Field Day information package may be obtained by: \n\n\n\n          9.3.1. Sending a SASE with 5 units of postage to: Field Day Information Package\, ARRL\, 225 Main St.\, Newington\, CT 06111; or \n\n\n\n          9.3.2. By downloading from the Field Day home page at: www.arrl.org/field-day \n\n\n\n     9.4. For more Field Day information/questions contact: fdinfo@arrl.org or phone (860) 594-0232.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/ham-radio-field-day-june-pinecrest/
LOCATION:Pinecrest Academy\, 30433 Old Strawberry Rd\, Cold Springs\, California\, 95335\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Day,Public Demonstration,TCARES,Test,Training
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SUMMARY:2026 Father’s Day Fly-in
DESCRIPTION:2026 Father’s Day Fly-in Public Info Table\n\n\n\nTCARES ham radio club will set up a public information and radio demonstration trailer at the 2025 Father’s Day Fly-in with other vendors and public agencies and organizations. \n\n\n\nWill you volunteer? The information booth will be open for about 6 hours on Saturday\, can you work a 2 or 3 hour shift and help hand out flyers and demo radios? if so\, please email info@tcares.net and indicate when you can help in the booth.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/2026-fathers-day-fly-in/
LOCATION:Columbia Airport California\, 10723 Airport Road\, Columbia\, California\, 95310\, United States
CATEGORIES:ARES,Public Demonstration,Public Service
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SUMMARY:TCARES POTA Meetup – Date Changed to May 2nd!
DESCRIPTION:POTA = Parks on the Air\n\n\n\n\n\nPOTA Meetup at Elizabeth Peak\, Cedar Ridge \n\n\n\nJoin us for a casual Parks On The Air (POTA) meetup at Elizabeth Peak in Cedar Ridge\, Tuolumne County. The new date is now May 2nd (changed due to weather forecast). \n\n\n\nPOTA is an international radio program where amateur radio operators set up in parks and make contacts from designated public lands. \n\n\n\nThis is an informal\, hands-on event open to all experience levels. Bring whatever radio gear you want to run (HT\, Mobile\, HF\, etc.)\, or just show up and check out how portable stations are set up. \n\n\n\nA shared club station will be available if you want to get on the air but don’t have your own equipment. \n\n\n\nOptional Goals (just for fun): \n\n\n\n1) Get on the air in 30 minutes;2) Log 10 contacts (POTA activation);3) Operate on multiple bands or antennas; and/or4) First POTA activation. \n\n\n\nDirections: \n\n\n\n– Location: Mount Elizabeth Lookout (Elizabeth Peak\, Cedar Ridge)– Coordinates: N 38° 03.782′ W 120° 14.848′ LINK \n\n\n\nGetting There: \n\n\n\n– Head toward Cedar Ridge and follow your GPS to the coordinates above.– The final stretch is a dirt fire road leading up to the summit.– The road ends at the top near the historic fire lookout tower. \n\n\n\nYou can also view the location here: \n\n\n\nhttp://nhlr.org/lookouts/us/ca/mount-elizabeth-lookout/ \n\n\n\nContact Andrew\, K6AEF\, for more info\, or questions at k6aef@outlook.com.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/tcares-pota-meetup-date-changed-to-may-3rd/
CATEGORIES:Public Demonstration,TCARES,Training
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SUMMARY:2026 Old Mill Run Radio Support
DESCRIPTION:Find the TCARES Communications Trailer in the middle of Columbia state park to check in and get a vest and your assignment. Be there at 7 am for the briefing meeting. Contact Grayson Rehn at papabird.ke6kyi@gmail.com if you’re interested in volunteering\, or if you have questions. We hope to see some of you there!
URL:https://tcares.net/event/old-mill-run-radio-support-2026/
LOCATION:Columbia State Park Gazebo\, 38.035564\, -120.400870
CATEGORIES:Public Demonstration,Public Service,TCARES
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Radio Class: Pine Mountain Lake
DESCRIPTION:THIS IS A FREE CLASS\, Limited to the first 25 people. REGISTER BELOW. \n\n\n\nLearn basic radio communications skills with a focus on the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)\, Family Radio Service and Ham Radio (GMRS/FRS/HAM). A NO TEST LICENSE is required to transmit on the GMRS frequencies. However\, you can transmit without a license on the FRS frequencies that are used by some of our GMRS groups within Tuolumne County. Explore and learn all the details at this class. \n\n\n\nHands on skills training will get you up and transmitting right away\, with instructions on emergency communication. \n\n\n\nSTAY INFORMED when cellphones are down and power outages occur. \n\n\n\nRADIO CLASS AGENDA\n\n\n\n\nTypes of Radio Services\n\n\n\nPro and Cons of FRS/GMRS/HAM\n\n\n\nRadio Etiquette \n\n\n\nHow to talk on the Radio\n\n\n\nHow to listen to public safety channels (Fire/Sheriff/AirTankers\, etc)\n\n\n\nWhat is a Repeater?\n\n\n\nHow to join a Network\n\n\n\nCommon Radio Features\n\n\n\nUse Radio as a Scanner\n\n\n\nPractice Net Roster with Radio\n\n\n\n\nOPTIONAL: Tuolumne County has five GMRS repeaters on hill tops that allow wide communications across the county and the valley. A GMRS license is required for repeater usage. Apply for your GMRS license today. One GMRS license will cover your entire extended family\, even if they don’t live in the same home. There is NO TEST\, only a FCC $35. application fee. Follow these step by step instructions to get your NO TEST GMRS License. FCC processing time usually takes one to three days and has a $35.00 fee. START NOW. \n\n\n\nYou do not need to own a radio to attend this class\, reserve a seat with a free ticket and learn the basic skills of radio communication. There is no fee for the skills training. \n\n\n\n\nMARCH 7th – 9:00 AM (about 2 hours) Please check in by 8:45\, thanks!