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73
What the heck does “73” mean? 73 is morse code short hand for “Best Regards” used by Ham radio operators. It’s origin goes all the way back to the landline telegraph days
Recent Events
Hamfest 2018
Club Presentations/Events
| Month | Club Event | Main Topic | Tech Ten Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | Hamfest March 16, 2019 |
Presented by Dennis Gregory, WU6X and Dustin Yue, W6YUE. Coax Connector Assembly Techniques | Presented by Orion, AI6JB SFARC Hamfest 2019 Planning. Review and assignments for the upcoming Hamfest at the Loomis Train Station |
| April | - | Show and Tell Roundtable - Bring a unique, bizzare, collector item or kit build and share something from your shack or collection. Plan for a fun interactive time! | Hamfest in Review, Field Day Planning |
| All presentation are recorded and posted on SFARC's YouTube channel. |
Club Volunteer Events
| Date | Event | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| May 4th & 5th | CERA: Crazy Miner Enduro and Fool's Gold Enduro | Mike, KK6GLP |
| May 5th | MS Walk (Folsom) | Mike, KK6GLP |
| October | Mini Maker Faire at Sierra College | Mike, KK6GLP |
Club Radiosport
| Date | Event | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| April 14th | Rookie Roundup - SSB | Dennis, WU6X |