====== SCV Section News Archive ======

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We're in the process of converting the site to a [[http://wiki.org/wiki.cgi?WhatIsWiki Wiki]]. By doing so, we'll be able to let section officers update pages on the site independently, which should result in more and better information for all hams in the section. //(For those that might be curious, we're using [[http://wikkawiki.org/ Wikka Wiki]] as our Wiki engine.)//
==Posted on July 21, 2006==

===2-Saturday No Code Tech Class August 19th/26th=== A no code technician license class will be held on two successive Saturdays in August, with the proctored exam occurring at the end of the second day. More information is available on the LicenseClasses page. ==Posted on July 24, 2006==

===One-Day Amateur Radio Class on July 15th=== [[http://www.laares.org LAARES (Los Altos Amateur Radio Emergency Service)]] and the [[http://www.ci.los-altos.ca.us/police/cert/cert.html Los Altos Police CERT]] are offering a one day study session for Technician or General theory, followed by testing. (Morse Code tests will not be given.) For information and to register, go to [[www.baears.com/signup.php www.baears.com/signup.php]]. For more info, contact Ross Peterson by email at [[wb6zbu@arrl.net wb6zbu@arrl.net]] or by phone at (650) 349-5349. ==Posted on June 13, 2006==

===Bike race desparately needs hams {{color fg="red" bg="#fff" text="this weekend"}} (May 13-14)=== The National MS Society is launching the Cruisin' to the Coast MS 150 Bike Tour on **May 13th & 14th**. They are in desparate need of amateurs to provide communications (sag wagon riders, med tent communication, etc.). The ride is from Kerman to Monterey over the two-day event. **The Ham coordinator for this event has fallen ill, and they have no one to organize amateur support!** If you or your organization can help, contact Kim Martin, Development Manager for the National MS Society (Fresno, CA), on his cell phone at (559) 307-9511. ==Posted on May 9, 2006==

===BSA Camporee May 6th - KM6BSA=== The Mt Hamilton District BSA Camporee will be this Saturday, May 6th. Troop 92 will operate from Noon to 4 pm as KM6BSA. You can work their station on 40 meters (7.270 MHz SSB, 7.030 MHz CW) and 15 meters (21.360 MHz SSB, 21.140 MHz CW), as well as APRS and local repeaters. ==Posted on May 3, 2006==

===LARK Swapmeet is on for May 7th!=== With the rain finally out of the forecast, the Livermore Swapmeet will meet at it's regular time and place for May. For more information and directions to the swapmeet, visit their web site at **[[http://www.larkswap.com larkswap.com]]**. ==Posted on May 2, 2006==

===Volunteers needed for Tour de Cure May 21, 2006=== The ADA Tour de Cure bike ride needs a few more hams to volunteer for rest stops, and they need an experienced ham for relaying traffic over the mountains from Menlo Park to Pescadero. If you can help -- or would like more info -- go to [[http://www.civex.com/tour/ http://www.civex.com/tour/]]. There is a link at the bottom of the page that you can click on if you are able to volunteer.==Posted on 4/26/2006==

===Update on Big Sur International Marathon Support -- {{color fg="red" bg="#fff" text="More Help Is Needed!!"}}=== The BSIM is **Sunday, April 30th**. Rick, KN6FR ([[mailto: rick@westlog.com rick@westlog.com]]) reports that there is __critical need for hams with public service communications experience__ such as the BSIM. There are many locations to be staffed, and experienced operators are in short supply. Contact Rick at his email address to volunteer. You can read about the communications plans here: [[http://bsim.html **BSIM**]]. ==Posted on 4/23/2006==

===Operators needed for Big Sur International Marathon=== At present Rick Lagerstrom ([[mailto:kn6fr@westlog.com kn6fr@westlog.com]]) desperately needs more operators to provide communications for the BSIM on Sunday, April 30, 2006. If you're interested, please contact Rick, at your earliest convenience, and download a volunteer form at: [[http://westlog.com westlog.com]]. ==Posted on 4/18/2006==

===Upcoming County wide Drill=== The next quarterly drill will be Sat, April 22nd, from 2pm - 4pm. It is scheduled to be a major eathquake that occurs at 2PM. It is requested that all hams come up on the County Resource net and make a report about the conditions you observe (AA6BT, 146.115 +, PL 100). For further information, contact Santa Clara County ARES/RACES at [[http://www.scc-ares-races.org/aresraces.htm www.scc-ares-races.org/]] ==Posted on 4/14/2006==

