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SUMMARY:2026 Groveland Grind Bike Event Radio Support
DESCRIPTION:The Ultimate Gravel/MTB Cycling Adventure Returns to Groveland\, CA!\n\n\n\nThe Groveland Grind is a Yosemite Area Adventure Ride on mixed terrain(pavement\, broken pavement\, dirt and gravel)on Yosemite National Park’s doorstep! Three amazing routes with amazing views to choose from- Ride the 48 miles Long route- The Rumble up to Trumbull(Peak)\, the 30 miles medium route or the 21 miles Short route through the majestic Stanislaus National Forest on historic sections of the original roads and railroads to Yosemite!\n\n\n\n\n\nFirst\, please be on site by 6 am on Saturday (the race starts at 8 am and this gives us time to go over logistics\, get to the sites to set up\, and prepare). We will meet at the parking lot at the intersection of Yosemite Lakes Road and Harden Flat Road (31191 Hardin Flat Rd\, Groveland\, CA 95321). You will receive instructions\, along with equipment for the day (i.e. popup shade structures\, chairs\, tables\, lunches/drinks\, clipboards and forms\, etc.). You will then head out to your assigned site (see map)\, following an experienced TCARES member\, who will guide you to your location. \n\n\n\nSecond\, once on site\, you will set up your station for the day. We will be using the Duckwall VHF TCARES repeater for ham operations. Additionally\, there will be a crossband repeater set up (frequency = 147.510 MHz; PL = 141.3 Hz) to link into Duckwall\, if needed).  \n\n\n\nThird\, your primary responsibility will be to provide communications support for the race. Incidents might include some of the following: crashes\, mechanical failures\, injuries/medical issues\, navigation errors\, encounters with wildlife\, equipment damage\, collisions\, etc. Our job will be to report any incidents to net control\, who will then relay the information to the race directors\, who will take action. Be prepared to follow commands and protocols. We will be provided with an incident report form\, to be completed\, if necessary\, following any incidents. \n\n\n\nFinally\, once all participants have passed by your station\, you will pack up all of your gear (i.e. popups\, tables\, chairs\, etc.) and return to the Start/Finish Line to turn in all of your equipment. Food will be served at 12 noon and awards will be given at 3 pm. You will be free to leave after you have turned in all of your equipment at the Finish Line\, or you can stay for food and awards. T-shirts will be given out at the end of the race for TCARES participants. Please check with the race directors to obtain yours. \n\n\n\nThank you all\, SO MUCH\, for your volunteer efforts – the race directors have expressed their gratitude and appreciation for all of your efforts and we wish you a safe journey home following the race festivities. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email me and we’ll go from there. \n\n\n\n73\, jeff\, n6jwt
URL:https://tcares.net/event/groveland-grind-bike-event-radio-support/
LOCATION:Yosemite Lakes RV Resort\, 31191 Hardin Flat Rd\, Groveland\, California\, 95321
CATEGORIES:Public Demonstration,Public Service,TCARES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032841
CREATED:20260407T033623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T033806Z
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SUMMARY:Free Technician Class Ham Cram followed by Free Exam for all License Levels
DESCRIPTION:Free test session (3-5 pm) for the ARRL Technician License. This is in conjunction with a Technician Class License Ham Cram that will begin at 08:00 am. The Ham Cram is free but please email Herb at af6hl@arrl.net if you plan to attend the Ham Cram so he can have enough copies of the handouts available. Exams will be administered for all license levels. Sign up on the link below.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/free-technician-class-ham-cram-followed-by-free-exam-for-all-license-levels/
LOCATION:The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints\, 1111 East A Street\, Oakdale\, California\, 95361\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032841
CREATED:20260212T201038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T203330Z
UID:7480-1778927400-1778932800@tcares.net
SUMMARY:TCARES Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:There will be a TCARES Board Meeting following the monthly club breakfast meeting. Feel free to attend!
