Announcement by KE6JGM
There Will Be Testing At Bob Brown’s House
May 16th @ 8am
Announcement by KN6RBP
November’s after testing workshop will be, HF antenna testing & manual antenna tuning with nano VNA. Learn how to use nano VNA and why every Ham should have and use one.
Our Board Meeting this month, is on Saturday, April 25th.
It will be at the usual location, J&M. 11am. Come at 9am for breakfast prior to the meeting.
Agenda:
- Reports from Secretary & Treasurer
- Checks for our meeting location.
- Website update policy protocol/clarification
- Net Control Schedule (fill slots and trim KN6RBP NCS dates)
- Fox Hunt update. Event Date May 2nd.
- Breakfast Fundraiser (Update) Event Date May 23rd.
- Summer Field Day 2026
- Raffles 2026
- Q&A
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/98166513940?pwd=7m4neiUuyANGh0zVfv3e3bCS5xwFaf.1
Meeting ID: 981 6651 3940
Passcode: 063701
Monday, April 27·7:00 – 8:00pm
https://zoom.us/j/91961936833?pwd=CddlbB5dHAqO8MGafigs5WGKHku8al.1
notes
Rick Gardner is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/91961936833?pwd=CddlbB5dHAqO8MGafigs5WGKHku8al.1
Winter Field Day 2026
Date: Jan 24th Simpson Park
Address: 28505 Rawlings Road
Winter Field Day Planning Meeting will be Jan 5th 7pm
Great Shake Out this Thursday
This year’s International ShakeOut Day is October 17, when millions of people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home!
At 10:17 a.m. (local time) on 10/17, you can join millions of people across the world practicing earthquake safety.
The best time to prepare for any disaster is before it happens.
Make an Emergency Plan: Create a family emergency communications plan that has an out-of-state contact. Plan where to meet if you get separated. Make a supply kit that includes enough food and water for several days, flashlights, a fire extinguisher and a whistle.
Better yet, Have multiple radios fully programed, charged and in a safe place.
If an earthquake happens, know what to do:
- If you are in a car, pull over and stop. Set your parking brake.
- If you are in bed, turn face down and cover your head and neck with a pillow.
- If you are outdoors, stay outdoors away from buildings.
- If you are inside, stay and do not run outside and avoid doorways.
Man made or natural disasters of big enough scope can overwhelm our normal lines of communication. Land lines, cell systems and the internet may be gone or unreliable. It may take days or weeks to bring in the infrastructure necessary to restore communications. This is where ARES can provide vital communications resources for the responders and the public.
Every licensed amateur, regardless of membership in ARRL® or any other local or national organization, is eligible to apply for membership in ARES.
Our hobby is based on the desire to communicate, and the use of technology to do so. Why not put that to good use by serving your community in times of need.
To apply for ARES® membership please go to ARESDV website.
You could make a difference, when it REALLY matters.
Give the gift of your time & communication skill. Become a ARES member today.
There’s always a lot going on at the Lee DeForest Amateur Radio Club!
Keep up with what’s happening, by frequently visiting our website.
You’ll find all club announcements & newsletters, as well as LDARC,
meeting & event information.
K6LDF.com, where the ham is always fresh.
