ARRL – International Digital Contest

On-Air

Contest Objective: Amateurs worldwide contact and exchange QSO information with other amateurs using any digital mode (excluding RTTY) that supports the 4-digit Grid Square exchange — attended operation only -- on the 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, and 6-meter bands (Technicians are limited per FCC Rules to the 10 and 6-meter bands). Any station may … Continue reading "ARRL – International Digital Contest"

2022 Field Day

Brite Valley Aquatic Recreation Area 22902 Banducci Road, Tehachapi, CA, United States

Field Day is ham radio's open house. Every June, more than 40,000 hams throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate ham radio's science, skill and service to our communities and our nation. It combines public service, emergency preparedness, community outreach, and technical skills all in a single event. Field Day has been an annual event since 1933, and remains the most popular event in ham radio.

4th of July

City of Tehachapi 311 E D Street, Tehachapi, CA, United States

The City of Tehachapi is proud to once again host the All-American 4th of July Festival.

ARRL – IARU HF World Championship

On-Air

Objective: To support amateur self-training in radiocommunications including improving amateur operating skills, conducting technical investigations, and intercommunicating with other amateurs around the world, especially IARU member society headquarters stations, using the 160, 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10-meter bands. Form more information visit:  ARRL - IARU HF World Championship

ARRL – 222MHz and Up Distance Contest

On-Air

Objective:  Work as many stations as possible on the 222 MHz through 241 GHz bands using any allowable mode. A station in a specific grid locator may be contacted from the same location only once on each band, regardless of mode. For more information visit:  ARRL - 222MHz and Up Distance Contest page

ARRL – 10GHz & Up – Round 1 Contest

On-Air

Contest Objective: For North American amateurs to contact as many amateur stations in as many different locations as possible in North America on bands from 10-GHz through Light. Amateurs are encouraged to operate from more than one location during this event. See the detailed rules for restrictions. For more information visit:  ARRL - 10Ghz & … Continue reading "ARRL – 10GHz & Up – Round 1 Contest"

ARRL – Rookie Roundup – RTTY Contest

On-Air

Mission: To encourage newly-licensed operators (“Rookies”) in North America (including territories and possessions) to operate on the HF bands and experience competitive Amateur Radio operating. Experienced operators (“Non-Rookies”) are strongly encouraged to participate and help new operators – either on the air or in person. Objective: Rookies exchange information with as many other stations as possible on … Continue reading "ARRL – Rookie Roundup – RTTY Contest"

Flag Retirement Ceremony & 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Tehachapi Event Center & Rodeo Grounds 416 Dennison Road, Tehachapi, CA, United States

The Tehachapi American Legion Post 221, Boy Scouts, Blue Star Moms, DAR, 5150, TMRA, and the City of Tehachapi will be working together in support of a Flag Retirement Ceremony and 9/11 Remembrance at the Tehachapi Rodeo Grounds.

2022 Inaugural CERT Rodeo

Olive Drive Fire Training Facility 5642 Victor Street, Bakersfield, CA, United States

Join the Tehachapi CERT Team along with CERT Teams from throughout Kern County as they demonstrate skills they would use in the event of a disaster. The event is being held on Saturday, October 15th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Olive Drive Fire Training Facility on Victor Street.  See the attached flyer … Continue reading "2022 Inaugural CERT Rodeo"