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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:Emergency Drill: Perfect Storm SJV
DESCRIPTION:Scenario: [THIS IS A DRILL] A cyber attack against critical infrastructure has brought down all common-carrier communications systems across the San Joaquin Valley Section of the ARRL. This includes land-line and cellular systems as well as the Internet. A second attack disables the power grid\, causing widespread blackouts throughout the section. Amateur Radio Participants are to shelter in place and join a Net to report their status to net control (K6NED) on the TCARES repeater system. Summarized status will then be relayed to a SJV Section Incident Command Post (ICP) Comms via Winlink Radio Net Log. \n\n\n\nThis is a joint exercise with the 13 counties in the ARRL SJV section. The counties are Calaveras\, Fresno\, Kern (east/west) Kings\, Madera\, Mariposa\, Merced\, Mono\, San Joaquin\, Stanislaus\, Tulare and Tuolumne.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/emergency-drill-perfect-storm-sjv/
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Radio Class
DESCRIPTION:Learn intermediate radio communications skills with a focus on the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) with more in-depth skills that will cover hand held\, mobile and base station radios\, frequencies\, antennas\, radio programing\, repeaters and signal propagation. 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\nLEARN MORE and RESERVE YOUR SEAT HERE
URL:https://tcares.net/event/intermediate-radio-class/
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SUMMARY:TCARES General Membership Monthly Breakfast and 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. \n\n\n\nTypical Agenda: 9:30 \n\n\n\n\nPledge of Allegience\n\n\n\nIntroductions\n\n\n\nOfficer Reports\n\n\n\nAnnouncements\n\n\n\nOld Business\n\n\n\nNew Business\n\n\n\n2025 Calendar Review\n\n\n\nEvent Planning\n\n\n\nConclusion\n\n\n\n\nLOCATION BELOW:
URL:https://tcares.net/event/tcares-general-membership-monthly-breakfast-and-meeting-6/
LOCATION:My Garden Cafe\, 14270 Mono Way\, Sonora\, CA\, 95370-2801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social,TCARES
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SUMMARY:Ham Radio Test Session
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n2.  One legal photo ID (identification): a. State Driver’s Licenseb. Government issued Passport c. Military or Law Enforcement Officer Photo ID cardd. Student School Photo ID carde. State Photo ID card  \n\n\n\n3.  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 cardd. Employer’s wage statement or Minor’s work permite. School ID cardf. School or Public Library cardg. 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. \n\n\n\n4.  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.  \n\n\n\n5.  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. \n\n\n\n6.  Two number two pencils with erasers and a pen for in-person sessions.  \n\n\n\n7.  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. \n\n\n\n8.  Bring a check\, a money order or cash to cover the exam session fee $15.00 \n\n\n\n9.  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-test-session/
LOCATION:Tuolumne County Library\, 480 Greenley Rd\, Sonora\, 95370\, United States
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T032510Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Radio Communications Class
DESCRIPTION:Learn basic radio communications. Hands on skills training will get you up and transmitting right away\, with instructions on emergency communication when cellphones are down and power outages occur. \n\n\n\nThis class is FREE\, reserve your seat with a free ticket. However\, you can purchase a $40. ticket and take home the GM-15 Pro radio at the class. Yours to take home and keep. Please\, only one radio per attendee\, supply and seating is limited. \n\n\n\nSeating is limited. See complete details and sign up for your ticket to learn
URL:https://tcares.net/event/introduction-to-radio-communications-class-11-2-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250413T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T085652
CREATED:20241120T184057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T031459Z
UID:6591-1744358400-1744563600@tcares.net
SUMMARY:Ham Radio DX Convention
DESCRIPTION:The 76th Annual International DX Convention sponsored by the Northern California DX Club will be held at Visalia Conference Center in Visalia\, California from April 11th – 13th\, 2025. \n\n\n\nLearn the secrets of working DX quickly and efficiently. Discover the fun of chasing IOTA.  Attend the Contest Forum\, Antenna Forum\, DX Forum\, Contest Academy or DX Academy.   There are seminars for everyone from the beginning DXer to the seasoned pro.  Visit the Exhibit Hall\, where you can talk to the people who design and build the best DX equipment.  And of course\, we have some great raffle Prizes! \n\n\n\nThe IDXC 2025 meeting will be held at the Visalia Convention Center in downtown Visalia\, CA. We contracted with the Visalia Visitors Bureau to help select hotels for the meeting. These are several hotels available to pick from for the IDXC convention hotels for IDXC 2025. \n\n\n\nPlease use the ink below to reserve your hotel:(External link) \n\n\n\nvisitvisalia.com/international-dx-convention-north-2025 \n\n\n\nThe above link will redirect you to the visitvisalia.com hotel registration site which is NOT hosted on dxconvention.com. The above link opens a new tab. \n\n\n\nThis link provides you with 7 hotel options as well as information about other available discounts. To return here\, click the “Convention Main Website” button once done or simply click back to the dxconvention.com tab.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/ham-radio-dx-convention/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T085652