\n\n\n\nLimited to the first 25 people\n\n\n\nLake Lodge: 20270 Pine Mountain Drive\, Groveland\, CA 95321\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW AND SAVE YOUR SEAT!\n\n\n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\n\n\n    \n\n\n        \n        \n        \n\n\n\nThis is the meeting location: \n\n\n\nPML Lake Lodge is at 20270 Pine Mountain Drive\, Groveland\, CA 95321
URL:https://tcares.net/event/beginner-radio-class/
LOCATION:Pine Mountain Lake Lodge\, 20270 Pine Mountain Drive\, Groveland\, California\, 95321\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Demonstration,TCARES,Training
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SUMMARY:2025 Winter Field Day Ham Radio Event
DESCRIPTION:Winter Field Day is a communications exercise. WFD is held on the last full weekend in January. WFD can be worked from the comfort of your home or in a remote location. You can participate by yourself or get your friends\, family\, or whole club involved. Winter Field Day is open to participants worldwide. Amateur radio operators may use frequencies on the HF\, VHF\, or UHF bands and are free to use any mode that can faithfully transmit the required exchange intact. Similar to the ARRL’s Field Day\, bonus points are earned in several ways\, including using non-commercial power sources\, operating from remote locations\, satellite contacts\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Winter Field Day Exercise is to encourage you to test your emergency preparedness capabilities in various conditions and push yourself to new levels. Operating out in the field\, away from the comforts of home\, is the best way to increase your preparedness for disasters and improve your operating skills in subpar conditions. \n\n\n\nWFD is a learning experience\, and we hope at the end of this year’s WFD exercise\, you will feel more confident about your ability to adapt and overcome adverse weather conditions. \n\n\n\nTo be clear\, WFD is an EMCOM exercise\, so don’t get too hung up on the rules. At the end of the day\, your total points don’t matter. What you learn during WFD and your ability to adapt and overcome sudden obstacles will help you during unexpected emergencies. As we continue with another year of the WFD exercise\, we want to encourage participants not to chase the contacts or the points but to test their abilities and equipment. If you want to exchange signal reports\, please give each other accurate information so the other station knows how well their station is working. \n\n\n\nOne thing you will notice this year is our “Bonus Points” have changed to “Objectives.” These rotating objectives will change slightly from year to year. One of your goals should be to achieve as many objectives as possible during the event. \n\n\n\nFinally\, have fun with the Winter Field Day\, talk about the temperature\, meet new friends\, and make memories as you continue to enhance your skills as an amateur radio operator. \n\n\n\nWFDA Presents the 2025 Winter Field Day Event! \n\n\n\nDownload the complete WFD packet by clicking here. \n\n\n\nNotable changes for Winter Field Day 2025 \n\n\n\n·      Event times have changed\, and the event has been extended beyond 24 hours. \n\n\n\n·      Locations do not have to remain fixed during the entire event.  \n\n\n\n·      Objectives (previously called bonuses) are now multipliers. \n\n\n\n·      Several objectives have been added. \n\n\n\nEvent Details \n\n\n\nObjective: WFD is a multi-objective event. The primary objective is to set up an amateur radio field station and successfully make multiple contacts. Successful participants are those who can set up their equipment and correctly log the designated exchange during the operational period explained below. All participants are encouraged to complete as many additional objectives as possible. After the event\, submit a log of stations worked and any additional documentation. \n\n\n\nEligibility: All licensed amateur radio operators are encouraged to participate in the emergency communications exercise known as Winter Field Day.   \n\n\n\nOperational Period: Winter Field Day is held the last full weekend in January. For 2025\, it will be held on January 25th and 26th. The 30-hour operational period starts at 1600 UTC on Saturday (11 am EST)\, the 25th\, and ends at 21:59 UTC on Sunday\, the 26th (4:59 pm EST). Stations may begin setting up no earlier than 1600 UTC (11 am EST) on the Friday before. However\, cumulative set-up time shall not exceed 12 hours.  \n\n\n\nLocation Restraints: A multi-station WFD operation must ensure all stations operating under a single call sign are located in the same physical area. All station equipment\, including antennas\, feed lines\, and accessories used\, must be located within a circular area whose diameter does not exceed 1\,000 feet (300m). This 1\,000 ft area does not have to remain constant throughout the event1.  \n\n\n\nExchange: The designated Winter Field Day exchange includes your call sign\, a category number\, a class identifier\, and a location identifier.  \n\n\n\nCategory: A number designated by the number of transceivers (stations) at your location that are capable of transmitting simultaneously. 1\, 2\, 3\, etc. This means you have the people needed to operate the number of transmitters you choose. Include all HF\, VHF\, and UHF transceivers. Don’t count a station if it must be left unattended while you make contacts on another. If you decide to operate a satellite station\, the satellite station does not increase your category number. \n\n\n\nClass: You must choose which class you will operate in. If you are operating as a group under one call sign\, choose the class that applies to the majority of the stations at your field day site. \n\n\n\nClass Options: \n\n\n\nH – Home station: is defined as any station participating from inside their permanent livable residence. \n\n\n\nI – Indoor station: is defined as any station operating away from Home but from inside an insulated\, weather-protected building or structure on a permanent foundation. Indoor stations typically have plumbing\, heating/cooling\, and running water. Church\, EOCs\, a club shack\, a cabin\, and community centers are all examples of an Indoor station. \n\n\n\nO – Outdoor station: Outdoor stations operate from a partly or fully exposed building or shelter that does not typically have plumbing\, heating/cooling\, or running water available. Operating from a picnic table\, park pavilion\, tents\, or under pop-up canopies are all places that could be considered Outdoor. These are locations where you may have to provide your own heat source and/or protection from the elements.  \n\n\n\nM – Mobile / Mobile Stationary: These stations are defined as operations from a mobile or potentially mobile structure like an RV\, car\, van\, sailboat\, cargo trailer\, mobile EOC\, ETC. These are operating positions that may offer some sort of built-in heating/cooling. Mobile Stations do not have to be mobile during the event. They are defined as having the ability to be mobile should it be necessary to move during the event. RVs and Cargo trailers with external antennas set up are still considered Mobile.  \n\n\n\nLocation Identifier: US and Canadian stations will use the ARRL / RAC Section as designated by those organizations. Mexico stations will use MX\, and all other stations outside of the US will use DX.  \n\n\n\nAdditional Information: The goal is to accurately copy and record the full exchange. Your Category\, Class\, and Location Identifiers must remain the same throughout the whole event. If your location changes sections during the event\, such as a long-haul trucker\, your section is the first section you made a contact from. For example\, if you are operating with two people using two transmitters from an RV in Arizona\, your exchange would be 2M Arizona.  \n\n\n\nSignal reports and other additional information are not a required part of the exchange; however\, it is encouraged to practice exchanging additional information\, which may include- signal reports\, county location\, grid square\, temperature\, weather conditions\, antenna configurations\, etc. In an emergency\, you may be asked to relay anything from a list of supplies to GPS coordinates. Collecting and correctly copying down this information is an important skill that should be practiced during Winter Field Day.   \n\n\n\nBands: All Amateur bands may be used except 12\, 17\, 30\, and 60 meters. To qualify as a band worked\, at least one valid\, two-way QSO must have taken place on the said band during the contest. \n\n\n\nModes: All modes\, CW\, Phone\, and Digital\, may be used. Phone includes SSB\, AM\, FM\, DMR\, C4FM\, etc. If the end result is voice\, it’s Phone. Digital includes PSK\, RTTY\, Olivia\, Packet\, SSTV\, ATV\, JS8Call\, and other soundcard modes except for FT4 & FT8. If the end result is text or a picture\, it’s digital. \n\n\n\nQSO Points: Phone contacts count as one point each\, and all CW and digital modes count as two points each. You may only contact other field day stations a maximum of three times per band but only once per mode. So K4FUN may be contacted on 20m using Phone\, CW\, and digital for a total of five Points (one point for Phone\, two points for CW\, and two points for digital). \n\n\n\nObjectives & Multipliers \n\n\n\nObjective & Multipliers: More than points\, achieving objectives should be your primary goal during WFD\, these objectives\, combined with your own\, should be your main focus during the exercise. As an incentive to focus on objectives\, an Objective Multiplier (OM) has been assigned to each objective. To calculate an overall score\, we will take your QSO Points and times them by your total OM. We will also record and track the percentage of objectives completed. A great way to see overall how you did from year to year.  \n\n\n\nOperate 100% on alternative power: Operate exclusively on alternative power\, defined as any power source not connected to the commercial power grid. You may use generators\, batteries\, solar power\, wind power\, or anything else. All batteries\, whether in use or charging\, should only be recharged using alternative power. WFD stations should run all station equipment\, accessories\, or heaters from an alternate power source. Logging-only computers or lights are the exception\, and they may be connected to the power grid or any power source available. If you use a laptop for digital modes\, it should not be connected to the power grid but also be plugged into an alternative power source.  OM x1 \n\n\n\nOperate away from home: Operating away from one is one of the main reasons of “Field Day”. Do you have the ability to walk into any shelter\, parking garage\, hospital\, or community center and set up a portable Amateur radio station? Now is the time to start planning what you will do if your home location is destroyed during an emergency. For this objective\, set up your field station more than a ½ mile from your home.  OM x3 \n\n\n\nDeploy multiple antennas: Deploy two or more antennas that have not been previously installed. Pre-installed antennas are defined as any antenna attached to anything that could be used day to day or was set up before the WFD set-up time. This includes home antennas\, antennas installed on vehicles\, cargo trailers\, and RVs\, or any other antenna that would be considered permanently installed. Pre-installed antennas do not count. You must deploy field antennas. This could be a dipole and a hex beam or an EFHW and a 2-meter J-pole. Any combination of antennas works. Multi-band antennas do not count as separate antennas.  OM x1 \n\n\n\nMake an FM satellite contact2: Make at least 1 FM satellite contact during the operating period. Dedicated satellite transmitters do not count toward your Category number. Satellite contacts do not count towards your total QSO points. Only the multiplier applies. See the appendix below for more information on satellite contacts. OM x2 \n\n\n\nMake a SSB or CW Satellite Contact2 Make at least one contact through a satellite using SSB or CW. OM x3 \n\n\n\nSend and receive at least one Winlink email: Winlink has proven useful during emergencies and is considered a digital mode. Because time stamps may be hours apart on emails\, Winlink contacts do not count for total QSO points. Only the Multiplier applies. Successfully send and receive at least one Winlink email to achieve this objective.  ON x1 \n\n\n\nCopy the Winter Field Day Special Bulletin: This year\, in association with K6KPH\, the WFDA board will broadcast a short bulletin during the WFD event. Accurately copy the message and submit your copy with your log submission to achieve this objective. The frequencies and times will be published on our website prior to the event. OM x1 \n\n\n\nOperate on at least six different bands: Conditions may change throughout an event. Operate at lest six different bands during the operating period. You should be able to accomplish this objective by utilizing HF\, VHF\, and UHF frequencies. Don’t forget about 1.25 meters (220)? It’s an excellent band for local emergencies. OM x6 \n\n\n\nUse multiple modes: Increase your versatility by using multiple modes during the event\, such as phone and CW\, CW and digital\, or Phone and digital. OM x2 \n\n\n\nOperate the event QRP: Operating on QRP\, means every station in your Winter Field Day operation is using less than 10 watts on Phone or less than 5 watts on CW or Digital for the entire time you choose to operate during the event. OM x4 \n\n\n\nOperate six continuous hours during the event: Emergencies may last days or even weeks. If you are operating alone or in shifts\, you may be expected to man a radio station between 4-12 hours. Are you able to sit and operate for extended periods of time with enough backup power? This does not necessarily mean you are making contacts the whole time\, but you are in front of the radio\, monitoring and ready to pick up a microphone if you are called. OM x2 \n\n\n\nWhen you submit your log\, we will ask you to select your completed objectives. For those who like to track your points\, the total points formula is: Total number of QSO points X the Total Objective Multiplier. \n\n\n\nMiscellaneous Statements: \n\n\n\n·      All stations are limited to a maximum of 100 Watts PEP. \n\n\n\n·      All rules governing amateur radio at your location must be observed throughout the event. \n\n\n\n·      All participants submitting a single entry must be using one callsign. \n\n\n\n·      Entrants may not count for QSO credit any contact with anyone who is or was a participant in their WFD operation or is present at their WFD location. \n\n\n\n·      During the event\, spotting clusters\, the RBN\, APRS\, and Winlink will may be used as long as the originating transmission is sent out via RF. \n\n\n\n·      QSOs may be solicited during the event only over RF. \n\n\n\n·      Cross-band contacts are not permitted (satellite QSOs cross-band contacts are exempted). \n\n\n\n·      No repeater contacts are allowed\, including DMR or YSF-type modes that may be transmitted through a repeater or hotspot on the receiving end.  \n\n\n\n·      Multiple transmitters are not allowed to operate on the same band-mode at the same time. \n\n\n\n·      Any mode used must be able to fully transmit the exchange intact and must be able to pass additional information.  \n\n\n\nCertificates & Log Submission: A downloadable certificate will be available after the event. To receive a certificate\, all logs must be submitted on our website by filling in the form and uploading a Cabrillo log or ADIF file containing the proper exchange data. Logs must be submitted by 11:59 UTC on March 1st to be considered. Late entries cannot be accepted. If you find an error in your log after submitting\, correct your log and resubmit. The corrected version will replace the original you submitted. \n\n\n\nYou must submit your entries\, which will include your log and any supporting documents\, at www.winterfieldday.org \n\n\n\nOnce you click “submit a log\,” you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to download your certificate. If you participated as a club\, only the call sign used during the event and submitted on the form will appear on the certificate. \n\n\n\nAppendix \n\n\n\n1 Safety\, weather\, or other elements may require you to relocate during an emergency. We allow this during the WFD activity as well. You could\, in theory\, operate from one location for a set amount of time\, then tear down and move the whole operation to another location\, say from a state park to a school parking lot across town. Just note that your exchange must remain the same even if you are located in different ARRL/RAC sections or states. You must use the same exchange throughout the entire event! \n\n\n\n2 Satellite QSOs do not count as a regular QSOs credit. Adding a satellite transmitter station does not increase or count toward the number of transmitters used to decide your category. A simple CQ is sufficient. The designated WFD exchange does not and should not be used. Satellite QSOs follow a different protocol. You should be prepared to give a signal report and your Grid Square to the other station. The other station will likely not be a WFD participant and will want a confirmation of the contact afterward. Please be considerate and comply. \n\n\n\nCabrillo Formatting Example \n\n\n\nNotes: There MUST be at LEAST one space between fields. Each line in the log must end with a carriage return and line feed. There must be at least one space following a colon in a line. The frequency for HF must be in kilohertz rounded to the nearest kilohertz. 3753 is fine\, 3753.20 is not. Frequencies above 50 MHz are specified as the band. Examples: 50\, 70\, 144\, 222\, 432\, 902\, 1.2G\, 2.3G\, 3.4G\, 5.7G\, 10G\, 24G\, etc. \n\n\n\nThe mode should be one of the valid Cabrillo modes. CW\, PH\, FM\, RY\, DG. It is preferred that you use RY or DG. \n\n\n\nIf your logging software is NOT connected to your radio\, any in-band frequency is fine. Date and times need to be in UTC and do not need to be exactly accurate. \n\n\n\nAdditional notes in the soapbox area are unnecessary and can be left blank. We will send you a link where you can leave comments. All comments are reviewed by the team after the event and used to improve the contest for next year. \n\n\n\nThe callsign in the file name for the log MUST be the same as the callsign USED in the contest. If your event call is N8LOG\, make sure your file name is N8LOG.log or N8LOG.txt \n\n\n\nThe main body must follow this format: \n\n\n\nSTART-OF-LOG: 3.0 \n\n\n\nLOCATION: WTX (Arrl Section) or MX or DX \n\n\n\nCALLSIGN: N8LOG   \n\n\n\nCLUB: K4ARC – Riverdale ARC \n\n\n\nCONTEST: WFD \n\n\n\nCATEGORY-OPERATOR: SINGLE-OP or MULTI-OP \n\n\n\nCATEGORY-ASSISTED: ASSISTED or NON-ASSITED \n\n\n\nCATEGORY-BAND: ALL \n\n\n\nCATEGORY-MODE: MIXED \n\n\n\nCATEGORY-POWER: HIGH or LOW \n\n\n\nCATEGORY-STATION: FIXED or MOBILE \n\n\n\nCATEGORY-TRANSMITTER: ONE or TWO or UNLIMTED \n\n\n\nCLAIMED-SCORE: xxxx (your calculated total score including multipliers) \n\n\n\nOPERATORS: W1CALL\, W2CALL\, W3CALL\, etc. \n\n\n\nNAME: Mike Smith (contact person) \n\n\n\nADDRESS : 123 Main Street \n\n\n\nADDRESS-CITY: Anytown \n\n\n\nADDRESS-STATE: TN \n\n\n\nADDRESS-POSTALCODE: 13791 \n\n\n\nADDRESS-COUNTRY: USA \n\n\n\nX-EXCHANGE: 2M \n\n\n\nSOAPBOX: can be left blank \n\n\n\nEMAIL: mike@fakemail.com \n\n\n\nQSO: 3750 PH 2017-01-07 1911 N8LOG 1O OH WB9X  2H IL \n\n\n\nQSO: 14070 DI 2017-01-07 2131 N8LOG 1O OH K6XXX 14I LA \n\n\n\n END-OF-LOG: (add a space after the colon)
URL:https://tcares.net/event/2025-winter-field-day-ham-radio-event/
LOCATION:Columbia State Park Historic School House\, 22890 School House St\, Columbia\, California\, 95310
CATEGORIES:Field Day,Public Demonstration
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SUMMARY:2025 Quartzfest Ham Radio Convention
DESCRIPTION:QuartzFest is special in part because it comes to life each year\, rising from nothing in a remote area of the Sonoran desert in the southwestern USA. Hundreds of Hams and their families and friends choose to unplug from their daily lives\, travel to and setup this desert community\, and immerse themselves in this week-long one-of-a-kind ham radio\, camping\, learning and living event. \n\n\n\nThe educational classes at QuartzFest offer something for everyone including those new to ham radio or even the most seasoned veteran. \n\n\n\nQuartzFest is a week-long ham radio\, camping\, learning and living event.