URL:https://tcares.net/event/tcares-board-meeting-5/
LOCATION:My Garden Cafe\, 14270 Mono Way\, Sonora\, California\, 95370\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T103000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032841
CREATED:20260212T203220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T203223Z
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SUMMARY:TCARES Monthly Breakfast and Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome\, JOIN US! Come to the back room around or just before 9 AM to order your breakfast…or just a cup of coffee. At 9:30 we will begin our formal agenda.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/tcares-monthly-breakfast-and-club-meeting/
LOCATION:California
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032841
CREATED:20240329T200803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T030207Z
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SUMMARY:2026 County OES Emergency Siren Test MAY 14 11:00 AM
DESCRIPTION:Tuolumne County OES and Sheriff will be testing 5 Sirens in the following locations: Groveland\, Tuolumne City\, Twain Harte\, Cold Springs and Strawberry.  The County has asked TCARES if we can monitor the locations and report what was heard in a live Net that day. \n\n\n\nWHEN: Thursday MAY 14 11:00 AM \n\n\n\nSchedule: \n\n\n\n\n10:30 Net Opens (All Repeaters)\n\n\n\n10:45 Checkin from your assigned location\n\n\n\n11:00 Siren alarms\n\n\n\n11:05 Checkin and report what you heard\n\n\n\n11:30 Net closes.\n\n\n\n\nWHERE: Groveland\, Tuolumne City\, Twain Harte\, Cold Springs and Strawberry (We need some Hams to drive up to Cold Springs and Strawberry and listen and call into the repeaters.) \n\n\n\nIf you are a licensed Ham or GMRS user\, please email info@tcares.net to indicate your interest and if you will stay at home or can be mobile to drive to Cold Springs or Strawberry or Tuolumne City. \n\n\n\nMOBILE ASSIGNMENTS\n\n\n\n\nTUOLUMNE 1: Elementary School\n\n\n\nTUOLUMNE 2: Casino\n\n\n\nCOLD SPRINGS 1: End of Shasta Dr.\n\n\n\nCOLD SPRINGS 2: Mia’s Restaurant\n\n\n\nSTRAWBERRY 1: Ranger Station\n\n\n\nSTRAWBERRY 2: Near or past Lakeshore dr roundabout (Pinecrest Lake)\n\n\n\n\nhttps://arcg.is/1HfKCi1
URL:https://tcares.net/event/county-oes-emergency-siren-test/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:ARES,Public Service,TCARES,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T110000
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CREATED:20260407T015121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T024752Z
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SUMMARY:TCARES POTA Meetup!
DESCRIPTION:POTA 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. \n\n\n\nDate: Sunday April 26 \n\n\n\nTime: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm \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/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Public Demonstration,TCARES,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T103000
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CREATED:20260402T040405Z
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SUMMARY:OPTIONAL: TCARES Monthly Breakfast Meeting in April
DESCRIPTION:This month the Old Mill Run conflicts with our club meeting. Since many TCARES members will be helping with the annual run in Columbia\, the breakfast meeting in east Sonora will be OPTIONAL\, with no formal agenda or program. If you’re inclined\, come socialize and hang out with other hams and enjoy some rag-chewing over breakfast. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMy Garden Cafe in east Sonora.\n\n\n\nTCARES Club Meeting.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/optional-tcares-monthly-breakfast-meeting-in-april/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:TCARES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T100000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032841
CREATED:20240215T032156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T032718Z
UID:6079-1776497400-1776506400@tcares.net
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032841
CREATED:20260213T001416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T001419Z
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SUMMARY:ARRL Year of the Club WAS-250 (Worked All States) Contest!
