Pacificon 2021

San Ramon Marriott 2600 Bishop Dr, San Ramon, CA, United States

VIRTUAL Club Meeting – Small Solar Power Systems

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

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Holiday Dinner 2021

Scopazzi's Restaurant 13300 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United States

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

$45

Club Meeting – No Joke! Solving the Problem of Cables Through Walls

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

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Club Meeting – Peet Bros. Weather Station and APRS

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

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CAKE – Coffee Assisted Knowledge Exchange

Abbey Coffee, Art & Music Lounge 350 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA

Originally started by the K6BJ club and continuing outdoors when weather permits. Bring yourself, projects, cool ideas, and curiosity. 2nd and 4th Saturdays