\n\n\n\nQuartzFest is an ARRL Specialty Convention held in January  near Quartzsite\, Arizona in the United States. No other hamfest in the world brings together in one gathering so much innovation in mobile antenna systems\, mobile ham shacks\, recreational vehicles\, portable and mobile EMCOMM systems\, off-the-grid living\, alternative energy and radio education. \n\n\n\nWhat? Quartzfest© is an annual HAM Radio RV and tenters Boondocking event which is held inlate January every year with dates coinciding with the Quartzsite Arizona “RV Show”.When? January 19th thru 25th of 2025 (make sure you add these important dates to your 2025calendar) \n\n\n\nWhere? 7 miles south of Quartzsite Arizona – on US 95 at La Paz Valley RoadWho Can Attend? ANYONE! If you don’t have your Amateur Radio Operators License yet\, you’llbe able to take your Amateur Radio Operators License Exams at Quartzfest©Cost? $5.00 per person for the entire weekOur Annual Amateur Radio “get together” is called “Quartzfest©” and is open to ALL to attend.Quartzfest© is not a club\, no officers and no dues..and only costs $5.00 per person for the entireweek of fun!! During the week of Quartzfest©\, RV’s are everywhere across the desert\, as far asyou can see..every make and model you can imagine!There are hundreds of groups that meet in Quartzsite every year in different parts of the desertwho share like interests. Our group\, Quartzfest©\, started out in 1997 as just a few HAM RV’ersgetting together\, camping in their RV’s in the middle of the desert..no power\, no running water.Solar Panels and Generators are in use everywhere (Porta-Potties are available for our tent campersand day visitors).Quartzfest© is similar to a Hamfest but lasts an entire week and is packed full of scheduled Seminarsand Activities (no vendors are allowed on BLM land though). Talks range in topics from Genealogyand Crafts for Non-HAM’s to Solar Power and Battery Information\, Technical information for theseasoned HAM\, and introductory information for the new HAM. Also included in the week’s activitiesare Amateur Radio License Testing\, Antenna Walkabout (touring other HAM’s RV Antennainstallations)\, Solar Walkabout\, 4×4 Off Road Trip in the Desert\, Prospecting\, Campfires (some withmusical entertainment)\, Pot Luck dinner\, Hootenanny and lot’s more!We Camp on BLM (Bureau of Land Management) land which is FREE\, but you can only camp there for14 days at a time.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/2025-quartzfest-ham-radio-convention/
LOCATION:Quartz AZ\, Quartz\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Convention,Public Demonstration,Public Service,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241017T110000
DTSTAMP:20241017T033634Z
CREATED:20240928T201511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T033634Z
UID:6420-1729159200-1729162800@tcares.net
SUMMARY:OES Emergency Drill
DESCRIPTION:Ham Radio Operators will be assigned to key County locations like Resiliency Centers\, Airports\, Fairgrounds\, Hospitals\, etc to check in to prove county wide VHF communications between key operational buildings. \n\n\n\nThe Earthquake will be at 10:17 am tomorrow (OCT 17\, 10:17) \n\n\n\nNEW – The NET sequence will be…. (STARTING ABOUT 10:30 am) \n\n\n\n1. ASSIGNED LOCATION NET (the below 15 locations) \n\n\n\n2. GENERAL ANY HAM ANYWHERE NET (mobile or at home\, out of county\, etc) \n\n\n\n3. NRW GMRS NET CONTROL reports from Hams. \n\n\n\nCAN YOU HELP?\n\n\n\nWe will need 10 to 14 (possibly more) hams to take assignments to drive to a specific building parking lot and check in to a special NET Thursday morning. \n\n\n\nWhat will you do? \n\n\n\n\nDrive a few miles to assigned location.\n\n\n\nUse hand held or mobile radio\n\n\n\nListen to NET and wait for your turn.\n\n\n\nCheck in when called and ready from provided script.\n\n\n\nFinish listening to the Net and wait to be dismissed.\n\n\n\nGo Home\, the whole thing might last 60 minutes or so.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/oes-emergency-drill/
CATEGORIES:ARES,Public Demonstration,Public Service,TCARES,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240606T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240609T165959
DTSTAMP:20240115T183448Z
CREATED:20240108T205534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T183448Z
UID:5976-1717693200-1717952399@tcares.net
SUMMARY:SEA-PAC 2024\, Seaside Oregon
DESCRIPTION:The Northwest’s Largest Ham Convention\nand the ARRL Northwestern Division Convention\nTo stay in formed about SEA-PAC\, subscribe to the low volume eMailing List by sending an email with your name and callsign to info@seapac.org.Commercial Exhibits – Giant Flea Market – Workshops – Seminars \nBanquet – Prizes – VE Testing – DX & YL Luncheon \nand lots more… \nOn the beautiful Pacific Ocean beach \nInformation: info@seapac.org \nFacebook: SEA-PAC \n\n\n\n \nABR Industries\nwww.abrind.com\n\n\n \nAlpha Antennas\nwww.alphaantenna.com\n\n\n \nAmateur Radio Relay Group / K7RPT\narrg.org\n\n\n \nAmerican Radio Relay League Inc. / W1AW\nwww.arrl.org\n\n\n \nArcom Controllers\nwww.arcomcontrollers.com\n\n\n \nArlan Communications “Radio Headsets”\nwww.arlancommunications.com\n\n\n \nARRL 7th QSL Bureau\nARRL 7th QSL Bureau (email)\n\n\n \nAT&T\nInstagram.com/pacificmobileforce\n\n\n \nBuddipole\nwww.buddipole.com\n\n\n \nCat Tails Design\n—–\n\n\n \nCompudigital Industries\nwww.k6iok.com\n\n\n \nData Environment\nwww.de-z.com\n\n\n \nDC Power\, LLC\nwww.dcpwr.com\n\n\n \nElecraft\nwww.elecraft.com\n\n\n \nExpert Electronics\nwww.nsiradio.com\n\n\n \nExpert Linears America\, LLC\nwww.expertlinears.com\n\n\n \nFast Track Ham Books & Presentations\nwww.fasttrackham.com \n\n\n \nFlex Radio Systems\nwww.flexradio.com\n\n\n \nHam Gear by E&M Embroidery\nwww.hamgear.biz\n\n\n \nHam Radio Outlet\nwww.hamradio.com\n\n\n \nHip Ham Shirts\nwww.hiphamshirts.com\n\n\n \nHi-Tech Liquidators\n——\n\n\n \nIcom America\nwww.icomamerica.com\n\n\n \nICS Controllers\nwww.ics-ctrl.com\n\n\n \nJ.Poles.com\nwww.jpoles.com\n\n\n \nJVCKenwood\nwww.kenwood.com/usa/com/amateur.com\n\n\n \nLarry’s Antennas\nwww.kj7u.com/\n\n\n \nMartronics\nwww.martronics.org\n\n\n \nMFJ Enterprises\nwww.mfjenterprises.com\n\n\n \nNW Digital Radio\nwww.nwdigitalradio.com\n\n\n \nNCG Co. (Comet/Daiwa)\nwww.cometantenna.com\n\n\n \nOregon ACES\nwww.oregonaces.org\n\n\n \nPacific Amateur Radio Guild\nwww.pargguild.org\n\n\n \nPowerwerx\nwww.powerwerx.com\n\n\n \nPrecise RF\nwww.preciserf.com\n\n\n \nQRPworks\, LLC\nwww.QRPworks.com\n\n\n \nRescue Tape NW\nwww.rescuetape.com\n\n\n \nsteppIR Communications Systems\nwww.steppir.com\n\n\n \nSunset Amateur Radio Club / W7BU\nwww.w7bu.club\n\n\n \nVentenna Co.\nwww.ventenna.com\n\n\n \nWashington State Guard\nmil.wa.gov/wsg-home\n\n\n \nWestern Case\nwww.westerncasecompany.com\n\n\n \nWired Communications\nwww.wiredco.com\n\n\n \nYaesu USA\nwww.yaesu.com\n\n\n \nYoung Ladies Radio League / YLRL\nwww.ylrl.org
URL:https://tcares.net/event/sea-pac-2024-seaside-oregon/
LOCATION:SeaSide Oregon\, Sea Side\, Oregon\, United States
CATEGORIES:Convention,Public Demonstration,Social,Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240406T140000
DTSTAMP:20240329T233032Z
CREATED:20230321T170544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T233032Z
UID:5535-1712394000-1712412000@tcares.net
SUMMARY:Tuolumne County OES Wildfire Awareness Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Can you HELP for an hour or two?  email info@tcares.net to sign up.\n\n\n\nTCARES has been invited to have a public information table at the event. We will help the public understand more about Ham Radio and GMRS as well. \n\n\n\n\nDefensible Space\n\n\n\nHome Hardening\n\n\n\nReady Set Go\n\n\n\nEvacuations\n\n\n\nGo Bags\n\n\n\nTeam Elite\n\n\n\nCERT\n\n\n\nNWR\n\n\n\nFirewise Community
URL:https://tcares.net/event/tc-oes-wildfire-awareness-eventtuolumne-county-oes-wildfire-awareness-town-hall/
LOCATION:Motherlode Fairgrounds\, 220 Southgate Drive\, Sonora\, CA\, 95370\, United States
CATEGORIES:ARES,Public Demonstration,Public Service,TCARES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231019T113000
DTSTAMP:20231017T180825Z
CREATED:20230907T002057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T180825Z
UID:5747-1697709600-1697715000@tcares.net
SUMMARY:The Great Shake Out Statewide Drill
DESCRIPTION:TCARES will be with the County OES in the Emergency Operations Center on Striker Court. We will begin a Net around 10:19 am (the time of the simulated earthquake) and react to a simulated area wide power and communications outage.  \n\n\n\nCalifornia Shakeout Drill\n\n\n\nTHURSDAY OCT 19\, 2023 10:19 amYou can participate in a special annual emergency net with organizations across California.  TCARES and TC Office of Emergency Services are planning an emergency NET to demonstrate the TCARES repeater infrastructure during a simulated communications outage following a simulated major earthquake incident. We are looking for MAXIMUM PARTICIPATION!Our goal is to see check-ins from Pinecrest to Jamestown\, from Mariposa to Angels Camp\, and from Modesto to Yosemite National Park! (AND ALL POINTS IN-BETWEEN)ALL TCARES REPEATERS WILL BE LINKEDCHECK-IN format.It will be a directed net\, but we will not have a roll call.First we will ask for checkins by repeater usage starting with Columbia\, then Pinecrest\, then Moccasin and then Duckwall (suffix alpha sequence). We will ask for simple YES/NO answers for questions about power and phone status.CONCISE checkins. We are looking for rapid efficient check-ins. After the net is over\, general chit-chat may resume.EXAMPLE CHECK IN:“This is JOE\, K6JO\, with/at (location or organization) on Columbia Repeater\, Power is ON\, Phone OFF.”Your (location (home\, mobile\, etc) or organization) examples:– Cedar Ridge\, TH CERT– Sonora\, Adventist Health– Sonora\, Fairgrounds– Columbia\, Airport– Groveland\, Sheriff CSU– Phoenix Lake\, Home– Tuolumne City\, Summerville HighGMRS/FRS Relays: Many local areas have very active GMRS groups. (Twain Harte\, Columbia\, Groveland\, etc) Local leaders will relay and report how many GMRS contacts were made at the end of the NET.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/the-great-shake-out-statewide-drill/
CATEGORIES:ARES,Public Demonstration,TCARES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230506T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230506T113000
DTSTAMP:20230323T031657Z
CREATED:20230131T173231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T031657Z
UID:5475-1683356400-1683372600@tcares.net
SUMMARY:MAY 6: Jamestown Run Radio Support
DESCRIPTION:Rain or Shine \n\n\n\nPOSTPONED: TCARES will provide Radio Communication support for the runners along the course of the run.  More details to follow soon. Charge your batteries!