DESCRIPTION:TCARES club members can operate K6TUO anytime during the year to give other Hams an ARRL-club affiliate contact from California. George\, N6GEO\, will be setting up a calendar where folks can schedule a time to get on and offer the K6TUO WAS-250 credit. He will also be accepting your logs for submission to LOTW (Logbook of the World). \n\n\n\nContact George at: n6geo@att.net for more information.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/arrl-year-of-the-club-was-250-worked-all-states-contest/
LOCATION:California
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032841
CREATED:20260107T025131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T155010Z
UID:7322-1774684800-1774717200@tcares.net
SUMMARY:Free General Class Ham Cram followed by Free Exam for all License Levels
DESCRIPTION:Free test session (3-5 pm) for the ARRL General License. This is in conjunction with a General Class License Ham Cram that will begin at 08:00 am. The Ham Cram is free but please email af6hl@arrl.net if you plan to attend the Ham Cram so we can have enough copies of the handouts available. Exams will be administered for all license levels. Sign up on the link below.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/hamstudy-technician-ham-cram/
LOCATION:The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints\, 1111 East A Street\, Oakdale\, California\, 95361\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032841
CREATED:20260212T200604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T200609Z
UID:7476-1774089000-1774094400@tcares.net
SUMMARY:TCARES Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:There will be a TCARES Board Meeting following the monthly club breakfast meeting. Feel free to attend!
URL:https://tcares.net/event/tcares-board-meeting-4/
LOCATION:My Garden Cafe\, 14270 Mono Way\, Sonora\, California\, 95370\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T103000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032841
CREATED:20251221T193738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T041502Z
UID:7262-1774085400-1774089000@tcares.net
SUMMARY:TCARES Monthly Breakfast & Club Meeting + RAFFLE!!
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome\, JOIN US! This month we will be raffling a NanoVNA (worth ~$50; $5 minimum bids)! Come to the back room around or just before 9 AM to order your breakfast…or just a cup of coffee. At 9:30 we will begin our formal agenda. \n\n\n\nNote: There will be a TCARES Board meeting following the club’s breakfast meeting.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/tcares-general-membership-monthly-breakfast-and-club-meeting-3/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Social,TCARES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032841
CREATED:20240215T031414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T031251Z
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SUMMARY:JAMESTOWN RUN Radio Support - March 15th
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Jamestown run is on a SUNDAY morning. All radio volunteers will meet at the Jamestown CHP Office at 7:00 am for briefing. The address is given below\, with a map. \n\n\n\nGrayson Rehn will be the net control operator for race communications (he’s done this multiple times and is a great asset to our club!). Grayson will run the briefing meeting\, and anwer any questions volunteers may have. Ham and GMRS radio operators will be assigned to stations along the run route and be given instructions on protocols & procedures. If you haven’t done this before\, it’s pretty straightforward. \n\n\n\nAlso\, you can check into one\, or more\, of our weekly nets to let us know if you can help provide radio support\, or contact Grayson\, KE6KYI\, at: \n\n\n\npapabird.KE6KYI@gmail.com \n\n\n\nand he will give you details and sign you up for a spot on the roster. \n\n\n\nThanks\, so much\, to all volunteers for this event! The race coordinators REALLY appreciate our help and support for our community events like this one.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/jamestown-run-radio-support-2025/
LOCATION:Jamestown CHP\, 18437 5th Ave\, Jamestown\, CA\, 95327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Service,TCARES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032841
CREATED:20250422T031919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T035853Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032841
CREATED:20260107T031140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T052018Z
UID:7328-1772269200-1772280000@tcares.net
SUMMARY:Ham/Amateur Radio ARRL License Exam
