Registration is now OPEN for Virtual Contest University 2021 on May 20, 2021 and for 2021 Hamvention Forums on May 21, 2021. Both events are being held live through Zoom Webinar and are free. You must register to be included in the webinars. You need to register for each event (2) separately. Four Icom radios will be given away at each (2) virtual events (8 radios total). The radio drawing times are random and you must be registered and on Zoom present at the time of the drawing to win. Both events (2) will be recorded and available on YouTube at the conclusion of the events (2).
Registration is now OPEN for Virtual Contest University 2021 on May 20, 2021 and for 2021 Hamvention Forums on May 21, 2021. Both events are being held live through Zoom Webinar and are free. You must register to be included in the webinars. You need to register for each event (2) separately. Four Icom radios will be given away at each (2) virtual events (8 radios total). The radio drawing times are random and you must be registered and on Zoom present at the time of the drawing to win. Both events (2) will be recorded and available on YouTube at the conclusion of the events (2).
“Just Because Net” We hold an informal net every Wednesday night at 7:00pm PDT just because. Visit and spend time with us, “On-Air”, on the W6SLZ 2m repeater.
Have you checked out the “Just Because Net” yet? We hold an informal net every Wednesday night at 7:00 pm PDT just because. Visit and spend time with us, “On-Air”, on the W6SLZ 2m repeater.
Join us for the TARA Just Because Net Wednesday Nights at 1900 PDT.
The Net is held on the Bear Mountain W6SLZ repeater 146.700- MHz 123 Hz (PL). This is an informal Net started after Covid-19 to help us stay in contact with our fellow area Hams. NET Control usually calls for 3 check-ins at a time to start a round-robin discussion with a suggested topic. (Net control may choose to change this up if they like). Check-ins may discuss this topic or are encouraged to change the subject if they wish.
Membership in TARA is not required to participate in the Net.
We have had some great technical discussions in the past covering many subjects;
– Antennas – Alternative Power – ARES – QRP – Overlanding – ConOps – WinLink – SOTA – Virtual Expo – FT-8 – DMR – BioEnno Batteries – Go Kits – WinLink – Our favorite toy stores – Ham Equipment For Sale – Requests for Help – Solutions to problems – NVIS
If you have a question about a mode of operation, equipment, or anything amateur radio-related subject; chances are this group can help or point you in the right direction.
The “Just Because” Net is held on the Bear Mountain W6SLZ repeater 146.700- MHz 123 Hz (PL).
Join us for the TARA Just Because Net Wednesday Nights at 1900 PDT. The Net is held on the Bear Mountain W6SLZ repeater 146.700- MHz 123 Hz (PL). This is an informal Net started after Covid-19 to help us stay in contact with our fellow area Hams. NET Control usually calls for 3 check-ins at a time to start a round robin discussion with a suggested topic. (Net control may choose to change this up if they like) Check-ins may discuss this topic or are encouraged to change the subject if they wish. Membership in TARA is not required to participate in the Net. We have had some great technical discussions in the past covering many subjects such as:
– Alternative Power – ARES – QRP – Overlanding – ConOps – WinLink – SOTA – Virtual Expo – FT-8 – DMR – BioEnno Batteries – Go Kits – WinLink – Our favorite toy stores – Ham Equipment For Sale – Requests for Help – Solutions to problems – NVIS
If you have a question about a mode of operation, equipment or anything amateur radio related subject; chances are this group can help or point you in the right direction.
Amateur Radio Community Invited to Take Part in MARS Exercise on 60 Meters.
Amateur Radio Community Invited to Take Part in MARS Exercise on 60 Meters
04/07/2021
Amateur Radio community invited to take part in MARS exercise on 60 Meters. This and similar 60 meter interoperability exercises are conducted during the first full week of each month. Air Force MARS has Sunday, 0501 UTC through Wednesday, 1701 UTC. Army MARS picks up Wednesday, 1701 UTC through Saturday, 0501 UTC. There is no service crossover.The five USB channelized 60-meter frequencies are available for interoperability (communication between services).
More information can be found on the following two (2) websites:
Join the Fun, get informed and share with fellow Ham Radio Operators during our monthly General Meeting via Zoom.
Join us for our monthly General Club Meeting online via Zoom. During the Covid-19 pandemic, we will be hosting our meetings online via Zoom please hop online and join the fun. For online security reasons, please call or email us for the access code/password to the event.
Join the meeting by clicking the link here or below:
Contest Objective: The Sea-Pac 2021 QSO Party is to encourage Radio Amateurs in the Pacific Northwest and beyond to work as many stations as possible in celebration of our annual SEA-PAC Ham Conventions, past and future. The format and scoring is intended to reward and encourage the new and casual operator who may not be an active contester. Categories reflect reported mode activity from 2020. To be held in conjunction with the 2021 “Virtual SEA-PAC Convention”. Join our 2nd annual SEA-PAC QSO Party for a “Ham-tastic” time on the air-waves!
Radio Amateurs in the Pacific Northwest and beyond to work as many stations as possible in celebration of the annual SEA-PAC Ham Event.
Contest Objective: The Sea-Pac 2021 QSO Party is to encourage Radio Amateurs in the Pacific Northwest and beyond to work as many stations as possible in celebration of our annual SEA-PAC Ham Conventions, past and future. The format and scoring is intended to reward and encourage the new and casual operator who may not be an active contester. Categories reflect reported mode activity from 2020. To be held in conjunction with the 2021 “Virtual SEA-PAC Convention”. Join our 2nd annual SEA-PAC QSO Party for a “Ham-tastic” time on the air-waves!
World Amateur Radio Day, held on April 18 each year, is celebrated worldwide by radio amateurs.
2021 World Amateur Radio Day is April 18
What: 2021 World Amateur Radio Day
Who: All amateur radio operators worldwide
When: Sunday, April 18, 2021 at 0000 UTC until Monday, April 19, 2021 at 0000 UTC
Where: A global event covering all regions of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU)
Why: World Amateur Radio Day, held on April 18 each year, is celebrated worldwide by radio amateurs and all radio amateurs are invited to take to the airwaves to enjoy our global friendship with other amateurs, and to show our skills and capabilities to the public.