===Looking for a HAM who loves animals=== Santa Clara County RACES is seeking an interested Ham to take the lead on organizing communications volunteers for a "Pet Net", which would provide rescue and shelter of pets after a local disaster. If you love animals and think this might be something you would like to organize, contact Larry Carr, DEC Santa Clara County RACES at [[mailto:lcarr@mail.arc.nasa.gov lcarr@mail.arc.nasa.gov]]. ==Posted on 4/14/2006==

===Livermore Flea Market is {{color fg="red" bg="#fff" text="cancelled"}} for April=== The rain has again flooded the park, and the organizers have no alternative but to cancel the April Livermore Swap Meet that was due to take place this Sunday, April 2nd. The next swap meet will take place on May 7th. ==Posted on 3/29/2006==

===March 18th Ham Class in Milpitas {{color fg="red" bg="#fff" text="Cancelled"}}=== Due to lack of students, the Ham Class beginning this weekend in Milpitas will be canceled. The class had been scheduled to be held at Fire Station One, 777 S. Main Street. For further information, contact [[mailto: treasurer@w6mlp.org Bill Dale]] at 408-263-5325, or [[mailto:president@w6mlp.org Lloyd Vancil]] at 408-942-6627. More information about the Milpitas Amateur Radio & Electronics Society, who was sponsoring the class, can be found on their web site at [[http://w6mlp.org w6mlp.org]]. ==Posted on 3/15/2006==

===Hams needed as SAG ride-along and rest stop communicators=== Ham volunteers are needed to help as SAG ride-along or rest stop communicators for two upcoming long distance bike rides. On **Sunday, May 21st**, there is the "Foothill Century" organized by the South Peninsula Hebrew Day School. On **Sunday, June 4th**, there is the "Sequoia Century" organized by the Western Wheelers Bike Club. Both rides cover the Peninsula and South Bay areas. Contact Stuart Chessen, W6PSO, at [[mailto:w6pso@sbcglobal.net w6pso@sbcglobal.net]] if you can volunteer or would like more information. ==Posted on 3/7/2006==

===Introduction to Amateur Radio and Emergency Communications Class on May 20th=== The Ham Radio Class To Take After You Get Your License: This class assumes you have just received your license and have lots of questions. The class is both lecture and hands-on exercises. More information is available in a flier available here: [[http://www.specsnet.org/2006MAY.pdf www.specsnet.org/2006MAY.pdf]]. Cost is $5.00 to cover materials. The class will be held at Cubberley Center in Palo Alto, CA. To register, contact Paul Lufkin by email at [[mailto: K6PML@arrl.net K6PML@arrl.net]], or by phone at (650) 494-1316. ==Posted on 3/4/2006==

==="March of Dimes - Walk America" on April 29th=== Amateur operators are needed to support the March of Dimes Walk America in Vassona County Park (333 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos) on **April 29, 2006** from 9:00 am to Noon. Positions to be filled include Net Control Operators, Water Stop Communicators, Shadows, Bike Mobiles, and Service Vehicle Mobiles. If you're interested in volunteering, contact [[mailto: hickengr@sonic.net **Terry Hoffman, KD6DIF**]]. ==Posted on 3/3/2006==

===Livermore Flea Market is {{color fg="red" bg="#fff" text="cancelled"}} for this month=== The rain over the last few days has flooded the park, and the organizers have no alternative but to cancel the March Livermore Swap Meet that was due to take place this Sunday, March 5th. The next swap meet will take place on April 2nd. ==Posted on 3/1/2006==

===Amateur Radio License Class & Test in San Jose, Feb 18/25=== A two-day Ham Radio class study session will be held at the San Jose M.E.R.G.E. Classroom, 171 W. Mission, San Jose, CA. The class will meet on successive Saturdays, February 18th and 25th, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Cost is $35.00 and includes the book. For more info, or to RSVP, contact Don Wilkins at 408-923-1594 or by email at [[don@creativestorms.com don@creativestorms.com]]. ==Posted on 2/3/2006==

