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News last updated: Tue, June 30, 2009 at 4:14 PM ET
Welcome to the San Joaquin Valley Section. Section Manager Dan Pruitt AE6SX- Assistant Section Managers John Lee K6YK and Bob Hervatine N2NS, Affiliated Club Coordinator Charles McConnell W6DPD, Section Emergency Coordinator Marie Thompson N6ZFN, Official Observer Coordinator Victor Magana N1VM, Section Traffic Manager Fred Silveira K6RAU, Public Information Coordinator Vacant, and Technical Coordinator Dave Smith W6TE.
The San Joaquin Valley Section includes 12 counties in the central valley of California, Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Calaveras, San Joaquin, and Mono.
Thanks for visiting this page.
After 20+ years as your Section Manager, I decided it was time to retire. I have enjoyed the time as the Section Manager and as Vice Director and Director of the Pacific Division. Your new Section Manager as of July 1, 2009, is Dan Pruitt, AE6SX. You can contact Dan at ae6sx@arrl.org. I hope you will give him the support you gave to me. 73, Charles W6DPD.
If you desire your club information and events to be listed in Section News, please send the information to w6dpd@arrl.org. I get very little information. If your club has a newsletter, please send it to me, email to w6dpd@arrl.org or via U.S Mail.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! September is NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS Month. The California QSO Party (CQP) is October 3-4, 2009. Put your county on the air and have fun. Information is located at www.cqp.org. The 66th Fresno Hamfest is October 17, 2009. Check www.w6to.com for information. The New York State QSO Party October 17, 2009 for 12 hours. The International DX Convention is April 16 to 18, 2010 at Visalia CA. Check www.dxconvention.org for information.
The Northern California Net (NCN), the Section Traffic Net, meets nightly on 3.533MHZ at 7 PM Pacific Time. The slow speed training session of the net meets nightly on 3.533 MHZ at 9 PM Pacific Time. Handling traffic on CW is a good way to improve your CW skills. The Daytime Region 6 Traffic Net meets daily at 3:30 pacific time on or near 7.275 MHZ. The California Traffic Net meets daily at 6:30 PM pacific time on 3.906 MHZ. The Noontime Net meets daily on 7.268.5 MHZ at Noon. There is a lot of traffic passed on this net. The Golden Bear Amateur Radio Net meets nightly at 7:00 PM local time on 3.975 MHZ. The Mission Trail Net meets nightly on 3.856 MHZ at 8:00 PM local time.
Need to take an Amateur exam? Check the ARRL web page, www.arrl.org for exam information. Need to find a class? The ARRL web page, www.arrl.org has a listing of classes. Check it out.
Card Checking in the Section. You can get cards checked for awards within the section. W6XK, K6ZZ, and W6DPD can check your cards for DXCC in accordance with the rules for field checking. DXCC card checkers may now check cards dated from Nov. 15, 1945, but no 160 meter cards or cards for deleted entities. DXCC card checkers may, at their discretion, check cards for WAS, WAC, and VUCC. W6DPD and K6ZZ can check cards for the CQ Awards, WAZ, DX, Field, and Prefixes. ARRL Special Service Clubs may appoint a HF awards manager for WAS and a VHF Awards Manager for VUCC.
When your affiliated club elects officers for the next year, be sure to update your club’s information on the affiliated club area of the ARRL web page. If your club fails to update the information for 2 years, your club will be placed in the inactive file. ARRL HQ and the Director use this information on these reports to send information to your club. If the information is not up to date, your club will miss out.
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY SECTION Report for the month of May 2009: SM Charles McConnell, W6DPD- ASMs K6YK and N2NS, ACC W6DPD, SEC N6ZFN, OOC N1VM, STM K6RAU, PIC Vacant, TC W6TE.
Greetings from the ARRL San Joaquin Valley Section.
KC6UFL, JoAnn; WB6YDO, John; and N6REV; Mel, are Silent Keys. They will be missed.
The K6VIS D Star System is located on Blue Ridge at 5,825 feet. Frequencies are VHF DSTAR Digital Voice 145.450 -, UHF DSTAR Digital Voice 440.050 +, UHF DSTAR Digital Voice 1286.325 -, and UHF DSTAR Digital Data 1255.00 SS.
