Field Day is ham radio’s open house. Every June, more than 40,000 hams throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate ham radio’s science, skill and service to our communities and our nation. It combines public service, emergency preparedness, community outreach, and technical skills all in a single event. Field Day has been an annual event since 1933, and remains the most popular event in ham radio. Objective-To contact as many stations as possible on the 160, 80, 40, 20,15 […]
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For those interested in Neighborhood Radio Watch (NRW) programs, here are links to two Facebook pages + a webpage: 1) Columbia College GMRS Group (NRW nets on Tuesday nights at 7:30 pm); https://www.facebook.com/ColumbiaCollegeGMRS 2) Groveland GMRS Radio Watch (NRW nets on Saturday nights at 7 pm): https://www.facebook.com/groups/885555812498346 and 3) Groveland GMRS Radio Watch Repeater webpage: https://grovelandgmrsrepeater.weebly.com/ Twain Harte Area – check in on GMRS , channel 17 (no tone) Sunday mornings at 9am With the potential for massive failures of our land lines and mobile phone infrastructure, during a wildfire, there is increased […]
TCARES Christmas Party 2019 Dec 7 (Elves may come at noon to help decorate) Please come at 1 PM to start the party, we will sit down to eat around 2 PM. The Turkey and Ham are being provided, Please bring a side dish to share. Raffle Bring an extra $5 or $20 to buy raffle tickets. Please bring any extra Ham Radio or Related gear and electronics to donate for the Raffle. Other interesting items area also allowed, but you have to take […]
TCARES Christmas Party 2018 (elves may come at noon to help decorate) Please come at 1 PM to start the party, we will sit down to eat around 2 PM. The Turkey and Ham are being provided, Please bring a side dish to share. Raffle Bring an extra $5 or $20 to buy raffle tickets. Please bring any extra Ham Radio or Related gear and electronics to donate for the Raffle. Other interesting items area also allowed, but you have to take it home […]