DESCRIPTION:This is an exam session to obtain your FCC Ham/Amateur radio license. Exams for all levels of license (Technician\, General\, and Extra) are available. Please have the following: 1) your FCC Registration Number (FRN); 2) a $15 exam fee; and 3) a photo ID when you come. Pre-registration is preferred (through the website below) but walk-ins are welcome. \n\n\n\nGo to HamStudy.org to pre-register to take a test. \n\n\n\n=================================================================== \n\n\n\nVE teams must be accredited by the ARRL VEC and are encouraged to undergo training for remote\, video-supervised\, sessions. \n\n\n\nNote: The ARRL VEC is shifting to a fully digital\, 2026-focused program for amateur radio exams\, heavily relying on ExamTools for both remote and in-person testing. Key requirements include using ExamTools for VE registration\, on-screen testing/grading\, and electronic submission of forms\, alongside strict\, Zoom-based video supervision protocols. \n\n\n\nNew ARRL Digital Exam & VE Requirements: \n\n\n\n\nSystem Requirement: ExamTools software is mandatory for all digital and remote sessions\, replacing paper-based\, field-stocked testing.\n\n\n\nTechnical Setup: Candidates need a computer with a webcam/microphone and a smartphone to act as a second\, rear-view camera.\n\n\n\nRoom Requirements: A private room\, no other people or pets allowed\, with a\, 360-degree camera sweep of the area required before the exam.\n\n\n\nProhibited Items: No headphones\, earbuds\, smartwatches\, external monitors\, or secondary\, keyboards/mice.\n\n\n\nProcess: Three accredited VEs must observe the candidate via video throughout the session.\n\n\n\nDocumentation: All applicants must have an FCC Registration Number (FRN) and a valid email address.\n\n\n\nFuture Shift: The ARRL VEC is moving to full digital\, with new Technician question pools taking effect on July 1\, 2026.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/ham-amateur-radio-arrl-license-exam/
LOCATION:The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints\, 19481 Hillsdale Drive\, Sonora\, California\, 95370\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="TCARES":MAILTO:af6hl@arrl.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T103000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032841
CREATED:20251221T193508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T233355Z
UID:7257-1771666200-1771669800@tcares.net
SUMMARY:TCARES Monthly Breakfast and Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome\, JOIN US! Come to the back room around or just before 9 AM to order your breakfast…or just a cup of coffee. At 9:30 we will begin our formal agenda.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/tcares-general-membership-monthly-breakfast-and-club-meeting-2/
LOCATION:California
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T103000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032841
CREATED:20251220T065941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T041414Z
UID:7255-1769850000-1769855400@tcares.net
SUMMARY:TCARES Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:TCARES Board Meeting from 9-11:00 am. Location: Papa’s New Roost Restaurant (in the back room)\, 20049 Highway 108\, Sonora\, CA 95370. The new 2026 Board will begin serving their terms at this meeting. New 2026 incoming officers include: 1) President: Jeff Tolhurst\, N6JWT; 2) Secretary: Ginger Rohlen\, KM6RFT; and 3) Director C: George Overturff: N6GEO. A Vice President\, and Director B\, will need to be appointed by the Board. Paul Bailey\, KN6CWT\, is our current Treasurer\, and Craig Petersen\, KM6NCU\, is Director A. If anyone has agenda items\, please email them to the TCARES Board at: info@tcares.net. Thanks\, and 73!
URL:https://tcares.net/event/tcares-board-meeting-3/
LOCATION:California
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032841
CREATED:20251109T040904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T051421Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Field Day
DESCRIPTION:January 2025 TCARES Winter Field Day at Columbia State Historic Park\n\n\n\nJoin us for winter field day at Columbia State Park School house and bring a portable rig to get on the air\, we will take a head count around 11am  and buy pizza for all in attendance for lunch. \n\n\n\nmore details to come …. \n\n\n\nWinter Field Day is an exciting annual event for amateur radio enthusiasts\, taking place on the last full weekend of January. It offers a unique opportunity for radio operators to set up field operations in remote locations\, enabling them to connect with other participants worldwide. You may choose to participate solo or get your your friends\, family\, or whole club involved. Winter Field Day is organized by the Winter Field Day Association. The association strongly believes that ham radio operators should practice portable emergency communications in winter environments. This is because freezing temperatures\, snow\, ice\, and other hazards pose unique operational concerns.The Winter Field Day event aims to help participants improve their preparedness for disasters and enhance their operational abilities in adverse conditions. Amateur radio operators have the freedom to use frequencies on the HF\, VHF\, or UHF bands while employing voice\, CW\, and digital transmissions. The event designates specific objectives to encourage a diverse range of activities\, including the use of non-commercial power sources\, the deployment of multiple antennas\, establishing satellite contacts\, and more. Click here to read more about the history and purpose of winter field day. \n\n\n\nHere are the GPS coordinates –> Lat: 38.037928°; Long: -120.398096°. Additionally\, the address listed below can be used to get directions in Google Maps.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/winter-field-day-2/
LOCATION:Columbia State Park Historic School House\, 22890 School House St\, Columbia\, California\, 95310
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032841
CREATED:20251211T042712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T195831Z
UID:7245-1768737600-1769256000@tcares.net
SUMMARY:Quartzfest 2026!