The W6HHD D Star System operates on 145.13 – and 444.8 + from Mt. Bullion.
September is National Preparedness Month (NPM) and 436 organizations have already registered as Coalition Members! If you have not yet signed up to be a 2009 Coalition Member, visit http://ready.adcouncil.org/ <http://ready.adcouncil.org/> to register. Becoming a Coalition Member means you pledge to promote emergency preparedness during the month of September. This can be done either by providing information, hosting events and/or sponsoring activities for your customers, members, employees, stakeholders, and communities. Please remember, even if you were a Coalition Member last year, you still need to re-register this year if you intend to participate.
National Preparedness Month Coalition membership is open to all public and private sector organizations for free. Once you register you will receive access to the NPM Web site where you can find a toolkit full of templates, resources, and tips to assist you with promoting emergency preparedness.
Top SJV Section scores in the 2008 ARRL Phone Sweepstakes were 1st WC6H 2nd K6SV, and third N6EE.
Top SJV Section Scores in the 2008 ARRL 160 Meter contest were 1st WC6H, 2nd WS6X, and third K6VOA.
SJV Section Amateurs provided communications support for the March of Dimes 2009 March for Babies.
Kern County Central Valley ARC 2009 officers are pres WI6J, 1st vp K6JLL, 2nd vp N6GOD, sec KD6UQZ and treas KF6YUM. Check www.w6lie.org for information.
The Stockton-Delta ARC provided communications support for the Stockton Bike Club’s Delta Century Ride and for the March of Dimes Walkathon, “March for Babies”.
Congratulations go to AE6QR, AF6CY, WD6GBS, W6TTF, KI6NHT and KG6SYA on successfully completing the ARECC Level One class held in Fresno.
Congratulations to N6EE for scoring 253 and to WA6JRZ for scoring 229 in the 2008 CQ DX Marathon.
Congratulations to W6KAS on winning a prize in the CQ Magazine Golden Giveaway Sweepstakes.
Traffic for May: K6RAU 30, W6DPD 2, and W6SX 25, Total 57. PSHR: K6RAU 100, and W6SX 113.
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY SECTION Report for the month of April 2009: SM Charles McConnell, W6DPD- ASMs K6YK and N2NS, ACC W6DPD, SEC N6ZFN, OOC N1VM, STM K6RAU, PIC Vacant, TC W6TE.
Greetings from the ARRL San Joaquin Valley Section.
W6NDR, Glenn, K6DMH Dick, and KB6FNI Art are Silent Keys. They will be missed.
The San Joaquin Net celebrates is 50th anniversary in 2009. The net meets Monday through Saturday at 6 P.M. local time on 3.918 MHZ.
The Fresno Amateur Radio Club celebrates 75 years of affiliation with ARRL in April of 2009. Check www.w6to.com for information on the club.
Top SJV Section scores in the 2008 ARRL CW Sweepstakes were 1st N6EE (+ W6XK), 2nd WC6H, and third K6SV.
SJV Section Amateurs provided communications support for the March of Dimes 2009 March for Babies.
The Central California DX Club named Bob Smith, W6GR, its DX’er of the Year for 2008. Congratulations Bob. Check www.ccdxc.org for information on the Central California DX Club.
Perry, K6XJ, was on the winning golf team at the 2009 International DX Convention Golf tournament. W6TTF and W6WI won prizes at the banquet.
The Stockton-Delta ARC is planning a 2 meter homebrew antenna shootout after May 16, 2009.
The W6HHD D Star system on 2 meters has moved to 145.13 MHZ.
Traffic for April: K6RAU 23, W6DPD 0, and W6SX 32, Total 55. PSHR: K6RAU 93, and W6SX 74.
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY SECTION Report for the month of March 2009: SM Charles McConnell, W6DPD- ASMs K6YK and N2NS, ACC W6DPD, SEC N6ZFN, OOC N1VM, STM K6RAU, PIC Vacant, TC W6TE.
