BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//TCARES - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tcares.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for TCARES REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T103000 DTSTAMP:20260418T221653 CREATED:20260402T040405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T053824Z UID:7631-1776504600-1776508200@tcares.net 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcares.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/MyGardenCafeImg_1-3.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T100000 DTSTAMP:20260418T221653 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcares.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_2352-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T221653 CREATED:20260213T001416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T001419Z UID:7509-1775322000-1775340000@tcares.net 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T221653 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T221653 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T103000 DTSTAMP:20260418T221653 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T221653 CREATED:20240215T031414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T031251Z UID:6074-1773558000-1773572400@tcares.net 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcares.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_8538D-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T221653 CREATED:20250422T031919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T035853Z UID:6752-1772874000-1772881200@tcares.net 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tcares.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/df5bc7dba46adb6fa015790dae93aefa-300x300-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T221653 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T103000 DTSTAMP:20260418T221653 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T103000 DTSTAMP:20260418T221653 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T221653 CREATED:20251109T040904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T051421Z UID:7201-1769248800-1769266800@tcares.net 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260118T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T221653 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcares.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Quartzfest.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T103000 DTSTAMP:20260418T221653 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T221653 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T221653 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T221653 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcares.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/308422179_10221629761920241_5411304060797910377_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T221653 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T180000 DTSTAMP:20260418T221653 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251201T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251201T235959 DTSTAMP:20260418T221653 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251129T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T221653 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T221653 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T221653 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T235959 DTSTAMP:20260418T221653 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251026T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T221653 CREATED:20251014T033327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T031839Z UID:7129-1761408000-1761494400@tcares.net SUMMARY:CQ World Wide DX Contest (SSB) 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/ LOCATION:California END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T221653 CREATED:20251016T033718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T033721Z UID:7167-1760778000-1760785200@tcares.net SUMMARY:TCARES Club Breakfast Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join TCARES for our monthly club breakfast at the My Garden Cafe in east Sonora. Mike\, W6MVM\, will be giving a presentation on Remote Ham Radio Operation (CW & SSB) using a computer with a web browser\, to connect to his radio station at home remotely\, to send Morse Code and SSB Voice\, from a distance. We hope to see you soon! URL:https://tcares.net/event/tcares-club-breakfast-meeting/ LOCATION:My Garden Cafe \, Sonora\, CA 95370\, 14270 Mono Way\, Sonora\, California\, 95370\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T221653 CREATED:20251016T032356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T032359Z UID:7164-1760774400-1760893200@tcares.net SUMMARY:Jamboree On The Air (JOTA/JOTI) DESCRIPTION:JOTA-JOTI is the world’s largest digital and radio Scout event\, promoting friendship and global citizenship. Check it out at jotajoti.info. Here are the frequencies: 147.540 MHz; 147.450 MHz; 147.480 MHz; 147.510 MHz; or 28.390 MHz (10 m). Hope to hear some of you this Saturday or Sunday! URL:https://tcares.net/event/jamboree-on-the-air-jota-joti/ LOCATION:California END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T221653 CREATED:20250923T231836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T021448Z UID:7048-1760610600-1760612400@tcares.net SUMMARY:The Great California ShakeOut! DESCRIPTION:TCARES will be with the County OES at the Emergency Operations Center on Striker Court using our new Communications Trailer in the parking lot. We will begin a Net around 10:30 am (after 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 16\, 2023 10:30 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 check-ins. 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.”GMRS/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. \n\n\n\nThis year’s International ShakeOut Day is October 16\, when millions of people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills at work\, school\, or home! \n\n\n\nAt 10:16 a.m. (local time) on 10/16\, you can join millions of people across California practicing earthquake safety. While we encourage you to participate with everyone\, you can register your ShakeOut drill for any day of the year\, and drill at a time of your choice. URL:https://tcares.net/event/2025-great-california-shakeout/ LOCATION:California ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tcares.