River City ARCS - N6NA
River City Amateur Radio Communications Society
Sacramento, California since 1976!
Sacramento, California since 1976!
October 8 White Elephant Night
Oct. 8 is White Elephant Night
Attend Our White Elephant Sale Tuesday October 8 at 7 pm PT
Where: Carmichael Public Library, 5605 Marconi Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608.
Bring your unwanted amateur radio related items for auction. This is a club fundraiser. All proceeds go to support club activities.
This is a fun event. You may find something you've been looking for at a bargain price!
Owners must remove their unsold items.
Where: River City ARCS Meeting at Carmichael Public Library,
When: Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 7:00 pm PT
Our in-person club meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month (except December) at 7 pm PT at the Carmichael Public Library Meeting Room, 5605 Marconi Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608 and are open to members and all visitors.
Members and visitors may request log on access to our meetings via Zoom. Send an email to contact@n6na.org
Click to view our archived meeting presentations
Playlist of archived meeting videos
Would you like a personal mentor to help get you started? Come to a meeting and ask about our "Elmer" Program!
Door prize drawing exclusively for members present in-person at our monthly meeting.
Our monthly winner has choice of a NanoVNA, a TinySA, a 50 ft length of RG-8X coax or an ICOM IC-V80 Sport 144 MHz Handheld Transceiver.
September Newsletter Erratum:
The first sentence in the President's Message should read:
"The club has suffered a significant loss with the passing of Dave Martin, WB6YLK."
Please send your newsletter items to Ken, KE6RMN, kmartin537@surewest.net
Call for Nominations!
Nominations are now open for two Board of Director positions for 2025 through 2026, one Board of Director position for 2025, and all four 2025 club officer positions. If you or another current RCARCS member is available and willing to serve in our club leadership, please submit your nomination via email to contact@n6na.org or at our November 12 in-person Club meeting.
Click to read descriptions for these positions in our Bylaws.
► Help us forge River City ARCS direction and growth! ◄
After October 1, registration will be at the door for the October 18-20, 2024 ARRL PACIFICON Division Convention at the San Ramon Marriott.
Admission is free for Youths 17 years and under!
PACIFICON gives you three great days of activities for one low cost:
* A full slate of outstanding Forum presentations about a wide range of amateur radio topics
* A large Vendor Expo filled with exciting products and exhibits
* An outdoor Swap Meet
* Electronics kit building and soldering instruction
* One Day License Prep Classes to prepare you to pass the amateur radio Technician license examination and get your first amateur radio license
* A chance to hear about and discuss important national amateur radio issues with top ARRL leaders
* A chance to win radios and other great prizes throughout the convention
And perhaps the best part - a chance to interact and share information with lots of other amateur radio enthusiasts to further (or begin) your own knowledge and to advance the hobby.
PACIFICON is the Premier annual ARRL Pacific Division Convention, held each year in October.
Amateur Radio at the Rocklin Maker Faire!
The ARRL Sacramento Valley Section will host a public outreach exhibit promoting Amateur Radio and our local clubs at the Rocklin Maker Faire at Sierra College in Rocklin, 5100 Rocklin Rd, Rocklin, CA 95677 on Saturday October 12, 2024 from 10 am - 3 pm. Admission and parking are free!
Participating ARRL Section Clubs will host displays of amateur radio equipment, antenna and DIY projects, Morse Code practice stations, and offering opportunities for attendees to learn about many fascinating facets of amateur radio and to communicate on the air with amateur radio operators around the world via an operational on-site Special Event Station N6M. The Rocklin Maker Faire will feature many other activities and exhibits of interest to the entire family and all ages.
Our exhibit will offer hands-on activities, literature and information on licensing, local clubs, the ARRL and amateur radio's role in community service, public safety, and promoting careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
Licensed radio amateurs interested in exhibiting please email kp4md@arrl.org now.
2024 Annual Lyle Aufranc Memorial Award
Call for Nominations
Call for Nominations
Submit your nomination now via this online form or email to contact@n6na.org to recognize a current RCARCS member for the prestigious Annual Lyle Aufranc Memorial Award for Exceptional Service.
Votes submitted at our in-person meetings or via email will be tallied on November 15 for presentation at our Annual Membership Dinner meeting, December 3 at the Black Bear Diner.
8:00 pm - N6NA 145.250 MHz FM Repeater (- offset) PL 162.2
& AllStarLink Node: 53410 & EchoLink ALARA Conference Node 286905
8:30 pm - 10 meter net 28.420 MHz USB
9:00 pm - Slow Scan TV Net N6NA 441.300 MHz FM Repeater
and YouTube Live Stream
Saturday Net
3:00 pm - 40 meter Roundtable Net on 7181 kHz LSB
Slow Speed Morse Code Nets:
Tues. & Thurs. at 10:00 AM Pacific Time 28.055 MHz CW
(Hosted by Ioan Negru, AI6UO)
Fridays at 8 pm Pacific Time 440.450 MHz W6KAP FM repeater
(Hosted by George, AJ6QL)
Upcoming Meeting Programs/Area Events
October 5-6 - California QSO Party
October 8 - 7 pm - RCARCS General Meeting - White Elephant Night
October 12 - 10 am - 3 pm - Amateur Radio Exhibit & Speical Event Station N6M at Rocklin Maker Faire, Sierra College, Rocklin
October 18-20 - ARRL Pacificon Division Convention, San Ramon, CA
November 12 - 7 pm - RCARCS General Meeting - Club Elections
December 3 - 7 pm - Membership Dinner Meeting at Black Bear Diner, 7935 Madison Ave at corner of Sunrise Blvd.