Greetings from the ARRL San Joaquin Valley Section.
N6RDN, Royce, is the ARES Emergency Coordinator for Western Kern County. Thanks Royce for volunteering for this important job.
The next SARA (Stanislaus Amateur Radio Association) HAMCRAM license class and testing session is on Saturday April 18, 2009 at the joint Stanislaus County/Modesto emergency Communications Center in Modesto. Contact K6SUU at dickdecker@hotmail.com for registration.
Tulare County ARES is hosting a Special Event Station on Saturday April 18th to honor the annual Jackass Mail Run from Porterville CA to Springville CA. We hope to be on 146.880 - pl 103.5; 21.310, 14.290, and 7.190 depending on conditions from 0900-1500 Local Time <can't get used to this early time change yet>. We will be offering a certificate to those that are able to reach us. Mail to: Hal Clover, PO Box 121, Porterville CA 93258.
WA6QFD, Charles, K6JLZ, Jack, are Silent Keys. They will be missed.
The 2009 2 GHZ and UP Contest sponsored by the San Bernardino Microwave Society is May 2-3, 2009. Check www.ham-radio.com/sbms for information. Results from the 2008 contest are 1st Northern Lights Radio Society with 9 entries and 54,611 points and 2nd San Bernardino Microwave Society with 8 entries and 41,220 points.
The Sierra ARC provided communications support for the 2009 20 Mule Team 100 Mile Horse Ride.
The Turlock ARC provided communications support for the United Way Foothill Century Bicycle Classic Race and for Henry’s March at CSU Stanislaus in Turlock.
AARAC 2009 officers are pres KF6ZSW, vp W8GWP, sec KI6NDJ, and treas K6RCV. Check www.aracc.org for information.
The Central California DX Club web page is www.ccdxc.org.
W6DPD has WAS through Log Book of the World. WM6DX has 99 DXCC entities confirmed through LOTW.
Traffic for March: K6RAU 49, W6DPD 2, and W6SX 44, Total 95. PSHR: K6RAU 116, and W6SX 75.
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY SECTION Report for the month of February 2009: SM Charles McConnell, W6DPD- ASMs K6YK and N2NS, ACC W6DPD, SEC N6ZFN, OOC N1VM, STM K6RAU, PIC Vacant, TC W6TE.
Greetings from the ARRL San Joaquin Valley Section.
An ARES Emergency Coordinator is needed in Western Kern County. Contact Marie, N6ZFN (n6zfn@bak.rr.com) or W6DPD (w6dpd@arrl.org) if you are interested and can serve in this important position.
All amateurs are invited to attend EMCOMM U, a one-day emergency communications workshop sponsored by San Joaquin County ARES. It will be held on Saturday, March 14th in Stockton, CA at a brand new county-owned meeting facility. Registration is limited to 100 people. The $25 workshop fee includes lunch and a $5 donation to the San Joaquin County Chapter of the American Red Cross. For more information, visit www.emcommu.com <http://www.n5fdl.com Click on the EmcommU link or send email to the organizer, n5fdl@arrl.net.
The Annual M2Inc open house is March 21, 2009. This year YAESU and Heil Sound will be present. Amateur Exams will be available between 9:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. There will be a flea market and food. Check www.m2inc.com for information.
WY6X Ben, KC6WAO Michael, N6XIO Louis, and KA6SRN, Pat, are Silent Keys. They will be missed.
Congratulations to the following Amateurs on Completing the ARRL Amateur Emergency Communications Courses: Level One: K6MAB Miriam.
The 2 GHZ and UP contest sponsored by the San Bernardino Microwave Society is May 2-3, 2009. Check www.ham-radio.com/sbms for information.
The Los Banos ARC annual Fox Hunt is March 14, 2009. Meet at the Police Annex BLDG on J Street in Los Banos at 4:00 P.M. The hunt starts at 4:30 P.M.
Stockton-Delta ARC members provided communications support for the Bike Ride to Support the Community Center for the Blind in Stockton.
Top SJV Section Scores in the 2008 IARU HF World Championship were 1st N2NS, 2nd KD4HXT, and 3rd K6AAB.
