River City ARCS - N6NA

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

 * Youth Activities

 * 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.

Download Flyer

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 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

• October 19 - 8:30 am - RCARCS Monthly Breakfast at Brookfield's, 4343 Madison Ave, Sacramento 

• November 12 - 7 pm - RCARCS General Meeting - Club Elections & White Elephant Night

• November 16 - 8:30 am - RCARCS Monthly Breakfast at Brookfield's, 4343 Madison Ave, Sacramento 

• December 3 - 7 pm - Membership Dinner Meeting at Black Bear Diner, 7935 Madison Ave at corner of Sunrise Blvd.

• December 21 - 8:30 am - RCARCS Monthly Breakfast at Brookfield's, 4343 Madison Ave, Sacramento

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.