===SUITSAT Blasts Off February 3rd=== On February 3rd, astronauts plan to hurl an old spacesuit overboard from the International Space Station. The disembodied suit, nicknamed "SuitSat," will proceed to circle Earth, transmitting a radio message which anyone can hear using a police scanner or a ham radio tuned to 145.990 MHz FM. This strange experiment is a test of a sensible idea--that old spacesuits might be transformed into useful satellites. For information on "SuitSat", check out the [[http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2006/26jan_suitsat.htm Science@NASA SuitSat]] page. And to determine when "SuitSat" will pass over your area, use NASA's [[http://science.nasa.gov/RealTime/JPass/25/JPass.asp J-Pass utility]]. ==Posted on 2/1/2006==

===Four Night Ham Radio Class in Menlo Park Starts Feb. 28th=== A four-night Ham Radio Class study session will start on February 28th (Tuesday) from 6:30 - 9:30 pm in Menlo Park, and continue on the next three successive Tuesday evenings. The class concludes on March 21st with the exam for your Ham Radio license. The class will be held at Menlo Fire Station #1, 300 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park. Cost is $15.00. Class size is limited, so contact Carol Parker at 650-688-8415 or [[mailto:carolp@menlofire.org carolp@menlofire.org]] to make a reservation. ==Posted on 1/31/2006==

===Introduction to Amateur Radio and Emergency Communications Class on February 25th=== The Ham Radio Class To Take After You Get Your License: terms used, operating protocol, the different ham bands, setting up your radio to access a repeater, how to participate in a directed net and handle emergency radio traffic, and more. Hands-on as well as lecture. $5.00 fee to cover costs, registration form available at [[http://www.specsnet.org/2006FEB.pdf www.specsnet.org/2006FEB.pdf]]. Class runs from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the Cubberley Center room H-6 (old Cubberley High School), 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. For more info, contact Paul Lufkin, [[mailto: K6PML@arrl.net K6PML@arrl.net]], (650) 494-1316. ==Posted on 1/30/2006==

===ARES/RACES drill Saturday, January 21=== There will be a county-wide ARES/RACES drill on Saturday, January 21, 2006 from 1400-1600. More details will follow when available. ==Posted on 1/12/2006==

===RadioFest in Monterey on February 25th 2006=== RadioFest in Monterey will feature Ham Radio Demos, Vendor Booths, a Flea Market, Free Ham License Exams, Fantastic Speakers, and door prizes. Talk-in: 146.97- PL 94.8. More info on [[http://www.radiofest.org/ www.radiofest.org]]. ==Posted on 1/10/2006==

===General Class Licensing Course for Technician Class Licensees in Jan/Feb=== The Foothills Amateur Radio Society is offering a General Class licensing course for Technician Class Licensees who would like to upgrade their Amateur Radio License. The announcement can be found at [[http://www.fars.k6ya.org/classes http://www.fars.k6ya.org/classes]]. ==Posted on 12/28/2005==

===NTS Voice Net //NIGHTLY// at 2100 hrs (local time)=== The Santa Clara Valley Section is conducting a //nightly// NTS voice net on 146.640 (- split, 162.2 PL) [repeater use compliments of the [[http://www.lprc.net Loma Pioneer Repeater Club]]]. In addition to any routine traffic, this net is handling health and welfare traffic related to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. All hams are encouraged to participate. Those interesting in NTS traffic handling may also join the section's Yahoo! Group by going to [[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nts_scv/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nts_scv/]]. ==Posted on 9/9/2005==

===Milpitas Ham Shack __closed__ this week only=== The Milpitas Ham Shack will be CLOSED this week only. Instead you can see the group at the Milpitas Art & Wine Festival on South Milpitas Blvd on Sat. and Sunday, August 20-21, with the OES Communications Van. They will be listening on W6MLP repeater on 224.72Mhz- [100 hz pl] and 147.525 simplex [100 hz pl, linked]. ==Posted on 8/17/2005==

===Pacificon 2005 Amateur Radio Convention, October 14-16=== PACIFICON returns to the San Ramon Marriott Hotel in San Ramon, California, October 14-16, 2005. Full details are available on the web site at [[http://www.PACIFICON.org www.PACIFICON.org]]. ==Posted on 7/27/2005==