URL:https://tcares.net/event/jamestown-run-radio-support/
CATEGORIES:ARES,Public Demonstration,Public Service,TCARES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230415T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230415T113000
DTSTAMP:20230318T225757Z
CREATED:20230225T192940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230318T225757Z
UID:5512-1681542000-1681558200@tcares.net
SUMMARY:OLD MILL RUN Run Radio Support
DESCRIPTION:Rain or Shine \n\n\n\nTCARES will provide Radio Communication support for the runners along the course of the run.  More details to follow soon.  Save the morning of APRIL 15 to help out with your Hand Held Ham Radio and wet weather gear.  Charge your batteries! \n\n\n\nhttps://oldmillrun.org
URL:https://tcares.net/event/old-mill-run-run-radio-support/
CATEGORIES:ARES,Public Demonstration,Public Service,TCARES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220625T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220626T110000
DTSTAMP:20220519T152002Z
CREATED:20220519T150457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T152002Z
UID:4972-1656154800-1656241200@tcares.net
SUMMARY:2022 ARRL Ham Radio Field Day - MiWuk Fire
DESCRIPTION:Field Day is ham radio’s open house. Every June\, more than 40\,000 hams throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate ham radio’s science\, skill and service to our communities and our nation. It combines public service\, emergency preparedness\, community outreach\, and technical skills all in a single event. Field Day has been an annual event since 1933\, and remains the most popular event in ham radio. \n\n\n\nObjective-To contact as many stations as possible on the 160\, 80\, 40\, 20\,15 and 10 Meter HF bands\, as well as all bands 50 MHz and above\, and to learn to operate in abnormal situations in less than optimal conditions.Field Day is open to all amateurs in the areas covered by the ARRL/RAC Field Organizations and countries within IARU Region 2. DX stations residing in other regions may be contacted for credit\, but are not eligible to submit entries.Each claimed contact must include contemporaneous direct initiation by the operator on both sides of the contact. Initiation of a contact may be either locally or by remote.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/2022-arrl-ham-radio-field-day/
LOCATION:Mi-Wuk Sugar Pine Fire Station\, 24247 Highway 108\, Mi Wuk Village\, CA\, 95383\, United States
CATEGORIES:ARES,Field Day,Public Demonstration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240615T150000
DTSTAMP:20240203T195340Z
CREATED:20240120T162200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240203T195340Z
UID:4983-1718442000-1718463600@tcares.net
SUMMARY:2024 Father's Day Fly in Ham Radio Info Table
DESCRIPTION:TCARES ham radio club will set up a public information and radio demonstration table at the 2024 Father’s Day Fly-in with other vendors and public agencies and organizations. \n\n\n\nWill you volunteer?  The information booth will be open for about 6 hours on Saturday\, can you work a 2 or 3 hour shift and help hand out flyers and demo radios? if so\, please email info@tcares.net and indicate when you can help in the booth. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSchedule of Events – Saturday\n\n\n\n(from https://fathersdayflyin.org/event-schedule) \n\n\n\n9:00 – Vendor Booths Open & Rides Begin\n\n\n\n11:30 am to 3:00 pm – Runway Closed for Aerial Demonstrations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:00 am – Admission Gates Open
URL:https://tcares.net/event/fathers-day-fly-in2024/
LOCATION:Columbia Airport California\, 10723 Airport Road\, Columbia\, California\, 95310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Demonstration,Public Service
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210628
DTSTAMP:20210218T110223Z
CREATED:20210218T110056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T110223Z
UID:4068-1624640400-1624813199@tcares.net
SUMMARY:2021 ARRL Ham Radio Field Day Contest
DESCRIPTION:2021 ARRL Field Day is June 26-27\n\nRules & Resources | Facebook Group | Field Day T-shirts & Gear | Join ARRL \nARRL Field Day is always held on the 4th full weekend in June. \n2020 Field Day results will appear in December QST.\n \n\nFollow 2021 Field Day preparations with the news and stories below (more stories will be added every few weeks\, so check back): \nARRL to Extend Field Day Rule Waivers from 2020\, Add Class D and E Power Limit – 10 Feb 2021 \n\n\n\nNew to Field Day? START HERE!\n\nField Day is ham radio’s open house. Every June\, more than 40\,000 hams throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate ham radio’s science\, skill and service to our communities and our nation. It combines public service\, emergency preparedness\, community outreach\, and technical skills all in a single event. Field Day has been an annual event since 1933\, and remains the most popular event in ham radio. \n“What Is Field Day” (Printable PDF Flier)
URL:https://tcares.net/event/2021-arrl-ham-radio-field-day-contest/
CATEGORIES:Field Day,Public Demonstration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190617
DTSTAMP:20190520T041404Z
CREATED:20180723T004424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190520T041404Z
UID:717-1560531600-1560704399@tcares.net
SUMMARY:2019 TCARES Fathers Day Fly-In Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:TCARES will request a free information and demo booth at the 2019 Father’s Day Fly-In for the purpose of educating the general public about the Amateur Radio arts. \nIn the booth space\, we will put up a canopy and tables\, set up some antennas and radios\, hand out flyers and brochures\, etc.   It is a very popular event with tons of families with kids there along with Boy Scouts and other organizations and vendors.  This is a great way to educate some youth about Ham Radio. \nInterested in staffing a 3 hour shift?\nSend us an email: info@tcares.net\nhttps://fathersdayflyin.org \n \nWe have new ARRL brochures to hand out.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/2019-tcares-fathers-day-fly-in-exhibit/
LOCATION:Columbia Airport\, 10723 Airport Road\, Columbia\, CA\, 95310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Demonstration,Social
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