Join, Renew or Verify Membership
Click here to Join New or Update River City ARCS Membership.
Annual Dues are $20
Additional Family Members $10 each
Full Time Students are $5
Click here to renew membership or verify membership status at HamClubOnline.com
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Life & Complimentary Members: KD6RM, KF6IZU, KP4MD, N6ICW, N6SNO, W6AWS, W6DFG, WB2ZEI, Marie Martin (XYL of WB6YLK), Nancy Reid (XYL of N6DRY)
Silent Keys+: KK6FON+, N6DRY+, WO6J+, WB6YLK+ See Complete List
Click to see Members List current as of 9/27/2024
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Each dues payment extends your membership for 365 days. You should have an anniversary month for renewal every year. We appreciate your support.
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Member dues & donations defray our meeting, event and operating expenses.
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We offer Complimentary Membership to new hams licensed at the Auburn, Carmichael Elks, and Folsom VE team testing locations.
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Updated September 24, 2024
THANK YOU TO OUR EVERGREEN* CLUB DONORS!
David Mink, KM6GYM
Larry Upjohn, KC6TRH
*Evergreen Donor program is at least $10/mo x 1 year pledge
(or total of $120, one time).
All River City ARCS are enrolled into Ham Club Online. This is our improved members' management platform. Most club members' renewal anniversary date now falls on August or September of every year. Otherwise, it is always 365 days from the date of your last payment. Advance payments are stored and will only be spent at the end of your current membership. PayPal is now active on HCOL for renewals. Log in now and check out your fellow ham members in the club!
Check into our friendly, casual and informal
Saturday Roundtable Net at 1500 (3 pm) Pacific Time
on 7181 kHz LSB ±3 kHz. See our Check-In List
All River City ARCS members and visitors are welcome!
Can't join us on the air?
Click to Listen via the KFS WebSDR in Half Moon Bay!
MEMBERSHIP NEWS AREA:
Welcome to our new members! Brandon KE6BZZ, John KO6COW, Kishore KR6RAO, Glenn KM6RGQ, Larry KN6BSB, Chad KK6BAX & also congratulations to Tony KM6GMS - on upgrading to General Class!
You can claim your QRZ.com page and enter your email address so other hams can reach out to you better. If you have a photo there, we will post it here.
Come to our casual breakfast gathering!
Monthly River City ARCS Club Breakfasts at Brookfield's Restaurant
Our September Breakfast was rescheduled to Sept. 28
so you could attend the Lincoln Hamfest on Sept. 21!
Join us the third Saturday of every month at 8:30 am for our friendly River City ARCS club breakfast in the meeting room at Brookfield's Restaurant, 4343 Madison Ave, Sacramento, CA. All our club members, family and visitors are welcome at this casual monthly social event.
Our sincere thanks to River City ARCS member Al, K6AAI, and RadioQSL.com for his generous donation of custom QSL cards for N6NA!
Happy Birthday KN6HTD (November)
River City ARCS Net Control Operators who participate in the Birthday Sweepstakes will get a personalized QSL card, plus surprise goodies from the club, courtesy of Jojo KN6HTD and Jen KI1TTY.
Thank you for your dedication to emergency preparedness through skillful and confident message handling - being one of our net control operators.
River City ARCS Logo Apparel
Order River City ARCS Logo caps, shirts and jackets directly from our logo apparel supplier.
Call Gina Land at (916) 455-2876 or visit Danoc Manufacturing,
6015 Power Inn Rd Ste A, Sacramento CA 95824.
River City ARCS Bottle Cap Opener (plus personalized QSL card) - NEW
Get this via $5 donation to the club, or receive as a gift for doing Birthday Net Control Sweepstakes. This is a program for new net control operators to celebrate birthday with the group, on-the-air! Apply when you are ready as net control - you will receive training by shadowing, and be assisted on your debut. The club can also lend you a mobile radio, with power supply, and vertical antenna.
River City ARCS Car Magnet and Sticker
You earn this after 1 year of membership with the club. We hope you stay current with your membership!
Jeep SUV with car magnet photo credit: Alf Gonzalez KN6PRD
Port Authority Cap $5.00 plus tax
River City ARCS Logo - add $5.50 plus tax
Name and call sign on each side of Logo - add $10.00 plus tax
Deep Red color Hanes #0504 EcoSmart Jersey Knit Polo Shirt with Pocket $14.00 plus tax
River City ARCS logo on left chest - add $5.50 plus tax
Name and call sign embroidered on right chest - add $8.50 plus tax
True Royal color Sport-Tek by Port Authority Style JST71 Sideline Jacket (call for latest price)
Large Logo embroidered on back - add $18.00 plus tax.
Small Logo on left chest - add $6.50 plus tax.
Name and call sign on left chest - add $8.50 plus tax.
Coming Soon: Engraved, magnetic club name plates!
Amateur Radio Video/Podcast Channels
Audio Podcasts: SolderSmoke • QSO Today Podcast • ARRL: The Doctor Is In • ARRL: So Now What? • ARRL: On the Air
Videos: ARRL • Amateur Radio Roundtable • Amateur Logic TV • Ham College TV • Ham Nation Live Wed. at 6 pm PT - Episodes 80-485
• Ham Radio 2.0 • Ham Radio Crash Course • Other YouTube channels: N6NA • K7AGE • W6LG • K6UDA • W2AEW • KEØOG • VK3YE
We appreciate your support of the River City ARCS! This is your Club! Support it!
We forward inquiries and comments addressed to contact@n6na.org to the appropriate party.
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