DESCRIPTION:QuartzFest 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. 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.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/quartzfest/
LOCATION:https://youtu.be/QZuD9alC0oM\, Quartzite\, Arizona
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T103000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032841
CREATED:20251202T034640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T042628Z
UID:7215-1768642200-1768645800@tcares.net
SUMMARY:TCARES Monthly Breakfast and Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome\, JOIN US! Come to the back room around or just before 9 AM to order your breakfast…or just a cup of coffee. At 9:30 we will begin our formal agenda.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/tcares-general-membership-monthly-breakfast-and-club-meeting/
LOCATION:California
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032841
CREATED:20251211T043246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T043248Z
UID:7249-1765627200-1765713600@tcares.net
SUMMARY:ARRL 10 Meter Contest
DESCRIPTION:Objective: For Amateurs worldwide to exchange QSO information with as many stations as possible on the 10 meter band. \n\n\n\nDates: \n\n\n\nSecond full weekend of December. Starts 0000 UTC Saturday; runs through 2359 UTC Sunday (December 13-14\, 2025). \n\n\n\nClick Here for the Complete ARRL 10-Meter Contest Rules (PDF) \n\n\n\nFor contest information contact contests@arrl.org or (860) 594-0232.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/arrl-10-meter-contest/
LOCATION:California
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032841
CREATED:20251202T051619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T051621Z
UID:7236-1765612800-1765645200@tcares.net
SUMMARY:Ham Cram in Oakdale
DESCRIPTION:This exam is in conjunction with a Tech Ham Cram Study Session that begins at 08:00. If you wish to attend the study session as well please send email to Herb at: af6hl@arrl.net. There is no cost for either the study session or the exam. If you want to take the test only\, that starts at 3 pm. See the website link below for more information.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/ham-cram-in-oakdale/
LOCATION:Ham Cram Test Site\, 1111 East A Street\, Oakdale\, California\, 95361\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032841
CREATED:20250325T031728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T035845Z
UID:5210-1765018800-1765033200@tcares.net
SUMMARY:TCARES Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:This is our biggest event of the year\, all are welcome to join us\, please come and enjoy the fun and fellowship. \n\n\n\nNEW LOCATION https://maps.app.goo.gl/SoEGxkDLAmFXZakZ8 \n\n\n\nRambling Hills Estates Club House\, 23732 Parrotts Ferry Rd.\, Columbia\, 93310\, is the perfect venue for the party. It is a large spacious event center with great parking right in front. Enter the estates and bear slightly right and follow the signs to Club house and Pool. (and below the snow and ice!) \n\n\n\n\nIf you are able\, please bring a side dish for 6-10 people (hot or cold\, or crockpot).\n\n\n\nThe Club will supply the Turkey and Ham.\n\n\n\nThere will be a sing-a-long time with Christmas carols.\n\n\n\nThere will be a raffle (OUR MAIN FUNDRAISER)\n\nTickets will be sold at the event\n\n\n\nPlease bring gear to donate for the raffle.\n\n\n\nYou may bring any ham related gear\n\n\n\nor electronic related gear\, or anything else that might be attractive.\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets for the raffle will be sold at the event.\n\n\n\nElves may arrive around 10 AM to help set up the room.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/tcares-christmas-party/
LOCATION:Rambling Hills Estates\, 23732 Parrotts Ferry Rd\, Columbia\, California\, 95310\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032841
CREATED:20251202T050150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T050515Z
UID:7234-1764955800-1764968400@tcares.net
SUMMARY:Twain Harte Winter Wonderland Parade
DESCRIPTION:Ron Trout\, KK6QPP\, is holding a radio communications plan training session for volunteers for the Twain Harte Christmas parade. The radio comms training is the night before\, at 5 pm. Contact Ron at: westcoastlands.sbcglobal.net for more information on how to volunteer your support and radio expertise. Merry Christmas!