CREATED:20250130T184235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T184417Z
UID:6669-1745568000-1745773200@tcares.net
SUMMARY:Big Bear Ham Escape (hamfest)
DESCRIPTION:Big Bear Ham Escape\, a fun-filled event for amateur radio enthusiasts! Get ready for a weekend filled with exciting activities\, informative seminars\, and great networking opportunities. \n\n\n\nMeet and greets with author Gordon West\, ARRL Orange Section SM\, and YLRL\, and more to come. \n\n\n\nThe event will take place at the Holiday Inn Resort located on Village Drive in beautiful Big Bear Lake\, CA\, USA.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/big-bear-ham-escape-hamfest/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T085652
CREATED:20250509T205301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T205303Z
UID:6778-1747472400-1747477800@tcares.net
SUMMARY:Club Breakfast: WINLINK: Below the Tip of the Iceberg
DESCRIPTION:This month’s meeting will feature a live and in person presentation titled\, “WINLINK: Below the Tip of the Iceberg”\, by TCARES members Rich Combs KN6SHR and Greg Kiyoi KN6RUQ. If you’ve had enough of FT8 then join us as we dig down deep to get to the bottom to stay on top of the hidden capabilities of Winlink. \n\n\n\nBio: Rich Combs KN6SHR. After 30 plus years playing with optics at LLNL\, Rich showed he was good at taking tests and quickly became an Extra licensed ham.  But still isn’t sure what PTT means. 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. Greg operates the only RMS Gateway in the Livermore-Tri-Valley area.  Greg is currently the LARK newsletter editor. He has an alternate QTH in Strawberry.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/club-breakfast-winlink-below-the-tip-of-the-iceberg/
LOCATION:My Garden Cafe\, 14270 Mono Way\, Sonora\, CA\, 95370-2801\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T085652
CREATED:20250619T035851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T031049Z
UID:6821-1755334800-1755340200@tcares.net
SUMMARY:TCARES General Membership Monthly Breakfast and 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. \n\n\n\nTypical Agenda: 9:30 \n\n\n\n\nPledge of Allegience\n\n\n\nIntroductions\n\n\n\nOfficer Reports\n\n\n\nAnnouncements\n\n\n\nOld Business\n\n\n\nNew Business\n\n\n\n2025 Calendar Review\n\n\n\nEvent Planning\n\n\n\nConclusion\n\n\n\n\nLOCATION BELOW:
URL:https://tcares.net/event/tcares-general-membership-monthly-breakfast-and-meeting-7/
LOCATION:My Garden Cafe\, 14270 Mono Way\, Sonora\, CA\, 95370-2801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social,TCARES
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T085652
CREATED:20240217T043245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T033519Z
UID:6120-1758366000-1758380400@tcares.net
SUMMARY:TCARES Multi County/Club Picnic BBQ
DESCRIPTION:C.A.R.S to provide Hot Dogs\, Hamburgers\, Condiments\, plastic ware and the BBQs. \n\n\n\nTCARES to provide water\, soda\, ice\, sliced tomatoes and Onions. \n\n\n\nAll attending\, please bring a side dish or desert. \n\n\n\nThe location has a covered seating area perfect for rain or shine. \n\n\n\nA table will be provided for a swap meet. \n\n\n\nQuestions?  Call Steven Airola\, CARS President\, W6RXK\, 209 770 3263. \n\n\n\nLOCATION UTICA PARK https://maps.app.goo.gl/npCTPFTYU4nvgfvD9
URL:https://tcares.net/event/tcares-multi-county-club-picnic/
CATEGORIES:Social,TCARES
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T085652
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T085652
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T085652
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T085652
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T085652
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251026T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T085652
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T235959
DTSTAMP:20260423T085652
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T085652
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:20251122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T085652
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251129T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T085652
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251201T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251201T235959
DTSTAMP:20260423T085652
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T085652
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:20251205T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T085652
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/
ORGANIZER;CN="Ron Trout%2C KK6QPP":MAILTO:westcoastlands@sbcglobal.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T085652
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:20251213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T085652
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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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/
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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-general-membership-monthly-breakfast-and-club-meeting/
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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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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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