===The LARK Swapmeet has moved!=== There is STILL a swap meet in Livermore, but the location has moved to Robertson Park in Livermore. Details and directions can be found at [[http://www.larkswap.com/ www.larkswap.com]]. ==Posted on 7/2/2005==

===One-Day Amateur Radio Class on April 9th=== The Bay Area Educational Amateur Radio Society and San Joaquin County Amateur Radio Emergency Service will host a one-day amateur radio license class in Manteca. Go to their [[http://www.sanjoaquinares.org Registration]] web page for more information or to register for the class. ==Posted on 3/3/2005==

===RadioFest 2005 on February 26th=== The Naval Postgraduate School Amateur Radio Club will host RadioFest 2005 on February 26th at Fort Ord in Monterey. Details are available on the [[http://www.radiofest.org/ **NPSARC RadioFest 2005**]] web site. ==Posted on 2/2/2005==

===Open House for New Short Wave Radio Station on November 20th=== Radio operators from the Milpitas Amateur Radio & Electronics Society and the Milpitas Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) / Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services (RACES) invite all city Amateur Radio operators and the public to an Open House of their new station at Fire Station One (777 S. Main Street in Milpitas). The open house is on **November 20th from 9 am to 4 pm**. Details are available on the [[http://w6mlp.org **Milpitas Amateur Radio & Electronic Society (MARES) **]] web site. ==Posted on 11/11/2004==

===Ham Radio Class Saturday on October 23rd=== A one-day "Ham Cram" class will be held this Saturday at the Seton Medical Center in Daly City. The class is sponsored by [[http://www.setonmedicalcenter.com/ **Seton Medical Center**]] and [[http://www.k6mpn.org/ **South County Amateur Radio Emergency Services**]]. Details are available on the [[http://www.k6mpn.org/training/index.html **South County ARES Training**]] page. ==Posted on 10/26/2004==

===Introduction to Amateur Radio and Emergency Communications Class on November 13th=== Announcing an introductory class for newly licensed hams who are interested in Emergency Communications. The 3-hour class will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2004 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. The class is sponsored by [[http://www.specsnet.org **SPECS**]], and complete details are available on their [[http://www.scc-ares-races.org/training/TheHamRadioClass.htm **Ham Radio Class**]] information page. ==Posted on 10/25/2004==

===South Bay Radio Events Calendar=== This is just a reminder that you can find a [[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SB_Radio_Events/calendar **calendar of events**]] for the South Bay within the [[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SB_Radio_Events/ **SB_Radio_Events Group**]] on Yahoo! Groups. All types of events related to Amateur Radio are listed, including club meetings, special events, training classes, and flea markets (just to name a few). Clicking on an event in the calendar will give you detailed info about the event. //(NOTE: You have to be a member to view the calendar, but signing up is free and gives you access to other Yahoo! Groups as well.)// ==Posted on 10/21/2004==

==={{color fg="red" bg="#fff" text="The 2004 Coyote Creek Cycle Classic is __October 2nd__!!"}}=== Yup, that's right, the event is __this Saturday__! Between 8 and 12 operators are needed, and the event will run from approximately 7:00 am to 2:00 pm. If you can help, contact [[mailto: monalisa@sccc-scouting.org Monalisa Diangelo]] by email, or call at 408 280 5088 x16 (cell = 408 398 1391). Or contact [[mailto: mike_berryhill@yahoo.com Mike Berryhill]] (cell = 408-799-0981). ==Posted on 9/29/2004==

===Livermore Flea Market is October 2nd=== The monthly Livermore Flea Market will be held on Saturday, October 2nd from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm PDT. The market is located at Los Positas College, Airway Boulevard off of I-580 just west of Livermore. Parking is free.</br> ==Posted on 9/19/2004==

===Palo Alto Amateur Radio Assn (PAARA) October 1st=== The next meeting of PAARA will be Friday, October 1st. PAARA meets every 1st Friday of the month, at 7:30 p.m. in the Menlo Park Recreation Center at 700 Alma St, Menlo Park (In Burgess Park). There is generally a pre-meeting dinner with the speaker at the Su Hong Restaurant, 1039 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. All members and guests are invited to join. For information, check their web site at [[http://www.paara.org/ www.paara.org]]. ==Posted on 9/17/2004==