Monthly Club Meeting – KO6BTF on building an MMDVM Hotspot
March POTA at Seacliff SP
Last Saturday the SCCARC met at Seacliff State Beach for the monthly POTA event.
There was a large turnout and at least five HF phone stations were deployed. It was reported Keenan K6MML had 72 contacts of both phone and CW. Jim, KN6NCG and Craig, N6SBN and Tom, KO6BTX were among the group of operators who set stations up. Craig cooked up some excellent hot dogs.
Also there was a contingent of Meshcore enthusiasts including Ned N6ZOZ, John N5HPB and even Dave WB6DWP, who had a node in his pocket. Ron K6EXT brought his handmade yagi antenna and it worked beautifully. He had many successful pings aiming it at area Meshcore repeaters. Mike, W6MLB assisted with an extendable mast from his truck.
It was a perfect sunny day, not too much wind and a very comfortable temperature. Fun was had by all who attended.
Andrew, N6AAG
POTA @ Twin Lakes Feb 7
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Winter Field Day Pictures
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The Antenna Party
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Welcome to the club
Welcome to the club. Thank you for keeping our club thriving for 110 years since our
founding!
Read on to (re)acquaint yourself with the club.
How to get evolved
The most common ways members communicate with each other is on K6BJ (146.790-,
94.8 PL) and online, using our email reflector at https://k6bj.groups.io/, but those are
just two of many ways club members connect. Here are more ways to get involved:
On the air
In our Monterey Bay VHF/UHF region there are many nets. They often occur on our
club’s VHF repeater, K6BJ at 146.790 MHz output, 146.190 MHz input, with a
PL/CTCSS tone of 94.8 Hz, or channel 6 on the XCZCOMM frequency list
at https://xczcomm.com/index.php/frequency-list/
To read the full Welcome Letter that includes activities and frequency listed in the Monterey Bay Area. Click on this link.Welcome to SCCARC & K6BJ
Xmas Party ‘25
Our Christmas party was held this Sunday December 7 at the Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Posse House. We had a great potluck with good food and cheer.
Click here to see the 2025 Xmas Party
SAR Bonny Doon
Santa Cruz ARES was activated by the Sheriff’s Search and Rescue organization for a missing person, Jeannie Burke.
Click here for Bonny Doon SAR story and pictures
New Board for SCCARC for 2026
Officers for next year’s 2026 term
President: Ben KN6NDM, Vice President: Jim KN6NCG, Treasurer: Loyd KO6CWI, Secretary: Lisa KN6IAB
Board Member At Large: Martin KN6GWQ, Andrew N6AAG, Keenan K6MML