San Lorenzo Valley Amateur Radio Club
WR6AOK, 147.120 MHz, Offset +600 KHz, CTCSS Tone 94.8 Hz
With proper programming, one can legally use a commercial handheld radio on amateur radio bands. But why would someone do that? Kerry Veenstra K3RRY will describe why, along with what you need to get, how to program the radio, and how well it works.
Kerry K3RRY will explain how to design a small solar power system for ham radio. In addition to a short backgrounder, Kerry will present the design spreadsheet that he and others use to install temporary power during remote, desert events. You will be able to use the same spreadsheet to select system components, knowing that the
The 2021 Holiday Dinner will be at Scopazzi's Restaurant. The cost will be $45, paid in advance. 13300 Big Basin Way Boulder Creek, CA 95006 Santa Cruz County Masking Order: "masks are not required during indoor activities where they cannot be worn safely such as eating, drinking". Santa Cruz County COVID-19 Dashboard
Prepare to be dazzled by our members’ inventiveness! Join us as members present their recent projects.
It's no joke! With antennas on the outside and radios on the inside, the homes of hams need ways to run cables through walls, ceilings, or floors—while also blocking drafts and bugs. John KJ6WKT will present members' solutions to this perennial problem during the April 1, 2022, SLVARC virtual club meeting. For Zoom info, check your
Kerry K3RRY has purchased a Peet Bros. ULTIMETER 2100 weather station, which can connect directly to a Kenwood TM-D710GA dual-band radio for APRS connectivity. At the May 6, 2022, SLVARC club meeting, he will describe the entire system, from digging the foundation of the short self-supporting tower that holds the system's mast to the system's connectivity