URL:https://tcares.net/event/twain-harte-winter-wonderland-parade/
LOCATION:California
ORGANIZER;CN="Ron Trout%2C KK6QPP":MAILTO:westcoastlands@sbcglobal.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032841
CREATED:20251202T043120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T045258Z
UID:7219-1764867600-1764871200@tcares.net
SUMMARY:Radio Training for the Twain Harte Christmas Parade
DESCRIPTION:Ron Trout\, KK6QPP\, is developing a radio communication plan for Friday’s parade\, and instructing a short (1 hour) training class on the plan\, integrating Amateur\, GMRS\, and FRS radio services for the event. The training session will take place at the Twain Harte School on Thursday\, December 4th\, at 5 pm\, in the teachers room (right above Twain Harte Lumber) the evening before the parade (on Friday the 5th). Radio coordination\, frequency planning\, team member assignments\, etc. will be covered. \n\n\n\nThere will be 12 radios rented from Columbia Communications\, the school will be using their 15 or so radios\, and the Sheriff’s Community Services Unit will have radios as well. Radio volunteers will be stationed throughout the staging and parade route\, and all along the roadways for radio communications.  \n\n\n\nContact Ron for more information at: westcoastlands@sbcglobal.net.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/radio-training-for-the-twain-harte-christmas-parade/
LOCATION:Twain Harte School\, 18815 Manzanita Dr\, Twain Harte\, California\, 95383
ORGANIZER;CN="Ron Trout%2C KK6QPP":MAILTO:westcoastlands@sbcglobal.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251201T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251201T235959
DTSTAMP:20260407T032841
CREATED:20250923T233439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T233441Z
UID:7060-1764547200-1764633599@tcares.net
SUMMARY:December ARRL Contest Calendar
DESCRIPTION:ARRL contests for the next 12 months are listed below. A generic ARRL contest calendar is also provided that gives the weekends for all our events\, to assist with long-term planning of your contest operations.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/december-arrl-contest-calendar/
LOCATION:California
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251129T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032841
CREATED:20251014T034336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T153255Z
UID:7131-1764432000-1764518400@tcares.net
SUMMARY:CQ World Wide DX Contest (CW)
DESCRIPTION:The CQ WW is the largest Amateur Radio competition in the world. Over 35\,000 participants take to the airwaves on the last weekend of October (SSB) and November (CW) with the goal of making as many contacts with as many different DXCC entities and CQ Zones as possible.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/cq-world-wide-dx-contest-2/
LOCATION:California
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032841
CREATED:20250923T232724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T232727Z
UID:7055-1763802000-1763809200@tcares.net
SUMMARY:TCARES Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:TCARES Board Meeting. Members & public welcome to attend. Location to be announced.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/tcares-board-meeting-2/
LOCATION:California
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032841
CREATED:20250923T232425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T232427Z
UID:7050-1763197200-1763204400@tcares.net
SUMMARY:Breakfast Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join TCARES for our monthly club breakfast at the My Garden Cafe in east Sonora. We hope to see you soon!
URL:https://tcares.net/event/breakfast-meeting-2/
LOCATION:My Garden Cafe \, Sonora\, CA 95370\, 14270 Mono Way\, Sonora\, California\, 95370\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T235959
DTSTAMP:20260407T032841
CREATED:20250923T233039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T233213Z
UID:7057-1761955200-1762041599@tcares.net
SUMMARY:November ARRL Contests
DESCRIPTION:ARRL contests for the next 12 months are listed below. A generic ARRL contest calendar is also provided that gives the weekends for all our events\, to assist with long-term planning of your contest operations.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/november-arrl-contests/
LOCATION:California
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