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December 1, 2020December 28, 2020

Studying for License Exams

How do you learn what you need to to know to pass the license exams?

Until the restrictions on gatherings due to COVID 19 are lifted, CVARC will hold license exam classes on Zoom during 2021. Check this website frequently. As the classes are announced, details will be posted here.

You can also study for an amateur radio license on your own. With careful study and practice you can prepare for and pass license exams at all levels. Here are some useful steps to success:

November 21, 2020November 21, 2020

Sunspot Cycle 25 Could be Among the Strongest Ever (via arxiv.org)

Remember this? A new research paper suggests the 2025 solar maximum might be among the strongest ever.

Some good news! A new research paper concludes Sunspot Cycle 25 could be among the strongest ever.

Source: arxiv.org

November 20, 2020December 17, 2020

Reinhardt is 2020 Bosma Award Recipient

Jeff Reinhardt-AA6JR is the 2020 recipient of the Hugh Bosma Legacy Award. CVARC President Brett Price-KM6VFW presented the award at the CVARC general meeting November 19, 2020. Reinhardt was recognized for his 20 years of service as CVARC’s Volunteer Examiner Coordinator. Jeff’s VE program has tested 2,150 candidates who have earned 1,655 amateur radio licenses since 1990.

November 19, 2020November 19, 2020

CVARC “Holiday Cheer” Zoom

While we can’t have a CVARC Holiday Party this year, we can celebrate the season and a most unique 2020 with the CVARC “Holiday Cheer” Zoom on Thursday, December 17th at 7:00 p.m. We’ll gather on Zoom and celebrate the past year and look forward to better days in 2021. Details on how to join the Zoom meeting are below. We look forward to celebrating with you!

November 19, 2020November 20, 2020

2021 CVARC Board of Directors Selected

The 2021 CVARC Board of Directors was selected by members attending the November 19, 2020 general meeting.

November 19, 2020November 21, 2020

Slides From Digital Presentation

Click here to view Zak Cohen-N6PK’s slides from his presentation on November 19, 2020 looking at the origination of the popular, low power digital modes such as FT65, FT8 and FT4. Continue reading for a link to a video of the entire presentation.

November 18, 2020November 18, 2020

Looking Back: CVARC Field Day on Rasnow Peak 1989

Who’s that handsome young man?

November 4, 2020November 4, 2020

Moon Over Tarantula Hill

Tarantula Hill is a favorite spot for amateur radio operators as it is the highest point in the Conejo Valley at about 1,057 feet. It is located off of West Gainsborough Road in Thousand Oaks, between Grand Oak Lane and Camino Manzanas.

November 2, 2020November 2, 2020

November Club Meeting

The next regular club meeting on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. will be conducted via Zoom video conferencing software as we continue social distancing efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19. Details on how to access the meeting are below.

Topic – FT-8, FT-4: Zak Cohen-N6PK looks at the origination of the digital modes FT65, FT8 and FT4 and then moves on to basic configuration and operational settings. The presentation also covers different ways to operate and leverage radio and program settings while working the bands.

CVARC Zoom Club Meeting

Time: November 19, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

October 17, 2020October 17, 2020

Look Who’s In QST!

CVARC Board Member at Large Diane Wainwood-W6INY appears in the November, 2020 issue of QST Magazine!