Top SJV Scores in the September 2008 ARRL VHF QSO Party were 1st K6YK, 2nd WA6ZTY and 3rd N6KOG.
San Joaquin Valley ARS 2009 officers are pres W6TTF, vp N6EY, sec K6YRZ, and treas KF6FGP. Check www.sjvars.com for information.
Tulare County ARC 2009 officers are pres KI6KGT, vp N6YMM, sec KI6KFW, and treas KC6ZWM. Check http://kc6yru.net/tcarc/index.html for information.
Clovis ARP 2009 officers are pres AE6GE, vp NI6M, sec KI6KRT and treas KD6WDW. Check www.k6arp.org for information.
Kings ARC 2009 officers are pres KA6PNL, vp NW6K, sec WA7YHX and treas N6SDD. Check www.qsl.net/ka6q for information.
Traffic for February: K6RAU 19, W6DPD 0, and W6SX 34, Total 53. PSHR: K6RAU 88, and W6SX 74.
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY SECTION Report for the month of January 2009: SM Charles McConnell, W6DPD- ASMs K6YK and N2NS, ACC W6DPD, SEC N6ZFN, OOC N1VM, STM K6RAU, PIC Vacant, TC W6TE.
Greetings from the ARRL San Joaquin Valley Section.
An ARES Emergency Coordinator is needed in Western Kern County. Contact Marie, N6ZFN (n6zfn@bak.rr.com) or W6DPD (w6dpd@arrl.org) if you are interested and can serve in this important position.
In 2008, there were 28,066 new licenses issues, a 1.2% growth over 2007. ARRL Membership increased by 1.1% in 2008 over 2007.
All amateurs are invited to attend EMCOMM U, a one-day emergency communications workshop sponsored by San Joaquin County ARES. It will be held on Saturday, March 14th in Stockton, CA at a brand new county-owned meeting facility. Registration is limited to 100 people. The $25 workshop fee includes lunch and a $5 donation to the San Joaquin County Chapter of the American Red Cross. For more information, visit http://www.n5fdl.com Click on the EmcommU link or send email to the organizer, n5fdl@arrl.net.
K6DRN, Leonard, WA6QFJ Don, W6IKP Kent, and W6DY Joe are Silent Keys. They will be missed.
Congratulations to the following Amateurs on Completing the ARRL Amateur Emergency Communications Courses: Level One KG6FEY, Preston; WS6P, Sam; N6EY, Jason; K6PPJ, Don; KI6IQY, Joseph; KF6GLV, Marie; W6JCG, Judith; N1ILZ, Jon; K6MPM, Michael; AF6JP, John; KE5JTS, Jason; KO6QZ, Dennis, WY6E, Jeffery; KI6LNU Rebecca, KI6THT, Stephen; KI6KGT, Paul; AA6HO David; AF6JP, John, and WA7HRG, Jim.
Levels One and Two: W7LTM Derrell; K6VZT, Neil, and NY6Z Neil.
Levels One, Two, and Three: N5QC Stephen.
Sierra ARC members provided communications support for the 30th Annual Fire Mountain 30/50 Mile Endurance Ride.
WO6T, Mickey, operated W6S (Whiskey 6 Santa) during the Christmas season.
AB6CF, Bill, has the Worked All States Award on 10 and 20 meters.
Sierra ARC 2009 officers are pres WA7IRW, 1st vp KC6UWM, 2nd vp KG6STR, sec N6VGW, and treas KI6PSP. Check www.qsl.net/wa6ybn for information.
Calaveras ARS 2009 officers are pres AE6LA, vp W6RXK, sec KN6XW, treas K6DUY, and PIO KI6ART. Check www.calaverasars.org for information.
Central California DX Club 2009 officers are pres W6YDE, 1st vp N6AWD, 2nd vp WS6X, and sec/treas W6DPD. The club meets 3 or 4 times a year in Tulare and at the International DX Convention in Visalia. For information, email w6mel@arrl.net.
Traffic for January: K6RAU 25, W6DPD 0, and W6SX 45, Total 70. PSHR: K6RAU 93, and W6SX 83.
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