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ShakeOut-Graphic-Global-Date-GetReady-1200x630-EN-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T221653 CREATED:20250923T231212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T231446Z UID:7042-1758970800-1758978000@tcares.net SUMMARY:TCARES Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:TCARES Board Meeting. Members and the public are welcome to attend. URL:https://tcares.net/event/tcares-board-meeting/ LOCATION:Mill Villa Club House 18717 Mill Villa Rd\,\, CA 95327\, 18717 Mill Villa Rd\, Jamestown\, California\, 95370\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T221653 CREATED:20231024T031103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T033346Z UID:5813-1758963600-1758970800@tcares.net SUMMARY:Ham Radio FCC Testing Session DESCRIPTION:09/27/2025 \n\n\n\nSponsor: TCARESDate: Sep 27 2025 Time: 9:00 AM (Walk-ins allowed)Contact: Grayson L. Rehn(209) 206-1962Email: papabird.ke6kyi@gmail.comVEC: ARRL/VECLocation: Mill Villa Club House18717 Mill Villa RdJamestown CA 95370 \n\n\n\nMAP \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 1.  MANDATORY BEFORE THE EXAM           FCC Registration Number (FRN):  Examinees are required by            the FCC to submit your FRN with your license application form.            New license applicants must create an FCC user account and            register their Social Security Number (SSN) in the FCC Commission            Registration System (CORES) before attending exam sessions.             Registrants will be assigned an FRN which will be used in all license           transactions with the FCC. For instructions on how to register your           SSN and receive an FRN from the FCC\, visit the CORES Registration           page and the FCC’s Registration instructions page.           Per FCC rules\, a valid email address is also mandatory on the            application form to receive FCC correspondence\, including the official           copy of your Amateur Radio license.      2.  One legal photo ID (identification):            a. State Driver’s License           b. Government issued Passport            c. Military or Law Enforcement Officer Photo ID card           d. Student School Photo ID card           e. State Photo ID card       3.  If no photo ID is available\, two forms of identification:           a. Non-photo State ID card (some states still have them)           b. Birth certificate (must have the appropriate seal)           c. Social security card           d. Employer’s wage statement or Minor’s work permit           e. School ID card           f. School or Public Library card           g. Utility bill\, bank statement or other business correspondence that                specifically names the person; or a postmarked envelope addressed               to the person at his or her current mailing address as it appears on               the Form 605.      4.  Students/minors without a photo ID need to bring only one of the            above items if a legal guardian presents their photo ID; otherwise             two non-photo IDs are required. ARRL will cover the one-time FCC            application fee for new license candidates younger than 18-years            old for tests administered under the ARRL VEC program.        5.  If applicable\, bring a printed copy of your Amateur Radio license           or be able to show proof of the license in the official FCC database.           Acceptable copies or printouts of licenses are available from the           following sources: the official license or reference license printed            from the FCC website or license data printed from the ARRL website            or QRZ website. The original(s) and photocopy(s) of any Certificates            of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) you may hold from            previous exam sessions. If your license has already been issued by            the FCC\, the CSCE showing license credit is not needed. The            candidate is require to show proof of the current license to the team             but the team is no longer required to submit the proof to the VEC.           Expired license proof must be submitted to the team and to the            VEC for processing to FCC. These photocopies will not be returned.            Instructions on how to obtain an official FCC license copy are on            our Obtain License Copy web page.       6.  Two number two pencils with erasers and a pen for in-person sessions.       7.  A calculator with the memory erased and formulas cleared is allowed.             You may not bring any written notes or calculations into the exam session.            Slide rules and logarithmic tables are acceptable\, as long as they’re free            of notes and formulas. Cell phone must be silenced or turned off during             the exam session and the phones’ calculator function may not be used.           In addition\, iPhones\, iPads\, Androids\, smartphones\, Blackberry devices            and all similar electronic devices with a calculator capability\, may NOT            be used.      8.  Bring a check\, a money order or cash to cover the exam session fee $15.00      9.  Be aware that some information about you will be made publicly available            on the FCC’s website (FCC Licensee Privacy) including a felony conviction            status. All applicants must answer the Basic Qualification Question (felony            conviction status question) on the 605 Form at the exam session.            Applicants that answer “YES” for the question must follow these FCC            procedures: FCC qualification question instructions URL:https://tcares.net/event/ham-radio-fcc-testing-session/ LOCATION:Mill Villa Estates\, 18717 Mill Villa Rd\, Jamestown\, California\, 95327\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcares.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Become-an-Amateur-Radio-Operator-or-Ham-Operator-in-the-USA-Step-6-e1520735695275.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR